In the Footsteps of Jesus: Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

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About this activity

Visiting the New Testament sites in Israel can be challenging if you plan to do it independently, whether by car or public transportation.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Luxury Private Tours of Israel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tickets
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: insurance

Itinerary

Stop 1

25 min Admission included

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.
Nazareth

40 min

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. Of this time we will take 10 minutes en route to reach the site.
Stop 3

1 h 10 min Admission included

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.
St. Joseph's Church

40 min

Visit the historic site of Saint Joseph's Church, believed to be on the site of Joseph's carpentry
Kfar Cana

2 hours

Place of the first miracle of Jesus. Of this time we will take 30 minutes en route to reach the site.
Sea of Galilee

Passing by

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.
Mount Of Beatitudes

1 h 15 min Admission included

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.
Kfar Nahum National Park

1 h 5 min Admission included

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.
Church of the Multiplication

40 min Admission included

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

Passing by

Pass through Tiberias
Mount Tabor

2 hours Admission included

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 65 minutes en route to reach the site.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Travelers who do not require pickup will meet the guide in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Exact meeting instructions and timing will be provided after booking to ensure a smooth and easy start to the tour

End point

Travelers who do not require pickup will meet the guide in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Exact meeting instructions and timing will be provided after booking to ensure a smooth and easy start to the tour

Pickup points

Legacy Nazareth Hotel
Europa 1917 Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Nazareth
Sofia Sea of Galilee Hotel
Villa Nazareth Hotel
Bergik Hotel
Hotel Casa De Maria
Mary's Well Apartments
Golden Crown Old City Hotel
Nazareth Gardens Hotel
Nof Kinneret Hotel
The Blend

and 15 more pickup points

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations in Tiberias and Nazareth. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Exact pickup times will be confirmed in advance. If you are staying at a private address or outside the main pickup areas, please contact us to arrange a nearby meeting point.