Private Tour: Lower Galilee

Tour type: private diary
Duration: One day
Departure: every day
Languages: English, Spanish

Benefits:
Customize your tour according to your own interests.
Meet your Tour Guide privately at your hotel.
Travel in comfort in a well-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle.

Tour summary:
Start your private tour of Jewish Galilee on the shores of the Sea of ​​Galilee and near Tiberias to explore like first-century excavations. Stop at the nearby tombs of ancient Jewish philosopher Maimonides and Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNes. Continue with your personal guide, who can explain how some of the places of Christian interest, such as Capernaum and Bethsaida, are also relevant to Jewish education. Then visit Kibbutz Ginossar and Yigal Alon Museum. See the restored boat on the banks of the Kineret and the exhibition that tells the story of the pioneers who developed an area. From here, stop at Kinneret Cemetery to see the tombs of famous poet Rachel and writer Naomi Shemer. Finally, after a short drive to Zippori, enjoy the beautifully preserved mosaics depicting unusual images in over 20 cores.

Places during the tour:
Tzipporah Park
The Sea of ​​Galilee
The Tomb of Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon or Rambam)
Capernaum

What to expect:
During your private tour of the Jewish Galilee, you will have the opportunity to visit many places of interest. Start your private tour at Kinneret, or the Sea of ​​Galilee, and the nearby town of Tiberias. Originally, this was a first century pagan city that was built by Herod Antipas along with the Jewish city of Hamat. Today, Tiberias is a small town, but the remaining excavations can be seen in the archaeological park. In Hamat, a well-preserved mosaic is found in a 5th- and 6th-century synagogue within a national park. Tiberias is also home to the tombs and burials of many famous rabbis, including the 12th century Jewish philosopher Maimonides as well as Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNes. Ask your personal guide to explain the importance of Capernaum and Betheida to Jewish and Christian heritage.
You'll continue on your private tour to Kibbutz Ginossar, home of the Yigal Alon Museum, where the exterior of a restored boat is displayed on the banks of the Kinneret. Tour the exhibit telling the story of early 20th century pioneers who came and established the area's first kibbutzim. Then, continuing your tour, stop at Kinneret Cemetery, where famous poet Rachel and songwriter Naomi Shemer are buried. After a short drive, you will reach the excavations at Zippori. This was a prominent city in 1 BC, notable for having no natural springs or water sources. The population did not participate in the Jewish revolt of 67 BC, so it was saved from destruction. As such, some magnificent mosaics and structures have been retained. The mosaic floor in the villa, the synagogue floor and within an unidentified complex of rooms portray unusual images in more than 20 colors. A fabulous way to end your private tour and a sight not to be missed.

The tour includes:
Transfer to and from your hotel;
Transport in a new air-conditioned private vehicle;
10-hour private guided tour conducted by a fully qualified and licensed Tour Guide.

The tour does not include:
Appetizer;
Parking;
Food and drink.

Comments:
This itinerary is just a proposal, we can customize this particular tour according to your wishes.
Discreet attire (covered knees and shoulders) is mandatory for visits to sacred sites.

Learn more:
Check out the main advantages of hiring a Private Tour in Advantages – Private Tours.

Plan your Private Tour:
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