Day Trip from Jerusalem to Sea of Galilee and Nazareth [385150P4]
Visiting Israel's New Testament sites can be tricky to plan if you want to tour independently by car or public bus. Skip the hassle and time involved in favor of a tour with logistics sorted and a guide for commentary.
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps
Let’s focus on two geographical regions where Jesus lived – the Galilee and the Jerusalem area. Of course, there are more than 10 places where Jesus walked in Israel. But the following list highlights the intentionality of His whereabouts.
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps
Let’s focus on two geographical regions where Jesus lived – the Galilee and the Jerusalem area. Of course, there are more than 10 places where Jesus walked in Israel. But the following list highlights the intentionality of His whereabouts.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of the Product includes Travel Time.
INCLUDED
- Bus or Mini bus
NOT INCLUDED
- Health Insurance (4$ per day)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Visit Nazareth, the capital and largest city of the Northern District of Israel, also known as 'the Arab capital of Israel'. In the New Testament, Nazareth is described as the home of Mary and the childhood home of Jesus. Along the way, hear tales of the city, known as the childhood home of Jesus, and its important role in the Christian faith.
- It is a site where some Christian believers believe that the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced that she would give birth to the Son of God, an event known as the Annunciation. Of this time we will take 10 minutes en route to reach the site.
- Upon arrival, visit some of Nazareth's key religious sites. See the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary to tell her that she would be the mother of Jesus, and the Church of Saint Joseph. Of this time we will take 5 minutes en route to reach the site.
- Visit the historic site of Saint Joseph's Church, believed to be on the site of Joseph's carpentry
- Place of the first miracle of Jesus. Of this time we will take 30 minutes en route to reach the site.
- The Sea of Galilee (Kineret) is a magnificent geographical wonder surrounded by beautiful rural agricultural settlements. It is famous for its prominence among the New Testament writings. All Galilee is since this is the place where Jesus lived. The Sea of Galilee is one of the first settlement areas in the Land of Israel. It features archaeological ruins alongside some of the first pioneer settlements in Israel. Kinneret is also home to religious sites, modern cities, and endless outdoor activities.
- The Mount of Beatitudes is a hill in northern Israel on the Korazim Plateau. It is the place where Jesus is believed to have delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Overlooking the northwest shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, the mount offers enchanting views of the northern part of the lake and the cliffs of the Golan Heights. Of this time we will take 45 minutes en route to reach the site.
- Capernaum, in the Galilee of northern Israel, is a biblical town. It is not far from other major Christian sites in Israel. These include Bethsaida, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Tabgha, as well as the Jordan River and Tiberias on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Today, the city of Kfar Nahum (Talhum in Arabic) stands where Capernaum once stood. The site attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world every year. Of this time we will take 15 minutes en route to reach the site.
- Tabgha, the believed location of the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. Of this time we will take 10 minutes en route to reach the site.
- Tiberias is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
- Mount Tabor in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel rises in its distinctive shape from the flat, fertile valley of Jezreel. Mount Tabor is important as a Biblical site from both the Old and New Testaments, and today, as a place of recreation, with impressive hiking trails and as one of the most important paragliding spots in Israel. Of this time we will take 45 minutes en route to reach the site.
