Tour Itinerary
05:50 – pickup from Jerusalem - David Citadel Hotel
07:15 – pickup from Tel Aviv - Textile Building (2 Kaufmann Street)
09:30 – arrive to Sea of Galilee area, visit Capernaum and Taghba
12:00 – Arrive to River Jordan at Yardenit
14:00 – Arrive to Nazareth area sites
17:00 – dropoff in Tel Aviv
18:00 – dropoff in Jerusalem
NB – all timings are approximate
Essential Information
- We are able to arrange a Baptism with a priest in the Jordan River (Yardenit). Please contact us minimum 72 hours in advance to receive an offer
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; this includes covered knees and shoulders
- Please prepare cash for the entrance fees for Kfar Nahum (10 ILS)
- There will be a baptismal set for rent in the site for $15
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included:
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
Excluded:
- Lunch, drinks, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance, entrance fees (USD 5 approx)
Highlights
- Pickup from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Nazareth
- Drive north and take in the views of the rolling hills of the historic landscape of Galilee.
- See the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel is also the life source of the region, and also the source of the sacred Jordan River.
- Make a stop at Capernaum, home to the Apostles, at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes.
- Enjoy the panoramic views of the lake and the surrounding valley on the way to the Church of Multiplication at Taghba.
- Visit Nazareth and the most impressive church in the region, the Basilica of the Annunciation.
- Take in the special atmosphere of Israel’s largest Arab city with its distinctly Middle Eastern flavor and the charming old town of Nazareth.
- Pass the Wedding Church of Cana, know for being the place where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine (Time permitting).
- Visit Yardenit, the River Jordan Baptism site
Overview
Our Galilee, Nazareth and More Tour take you full circle around one of the most beautiful and significant areas in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush Galilee area as you explore Nazareth and other highlights on this fully guided tour that offers culture, history, amazing scenery, and bucket-list destinations.
Start your day with a pickup from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem and drive north for your fully guided Galilee Tour. Your first stop is Nazareth and the impressive Basilica of Annunciation. Tour the church and the old city of Nazareth and get to know the so-called Arabic Capital of Israel. Continue towards the Sea of Galilee coastline and pass Cana, the site of Jesus’s first miracle of turning water into wine. Tour ancient Capernaum at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes and see the Church of Multiplications serenely placed by the shores of the lake. Finally, you will visit Yardenit Baptismal site at the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee, which is said to be one of the possible sites of Jesus’ baptism. Today, it welcomes hundreds of thousands of pilgrims yearly who flock to the waters of the Jordan river.
Explore all the highlights that the Galilee region has to offer on this fully guided day tour available every Tuesday day and Saturday with set departures. Join us for a tour that explores both Nazareth and the highlights of the Galilee and return back to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem with unforgettable memories.
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