Sea of Galilee Christian Tour

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Location

Galilee

Itinerary

This Christian tour to Galilee travels north along the Mediterranean coast then turns inland towards the forests, hills, and farmlands of Galilee. Here Jesus spent his ministry spreading the word of God among the people in rural villages. The tour reaches Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Magdala was the site of a biblical-era fishing village and Second Temple-Era synagogue. During the excavation of the synagogue a coin dated 29 AD was uncovered proving that the synagogue existed during Jesus’ lifetime. Jesus may have preached in this synagogue during his ministry. 

We continue our tour of the Sea of Galilee traveling north along the shore to Ginosar where we visit the Beit Yigal Allon Museum. Here you can see a 1st-century fishing boat discovered buried in mud on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The boat has been dated to 100 BC - 70 AD. Jesus would have visited Ginosar and even met the fishermen of the village. He may have sailed out onto the Sea of Galilee in a fishing boat just like this one.

Our Christian tour to Galilee takes us around the northern end of the Sea of Galilee past the Mount of Beatitudes. This is where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount to an audience of followers. Today a magnificent chapel tops the Mt. of Beatitudes. The church was constructed in 1939, designed by Antonio Barluzzi, and funded by Mussolini! The Church of the Beatitudes has an elegant dome, colonnaded cloisters, and eight sides representing the eight beatitudes.

The next religious site on our Galilee tour is Kafr Kanna. This small town is the traditional site of the wedding feast where Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). Today the Franciscan Wedding Church (1879) marks the site where the miracle took place. Cana is where Jesus later healed an official’s son. The Galilee tour draws to an end as we leave the green rolling hill of the north and head south returning you to your hotel in central Israel.

Included/Excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees
Food and drinks

Overview

Travel Styles

Cultural/Historical
Christian

FAQs

What is a Daily Tour/ Day Tour?
A day tour is a regular tour that we operate on specific weekdays. Tours depart from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya and Netanya. You have the option to upgrade your tour and ensure for yourself a place in a small group (up to 19 people). The tour duration from pickup time is approximately 10 hours. You will be picked up from your hotel, and after the tour, you will be returned to your hotel
What languages are the tours given in?
Almost all of our daily tours are operated primarily in English, in addition to a second language: Or Spanish, or Russian, or German and or French. You can choose the preferred language of the tour when booking. You can view the tour schedule, as well as the second language schedule in order to make your best suited choice.
How can I choose the tour language?
When booking your tour, you will need to mark which language you’d like the tour to be in. Note that for certain tours in certain languages, the price may be higher.
What’s the difference between a Small Group and a Large Group?
A regular group travels in a coach that comfortably transports up to 45 people. A small group travels in a minivan that seats 22 people. Other than that, the tours are identical.
Where can I be picked up from?
Our tours leave from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya and Herzliya. We pick up our travelers from most of the hotels in these cities. If you are staying at a private residence address, please choose the closest pick up hotel to your apartment or contact our office to be advised where to wait.
Can I bring my luggage on the tour?
You can bring your luggage with you and we’ll store it in the trunk of the vehicle during the tour. However, please be aware that we don’t take any responsibility for any damage or loss. Recommended to advise us that you are travelling with luggage.
Do I need to change money for use on the trip?
Yes, but not too much. We definitely recommend bringing some local currency with you to pay for lunch and anything you may wish to; purchase along the way.
Can I get dropped off in a city different from my pick up location?
It is possible to have pick ups/ drop offs in different cities. However, we do not disperse to specific drop off locations. The expenses to get from the drop off location to your final destination won't be covered by Bein Harim.
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