Christian Gems Around the Sea of Galilee Tour

From₪115
12 hours
Jerusalem, Israel

About this activity

Explore Christian landmarks around the Sea of Galilee on a guided tour from Jerusalem, including visits to key sites and a scenic boat ride.

Highlights

  • Visit the Mount of Beatitudes
  • Explore Capernaum's ancient synagogue
  • See the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter
  • Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
  • Lunch with a view of the lake

Full description

Join a captivating journey from Jerusalem to the serene Sea of Galilee, delving into the rich tapestry of Christian history. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, and explore the ancient synagogue in Capernaum. Experience a tranquil boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, reflecting on its biblical significance. Savor a delightful lunch overlooking the lake, immersing yourself in the region's natural beauty and spiritual heritage. This tour offers a profound connection to the roots of Christianity, blending history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Christian sites around the Sea of Galilee
  • Transportation from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee
  • Lunch during the tour
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

1

Pass by: Travel to the Sea of Galilee

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Visit Magdala

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
3

Visit Ginosar

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

See the ancient fisherman boat from Jesus's time

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
5

Visit the Franciscan church on Mt. of Beatitudes

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
6

Visit Kfar Cana

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Visit the Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Be prepared for a full-day excursion with moderate walking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
  • Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Modest dress is obligatory to visit the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
  • Recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, water, hat and sun protection
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

Traveler reviews

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Very Memorable

Our tour was wonderful! Our guide Ami, was the best! He was so informative and passionate about each stop on our tour, we learned so much. We highly recommend this tour and Ami.

Laura_MSep 27, 2023VIATOR

Beautiful trip

Beautiful trip with the guide Yoav Malachi We went to : 2 churchs in Cana ; 1 church in the Mount of Beatitudes ; 1 Museum in Ginosar ; 1 Archeological site of a synagogue in the time of Jesus and 1 church in Magdala

Inspire05470742629Oct 20, 2022TRIPADVISOR

Never again!

Never again leg Harim! The day trip called itself "Christian", but the guide used the time for political indoctrination. Unfortunately, you can't run away on the bus. Examples? - Palestinians do not exist at all. They were all cheap labour from all sorts of Arab countries, he said. - They moved out of Haifa and Jaffa. But not because she had been driven out, but because they wanted to (please Google for "Nabka"!) - He only imagined Emmaus as a place where his children would have fun digging for Crusaders' bones. Of course, no word that Emmaus was destroyed by the State of Israel to establish "Canada Park" on it. etc. It makes you sick to imagine which pictures the tourists go home with, who have no idea and take it all at face value. It's been so long now, but it still upsets me unabated. Let's just hope that this Dan Porges was the only one of his kind and hopefully won't be accompanying tours for a long time!

L_W_TritschJul 11, 2020TRIPADVISOR

Dorit guides

Beautiful tour from Jerusalem to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee. Excellent visit with dorit epstein competent and sympathetic. Impressive the Jordan and the rite of baptism

rosellar586Dec 29, 2019TRIPADVISOR

Very good tour, but lay off the hard-sell and the nationalism

I took the 1 day tour of Galilee/Nazareth with this company, and overall I had a very positive experience, and I thought it was good value for money - with a few caveats. First, the good points; everything was exactly as advertised, we left on time and arrived on time. We saw all the key places in Galilee, we had abundant time, the lunch (not included in the price) was good, and the tour guide Dan P was really informative - I was dazzled by the amount of information he provided about locations such as Emmaus, for example. For less than $100, it was a really excellent tour overall, and I felt it gave a very good impression of that part of the world. 2 negative points; the 'shopping stops' in Nazareth and the Jordan river baptism site were un-necessary and too long, I felt. No need for the 'hard-sell' like this on a day tour costing $100. And secondly, athough Dan was a genial, informative and kind guide, I really wish he didn't repeatedly say things like, 'I love my country, Israel', 'I am really proud of Israel', 'I think Israel is the greatest country in the world', etc. Given the controversial nature of the Israel/Palestine situation, UN condemnations of Israeli settlements, etc., this was really not needed. Not meaning to sound too critical, because he really was an excellent guide, but lay off the nationalism juice, Dan!

Declan ODec 4, 2019TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Modest dress is obligatory to visit the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders Recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, water, hat and sun protection Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4