Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Shore Excursion from Haifa Port
What your day looks like
This Nazareth and Galilee tour is for cruise ship passengers docking in Haifa. The tour is offered every time a cruise ship docks in Haifa port. After disembarking and meeting your guide you’ll be driven north to Jesus’ childhood home, Nazareth. There you will visit the magnificent Church of the Annunciation and tour the 1st-century grottos under St. Joseph’s Church. The tour leaves Nazareth and passes Mary’s Well, en route to the Mount of Beatitudes. On the way, you’ll go through Kfar Kanna (Cana). Tour the church built on the Mount of Beatitudes and take in the stunning views of the Sea of Galilee below. Next, the tour takes you to Tabgha, the site of the Church of the Loaves and Fish where Jesus fed the masses. Continue to Kfar Nachum (Capernaum) which features prominently in the First Testament. The tour takes a lunch break at a local restaurant before continuing to Yardenit. This traditional baptismal site on the River Jordan is visited by Christians from across the globe. If we have time, you can get baptized at Yardenit before we return to Haifa and your cruise ship.
The experience, in brief
- Travel in a wellequipped, comfortable vehicle with A/C from Haifa port to Galilee.
- See Nazareth’s iconic churches, St. Joseph’s Church, and the Annunciation Church.
- Enjoy Galilee's breathtaking scenery with rolling hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
- Time permitting, you may be baptized in the Jordan River at Yardenit.
Your day, step by step
Nazareth
Sightseeing.
Nazareth
Sightseeing at Basilica of the Annunciation.
Haifa
Sightseeing at Mount Of Beatitudes.
Haifa
Sightseeing at Yardenit Baptismal Site.
What to know before booking
Included
Entrance fees Pick up and drop off at Haifa cruise port Services of a professional licensed guide for the entire day
Not Included
Lunch Tips
What to Bring
Please bring a hat and water Comfortable walking shoes as there is walking involved on this tour
Restrictions
Dress modestly (no shorts) as we will be visiting religious sites. This excursion is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. This tour is only for cruise ship passengers arriving in Haifa port. The visit to the Sea of Galilee doesn't include bathing and swimming. It's not a trip to the beach. We circle the lake and visit important and famous churches around it.
Meeting & Pickup
Haifa Port, 2611001 Haifa, IL, Haifa, Haifa District, 2611001.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Did not visit all the sites listed especially the sea of Galilee. Very disappointed.