Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Private Tour from Haifa Port

Pick your own route through the Holy Land's most sacred sites.

A private tour departing from Haifa Port to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, with a fully qualified English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight passengers. You choose which sites to visit (the Church of the Annunciation, Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Cana, and others), and your guide adjusts the day to fit your interests. Pickup from your hotel or private address in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem is included. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nazareth and Sea of Galilee tour

• Drive up coastal road to Valley of Armageddon
• Visit Church of the Annunciation
• Visit Church of St. Joseph and carpentry store
• Visit Greek Orthodox Church and adjoining well
• Visit Greek Catholic Church
• Drive to Mount of Precipitation for panoramic views
• Visit Cana, site of water to wine miracle
• Visit Capernaum and Benedictine Church
• Visit Mensa Christi and Mount of Beatitudes
• Visit Yardenit for baptism in Yarden River
• Optional: Ascend Mount Tabor
• Optional: See remains of Bethsaida and Megiddo

The experience

How do you fit the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth into a single port day without feeling rushed? This tour builds around your interests instead of a fixed itinerary. You meet your private guide at your hotel or address, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and decide together which sites matter most. The coastal drive north passes through the Valley of Armageddon toward Nazareth, where you'll see the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of St. Joseph, and the carpentry store, then move on to the Greek Orthodox Church and its adjoining well.

From Nazareth, the route typically continues to Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine, and then to the Sea of Galilee sites: Capernaum, the Benedictine Church, Mensa Christi, Mount of Beatitudes, and Yardenit, where you can be baptized in the Yarden River if you wish. Mount Tabor, the remains of Bethsaida, and Megiddo are optional if time allows. Your guide is fully qualified and licensed, and knows which stops fit best into the hours you have.

You choose between an SUV or van for smaller groups, or a minibus if you're traveling with more people. Specialized infant seats are available, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Entrance fees, meals and drinks are separate, so you control spending beyond the vehicle and guide.

What’s included

• Fully qualified and licensed private tour guide speaking English.
• air-conditioned vehicle (SUV, van, or minibus depending on your option).
• pickup from your hotel or private address in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.
• specialized infant seats if needed.

Options for this experience

2 options

Nazareth & Galilee, SUV or vanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30SUV or van for 1–6 people, pickup is included

Minibus tour of Nazareth & GalileeUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:30Minibus for 7–12 people, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Choose the SUV or van if your group is small and you want flexibility to linger at sites. Pick the minibus if you're traveling with a larger party and want everyone in one vehicle for the full 9 to 10 hours.

Top questions

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's the drive time from Haifa Port to Nazareth?

The coastal drive north through the Valley of Armageddon to Nazareth takes roughly the first portion of the tour. Your guide will time it based on traffic and which sites you want to see first.

Can I be baptized in the Yarden River during this tour?

Yes, Yardenit on the Sea of Galilee is one of the stops, and baptism in the Yarden River is available if you choose to include it in your itinerary.

Do I have to visit every site listed, or can I skip some?

The tour is tailored to your interests, so you and your guide decide which sites to visit. The Church of the Annunciation and Nazareth are core stops, but you can skip others or spend more time at the ones that matter to you.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included from your hotel or private address in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, and the guide meets you there to begin the tour.

What's the difference between the SUV/van and the minibus options?

The SUV or van seats smaller groups comfortably, while the minibus accommodates larger parties. Both are air-conditioned and fully equipped for the full 9 to 10 hour tour.