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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 5:50 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Pickup included
- 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.
Experience
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
Full description
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.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Transport in air-conditioned coach
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Entry fees to Capernahum
- Food and drinks
- Tips (recommended)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- 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
