Nazareth & Galilee day tour from Jerusalem: New Testament sites

Stand at the sites where Jesus taught and performed his first miracles

A private guided day tour from Jerusalem to Nazareth and Galilee, visiting eight New Testament sites across 11.5 hours with transportation, a live guide in English or Spanish, and hotel pickup. You walk through the Basilica of the Annunciation and Church of Saint Joseph in Nazareth, then travel to the Sea of Galilee region to see the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, the Church of the Multiplication at Tabgha, and Mount Tabor, with time at each site to absorb its biblical significance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Basilica of the Annunciation1h · entry included
2. Church of St. Joseph50m · entry included
3. Sea of Galilee30m · entry included
4. Church of the Multiplication50m · entry included

Visit Nazareth and Galilee sites

• Visit Nazareth city and hear tales
• Travel to Annunciation site
• Visit Church of the Annunciation
• Visit Church of Saint Joseph
• Travel to first miracle site
• Visit first miracle site
• Visit Sea of Galilee
• Travel to Mount of Beatitudes
• Visit Mount of Beatitudes
• Travel to Capernaum
• Visit Capernaum
• Travel to Tabgha
• Visit Church of the Multiplication
• Pass by Tiberias city
• Travel to Mount Tabor
• Visit Mount Tabor

The experience

If you're arriving in Jerusalem and want to visit the places central to the New Testament without arranging your own transport or navigating between sites, this tour handles the logistics so you can focus on the journey itself. You're picked up from your hotel and driven north toward Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus in the New Testament. The guide shares the history of the city as you approach, then you spend time at the Basilica of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel is believed to have appeared to the Virgin Mary, and at the Church of Saint Joseph, built on the site of Joseph's carpentry workshop.

From Nazareth, the route moves to the Galilee region, where most of Jesus' ministry took place. You see the Sea of Galilee (Kineret), the freshwater lake surrounded by archaeological ruins and early settlement sites, then visit the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the northwestern shore: the place where the Sermon on the Mount is believed to have been delivered. The itinerary includes Capernaum, the biblical town on the lake's shore where Jesus taught, and Tabgha, home to the Church of the Multiplication, marking the site of the feeding of the 5,000. Mount Tabor, rising distinctively from the Jezreel Valley, rounds out the day. The full journey takes 11.5 hours including travel time between sites.

The tour operates as a private booking, so the pace and stops are yours alone. Transportation is by bus or minibus with WiFi on board, and the guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on your preference. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the day involves moving between multiple sites across a wide geographical area.

What’s included

• Private transportation by bus or minibus.
• WiFi on board.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup from Jerusalem.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (10 to 16 years): free · Child (2 to 9 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Luxury Private Tours of Israel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Nazareth and Galilee's major sites in one full day from Jerusalem rather than spreading visits across multiple days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years): free; Child (2 to 9 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What is the Basilica of the Annunciation, and why is it significant in the New Testament?

The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth is built on the site where Christian tradition holds that the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce she would give birth to Jesus. It is one of the oldest churches in the world and remains one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for Christians visiting Israel.

How much time do you spend at each site during the tour?

The itinerary includes stops at multiple locations, with travel time between them ranging from 5 to 45 minutes depending on the distance. The tour is structured to give you meaningful time at each of the eight sites (the Basilica of the Annunciation, Church of Saint Joseph, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Church of the Multiplication, Tiberias, and Mount Tabor), though the exact duration at each stop varies based on the flow of the day.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You'll want to plan for a meal during the day, particularly given the 11.5-hour duration and the distance covered between Nazareth and the Galilee sites.

What is Capernaum, and what makes it important to the New Testament?

Capernaum is a biblical town on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus is believed to have taught and performed miracles. It was a major center of his ministry and remains one of the most visited Christian archaeological sites in Israel, attracting pilgrims from around the world.

Can you visit these sites if you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The vehicle used for the tour is wheelchair accessible, and the itinerary is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, the day involves visiting multiple sites across a wide area with 11.5 hours of travel and stops, so you'll want to consider your comfort with that pace and the amount of time spent moving between locations.