Lower Galilee Jewish Oriented Private Tour From Jerusalem
What your day looks like
Visit Megiddo, famous Armageddon from the Book of Revelation 16, according to the Bible the site of the battle during the end times. Extensive excavations have unearthed 26 levels of ruins, revealing evidence of different civilizations of thousands of years. Then we explore Beit Shearim, the Necropolis of the Talmudic period. Here we see the ancient catacombs discovered here by a Jewish settler Alexander Zaid when digging the foundations of his home. After the destruction of the Second Temple -the Sanhedrin moved its headquarters here. People from all over the Galilee were buried here, especially after Jews were barred from burial on Mt of. Olives in Jerusalem in135CE. Thereafter arrive at Zippori, the biblical capital of the Galilee with its beautiful mosaic floors. It was known in Ancient times as the administrative and intellectual capital of the Galilee. Excavations revealed it as the regional capital during Roman rule. A hilltop church and watchtower from the 6th CE in memory of Anne & Joachim the parents of Mary, mother of Jesus, can be seen.
The experience, in brief
- Visit Megiddo, famous Armageddon from the Book of Revelation 16
- Explore Beit Shearim, the Necropolis of the Talmudic period
- See the ancient catacombs discovered here by a Jewish settler Alexander Zaid
- Explore Zippori, the biblical capital of the Galilee with its beautiful mosaic floors
Your day, step by step
Jerusalem
Sightseeing at Tel Megiddo.
Haifa
Sightseeing at Beit She'arim National Park.
Jerusalem
Jewish Heritage.
What to know before booking
Included
Fully qualified and licensed private tour guide Transport by new air-conditioned private car
Not Included
Entrance fees, meals, parking fees, toll roads, and tips are NOT included Accommodation is not included in the price Guide's overnight is not included in the price
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes required
Restrictions
Recomended good walking shoes, hat & water. Dress code: Shoulders to be covered / No shorts allowed.
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel pick-up from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is included.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business