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Private tour: Around the Sea of Galilee.

5Tel Aviv

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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.

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  • Not included: Entrance fees
  • Not included: Private transportation

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

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

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

  3. 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.

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

  5. 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.

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.

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

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From US$540.00