Day Trip from Jerusalem to Sea of Galilee and Nazareth

Explore New Testament sites on a guided day trip from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth. Walk in Jesus’ footsteps with ease.

Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • St. Joseph’s Church - Explore the historic site of Saint Joseph’s Church, believed to be located on the site of Joseph’s carpentry.

  • Kfar Cana - Known as the place of Jesus’ first miracle. We will spend 30 minutes traveling to this site.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tiberias - Tiberias is an Israeli city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.

  • 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.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bus or Mini bus
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Health Insurance (4$ per day)
Additional Information

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.

  • The total duration of the Product includes Travel Time.
Location
Nazareth
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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706rimas
Aug 6, 2024
Thanks Wissam - Thanks for the tour. Your expertise and storytelling made it a truly memorable experience! And the local food was amazing, See you soon!
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Gsans2024
Aug 6, 2024
I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Wissam, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. - I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Wissam, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Wissam demonstrated a deep knowledge of the area’s history, culture, and hidden gems, making the tour both informative and engaging. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and their storytelling skills brought each site to life.
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Julifloresb
Jul 26, 2024
Unmissable - The best experience of my life with a passionate guide who taught us a lot. I'd come back a thousand times, but it was a unique experience
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Santiagoflores00
Jul 26, 2024
The Best Guide to the Land of Christ - Definitely the best Guide I could have had!! Very attentive, very knowledgeable of everything you see around and above all very cheerful and friendly with everyone! Great Guide and better person Wissam, if I go back with him definitely!
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Paulinalx1899vr
Jul 26, 2024
Great experience with Guide Wissam - I highly recommend Wissam as Guide. My friends and I had a great experience with him, we were fascinated! He does his job very well as he is very cultured and has very good dealings with people!
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Pioneer33733165842
Jul 26, 2024
Wissam as Guide - We travelled with a large group and were truly amazed with their knowledge on visits. He can explain everything and transmit in a pleasant and bearable way, and generates interest and desire to know. We had an amazing experience.
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Franciscocp3857tj
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent Guide! - Wissam, the Guide, is excellent. We were a group of 50 young people on pilgrimage and we were all happy with their services. He knows a lot and conveys it in a very pleasant way. He had gestures with us that made us see that he is a great person. 100% recommended!
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Yareenj
Jul 14, 2024
Amazing trip - We really enjoyed the trip . The guide was very informative, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a fun time as a family. We recommend it 10/10.
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P3908ijgerardos
Jul 13, 2024
Way of Faith - Wisam a great evangelizer and person of great faith, a companion on our way through the holy land. 🙏 Thank you very much for allowing me to live the gospel
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453yesical
Jul 12, 2024
Truth was more than I expected I met wonderful people - Excellent Guide very polite, pleasant and clear in his explanations a very nice boy! Made the trip very pleasant...super recommended
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