South America Undiscovered
Tours to the Most Exotic Places all over South America
Organized Tours on Demand
South America Undiscovered
Tours to the Most Exotic Places all over South America
Organized Tours on Demand
Nazareth and the See of Galilee
Our journey begins with a ride along Israeli’s scenic coastal road, overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean Sea almost the entire distance. We continue via the Plain of Armageddon to the special town of Nazareth.
In Nazareth, we visit the Church of the Annunciation, beautifully constructed in 1969 on the site of a different Byzantine, and then Crusader-era church. According to Catholic tradition, the annunciation was held on this spot, and inside, the Church’s lower level contains the Grotto of the Annunciation, which is believed by Catholics to be the remains of Mary’s childhood home.
In Nazareth we will also visit the Church of St. Joseph’s Carpentry, believed to be the sight of Joseph’s carpentry workshop. Beneath the church lies a cave used by the early Roman dwellers for storage of food and water.
From Nazareth we proceed via Kafer Cana for a view of the Mount of Beatitudes, where, according to tradition, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Then, at nearby historical Tabgha, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, we visit the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. The Church stands on the sight of a 4th century church, and preserves a beautiful early Christian mosaic, in addition to the traditional stone where that special meal was had.
Onwards, we visit the ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum and the city of Christ. Overlooking Tiberias, we proceed to the site of baptismal on the Jordan River – the Yardenit, where there is an optional baptismal service.
We end our day, returning back to our hotels via a scenic view of Mt. Tabor, site of the Transfiguraton.
