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One day tour – Nazareth, Capernaum and the Jordan River

Nazareth travel guide

Cruise Ship Excursion from Haifa only – Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (1 day)

Trip Duration: One Day

Trip Schedule: The trip begins in northern Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation, one of the holiest Christian sites. According to Christian belief, the church was built on the site where the Virgin Mary lived, and where the angel Gabriel told her that she was pregnant with the son of God. From there we will continue to Capernaum, along the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus lived. We will visit the Church of the Multiplication, in Tabgha, where Jesus carried out the miracle of the loaves and fishes. We will continue driving through the city of Tiberias to the Yardenit baptism site, on the Jordan River.

Must Bring: Hat/head covering, comfortable walking shoes.
Please Note: Visitors must wear modest dress to holy sites (head covering, covered shoulders, pants or long skirts).

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The Blend Hotel Nazareth

A new boutique hotel from the Golden Crown hotel chain in Nazareth, the Blend Hotel offers 70 guest rooms just a short walk from the markets and churches of the old city center. In the near future, guests will be able to enjoy a beautiful rooftop at the hotel. Paulus VI St., 62 Nazareth. Rates and online booking for the Blend Hotel Nazareth >>.

Old City of Nazareth

Nazareth's Old City is a wonderful example of a Mediterranean mountain town. To make sure it stays that way, Arie Rahamimoff's team has identified architectural and historical assets that should be preserved. One of them, at the foot of the ridge, is a large concentration of traditional two-storey houses of Galilee stone, with tile roofs, patios, and inner courtyards. Most of them were built in the 1800s or the early 1900'. Halfway up the steep slope, where construction is less dense, are houses built in the early 1900' and later. To properly preserve and develop this area, creative ways to cope with the sharp incline must be found. On the upper part of the slope and spaced even more widely apart are massive modern edifices with concrete frames and columns. Here, an effort must be made to avoid damage to the landscape that can result from further construction. The buildings atop the ridge, including the Salesian Monastery and the St. Gabriel Hotel, give the city its distinctive silhouette. Nazareth's numerous religious and public buildings stand out in the urban fabric. Most of them are from earlier centuries. These buildings are largely constructed in the Gothic or neoclassical style, and surrounded by beautiful, extensive gardens, a sizable yard, towers, and turrets.

Christmas celebrations Nazareth

There are lots of places in Israel where you can experience the Christmas atmosphere every December. Many cities take part in the festivities, including Haifa, Jerusalem, the Western Galilee, and Nazareth, among others. In Nazareth, we are provided with high-quality goods and the Christmas celebrations are perhaps the closest to what is happening around the world. There are a lot of lights and holiday decorations all over the city, with magnificent fir trees, street shows and singing performances, and even the smallest alleys are decorated. It's a big celebration in the city. The city will be decorated with thousands of lights and the Christmas experience will include the lighting of the fir tree in the center of St. Anton and colorful Christmas markets throughout the city and in hotels. In addition, there will be a Christmas Parade, food fairs and a variety of unique music and cultural performances in churches and halls with many international musicians. Throughout the period there will be lots of things to do and places to visit.

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