Galilee Day Tour

Travel full circle around the Sea of Galilee and stop at the most beautiful viewpoints and the most interesting sites handpicked by our expert guides.

The Highlights around the Sea of Galilee tour starts with a visit to Yardenit Baptismal Site with the option for a quick dip (baptism can be pre-arranged for an additional cost). After this exciting start to the day continue to Mitzpe Shalom on the eastern side of the sea with the most impressive views in all of Galilee. Visit Kursi, an archeological site with the largest remains of a Byzantine monastery in Israel and tour ancient Capernaum with your experienced guide. Next, it is time to ascend the Mount of Beatitudes to enjoy the serene and tranquil site. To complete the circle around the Sea of Galilee the tour ends at Tabgha, for a visit to the Church of Multiplication. Here there is a chance to dip your feet in the water at the very same shore where it is said that Jesus walked on water before returning to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Yardenit, Kibbutz Kinneret Jordan Valley, Kinneret 1511800 Israel

Discover the Baptismal site at the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee where according to legend Jesus was baptized.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kfar Haruv, Kfar Haruv

Enjoy a spectacular panorama view of the entire Sea of Galilee and Tiberias from the Mitzpe Shalom Lookout

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kursi National Park, East coast of the Kineret, Tiberias Israel

Explore the archaeological site that contains the ruins of the largest Byzantine monastery in Israel. According to legend, this is also the site of Jesus's "Miracle of the Swine".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Capernaum, Capernaum, Galilee Region, Northern District

Discover the ruins of this ancient city and take in the views of the Galilee

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount of Beatitudes, Har Nahum, Capernaum Israel

Ascend the mountain to discover the enchanting vista and serene atmosphere atop the mountain where Jesus is said to have delivered his most famous sermon

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tabgha, Tiberias Israel

Dip your feet in the Sea of Galilee and explore the beautiful mosaics at the Church of Multiplication at Tabgha.

Duration: 40 minutes