Sea of Galilee & Nazareth Day Tour: Capernaum & Sites

Walk the northern shore where Jesus made Capernaum his home

This 11-hour day tour from Haifa visits the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, and Capernaum with a live guide in English or Spanish and hotel pickup included. The itinerary moves through sites tied to Jesus's life: the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Kfar Kana where the wedding miracle occurred, the Church of the Multiplication on the lake's shore, and Capernaum's Jewish Synagogue overlooking the water. Entry to all attractions is included. Lunch is not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Church of St. Joseph50m · entry included
2. Church of the Multiplication1h · entry included
3. Sea of Galilee30m · entry included

Explore Haifa, Nazareth, and Galilee

• Visit Stella Maris Monastery
• Tour the Bahai Gardens in Haifa
• See Saint Joseph Church in Nazareth
• Visit Basilica of the Annunciation
• Explore Arab village of Kfar Kana
• Visit Church of the Multiplication
• Tour Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter
• Explore Capernaum and Jewish Synagogue
• Visit the Mount of the Sermon on the Mount
• View the Sea of Galilee

The experience

You start the day in Haifa, where the tour picks you up and heads south toward Nazareth. The first stops are in the city itself: the Basilica of the Annunciation, built where Mary's house is believed to have stood, and the Church of St. Joseph, a Franciscan church built in 1914 just 200 feet away. From there the route drops into Lower Galilee, passing through Kfar Kana, the Arab village where Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding, about 10 kilometers from Nazareth.

The tour then reaches the Sea of Galilee, the lowest freshwater lake on Earth, where most of the day unfolds. You visit the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, the traditional site where Jesus fed the 5,000, and the nearby Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, which marks where Jesus reinstated Peter as chief of the Apostles. A stop at the Church of the Sermon on the Mount follows, perched on a small hill with views across the water. The final major stop is Capernaum, the fishing village on the northern shore where Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth. The Jewish Synagogue there overlooks the lake itself.

The guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, and all entrance fees are built into the price. The full route takes 11 hours, with pickup from your hotel in Haifa included. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, though the day involves walking between sites and climbing in some churches.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Haifa.
• bus transport throughout the day.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• entrance to all attractions including the Basilica of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, Church of the Multiplication, Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, Church of the Sermon on the Mount, and Capernaum's Jewish Synagogue.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (21 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 20 years): free · Child (4 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 4): 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Luxury Private Tours of Israel

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Haifa hotel means you don't need a car or arrange transport to reach Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. The full day fits into one route with a guide who speaks your language.

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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 (12 to 20 years): free; Child (4 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Church of the Multiplication and why is it on this tour?

The Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha marks the traditional site where Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish. It sits on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and is one of the central stops on the route.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, so you'll need to arrange a meal during the day or bring your own food.

How do I get picked up if I'm staying in Haifa?

Hotel pickup is included. The tour collects you from your accommodation in Haifa before heading south to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.

What is Capernaum and what will I see there?

Capernaum is the fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived after leaving Nazareth. The tour visits the Jewish Synagogue there, which overlooks the water and dates to the time of Jesus's ministry in the region.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it involves walking between sites and some climbing within the churches.