The Jesus Trail leads us in the footsteps of Jesus on his journey in the North of Israel. It follows a unique pilgrim route in the stunning Galilean landscape-from Nazareth through Sepphoris, Kafr Kanna, Nebi Shueb, Arbel Cliffs, the Mount of Beatitudes, to the Lake of Galilee, and finally Capernaum. Hiking is easy to moderate, 65 km. long.
Trip Highlights
- Mount of Precipitation
- Hike on the Jesus Trail heading for Beit Keshet Forest
- Views of Mount Tabor
- Migdal(Magdala)-birthplace of Mary Magdalene
- The Arbel Cliffs - amazing views to Sea of Galilee
Schedule
Day 1 - Sunday - Drive to Nazareth, visit the city, and commence the Jesus Trail
- Arrival to Nazareth – the starting point of the Jesus Trail.
- Hike on the Jesus Trail via the marketplace, the streets of Nazareth, springs of Sepphoris.
- Arrival at Kafr Kanna where Jesus performed his first miracle.
- Private accommodation in Kafr Kanna.
Accommodation: Good tourist
Meals: BB
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: 16 km
Ascent: 550 m
Day 2 - Monday - Second Day on the Jesus Trail and the Gospel Trail
- Hiking in Beit Keshet Forest along the Gospel Trail.
- The Plain of Hittin and Nebi Shueb, holiest place for the Druze.
- Mount Arbel.
- Private accommodation in Arbel.
Accommodation: Good tourist
Meals: BB
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: 25 km
Ascent: 340 m
Day 3 - Tuesday - From the Arbel Cliffs to the Kinneret-the Sea of Galilee
- The Arbel Cliffs and Ginosar Valley
- Migdal(Magdala)-birthplace of Mary Magdalene
- Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes and Capernaum, end of the Jesus Trail.
Accommodation: Good tourist
Meals: BB
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: 24 km
Ascent: 150 m
Including
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Your Contact person from MEDRAFT staff will meet you at the airport upon arrival or at your hotel
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Assistance and briefing at the airport or at the hotel upon arrival
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Virtual guide kit which includes: Maps, vouchers and a tablet loaded with the maps and GPS orientation of the itinerary with virtual guiding at all the sites and points of interest.
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Accommodation - 2 hotel nights including daily breakfast in good tourist/first class hotels according to your choice.
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Rented car –intermediate category - Mazda 3 or similar (upgrade at your choice)
Not including
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entrance fees and activities not mentioned above
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Personal expenses
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Fuel
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Tolls
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Any insurance
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Tips