Jesus Footsteps Tour from Haifa: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

Two churches in Nazareth explain why the Annunciation split in two.

A minibus tour from Haifa port through Nazareth and around the Sea of Galilee, visiting the Basilica of the Annunciation, Peter's house, ancient synagogues, and Magdala's archaeological site. The guide covers religious history alongside geopolitics, geology and local culture. Lunch with Peter's fish and Israeli cuisine is served at the shore. The tour returns to the ship on time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Basilica of the Annunciation1h
2. Sea of Galilee3h

Tour Jesus' life and Galilee sites

• Visit the place where it all began
• Explore the orthodox church of annunciation
• Walk through colorful market and taste local delicacies
• See the Basilica of the Annunciation
• Visit original house of Peter and ancient synagogue
• Experience the sermon on the mountain
• Tour Magdala archeological site and modern church
• Drive along the Sea of Galilee

The experience

The tour starts in Nazareth, where two churches mark the Annunciation (the Catholic Basilica and the Orthodox church) each telling a different part of the same story. You'll walk through the colorful market, taste fresh Arabic coffee and local food, then move through the sites where Jesus lived and taught: Peter's original house, an ancient synagogue, a floating church. The route then heads to the Sea of Galilee, where the driving alone takes in the landscape where Jesus walked on water and performed miracles. Stops include Magdala, an archaeological site that sits at the crossroads of Jewish and Christian history, with a modern church overlooking the water.

Daniel or one of his handpicked partners guides the tour in English, licensed to drive and fluent enough to answer questions beyond the religious narrative: the geopolitics, the geology, the food, the culture that shaped the region. The group stays small, capped at 16 people in an air-conditioned minibus. Bottled water and WiFi are on board. All fees and taxes are covered.

Lunch happens at the shore of the Sea of Galilee, a sit-down meal with Peter's fish (the local tilapia) and Israeli dishes. The total driving time from Haifa port to Galilee and back is about three and a half hours, built into a full day that runs nine to ten hours door to door. The ship's schedule is guaranteed: the tour returns you to the port in time for departure.

What’s included

• Private minibus transportation from Haifa port.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• lunch with Peter's fish and Israeli cuisine at the Sea of Galilee shore.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking licensed guide.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Israel With Fun - Daniel Sigalov

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English fluently and covers history, geopolitics and culture alongside the religious sites, so you get context for what you're seeing rather than a devotional recitation. The small group size, capped at 16, means the minibus can navigate Nazareth's narrow streets and stop at smaller archaeological sites like Magdala without the logistics of a larger tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the two churches of the Annunciation in Nazareth?

The Basilica of the Annunciation is the Catholic church built over the traditional site where Mary received the angel's message. The Orthodox church of Annunciation stands nearby and marks the same event from a different Christian tradition. Both are stops on the tour.

Where do we eat lunch on this tour?

Lunch is served at the shore of the Sea of Galilee and includes Peter's fish (tilapia), Israeli cuisine, and a view of the water where the sites you visited that morning are located.

How much time do we spend driving versus walking and visiting sites?

The total driving time from Haifa port to the Galilee and back is about three and a half hours. The rest of the nine to ten hour day is split between walking through Nazareth, the market, the churches, and stops around the Sea of Galilee at Magdala and other sites.

Is the guide a local expert or a general tour operator?

The guide is a licensed professional tour guide fluent in English: either Daniel or one of his handpicked partners. They cover topics far beyond religion, including history, geopolitics, geology and local culture.

Will the tour get me back to the ship on time?

Yes. The tour includes a back-to-ship on-time guarantee, so the schedule is built around your ship's departure window.