Tour Type: Private Daily Tour
Duration: One-day
Departure days: Every Day
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, German

Tour Overview

This private one-day tour of Nazareth and the Galilee combines history, religion, and stunning scenery, giving you the opportunity to visit a number of fascinating sites. En route to Galilee, enjoy stunning views over the Jezreel Valley. In Nazareth, explore the Church of Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared before Mary, and next door to it, the Church of St...

Highlights - Galilee Tour from Haifa Port

Meet your private tour guide at Haifa Port and depart east towards Galilee
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned and well equipped vehicle
Enjoy a high-quality touring experience for a fair price
Discover the lush countryside of the Galilee, Israel’s northern region, home to the Sea of Galilee
Explore Nazareth’s Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph, where Jesus worked with his father
Visit Capernaum and Yardenit, the site where Christians come from all over the world to be baptized in the Jordan River
Leave the Galilee region and head back towards Haifa Port to rejoin your cruise ship

Availability

M T W T F S S
English
French
Spanish
Russian
German

Pickup Places and Prices

From Haifa
Up to 3 persons: $1200
Up to 6 persons: $1260
Up to 10 persons: $1580

What To Expect - Galilee Tour from Haifa Port

Our tour begins at Haifa port where, after meeting your private guide, drive through Galilee stopping to take in views of the Jezreel Valley. Explore Nazareth, the capital of Northern Israel and the city where Jesus spent his formative years. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, the spot at which the Angel Gabriel appeared before Mary and announced that she was with child, and, next door, the Church of St. Joseph, the site at which it is believed Jesus’s father had his carpentry shop.

Stop for a photo opportunity at Mary’s Well (the ‘Virgin Fountain’) whose waters are believed to have magical powers, before wandering in the bustling old shuk (market), a wonderful place to purchase dark coffee, locally-made sweet treats, and souvenirs.

Head to Tabgha to visit the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish in Tabgha and drive to the Mount of Beatitudes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, stopping off at different points to enjoy the stunning scenery and the peaceful atmosphere. Perhaps lunch at the excellent fish restaurant at Kibbutz Ein Gev.

Travel onto Capernaum, historically a picturesque fisherman’s village, and now the site of an ancient synagogue unearthed by archaeologists. Estimated to have been inhabited since the 1st century, today, the site is under the joint control of Franciscan monks and Greek orthodox priests.

From the northwest shores of the Galilee, drive onto Yardenit, located on the banks of the Jordan River and the spot at which it is said John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Today, it is a spiritual center for Christian pilgrims, who come from across the globe to be immersed in the waters. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the site, before returning to Haifa with your private guide for drop-off back at the port or your hotel.

Additional Information - Galilee Tour from Haifa Port

The tour includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off services at the port
  • Private 8-hour tour led by a fully qualified and licensed tour guide ($40 applies for each additional hour)
  • Transport by a new air-conditioned private car

The tour does not include:

  • Entrance fees
  • Parking and toll roads
  • Food and drinks

Notes:

  • This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
  • On Saturdays and holidays, an extra charge of $140 applies
  • Guide in French, Spanish, and Russian is available for additional $75$; in German – for additional 150$.
  • Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
  • The duration of the tour is approximately 8 to 10 hours (including the drives). Travelers who choose a late departure after 10:00 am may not manage to visit all the locations in the itinerary. This is specifically relevant to churches' opening/closing hours (most of the churches and sites in the area close around 4 pm)
  • Baptism ceremony is available at Yardenit for a fee including white baptism robes. Please bring a change of clothes should you wish to do a baptism.
  • Booking is subject to terms and conditions

Cancellation Policy

  • 4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
  • 25% charge for notification of a day before the start time of the tour.
  • 100% charge for notification on the same day of the tour.

FAQ

This is a service we provide for travelers who arrive in Israel via cruise ship. In essence, it is a private tour which runs directly from the Port of Haifa and Ashdod to the tour destinations offered

The price includes a private car and attached tour guide which will pick you up from the Port of Haifa and Ashdod and return you to the same location. The trip is limited to 10 hours ($40 for every extra hour). Find full information under the "Additional Information" section of each tour.

The price does not include entrance fees, food and drinks, parking or toll roads. Find detailed information under the "Additional Information" section of each tour.

Yes, the mentioned itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wish. Please note that if, due to the changes, the tour duration be above 10 hours, you will be required to pay $40 for every extra hour.

Nearly all languages. However, it is advisable to book in advance tours in languages that aren’t English, Spanish, Russian, German or French. Plus, in certain cases, a tour guide in a language not mentioned above may incur an additional fee ($30-100 – depending on the language and the tour).

You don’t have to, but it is appreciated by tour guides as a sign of your satisfaction with the services he has provided. 

Sure, just ask the guide.

We, at Bein Harim Tourism, understand that plans can change, so you can change dates, cancel, or change your pickup point. Please note that cancellation fees will be charged subject to the cancellation policy as indicated on the tour page and confirmation email.

Since packages depend on hotel availability and updated rates, changes may imply an extra fee. For any changes or updates, you are welcome to contact our Operations team at:

Email: reservations@beinharimtours.com

Whatsapp messages only: +972 526588837

Phone: +972 35422000

Make sure that you have received confirmation for your change or update request.