Book now online and secure your place on this unforgettable spiritual experience in the Holy Land. Visit the holy sites where Jesus lived, taught, and performed miracles. From Nazareth’s revered churches to the peaceful shores of the Sea of Galilee and the baptismal waters of the Jordan River, this tour offers a powerful blend of history, faith, and reflection.

Discover the New Testament sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. In Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, explore the Church of the Annunciation and Church of St Joseph. After your Nazareth tour, visit some fabled miracle locations around the Sea of Galilee including the site of Tabgha. Tabgha, where Jesus fed the multitudes. Visit Capernaum, known as Jesus’ own town, discover ancient synagogues and places of healing. Pass through Tiberias on route to the Jordan River Yardenit Baptismal Complex, take an opportunity to be baptized in Jordan River’s holy waters. Book online today and take part in a journey that touches your soul and stays with you forever.

Nazareth & Galilee & Jordan River Yardenit Group Tour INCLUDES  

• Pickup from main central pickup point
•  Return transfer to your pickup point
•  All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
•  Government licensed tour guide in English
•  All entrance fees to all sites visited according to the tour itinerary

Nazareth & Galilee & Jordan River Yardenit Group Tour ITINERARY

Departure from your pickup point to Nazareth, city of religion and faith, of spirituality and holiness, but also a city with a rich history, fascinating archaeology, modern culture and Middle Eastern charm. Nazareth, which began as a small Jewish village about 2,000 years ago, became a stronghold of Christianity in the Byzantine period, just a few hundred years later.

Arrive in Nazareth and visit St. Joseph’s Church and the Church of the Annunciation. The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth is one of the most sacred sites in Christianity because it commemorates the moment when the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give birth to Jesus Christ. This event known as the Annunciation, marks the beginning of the Incarnation, when God took human form.

St. Joseph’s Church in Nazareth is deeply significant to Christians as it is traditionally associated with the home and workshop of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and husband of the Virgin Mary. It stands beside the Church of the Annunciation, together forming the heart of Christian Nazareth.

Continue onward via Cana (Kfar Kana) to overview the Mount of Beatitudes and visit The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Tabgha is the site where Jesus miraculously fed the multitude with five loaves and two fish. The Church of the Multiplication – Tabgha tell the story of miracle, symbolizing Jesus’ compassion and God’s abundance.

Set on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, you will stop to view the sea, and continue to the nearby ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum. Capernaum, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, is one of the most significant sites in the New Testament and is often called “Jesus’ own town.” After leaving Nazareth, Jesus made Capernaum the center of His public ministry in Galilee. Many of Jesus’ teachings and miracles took place here, including healings and exorcisms. Capernaum is where Jesus called several of His disciples, among them Peter, Andrew, James, and John.

Proceed to Yardenit, situated on the banks of the Jordan River, flowing forth from the Sea of Galilee, the baptismal site of Yardenit welcomes over half a million tourists and pilgrims annually who come to experience the spirituality and pastoral beauty of the waters of the River Jordan, in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

Yardenit considered the third most holy site in the Holy Land, just after Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem and Golgotha in Jerusalem, because it is the site of the most important event of Jesus’ life – his baptism and beginning of his ministry. The site offers 12 separate baptismal pools, enabling different groups to comfortably conduct private baptismal ceremonies. When visiting Yardenit, the recognized baptismal site on the Jordan River, visitors have the meaningful opportunity to be baptized or renew their baptism vows in the waters where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.

On our way back, we will get a chance to see Mt. Tabor, the site of transfiguration. Return transfer to pickup point.

  Nazareth & Galilee & Jordan River Yardenit Group Tour HIGHTLIGHTS

• Walk where Jesus grew up in Nazareth 
• Pray at the Church of the Annunciation
• Visit St. Joseph’s Church, home of the Holy Family
• Stand at Jesus’ miracle sites in Galilee
• Visit Tabgha, where Jesus performed the miracle of loaves and fishes 
• Walk Capernaum, Jesus’ home during His ministry
• Get baptized in the Jordan River waters at Yardenit 

  General Info Notes   

• Tour duration is up to 10 hours
• Theme of this group tour is Christianity, Religious, History, Cultural, Sightseeing
• This group tour best suited to couples, families, solo travelers and faith-focused travelers
• This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking, physical rating of easy to moderate
• This tour suitable for travelers aged 4–99, with an easy to moderate physical rating 
• Lunches – each tour day includes a scheduled lunch break, giving you the option to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, café, or food market or to bring your own lunch in advance if you prefer
• Estimated return time to Tel Aviv 18:00 / Jerusalem 19:00
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. Dress code is smart casual.
• Visiting Yardenit Baptismal site, gives you opportunity to get baptized. Group stays in Yardenit for estimated 30-40 minutes. Enough time for Baptismal ceremony. We do not organize or provide baptismal services. All must be proceeded within group visit time frame.
•  The site offers 12 separate baptismal pools, enabling different groups to comfortably conduct private worship ceremonies. Upon arrival on site, please ask one of Yardenit representatives to help you find an open baptismal pool.
• Baptisms are only allowed while wearing the special white robes, which can be rented or purchased on site. Swim suits must be worn under the robe.
•  The site provides spacious change facilities with showers, toilets and change rooms for your convenience. All visitors are required to change in the change facilities. Access to them is included with the rent or purchase of a baptismal kit.
• Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen and drinking water
• Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free policy
• Assistance via WhatsApp  +972 58 707 66 11

Group or Private Tour Packages  – Terms and Conditions – Cancellation policy:

• Cancellation at any time 10% of the total price is nonrefundable
• Cancellation less than two months before the arrival day 50% of total price charge will be applied
• Cancellation less than a month before the arrival day 75% of total price charge will be applied
• Cancellation less than a week before the arrival day 100% of total price full charge will be applied
• Cancellation / Reschedule terms are the same
• Any unused services fully nonrefundable
• All not mentioned in includes – excluded from the tour package
• Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free Policy

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