This one day Galilee tour takes you to the rugged, mountainous region of Northern Israel. Home to stunning wildlife and beautiful scenery it is also an area of great interest for pilgrims, who come to discover the important biblical sites that surround the area. Your Galilee tour is led by an experienced and passionate guide.

Nazareth, according to the Gospels was the childhood home of Jesus and where Mary lived. You’ll visit the church of St Joseph, which houses the Basilica of the Annunciation, an impressive site where the angel Gabriel informed Mary she would give birth to Jesus. Nazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel, with a distinct Middle Eastern flavor. Check out the charming local markets located in the winding cobbled streets of the Old City.

The beautiful Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest freshwater lake, is where Jesus spent much of his ministry and performed some of his best-known miracles. You’ll visit the Church of Multiplication, where Jesus fed five thousand people fish and bread. Not far from here you’ll visit Capernaum, home to the apostles and Yardenit, a baptismal site on the Jordan River. Turn the legends of history into a reality on this fascinating and entertaining tour!

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“My guide, Itamar, was absolutely fantastic. He’s certainly among the best guides I’ve ever had. Itamar was eloquent, incredibly well-informed about both the (ancient and recent) history and geopolitics of the region, and had a great sense of humor.”    -Erik, USA

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“The tour was excellent and Daphne is a great guide.”    -Florence, France

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