Israel, Jordan · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Jordan River and Nazareth Tour with Galilee Sacred Sites

9 Hours Round trip from Jordan Valley Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Immerse yourself in the sacred waters of the Jordan River
  • 02 Explore the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission site in Magdala and Mount of Bliss
  • 03 Stop along Tabgha's picturesque shore on the Sea of Galilee
  • 04 Visit Capernaum, the Bay of the Apostle Peter, and the Greek Monastery of the Twelve Apostles
  • 05 Discover Nazareth's revered churches, including the Church of the Annunciation

Embark on a 9-hour journey through the sacred sites of the Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and Nazareth. Visit the Jordan River, explore the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Magdala, Tabgha, Capernaum, and the Greek Monastery of the Twelve Apostles, then continue to Mount Tabor and Nazareth's revered churches. Along the way, there is also an option to stop for a St. Peter's fish lunch by the shore.

Begin the day by crossing the Jordan Valley and visiting the Jordan River, where you can immerse yourself in the sacred waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nazareth, Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee
Languages Arabic, English, Hebrew, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Jordan River, Galilee and Nazareth Sacred Sites

  • Begin the day by crossing the Jordan Valley and visiting the Jordan River, where you can immerse yourself in the sacred waters.

  • Explore the site of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Magdala and Mount of Bliss. After your visit to Mount of Bliss, continue to Tabgha and stop along the shore. For those interested in lunch, there will be a stop at a place offering St. Peter's fish ($20).

  • After lunch, visit the Bay of the Apostle Peter, Capernaum, and the Greek Monastery of the Twelve Apostles. Then head to Mount Tabor, home to the Orthodox Greek Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord, where you will see the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Fadeless Color".

  • Your last destination for the day is Nazareth. Visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of the Archangel Gabriel at the source of the Virgin Mary. You will also explore Cana of Galilee and the Church of the First Wonderworking of the Savior.

Jordan River, Tabgha shore, Mount Tabor monastery, Church of the Annunciation

Where this trip takes you

Jordan River, Tabgha shore, Mount Tabor monastery, Church of the Annunciation

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jordan Valley 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Prices are set from the pickup point in Jerusalem and vary according to the pickup address.

  • The price includes the services of an English- or Russian-speaking tour guide, water, and private transportation by car.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Lunches

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jerusalem, Israel
Tour start
Jordan Valley, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Jordan Valley.

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