From Jerusalem: Magdala, Mount of Beatitudes, and Cana Tour

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ID: GYG410738-745082
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Country: Israel

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Discover significant Biblical sites in Galilee on a full-day tour from Jerusalem. See a fishing village, a Second Temple era synagogue at Magdala, and visit Mt. of Beatitudes and Cana.
Leave Jerusalem and journey to the gorgeous green landscapes of northern Israel on a full-day tour to discover where Jesus spent his ministry going from village to village preaching and performing miracles.
Begin with a drive up the coast and through the farmlands of Israel arriving at the first stop of the day in Magdala. See the archaeological site of an ancient fishing village believed to have been inhabited during the Biblical era.
Next, visit a Second Temple era synagogue, where a coin dated 29AD was discovered in this synagogue proving that it was in use during Jesus’s lifetime and could likely have been one of the synagogues where Jesus preached during his ministry.

Taking a short drive north towards the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, reach Ginosar. Visit the Beit Yigal Allon Museum where you can see a 1st-century fishing boat that was discovered in the Sea of Galilee, which has also been carbon-dated as being from 100BC-70AD.
Continue north around the Sea of Galilee to the Mount of Beatitudes and be graced with panoramic views from the hill overlooking the Sea of Galilee, referred to in Matthew 5-7 and Luke 6 as the site of the Sermon on the Mount.

Go to Kfar Kanna or Cana, referred to in the Bible as the site of Jesus’s first miracle turning the water into wine. In Cana, you can visit the Wedding Church which commemorates this Biblical event. Admire excavated artifacts and 5th-6th century Byzantine mosaic inside the church.
After seeing the sites where Jesus spent his ministry in Galilee and Lower Galilee, travel south back to your hotel in Jerusalem. 

Highlights

  • Explore Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene
  • Visit the Church where Jesus held the sermon on the mountain
  • Go to Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle
  • See the ancient fisherman boat in Ginosar

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A modest dress code is required for the holy places
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
This tour requires a minimum number of participants
INCLUDED
  • Entry fees
  • Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.