Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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 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. According to tradition, Mary, Joseph, and their son Jesus may once have lived here
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 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 Jesus miraculously shared five loaves and two fish between thousands of followers.
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 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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Pickup Locations & Times
When you arrive at the port, a guide from Bein Harim will be waiting for you, holding a sign that reads “Bein Harim”.
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Important 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.
Reviews(36)
We were unfortunate enough to be in Israel when the Hamas attack took place. We had just boarded our BeinHarim Tour bus and were headed for our first stop when the guide received the telephone call and we had to abandon the tour and be taken back to our Cruise Ship. BeinHarim were top class throughout. They got us back safely and then, as we had booked direct through them, processed full refunds for us for both this tour and the one we had booked two days later to Jerusalem from Ashdod. The refunds were back on my card within 3 days. I will certainly use BeinHarim again when I return to Israel to complete the tours I was unable to take this time around. First Class Customer Service
Swimming in the river Jordan was a high light for me also visiting all the places that Jesus performed his miracles was a seminal moment for me, it give me great pause as I reflected on where I was and what was before my eyes. Jonathan our tour guide he was very knowledgeable, accommodating & multi-lingual, he was patient with our friend who is not very mobile but this trip meant so much to her and he helped her fulfill her dream. So a big Kudos to him. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that swimming in the River Jordan and visiting the sites of Jesus's miracles were such meaningful moments for you. We're also delighted to know that Jonathan, our tour guide, provided knowledgeable and accommodating guidance, making the tour special for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming more guests on this tour in the future.
This tour was so nice. Our tour guide Jonathan was so informative, kind and smart in organising the time to cover all the mentioned locations in this tour. We enjoyed it and recommended
We really appreciate you sharing your immense satisfaction with Jonathan. He deserves your praise for his professional efforts.
A very pleasant excursion where we found many points of interest. Mythical moments encounter with the past.
We're delighted to hear that you had a very pleasant excursion in Haifa and encountered moments that felt mythical and connected with the past. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future.
Excellent guide, great knowledge of history and the country. Super interesting route. We had time left over for lunch at a buffet that was nothing special
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our knowledgeable guide and enjoyed the fascinating route. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in the future.
Our tour ended up wasting an entire hour by turning the bus around to get a few people who were supposed to be meeting us by the ship, but never showed up! A few minutes of "courtesy waiting is ok and expected when a cruise ship unloads passengers but the fact that we turned around, yet never got the people wasted everyones time! We also spent a lots of time in a gift shop... Not needed. The visit to Yardenit ended up being very long as several people ended up getting babtized in the Jordan river. The worst of the tour was that we went to visit a "kibbuts" to have lunch. The price was 25euros per person and not even anything special. We did not eat. Instead, waited again for other people. A long day with lots of walking and waiting around. You will see many holy sites, but I think a mini bus tour option would be better. Too many people on the tour.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent tour experience. We're sorry to hear about the delays caused by late arrivals and the extended time at Yardenit. Your feedback is invaluable in our ongoing efforts to enhance our tours. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable tour in the future.
Jonathan was the tour guide on July 20Th of 2023. We were very satisfied of how he did the tour. My name is Esther we were like 20 people and he explained and was very knowledgeable on the history. Gracias Jonathan
Thank you for your feedback, Esther! We're delighted to hear that Jonathan provided you with a satisfying tour experience. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation to Jonathan. If you have any more adventures ahead, we'd love to be a part of them. Thank you again for choosing us!
the tour was amazing Dima was extremely knowledgeable and gave us very detailed information about every single place, he was patient and did the extra mile for the people on the tour, I highly recommend the tour with you guys! Very grateful for the experience
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback about the tour! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us and that Dima, our knowledgeable guide, made the journey even more memorable.
This trip was super informative and our guide Thelma was amazing. The only complaint noted is that when I booked the excursions it said lunch wasn’t included with no other inform proved. I assumed we would be in an area where we would have our own time to eat (given it was an 8hr excursion). Instead, we were all taken to a reception hall and were forced to purchase a meal at 25 euro per head. There was no other options as you were out in the middle of nowhere. This should definitely have been disclosed up front as me and my family of 4 had budgeted half that price for lunch. Not cool at all and felt like a scam.
We appreciate your positive comments about the informative nature of the tour and the exceptional service provided by our guide, Thelma. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience caused regarding the lunch arrangement. We can recommend considering the option of bringing your own food to the tour to better align with your budgetary preferences and provide greater flexibility in meal choices. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope that despite this issue, you were able to enjoy the informative aspects of the tour.
Can’t give review as ship could not dock due to political unrest. Looking for a refund. Nothing to say
It is unfortunate that your ship chose not to dock in Israel due to safety concerns. It is regrettable that you are placing the blame on us, the operator as if it were our decision.
