Tabgha & Capernaum
This region along the northern part of the lake is where Jesus acted and gathered his first disciples.
A 2km path leads you from one holy site to the other. Including the ruins of Capernaum village, churches and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Make sure to find the hidden waterfall and cool off in the lake.
Tiberias hostel is surrounded by holy churches. A perfect home base for exploring this holy region.
Tiberias hostel is surrounded by holy churches. A perfect home base for exploring this holy region.
Tiberias hostel is surrounded by holy churches. A perfect home base for exploring this holy region.
Tiberias hostel is surrounded by holy churches. A perfect home base for exploring this holy region.
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3 km
30 min- 3 hours
0-3 NIS
The Tombs of the Jewish Sages
Tiberias hosts the tombs of most famous Jewish sages, among them Maimonides, Rabi Akiva, Rabi Meir Baal Hannes, Haim Abulaafiya and Miriams well.
Each year the city fills up with believer praying and celebrating at the graves, asking for miracles, matchmaking and fertility.
Join or just watch in wonder...
The Rambam grave is situated a five minute walk from Tiberias hostel.
The Rambam grave is situated a five minute walk from Tiberias hostel.
The Rambam grave is situated a five minute walk from Tiberias hostel.
Yardenit - Baptization in the Jordan River
Just at the spot where the Jordan River comes out of the Sea of Galilee is the traditional place for pilgrims from all over the world to come a baptize in the water. It is easily reached and in the summer the water is nice and fresh.
Join or just watch in wonder...
Follow in the footsteps of Christ and get baptized in the holy river Jordan.
Follow in the footsteps of Christ and get baptized in the holy river Jordan.
Located a short bus ride away, Beit Tzeida is a well preserved archeological site on the banks of the Jordan river. A perfect idea for a day trip
Located a short bus ride away, Beit Tzeida is a well preserved archeological site on the banks of the Jordan river. A perfect idea for a day trip
Beit Saida
Another home for Jesus's desciples, miracles were performed here and these days its a shaded archeological site with beautiful view of the lake.
* from here you can also rent kayaks or quads for outdoor activities or just hit one of the local hiking trails along the river Jordan.
Mount Tabor
This unique shaped mount has controlled the Via Maris ("Sea Road") leading from Egypt to Damascus and has seen many cultures and chanes. It also has been revered since ancient times. In the Christian tradition this it the site of transfiguration commemorated by the "Church of Transfiguration" and a monestary.
Visit this holy mountain, with a beautiful church on top. Breathtaking views are guaranteed.
Visit this holy mountain, with a beautiful church on top. Breathtaking views are guaranteed.
A holy site where Christ performed the miracle of swine. Located a short ride from and the hostel and just across from an amazing beach of the Sea of Galilee.
A holy site where Christ performed the miracle of swine. Located a short ride from and the hostel and just across from an amazing beach of the Sea of Galilee.
Kursi
The site of the miracle of Gaderene Swine. The remains of a beautiful Byzantine church and monestary were excavated. Those wishing for miracles come here and just across the road is one of the nicer beaches on the eastern side of the lake.