Ben Gurion Airport 1 hr 37
Yardenit (12 min) Popular Christian pilgrimage destination on the River Jordan, said to be where Jesus was baptized. Tabgha Church of the Loaves and Fish (37 min) Popular biblical site on the shores of the Sea of Galilee featuring a church known for its mosaics. Nahal Tavor (35 min) River flowing through rocky canyons, with hiking trails & springtime wildflower meadows. Jordan Star National Park (34 min) National park featuring ruins of a large crusader fortress & sweeping views of the Jordan valley. Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter (37 min) Simple church at the site believed to be where Jesus multiplied loaves & fishes to feed the masses. Aqua Kef (19 min) Coastal water park with an inflatable obstacle course featuring trampolines, slides & swings. Mount Arbel (28 min) Mountain offering hiking trails & panoramic water views as well as ancient ruins & caves. The Jesus Trail (45 min) Kursi National Park (29 min) National park that holds the remains of a Byzantine monastery & church featuring a rare mosaic. Basilica of the Annunciation (46 min) This church was built in 1969 on the spot where the Annunciation is believed to have taken place. Nazareth Village (43 min) Open-air living-history village depicting Galilee in the time of Jesus, with crafters & villagers. Mount Tabor (29 min) Many Christians believe that the Transfiguration of Jesus took place on this dome-shaped mountain. Horns of Hattin (26 min) Extinct volcano featuring twin peaks, also known as the site of a historic 12th-century battle. Hamat Tiberias National Park (16 min) Park, synagogue, and hot spring Church of the Transfiguration (29 min) Mountaintop Catholic church built on 4th century foundations, known for its views & mosaics. |