Is Sea of Galilee worth it?

The Sea of Galilee, also called Kinneret, is absolutely worth visiting! The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake surrounded by mountains and rolling hills. The area is known for its natural beauty. From an historical and religious perspective, The Sea of Galilee is a place of great importance in Judaism and Christianity. It's mentioned many times in the Bible, and it's where Jesus is said to have performed many miracles. There are many historical and religious sites around the lake, including churches, synagogues, and archaeological ruins.

How long does it take to travel from Galilee to Jerusalem?

It should take about 2 hours to drive from Galilee to Jerusalem, either through the main Route 6 highway, or through the Jordan Valley highway.

How long does it take to walk around the Sea of Galilee?

The Kinneret Trail: This 60 km (38.1 mile) trail is a loop trail that encircles the entire Sea of Galilee. It is still under development, but about 75% of it is complete. Walking the entire trail would take an average of 12 hours. There are also shorter segments of the trail that you can walk, depending on how much time you have and how far you want to go.

Galilee Day Tours

7 tours & activities found

Highlights Tour of Israel

Highlights of Israel: A journey for all faiths, exploring history, diverse cultures, and the connection between past and present in one iconic tour

Israel

7 Nights

Free Cancelation

Must See

From US$1595

Bibleland Tour

Explore iconic biblical sites alongside Israel’s rich history and vibrant culture on this 7-night guided tour

Israel

7 Nights

Free Cancelation

Bestseller

From US$1711

Heritage of the Holyland Tour

A Christian focus tour of Israel, visiting the sites that played an important role in Jesus’ life

Israel

7 Nights

Free Cancelation

Likely To Sell Out

From US$1597

Day trips

Nazareth & The Sea of Galilee - 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem

From Jerusalem head to the city of Nazareth, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, Capernaum, Tiberias & Yardenit

Nazareth & Galilee

12 Hours

Free Cancelation

From US$108

Day trips

Nazareth & The Sea of Galilee - 1 Day Tour from Tel Aviv

From Tel Aviv head to the city of Nazareth, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, Capernaum, Tiberias & Yardenit

Nazareth & Galilee

10 Hours

Free Cancelation

From US$98

Day trips

Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra - 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem

Tour along the Mediterranean coast on a UNESCO World Heritage route to Caesarea, the Hippodrome, the Roman Aqueduct, Rosh Hanikra, Acre & Haifa

Mediterranean coastal sites

12 Hours

Free Cancelation

From US$139

Day trips

Caesarea, Haifa, Acre & Rosh Hanikra - 1 Day Tour from Tel Aviv

Tour along the Mediterranean coast on a UNESCO World Heritage route to Caesarea, the Hippodrome, the Roman Aqueduct, Rosh Hanikra, Acre & Haifa

Mediterranean coastal sites

10 Hours

Free Cancelation

From US$129

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