Nazareth And Sea Of Galilee Tour From Jerusalem
What your day looks like
The tour starts in Nazareth, home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We will visit the Church of Annunciation where Mary was told that she would “bring forth a son and shalt call his name Jesus” (Luke 13:31) and the Church of St. Joseph, traditionally built over the carpentry workshop where Joseph and Jesus worked. If time permits stroll through the marketplace to the Greek-Catholic Synagogue Church and the Greek-Orthodox Church of Gabriel and the Fountain of Mary. A popluar tour for witnessing the most visited destinations of the city.
The experience, in brief
- Stroll through the marketplace to the GreekCatholic Synagogue Church
- Visit the Church of Annunciation
- Explore Nazareth, home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- See Mount Tabor where the Transfiguration took place
- Visit the Church of St. Joseph, traditionally built over the carpentry workshop
The journey, in full
We begin our tour by traveling passed Herzliya and Natanya and continue north along the coastal road parallel to the Mediterranean, we turn inland and drive through the Valley of Armageddon (Revelations 16:6), from here we can see Megiddo. On our way towards Nazareth we visit the Mt of Precipitation (Luke 4:28-30). In Nazareth we visit the Church of Annunciation which was constructed on the spot where Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would soon be with child (Luke 1:26). Next door we find the Church of Saint Joseph built on the site where Jesus's father, Joseph had his carpentry. We depart Nazareth and travel to the Sea of Galilee on the way we pass Cana where Jesus turned water into wine. (John 2:1-12). At the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes we visit Capernaum on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Here we see the home of Peter and the Church of the Multiplication. (Mark 6:30-44). We travel along the shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed the sea and walked on water. (Mark 4:35-41, 6:45-52) Across the water we can see the Golan Heights forming a beautiful backdrop as we pass the city of Tiberias which was settled more than 2000 years ago and named after the Roman Emperor Tiberias. We reach the southern region of the Sea of Galilee where the Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee and where Jesus may have been baptized. Here it is possible to participate in a baptismal ceremony in the very same river that Jesus did so many years ago. (Mark 1:9-11) As we head south on our return journey we see Mount Tabor where the Transfiguration took place. (Matthew 17:1-9)
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing at Tel Megiddo.
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Sightseeing at Basilica of the Annunciation.
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Sightseeing at St. Joseph's Church, Nazareth.
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Nature Walks at Mount Of Beatitudes.
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Sightseeing at Sea Of Galilee.
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Sightseeing at Mount Tabor.
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Swimming at Dead Sea.
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 - Accommodation is not included in the price - Guide's overnight is not included in the price
What to Bring
Comfortable walking and water are recommended. Anything you might need for a hot day.
Restrictions
Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your hotel in Jerusalem at 5:40 am. - Changes in drop off location are available, a supplement will apply according the table below: Jeru - Tel aviv + $30 / Jeru - Herzliya + $35 / Jeru - Netanya + $40 / Jeru - Airport + $65 Tel Aviv - Jeru + $30 / Tel Aviv - Herzliya + $30 / Tel Aviv - Netanya + $30 / Tel Aviv - Airport + $65 Herzliya - Jeru + $30 / Herzliya - Netanya + $30 / Herzliya - Airport + $65
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Our tour guide, Daniel, did a good job explaining the various tour sites and answering questions. He also spent some time explaining the numerous complicating factors involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His presentation on the subject was informative and enlightening.