Christian Sites by the Sea of Galilee from Tel Aviv

Begin with pickup at your hotel in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, or Netanya, then travel up the coast through rural farmland on your way to Magdala, where archeologists have excavated the remains of an ancient fishing village from the time of Christ. Learn about the Second Temple-era synagogue discovered here, and why some believe that Jesus may have preached in present-day Magdala during his ministry.

Continue up the Sea of Galilee to Ginosar, and visit the Beit Yigal Allon Museum to see a 1st-century fishing boat that dates back to 100BC–70AD, a time period that coincides with Jesus’ lifetime. Drive north to the Mount of Beatitudes, which the apostles Matthew and Luke describes as the site of the Sermon on the Mount. See the Catholic chapel on top of the mountain, and enjoy panoramic views down to the Sea of Galilee.

Make the final stop of the day at Kfar Kanna, or Cana, the site of Jesus’ first Biblical miracle, when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Visit the Wedding Church that commemorates the Biblical event, and take in a 5th–6th century Byzantine mosaic. After visiting Cana with your guide, make the return trip to Tel Aviv, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Take a day trip to the Galilee and visit significant Biblical sites on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and in the Lower Galilee. The tour includes seeing the Bible era fishing village and Second Temple era synagogue at Magdala as well as Ginosar where the 1st century “Jesus Boat” is on display. At the Mount of Beatitudes you can see where the Sermon on the Mount took place and at Cana see the Wedding Church were Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Modest dress is obligatory to visit the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
Recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, water, hat and sun protection
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers