Tour Itinerary
08:00- Pick up from the hotel/ship.
Travel north through the Sharon Plain and along the Via Maris passing through the Iron Valley to Megiddo (UNESCO’S World Heritage). Visit the mound of Megiddo overlooking the Jezreel Valley, known also as the Plain of Armageddon, scene of the battle of the End of Days (Revelation 16, 14-21). See the Museum, the archaeological excavations and walk through the 9th century B.C.E water tunnel.
Continue to Mt.Gilboa (“Ye mountains of Gilboa let there be no dew, neither let there be rain upon you” Samuel B, 1:21), overlooking the Jezreel Valley and enjoy the breathtaking view.
We descend to the valley passing the Sachne springs (Gan Hashlosha) time and weather permitting enjoy swimming in the warm water, proceed to the nearby city of Beth Shean (Scythopolis), visit the National Park, including the Biblical site and the impressive Roman / Byzantine City devastated by an earthquake in 749 C.E.
Drive to the Lower Galilee ascend to Mt.Tabor, visit the Church of Transfiguration on its summit, enjoy the breathtaking view of the surroundings. Proceed to the city of Nazaret, the hometown of Jesus family, visit the church of the Annunciation and the church of St. Joseph and stroll through local market.
Return to hotel/ship.