Private tour: Around the Sea of Galilee.

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the landscape of the Bible touring around the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret). We will start the day with a lookout from Mt. Arbel - the Sea of Galilee, mountains of Galilee, and the Golan Heights will unfold in front of your eyes.
We will continue to Magdala, the ancient Jewish town which was the origin of Mary Magdalene, where a mysterious synagogue from the 1st century CE was recently uncovered. The famous St. Peter's Fish will be served for lunch. After lunch, we will visit Capernaum, also known as "the town of Jesus", where an ancient synagogue and Peter's house bear witness for the past biblicalglory of this coastal town. If time allows, we will stop at the Tabgha church and enjoy its famous Byzantine-time mosaic of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes.

Optional: Stop at the beach or visit Jordan River baptismal site.

What's Included

Guiding
Entrance fees
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

It is possible to start the tour from Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem. For coordinating the pickup location, please inquire.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A short walk will lead us to a glorious viewpoint on the Sea of Galilee, mountains of Galilee, and the Golan Heights.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Magdala

    Magdala, the ancient Jewish town which was the origin of Mary Magdalene, where a mysterious synagogue from the 1st century CE was recently uncovered.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Capernaum

    Capernaum, also known as "the town of Jesus", where an ancient synagogue and Peter's house bear witness for the past biblical glory of this coastal town.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tabgha

    If time permits, we will stop at the Tabgha church and enjoy its famous Byzantine-time mosaic of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Yardenit

    We will end our day at the Jordan river. If you are interested you will be able to enter its water in special garments for such occasion.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress in modest clothing for visiting Holy Sites.
Supplied by Israel in Color with Dr. David Gurevich

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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