Explore New Testament sites on a guided day trip from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth. Walk in Jesus’ footsteps with ease.
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Nazareth - Explore Nazareth, the largest city and capital of Israel’s Northern District, often referred to as ‘the Arab capital of Israel’. In the New Testament, Nazareth is noted as the home of Mary and the place where Jesus spent his childhood. Along the journey, listen to stories about the city, recognized for its significance in the Christian faith as Jesus’ childhood home.
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Mary’s Well - This site is believed by some Christians to be where the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she would give birth to the Son of God, an event known as the Annunciation. We will spend 10 minutes traveling to this site.
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Church Of Annunciation - Upon arrival, visit some of Nazareth’s key religious landmarks. See the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel informed the Virgin Mary that she would become the mother of Jesus, and the Church of Saint Joseph. We will spend 5 minutes traveling to this site.
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St. Joseph’s Church - Explore the historic site of Saint Joseph’s Church, believed to be located on the site of Joseph’s carpentry.
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Kfar Cana - Known as the place of Jesus’ first miracle. We will spend 30 minutes traveling to this site.
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Sea of Galilee - The Sea of Galilee (Kineret) is a stunning geographical feature surrounded by picturesque rural agricultural communities. It is renowned for its significance in the New Testament. The entire region of Galilee is notable as the area where Jesus lived. The Sea of Galilee is one of the earliest settlement areas in the Land of Israel, featuring archaeological ruins alongside some of Israel’s first pioneer settlements. Kinneret also hosts religious sites, modern cities, and numerous outdoor activities.
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Mount Of Beatitudes - The Mount of Beatitudes is a hill on the Korazim Plateau in northern Israel. It is traditionally believed to be the location where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. Overlooking the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, the mount offers captivating views of the northern part of the lake and the cliffs of the Golan Heights. We will spend 45 minutes traveling to this site.
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Kfar Nahum National Park - Capernaum, located in the Galilee of northern Israel, is a biblical town. It is close to other significant Christian sites in Israel, including 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 was. The site draws thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world each year. We will spend 15 minutes traveling to this site.
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Church of the Multiplication - Tabgha, believed to be the site of the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. We will spend 10 minutes traveling to this site.
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Tiberias - Tiberias is an Israeli city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
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Mount Tabor - Mount Tabor, situated in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel, rises with its distinctive shape from the flat, fertile Jezreel Valley. Mount Tabor is significant as a biblical site from both the Old and New Testaments and today serves as a recreational area with impressive hiking trails and one of Israel’s most important paragliding spots. We will spend 45 minutes traveling to this site.
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- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bus or Mini bus
- Lunch
- Health Insurance (4$ per day)
Visiting Israel’s New Testament sites can be tricky to plan if you want to tour independently by car or public bus. Skip the hassle and time involved in favor of a tour with logistics sorted and a guide for commentary.
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps
Let’s focus on two geographical regions where Jesus lived – the Galilee and the Jerusalem area. Of course, there are more than 10 places where Jesus walked in Israel. But the following list highlights the intentionality of His whereabouts.
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