Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Tour from Jerusalem English Tour
ID: GYG21501-22148
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Visit the Holy Land sites of Nazareth, Tagbha, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee on a comprehensive full-day tour from Jerusalem. See the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish and much more.
Enjoy a full-day exploring some of the most significant holy sites in Israel on a full-day excursion by coach from Jerusalem. The 12-hour tour sets out from the city early in the morning and drives along the scenic coast via Tel Aviv and the plain of Armageddon to Nazareth.
Arrive in Nazareth and visit St. Joseph’s Church and the Church of the Annunciation. The largest Roman Catholic church in the Middle East, the Church of the Annunciation is, according to tradition, the scene of the annunciation of the Virgin Mary. The architect Giovanni Muzio built the striking new basilica in the 1960s.
Continue onwards via Kfar Kana to view the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Set on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, you will stop to view the sea, and continue to the nearby ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum.
Visit Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, considered one of the 4 Holy Cities of Judaism, along with Jerusalem, Hebron and Safed. Drive to the Jordan River at Yardenit, where guest are invited to receive an optional baptismal service.
You will return to Jerusalem via a scenic route that takes in views of Mt. Tabor, the site of the transfiguration.
Highlights
- Visit the Sea of Galilee and Lower Galilee
- See the Church of Annunciation in Nazareth
- Discover the Church of Multiplication of Fish and Loaves in Tagbha
- Visit Capernaum
- Get baptized on the Jordan River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Modest dress is required for holy sites
• At 05:50, transfer from Jerusalem to join the tour in Tel Aviv
• Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is available only from the hotels listed in Jerusalem (no Airbnbs and private addresses). If you booked less than 24 hours prior to the tour, please contact the local partner to confirm the pickup location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
