Overview
Explore Nazareth and the stunning Sea of Galilee from Haifa cruise port. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, see where Jesus lived, and tour biblical sites like the Mount of Beatitudes and Tabgha. Complete your day at Yardenit, where you can be baptized in the Jordan River if time allows. Return to your cruise ship fully enriched.
About this activity
Languages
English, French
Departure days
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday ,
Pickup included
Pickup and drop off from a close by hotel
Highlights
Full description
Experience a transformative journey from Haifa port to Nazareth, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of northern Israel. Along the way, behold panoramic views of the revered Jezreel Valley, rich in biblical significance as the site of Armageddon. In Nazareth, the cherished hometown of Jesus, explore sacred sites such as the Church of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel delivered the divine message to Mary. Delve beneath the Church of St. Joseph to discover a 1st-century grotto that may have been the Holy Family's dwelling and Joseph's carpentry workshop. Continuing our pilgrimage, we pass by Mary's Well and the biblical village of Kfar Kana, where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine.
Our journey then leads to the Mount of Beatitudes, a picturesque hill overlooking the serene Sea of Galilee, where an eight-sided church designed by Antonio Barluzzi commemorates the Sermon on the Mount. Next, we visit the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish in Tabgha, traditionally recognized as the site where Jesus miraculously fed the multitudes (Mark 6:30-46). Admire the stunning 5th-century floor mosaic within the church before proceeding to Kfar Nachum, the biblical town of Capernaum, central to Jesus' ministry and the site of several miracles.
A delightful lunch at a local restaurant awaits before our journey continues to Yardenit, a renowned baptismal site on the Jordan River, welcoming countless visitors each year. If time allows, you may have the sacred opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River, following in the footsteps of Jesus. As we depart from Galilee, we pass by the iconic Horns of Hattin, twin peaks renowned for the historic 1187 battle between Saladin and the Crusaders. After a day filled with spiritual encounters at Galilee's most significant Christian sites, your voyage concludes as you return to your cruise ship at Haifa port.
