Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port

Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port

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About This Tour in Haifa

This Nazareth and Galilee tour is for cruise ship passengers docking in Haifa. After disembarking and meeting your guide you’ll be driven to Jesus’ childhood home, Nazareth. There you will visit the Church of the Annunciation and tour the grottos under St. Joseph’s Church. The tour leaves Nazareth and passes Mary’s Well, en route to the Mount of Beatitudes. On the way, you’ll go through Kfar Kanna (Cana). Tour the church built on the Mount of Beatitudes and take in the stunning views of the Sea of Galilee below. Next, the tour takes you to Tabgha, the site of the Church of the Loaves and Fish where Jesus fed the masses. Continue to Kfar Nachum (Capernaum) which features prominently in the First Testament. The tour takes a lunch break at a local restaurant before continuing to Yardenit. This traditional baptismal site on the River Jordan is visited by Christians from across the globe. If we have time, you can get baptized at Yardenit before we return to Haifa and your cruise ship.

Why Visit Haifa?

Haifa, Israel offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Haifa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Haifa

You can reach Haifa, Israel by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A guide will accompany you all day
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up/drop-off at Haifa cruise port

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

You will visit the magnificent Church of the... 40 minutes

You will visit the magnificent Church of the Annunciation which stands on what is believed to have been the childhood home of the Virgin Mary.

Nazareth is called in the New Testament the... 1 hour 30 minutes

Nazareth is called in the New Testament the hometown of Mary and Joseph, and later the city where Jesus spent the first years of his life

Explore the 1st-century grotto dwelling under Saint Joseph’s Church 20 minutes

Explore the 1st-century grotto dwelling under Saint Joseph’s Church. According to tradition, Mary, Joseph, and their son Jesus may once have lived here

The Mount of Beatitudes overlooks the Sea of... 20 minutes

The Mount of Beatitudes overlooks the Sea of Galilee and today is crowned with a beautiful church. It was on the slopes of this mount that Jesus is believed to have given the Sermon on the Mount. The church we see today was built in the 1930s and designed by renowned architect Antonio Barhuzzi.

The tour takes you to the edge of...

The tour takes you to the edge of the Sea of Galilee, and the Mount of Beatitudes. Here you can picture Jesus preaching to his followers. Visit the Beatitudes Church that looks out over the Sea of Galilee.

In Tabgha we tour the Multiplication Church where... 30 minutes

In Tabgha we tour the Multiplication Church where Jesus miraculously shared five loaves and two fish between thousands of followers.

Visit Kfar Nachum (Capernaum), once the hometown of... 1 hour

Visit Kfar Nachum (Capernaum), once the hometown of Peter, Andrew, John, and James. Here Jesus based himself during his ministry; exorcised demons and healed the slave of a Roman centurion. The main Christian sites in Capernaum today are the excavated Byzantine village; the remains of a 1st-century synagogue and an octagonal church built around the remains of what is believed to have been Saint Peter's home.

At the southernmost point of the sea where... 1 hour

At the southernmost point of the sea where the River Jordan flows out of the Kinneret is the baptismal site Yardenit. If there is enough time you may be baptized here as Jesus was.

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