Jesus Trail Package

Highlights

• Explore Nazareth Old City and the Parable Walk in Nazareth Village
• Visit the archeological ruins at Zippori
• Enter Cana by foot, the traditional site of Jesus’ first miracle
• Walk the Roman road, part of the Via Maris
• Spend a night in Kibbutz Lavi
• See the Horns of Hattin volcanic structure
• Nebi Shu’eib, the holiest shrine for the Druze religion.
• Enjoy stunning views from Arbel cliff to the Sea of Galilee
• Visit Tabgha, the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000
• Finally stop at Capernaum - the city that was the center of Jesus’ ministry

Tour Itinerary

• Arrival Day
• Check in to your room at the 18th-Century Arab mansion: The Fauzi Azar Inn—complete with hand-painted ceilings, and hanging chandeliers. Enjoy the Middle Eastern sunset whilst relaxing on the balcony with a mint tea or local beverage. The Inn staff will take care of your needs, and arrange a time for you to meet your personal Jesus Trail staff member, who will go into great detail about the Trail; taking in all of your questions, and tweaking the hike to your own preferential desires. You will be satisfied with the knowledge that you can call him at any point during the hike. You will be given a pack containing everything you need, including: Guide book, maps, luggage tags, contact telephone numbers and itinerary.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: The Fauzi Azar Inn
• Day 1: Nazareth
• The day starts with a traditional and healthy Arabic breakfast; fresh vegetables, pitta-bread and richly-brewed coffee are all on the menu. You will now have the option to meet with a direct descendent of Fauzi Azar, or a local Nazarene, as they explain to you the incredible and moving history of the building that you have been staying in. From here a tour of Nazareth Old City is available to you. You will be taken through the twists and turns of the Souq (market), seeing Nazareth through the eyes of an local. Then, enjoy some free time in the city before heading to Nazareth Village for a Parable walk through the recreated first-century farm and village. Your day finishes back at the Fauzi Azar Inn, relaxing in the courtyard, and sharing stories with the other guests.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: The Fauzi Azar Inn
• Day 2: Nazareth to Cana 15.1km
• Start your day with the healthy Arabic breakfast, and get ready to hike! As you leave the Old City via its 406 steps, you will be immediately treated with your first breathtaking view of the Galilean landscape. We are on route to Zippori National Park; once described as 'the ornament of Galilee', it is now an important, beautiful, and fascinating archaeological site. After spending some time within its grounds, you will move through the cover of pine-trees, via a small village, and into the bustling city of Cana; the traditional location of Jesus' first miracle. Your third night will give you the opportunity to experience authentic Arab hospitality as you stay in a homey guesthouse, and are treated to local cuisine.
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation: Cana Wedding Guest House or Marwa’s Inn
• Day 3: Cana to Kibbutz Lavi 14.7km
• The morning begins with a home-cooked breakfast—fuel for the days adventure! Enjoy the beautiful architecture of the houses as you leave Cana and walk along the Beit Keshet Forest. Pause for some refreshments at a military base, and take in the bustle of soldiers coming and going between shifts. Stroll onwards to Kibbutz Lavi; a working religious Jewish Kibbutz and the biggest manufacturer of synagogue furniture in the world. Here you will stay for the night in their large modern hotel, complete with swimming pool, tennis courts, and a kosher buffet for dinner.
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
• Day 4: Kibbutz Lavi to Moshav Arbel 17.1km
• Another delectable kosher meal sets you up for the day. You will leave the hotel, and trail through the Kibbutz farm, being greeted along the way with moos and cock-a-doodle-doos from the gregarious livestock. Your first destination of the day is 'The Horns of Hattin'. Awe-inspiring 360 degree panoramic views greet you from atop this extinct volcano. Next, you take the trail to Nebi Shu'eib, the holiest place for the entire worldwide Druze community. The final stretch of the day transports you back in time, through old olive groves, and ancient scenery seemingly untouched by history, as you make your way to Moshav Arbel, where you will turn in for the night. A comfy bed, and delicious meal await you!
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner
• Accommodation: Arbel Holiday Homes (Konowitz Family)
• Day 5: Moshav Arbel to Capernaum 18.5km
• A scrumptious breakfast kickstarts this spectacular day. Starting with a walk into Mount Arbel National Park, you will soon be greeted with one of greatest views on the planet—The Sea of Galilee in all its glory glistening in the morning sunlight. The trail takes you down the cliff face and into a Bedouin Village, before guiding you onto the Galilean coastline, en route to churches of great traditional importance. The final destination is in now in sight: Capernaum. The place that Jesus chose to make his ministerial base. On arrival you will be able to explore the ancient site, and congratulate yourself! You have just walked from Nazareth to Capernaum; just like Jesus did! Now, either wait for your shuttle to pick you up, or consider one more walk...to the Mount of Beatitudes.
• Meals: Breakfast
• The accommodations on the list have been carefully selected for their comfort, location, friendliness and character, and are subject to availability. If the accommodation described is not available we provide an alternative with the same standard of comfort & price. In rare cases of no availability, it would be possible to switch to an alternative date, or receive a full refund.

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