Location: Tiberias
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Tiberias (/taɪˈbɪəriəs/; Hebrew: טְבֶרְיָה, Tverya, (audio) (help·info); Arabic: طبرية, Ṭabariyyah) is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Established around 20 CE, it was named in honour of the second emperor of the Roman Empire, Tiberius. In 2016 it had a population of 43,148.
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1. Sea of Galilee
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4.5 based on 2,410 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Beautiful to look at, but a cruise on a "Jesus Boat" makes for a moving and memorable journey. Look up while on the Sea of Galilee to the imposing Mount Arbel. Life focuses on the sea, its history and the abundant food is provides, such as the St. Peter's Fish. Learn more about the unique geological and weather conditions that can turn this tranquil body of water into a raging sea. Such a treat to experience this Biblically historical Sea of Galilee!
2. Tabgha
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Many early Christian experiences have occurred in the Tabgha area, yet this lovely church honors the extraordinary miracle of Jesus feeding the multitude with 5 loaves and 2 fish, as written in Luke 9:16, as well as other books of the Gospel in The Bible. Known for the beautiful mosaics in recognition of this miracle and other scenes, the lovely, peaceful church has a welcoming inner courtyard with an olive tree as its focal point. We enjoyed a hot cappuccino and snack before entering the church in the early morning, prior to the arrival of all of the tours.
3. Arbel National Park
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4.5 based on 447 reviews
A vertical cliff towering magnificently over the Sea of Galilee and looking out towards the Golan Heights and Mt Hermon;
Reviewed By outside67
Fantastic hike, few people on the trail, easy to picture lives millennium ago in the caves and more recent fortifications, ascend to the top from trail that takes you by the overlook, overlooking Sea of Galilee the entire trip... going up is a 7-8 effort level... rock scramble easily doable, especially since they’ve strategically placed iron holds in the most difficult spots... we did it in runners, many of the locals coming down had thin sandals... the exposure to wind, sun and vertical drops makes it seem much more of an adventure.... bring water, and apple and a hat. Tip: start at bottom and climb up... different perspective and much bigger sense of accomplishment than coming down.
4. Tel Hazor National Park
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Tel Hatsor is identified with the biblical Hatsor – perhaps the greatest of the cities of the land of Israel in the Late Canaanite period
Reviewed By F5102ELbarbarar - Erie, United States
Tel Hazor is located in the Hula Valley, at the foot of the Galilee mountains. It is situated along the ancient road and linked the land of Israel thru Lebanon's Beka'a Valley to Babylon. Natural conditions led it to become the greatest city in the land of Israel of the Canaanite period. Hazor, consists of an upper city and a lower city. At one time, the city's population was about 15,000. An Irish scholar first identified biblical Hazor in 1875. There is a walking path, picnic tables, a lookout, toilets and parking there. Very interesting to visit.
5. Hamat Tiberias National Park
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
The Tiberias Hot Springs National Park displays one of the most spectacular mosaics of ancient synagogues in Israel. On the site, where the Hot Springs of Tiberias flow, there is also a beautifully preserved 18th century structure of a Turkish Hamam.
Reviewed By denkamel - Melbourne, Australia
In the middle of winter on a cold and sometimes wet day, this proved to be a gem. A national park in Tiberias opposite the Kinneret with the remains of an old synagogue from Roman times, and small hot springs pools ranging from 30 to 40 degrees Celsius to dip into... just bring your own towels. The park thoughtfully brought lemongrass tea they had made to all the bathers, which was a real delight. Our visit here made a memorable day out of a dreary winter day.
6. Arbel Cliff
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By RogerGrace - Columbus, United States
The Arbel Cliff National Park and Nature Preserve lies between Nazareth and Capernaum and is visible from the Sea of Galilee. An ancient trade route runs through it and it is a beautiful site to see.
7. Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) National Park
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4.5 based on 529 reviews
National park and remains of a fishing village from the time of the Second Temple, on a site that was the focus of Jesus’ Galilee ministry.
Reviewed By GreenThumb331 - San Fernando, Philippines
The town of Capernaum is cited in all four gospels to have been the hometown of the tax collector Matthew. Nearby is Bethsaida, the hometown of the apostles Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John. It is very likely that Jesus stayed in the house of one of his followers here. He certainly spent time teaching and healing there. One Sabbath, Jesus taught in the synagogue in Capernaum and healed a man who was possessed by an unclean spirit. This is also the place where Jesus healed the servant of a Roman centurion who had asked for his help. Capernaum is also the location of the healing of the paralytic lowered by friends through the roof to reach Jesus. According to the Gospels, Jesus selected this town as the center of his public ministry in Galilee after he left Nazareth. He also formally cursed Capernaum, because of their lack of faith in him as the Messiah. The ruins of Peter’s house and the synagogue are located in this national park. The ruins lay undiscovered until 1838, when a visiting scholar gave this description: “The whole place is desolate and mournful”. Today an ultra-modern Catholic church, perched on eight sturdy pillars, hovers protectively over an excavation site. It is believed to have been the site of Peter’s house, where Jesus would have lodged. Near the church, a partly reconstructed synagogue is believed to have been built on the foundations of the synagogue in which Jesus taught. Erected in the 4th or 5th centuries, this impressive structure with ornately carved decorations is the largest synagogue discovered in Israel. This was an unexpected surreal experience to be able to retrace the steps where Jesus walked.
8. Hamat Gader Park
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4.0 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By jsavElizabeth
My 15 y.o. daughter and I visited and took a dip in the hot springs pools (you should know they smell like rotten eggs b/c of the sulfur from the geothermal springs) and then went to explore the rest of the park, including the alligator/crocodile park, the petting zoo, the antiquities, and the parrot show. The whole morning went by quickly and we enjoyed every minute.
9. Switzerland Forest
10. Tiberias Hot Springs - Hamei Tveria
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3.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By igal27 - Rehovot, Israel
If you're in Tiberias, make sure to put a aside a couple of hours for visiting the Hamat Tiberias National Park (with its archaeological site with ruins of a 2,000-year old synagogue and Roman baths) and the Hamei Tveria Hot Springs. You pay one (very reasonable) entry fee for the hot springs and the rest of the Park. There are a number of pools of water from the hot springs, the hottest of which is at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius -- VERY hot!
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