1-Day Nazareth, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee Tour from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv

Day 1 Nazareth - Tiberias - Sea of Galilee 1-Day from Jerusalem(30 km)

Guests will be picked up early in the morning to begin this tour. Today, our journey will begin along Israel's scenic coastal road, overlooking the stunning Mediterranean Sea, then over the Plains of Armageddon to Nazareth. Our first stop in this holy city is the Church of the Annunciation, originally a Byzantine church, reconstructed in 1969. The lower levels of this church contain the Grotto of the Annunciation, supposedly the remains of the Virgin Mary's childhood home.

Then, we will visit the Church of St. Joseph, believed to be the sight of Joseph's carpentry workshop. Beneath the church lies a cave used by early Roman dwellers for storage of food and water. From here, we will proceed to Kfer Kanna for a view of the Mount of the Beatitudes, where, according to tradition, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

Then we will visit the Church of the Loaves and Fish, which preserves an early Christian mosaic from the 4th century. Our next stop will be the ruins of Capernaum. On our way back to Jerusalem, we will stop at the Yardenit for an optional baptismal service. At the end of the day, we will return to Jerusalem, taking in a scenic view of Mount Tabor on our drive. Guests will be returned to their hotels in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, bringing an end to our tour.

Nazareth, ISRAEL Nazareth is a city in the Northern District of Israel. At the end of 2007 it had a population of 40,800. Nazareth Illit was founded in 1957. It was planned as a Jewish town overlooking the Arab city of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley.

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  Basilica of the Annunciation According to the Roman Catholic church, this church is located on the site where the Annunciation occurred. The church is fairyl young, having been built in 1969.

Tiberias, ISRAEL Tiberias is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee (called "the Kinneret" in Hebrew), Lower Galilee, Israel. Established in 20 CE, it was named in honour of the emperor Tiberius.

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  Church of the Beautitudes This Roman Catholic church is located near the Sea of Galilee and the ancient town of Capernaum. It is built on the site believed to be the location of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
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  Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish This Roman Catholic church in Tabgha, overseen by the Benedictine Order, is named for the part of the New Testament when Christ multiplies the amount of bread and fish present for the feeding of the five thousand.
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  Capernaum This ancient fishing village on the Sea of Galilee is an important setting in the New Testament of the Bible, in which it is said to be the hometown of the apostles Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew.
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  Yardenit Located along the Jordan River in Northern Israel is this baptism site, an important pilgrimage destination for Christians because, according to tradition, it was the site of Jesus's baptism at the hands of John the Baptist.
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  Sea of Galilee This freshwater lake in northern Israel is the second-lowest lake on Earth, after the Dead Sea. It is an important site in the New Testament of the Bible, considering that Jesus lived in the area.

Inclusions

• Round trip transfers from all major hotels in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Netanya, and Jerusalem
• Entrance to all sites and attractions
• Services of a certified guide

Exclusions

• Meal and beverages
• Gratuities

• Passport information (name and passport ID) is required for booking
• Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to participate in this tour
• Dress regulations for visiting holy places apply

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Redemption

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