Church of St. Joseph Tours and Tickets

Discover the New Testament sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this day trip from Tel Aviv. In Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, explore the Church of the Annunciation and Church of St Joseph. After your Nazareth tour, visit some fabled miracle locations around the Sea of Galilee including the site of the feeding of the 5,000. Visit Capernaum and then pass through Tiberias on route to the Jordan River, with the chance to be baptized in its waters. Nazareth and Galilee tours don’t come much more comprehensive!

Visit the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the city of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. See popular Holy Land sites like the Basilica of the Annunciation and Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. At the Sea of Galilee, see where Jesus performed miracles and walk the shores where he first taught his followers. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River.

Visit Biblical sites in Nazareth and Galilee on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to the places where Jesus and other Biblical figures are believed to have lived and preached. With the option to get baptized in the Jordan River, this tour is designed around the region’s New Testament sites; it’s a curated Christian experience that ensures you won’t miss out on the places that are most important to you.

Visiting Israel's New Testament sites can be complicated to plan if you want to tour independently by self-drive or public bus. Skip the hassle and time involved in favour of a tour with the logistics sorted and a guide for commentary. After hotel pickup in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Herzliya or Netanya; your itinerary takes you to Nazareth, Galilee, Tiberias and the sacred baptism site of Yardenit on the River Jordan, as well as other places linked with Jesus' ministry.

Discover the New Testament sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee without the hassle of driving on this guided tour from Tel Aviv. Visit Nazareth's Church of the Annunciation and Church of St. Joseph, see miracle sites around the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum, and pass through Tiberias on the Jordan Road.

Discover Northern Israel on a 2-day tour from Tel Aviv to Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee that explores historic sites and biblical landmarks. Rise into a wild mountain landscape, visit a border hot springs and take in views of the Golan Plateau from Mount Bental. Sleep at a kibbutz,  experience Nazareth’s Church of the Annunciation and descend into crypts below St. Joseph’s Church, then visit the excavated ruins of ancient synagogues in Capernaum and see a Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Tel Aviv. 

Discover Israel on a 2-day tour from Tel Aviv, and explore Caesarea, Acre, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee with a local guide. Walk Roman ruins and visit gardens on the slopes of Mount Carmel, explore grottos in Rosh Hanrika and stroll the seaside fortifications at Acre, a UNESCO world-heritage site. Step into the soaring basilica at the Church of the Annunciation and descend into the crypts beneath St. Joseph’s Church; discover excavations of ruined synagogues in Capernaum then visit a Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Tel Aviv.

Leave modern Tel Aviv on a full-day, private tour of Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee that takes in Israel’s biblical history. Visit an arched basilica and intimate shrines in the Church of the Annunciation, and explore hushed crypts beneath St. Joseph’s Church. Follow Jesus’ biblical footsteps to Kfar Kana and Tiberias then board a boat across the Sea of Galilee. Enter Capernaum to discover ruins of the synagogues where Jesus taught, then stop at a Jordan River baptismal site and return to Tel Aviv. 

Depart Tel Aviv on a 4-day tour to Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem and Nazareth, and visit Israel’s sacred Christian and Jewish sites. Walk Jerusalem’s old city to the Western Wall, Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock; take in views from the summit of the Mount of Olives then see the Pools of Bethesda and the Via Dolorosa. Go deep into the Judean Desert to explore iconic churches in Bethlehem and Nazareth, glimpse ruined synagogues in the ancient seaside city of Capernaum and visit a baptism site in the Jordan River.

Travel deep into the land of miracles on this Biblical day tour that includes the chance to be baptized in the Jordan River. Explore key sites from Jesus’ Nazareth childhood and visit the location where Christians believe Jesus turned water into wine, the place where he is supposed to have fed 5,000 people, and the lake where he is said to have walked on water. Your day includes door-to-door transfers.

Stand in the very places where Jesus lived and preached on this full-day Christian Galilee tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the lush region around the Sea of Galilee, and explore the sites of Jesus’ childhood and ministry. Explore Capernaum, where Jesus taught; see the site of the feeding of the 5,000; and visit Nazareth among other hallowed sites. Entrance fees, and Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Israel is full of sites considered holy by many religions, and seeing them all can be intimidating to tackle on your own. This tour of holy sites in the Galilee region makes it easy. Head to key sites around Nazareth, plus Kafer Kana, the Sea of Galilee, the Church of the Multiplication, and more, ending your journey back in Jerusalem. All entrance fees and transportation are included for great value.

Explore northern Israel on a 2-day guided tour of the Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee from Jerusalem. Visit the most popular Golan Heights sites, like the Hammat Gader hot springs, the village of Katzrin, plus Mount Bental, one of Golan’s dormant volcanos. Enjoy an overnight stay, then travel to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus, and the Sea of Galilee, where he performed many miracles. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River. Overnight accommodations and transportation included.

Visit Israel’s most significant Christian sites on a full-day private trip from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, and work with a personal guide to tailor your perfect trip. Explore the soaring Church of the Annunciation, go deep into crypts beneath St. Joseph’s Church and follow Jesus’ footsteps to Kfar Kana, the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias. Discover ruined synagogues where Jesus may have taught in the seaside town of Capernaum, then pause at a Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Jerusalem. 

Experience Israel’s best on a 5-day tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Nazareth and Masada, and visit the country’s historic and holy sites. Explore Jerusalem’s atmospheric Old City then visit the Mount of Olives, Western Wall and City of David. Walk the ruins at Masada, float in the Dead Sea’s salt-rich waters then discover Nazareth’s biblical landmarks. Sleep in a kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee, travel through Caesarea, Haifa and Rosh Hanrika, and make a final stop in Acre to stroll the Mediterranean city’s ancient fortifications.

Visiting Israel’s key biblical locations independently—and doing them justice—in a day from Tel Aviv is a big ask, especially without a rental car. Experience four of the sites held most sacred by Christians on this day trip to Nazareth, Galilee, Capernaum, and Tiberias. Learn the background and Bible stories associated with each sight from your guide, and enjoy an optional River Jordan baptism at Yardenit before your return.

Visitors who book this full-day tour of Nazareth, Tiberias, and the Sea of Galilee will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the biblical highlights. With convenient hotel pickup in Herzliya, it’s an unforgettable trip that includes entrance fees to the Church of the Annunciation and Church of St Joseph. Visit Capernaum and fabled miracle locations around Galilee, then pass through Tiberias en route to the Jordan River.

Follow the New Testament to Nazareth, Tiberias, and the Sea of Galilee on a full-day tour that explores some of Israel’s important Christian sites. With the opportunity for baptism in the Jordan River, you’ll see places where Jesus and the apostles are believed to have lived, preached, and worked miracles; a day that’s designed around New Testament events ensures you won’t miss out on the places that matter most.

Walk where Jesus once preached the gospels on this private Galilee day trip from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. As you explore the churches and landmarks around the fabled Sea of Galilee, learn the New Testament tales indelibly linked with the area. Visit the Church of the Annunciation and other sites in Nazareth, explore the relics of Capernaum, see where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, and more. Finish at Yardenit on the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized. Price is per group, based on a maximum of four people.

Discover Israel’s holy, historic sights on a 5-day tour from Jerusalem that includes the Dead Sea, Nazareth, and Masada. Walk Jerusalem’s Old City neighborhoods and monuments, visit the Mount of Olives and the garden of Gethsemane. Explore the Golan Heights, Masada’s ruined fortresses and Roman buildings and float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea; take in Nazareth’s holiest landmarks then sleep at a Galilee kibbutz. Return to Jerusalem via the historic city of Caesarea, and Acre, a UNESCO-recognized walled city on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Explore the millennia-old history of Israel’s Galilee region during this full-day, Christian-themed tour from Jerusalem. Enter the churches of the Annunciation and St. Joseph in Nazareth, see the Mount of Beatitudes, and visit Capernaum, a biblical-era fishing village. All admission tickets and front-door hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit Israel’s iconic Christian and Jewish sites on this comprehensive 4-day tour of the Holy Lands. With an informative guide, gain valuable insight into the most notable places in Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Lower Galilee. Experience firsthand some of the most sacred spots in the world, like the sites of Jesus’ birth, baptism and crucifixion; the Western (Wailing) Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock; and so much more. Three nights of accommodations, transportation and some meals are included on this tour.

Explore Israel’s rich history and culture with a 2-day tour from Jerusalem to Caesarea, Acre, Haifa and Nazareth, and spend the night in a traditional kibbutz. Discover ancient Roman ruins then stroll the manicured Baha’i gardens on the slopes of Mount Carmel; descend into limestone grottoes at Rosh Hanrika and climb Acre’s seaside ramparts for sweeping views of the Mediterranean. Take in the holy Christian sites at Nazareth, see a ruined synagogue by the shores of Galilee and visit a Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Jerusalem. 

The ultimate introduction to the Holy Land, this private, multi-day tour through Israel covers the country’s top Christian-themed historical sights. Explore places detailed in the Old and New Testament, from the millennia-old desert city of Jericho to the towns of Bethlehem and Nazareth. Meals and comfortable, air-conditioned ground transfers are included.