Overview
Shore Excursion from Haifa Port - Christian or Jewsih Theme (2 separate tours) tour & explore the Galilee's ancient cities, including Nazareth, Tiberias, Tzefat (Safed) & the Sea of Galilee. Private &/or small group tours.
About the Galilee
The Galilee is a graceful land of striking beauty, lush green mountains & hills, deep gorges, fresh water sources... but most of all the Galilee is about a very tangible ancient history. One need not be religiously affiliated to feel the "buzz". Join our Galilee day tour with curious eyes & an open heart, & enjoy the thrill of a living & kicking past!
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Ancient Cities of the Galilee Group or Private Tours. Jewish or Christian Themes |
[$] Join a Group Tour |
Price $189 per person |
♦ Price is marked in US Dollars ♦ Go / return Haifa Port only ♦ Minimum 4 participants for departure ♦ Guaranteed EXCLUSIVE groups maximum 10 participants |
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[$] Private Tour |
Prices are marked in USD per vehicle |
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4 seats |
6 seats |
10 seats |
Haifa |
$766 |
$844 |
$943 |
Ashdod |
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* Seats do not include guide/driver seat. |
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[i] Shore Excursions Details |
Tours are guided in English
Other Languages - Upon Request |
Duration 8 to 10 hours In correlation with ship's anchoring schedule |
Group & Private
Price includes pick up / drop off mentioned port, tourism licensed vehicle, licensed guide / driver, limited mileage as per published program.
Not included Lunch, drinks, entry fees, tips, extras & personal expenses. |
All of the above is vallid till Dec.31st 2015 |
Tour program |
Christian Theme Pick up from HAIFA PORT @ 08:00 am. Tour begins in Haifa with a splendid view of Haifa Bay, atop Mount Carmel. Travel east to tour Nazareth and visit the Church of Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph & Mary's Well. Proceed towards the Sea of Galilee passing by the small ancient town of Cana in the Galilee.
Tour Mount Beatitudes, site of the "Sermon of the Mount" and Capernaum, the renowned biblical fishermen's village, on to Tiberias, for a short stroll along its lake promenade. Proceed to the Outlet of the Jordan River, the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Return to Haifa Port. Estimated return in Haifa18:30 pm. |
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Jewish Theme Pick up from HAIFA PORT @ 08:00 am. Tour begins in Haifa with a splendid view of Haifa Bay, atop Mount Carmel. Travel east to tour Tzefat (Safed) the Kabalah City, to tour it's ancient Synagogues & walk along the Artists' Quarter*. Proceed to Rosh Pina, a picturesque little town telling the story of the modern era Jewish settlement in the Galilee. (How did Jews become farmers?)
On to Tiberias to tour the ancient city, walk along the promenade of the Sea of Galilee & visit the tombs of Rabbi Akiva & HaRambam, telling the story of the ancient Jewish presence in the Galilee, the writing of the Zohar & Jewish mysticism. Travel around the Kinnereth to its eastern coast and tour Kibbutz Ein Gev located at the foot of the Golan Heights. Return to Haifa Port. Estimated return in Haifa 18:30 pm. * Artists Quarter is close on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays |
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Bring along Hat, water, comfortable walking shoes & snacks for the way (Nov. to Mar. warm clothes)
General Remarks ♦ Order of sites visited may change - at guide's discretion ♦ Estimated return in Haifa Port 18:30 pm. ♦ Lunch is not included (Break provided to purchase lunch)
♦ Modest dress code (covered shoulders & knees)
See Tour Plan Israel excursion review on > Cruise Critic |