Top Things to do in Kinneret
10 Things to Do in Kinneret That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kinneret, Israel including Magdala, Arbel National Park, Yardenit, The Ancient Galilee Boat, Church of Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum the Town of Jesus, Yigal Alon Museum, Bet Gabriel, Mount of Beatitudes.
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1. Magdala
Overall Ratings
5 based on 502 reviews
A unique Holy Land site known as the hometown of Mary Magdalene, located at the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The archaeological site features a complete first century town from the times of Jesus. It is one of Israel´s most recent archaeological discoveries with the best preserved Synagogue in the Galilee. Complementary tours of the site are available upon request. The site also features "Duc in Altum" a place for worship and prayer. Magdala is known as a crossroads of Jewish and Christian History, and will soon also feature a guesthouse in opening mid-2018.
Reviewed By Stephanie T
Celine (our guide) was incredibly knowledgeable and seemed very excited about the information she was presenting, which added to the sheer beauty of the location. The way she was able to weave the history of the location into a contextual story helped make the experience holy and informative at the same time. I would love to be able to visit again in the future and see what else they have uncovered!
2. Arbel National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
A vertical cliff towering magnificently over the Sea of Galilee and looking out towards the Golan Heights and Mt Hermon;
Reviewed By TimeToTravel2468 - Florence, South Carolina
The weather was very nice and we enjoyed hiking the trail to the top. The history of the place is amazing and tragic for the Jewish people trying to escape the Romans. The way they hid in the side of the cliffs and the way the Romans finally killed them was sad. An example of the cages lowered over the edges by the Romans is at the entrance. Well worth the visit!!
3. Yardenit
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Yardenit, the Baptismal site on the Jordan River, welcomes pilgrims and tourists from all over the world, to experience the beauty of Baptism or Re-Dedication in the pristine waters of the Jordan River. Entrance to the site is free. Yardenit offers separate Baptismal pools along the river, enabling pilgrims to comfortably conduct private worship ceremonies of Baptism or Re-dedication, in accordance with their particular beliefs and tradition.
Reviewed By DeanMurphy2020 - Orlando, Florida
Yardenit (Hebrew: ירדנית) Baptismal Site located along the beginning Jordan River, at the southern end of Sea of Galilee (a vast Freshwater lake), in northern Israel. Jordan River then flows south to Dead Sea. Kibbutz Kvutzat Kinneret owns and manages the site. According to Matthew 3:13-17, John baptized Jesus in Qasr el Yahud, north of the Dead Sea and east of Jericho. There is, however, no way Jesus was baptized here. Why? Sea of Galilee was about 100 feet deeper two millennia ago, and Jordan River flowing to Dead Sea would have been much further south.
Historically, the village of Al-Maghtas in Jordan—before political lines were drawn—documents the earliest religious structure connected with baptism/religious baths on the eastern side of Jordan River. During the Muslim Conquest (Arabic: الفتوحات الإسلامية, al-Futühät al-Islämiyya) beginning in 638AD, religious reverence shifted to Jordan River’s West Bank, though the Qasr el Yahud district was still under Muslim control. That changed during Israel’s 1967 Six-Day War. The Israeli Ministry of Tourism established Yardenit in 1981 as an alternate pilgrimage site, and Yardenit became Israel’s first regulated baptism site, where 400,000 visitors now witness baptisms. Make that 400,001 visitors☺ I was there the week of Christmas, when it appeared an entire year’s worth were here at one time☺
That said, this is a humbling experience. A woman from Nigeria (depicted in the accompany photo) cried from joy as she was lifted from the river.
4. The Ancient Galilee Boat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By dlelonek - Long Island, New York
The Ancient Galilee Boat was found a number of years ago, when the Galilee was at a very low water level. They have since built this elaborate exhibit around this old boat, telling you history of that time and the possible use of the boat. It's worth seeing.
5. Church of Mount of Beatitudes
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By grip652 - Memphis, Tennessee
Located on the Mount of Beatitudes, this octagonal church is interesting even if it's only been around for about 80 years. Many visitors use the church, and the nuns there will remind you to be reverent if you get too enthusiastic in your exclamations. It's in a beautiful setting, a place you would like to spend more time if there weren't so many people around.
6. Sea of Galilee
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
7. Capharnaum the Town of Jesus
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4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By dkrstec - Phoenix, Arizona
This was the highlight for me...walking the area where Jesus lived during His ministry. So many must see locations were here. The sea of Galilee, Peters mother in laws house, Synagogue, old olive presses and lots of original stone work. Just too much to mention. Highly recommended.
8. Yigal Alon Museum
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Marf13669 - Ogdensburg, New York
This museum was built to preserve and display an ancient Galilee boat from the time of Jesus that was excated with the help of members of a local kibbutz located near Magdala. The boat measuring 27 feet long by 7.5 feet in width was discovered buried in the silt along the edge of the sea of Galilee. A coffer dam was built around the boat. It was floated by covering it with PEG for protection and spraying with fiberglass and polyurethane foam. After conservation and reconstruction, it is now on display at this museum along with a visual history of its discovery and archeology. The museum is fantastic and is a must see.
9. Bet Gabriel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By airport2015 - Jerusalem, Israel
On the sea of Galilee,very nice architecture,named after Gabriel Sherover the son of Gta Sherover that dreamed to have here the Peacetalks with Jordan,eventually the meetings with the late King Hussein were here on this building,Very nice museum with changig Exhibitions,2 Quit modern cinema complex with modern films,and small restaurant,Very nice park around lots of free parking
10. Mount of Beatitudes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By grip652 - Memphis, Tennessee
We were there on a glorious day along with a million other tourists. It was still a beautiful place to walk through the Gardens, enjoy the view of the sea and read the beatitudes posted along the walk. Quiet time here would be wonderful.
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