Ben Gurion Airport 1 hr 12
En Afek (29 min) Archaeological site of biblical town of Aphik, with Bronze Age & later remains, plus crusader fort. Mary’s Well (33 min) Christian site where the Angel Gabriel informed the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. The Jesus Trail (34 min) Basilica of the Annunciation (36 min) This church was built in 1969 on the spot where the Annunciation is believed to have taken place. Hecht Museum (30 min) Archaeological relics from the Canaanite to the Byzantine periods, crafts & 19th-century art. Bet She'arim National Park (15 min) Cave, park, archaeological excavation, tomb, and judaism Mount Tabor (53 min) Many Christians believe that the Transfiguration of Jesus took place on this dome-shaped mountain. Carmel Mountain National Park (38 min) Large national park offering hiking trails & picnic areas amid hilly, evergreen woodlands. Nazareth Village (32 min) Open-air living-history village depicting Galilee in the time of Jesus, with crafters & villagers. St. Joseph's Church (35 min) Roman Catholic church built in the Romanesque Revival style in 1914 on the site of old churches. Church of the Transfiguration (53 min) Mountaintop Catholic church built on 4th century foundations, known for its views & mosaics. Plain of Manasseh (40 min) Verdant hills with hiking paths through the forest, lakeside picnic areas & seasonal wildflowers. Zippori National Park (28 min) Archaeological complex with remains of a Roman theater, Jewish ritual baths & a crusade-era castle. Mount Precipice (33 min) A mob is thought to have tried to throw Jesus off this 395-m. peak with panoramic views. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (32 min) Ancient Greek Orthodox church with a subterranean chapel, underground spring & grand architecture. |