We invite you to embark on an unforgettable expedition through ancient Galilee, to travel back in time to the days of Jesus Christ and trace the footsteps of His childhood and youth, immersing yourself in the holy waters of the Jordan River.
Galilee is an ancient region located in the north of Israel, bordering Lebanon to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, and the Jezreel and Jordan Valleys to the south and east.
The excursion program includes:
The Church of the Annunciation - an Orthodox church dedicated to the Archangel Gabriel in Nazareth. Orthodox Magdala and its holy springs. The Church of the Twelve Apostles. The Jordan River - pilgrims and tourists from all corners of the globe gather at the river to experience the act of immersion in its sacred waters.
This journey will provide you with a deep spiritual connection and an opportunity to explore the rich history and significance of these holy sites in Galilee.
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
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Conditions for canceling an order:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%, unless "Insurance against non-departure" is purchased.
Money is returned only if availability of "Insurance against non-departure".
Important:
- People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
- The company reserves the right to change the departure time for the excursion, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
- There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- Physical activity level: 3/5
We recommend:bring drinking water, a hat, sunglasses, swimwear, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
The most sacred waters of all Christianity, western and eastern, in which Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist.
232 km long Jordan originates at the foot of Mount Hermon, flows through Lake Kinneret and flows into the Dead Sea. It is surprising that once the river valley was buried in tropical forests and hippos were found in coastal factories. Repeatedly mentioned in the Old and New Testaments. Once the river separated the territory of the promised land, where Joshua led the wanderers after 40 years in the wilderness of the Jews.
Now the river delimits Israel and Jordan. Pilgrims and tourists from every corner of the planet come to the river to take a bath in the sacred waters. From Israel, the baptismal rite can be performed in the Yardenit complex.
Nazareth, is the third most important city for Christians after Jerusalem and Bethlehem, here the childhood and youth of Jesus Christ passed. Nazareth got its name from the Hebrew word "netzer" - a branch, although in modern Hebrew this word is not used to denote a branch. Nazareth was first mentioned in the Gospel.
According to archaeological excavations, there used to be an agricultural settlement, where only a few families lived, including the holy family (the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph and Jesus Christ). The significant Christian shrine in Nazareth is undoubtedly the grotto of the Annunciation, over which the Temple of the Annunciation was erected. In the vicinity of the city there are: Sepphoris National Park - the parental home of Mary, the remains of the Crusader fortress and other archaeological sites.
It is because of this that Jesus is called “ha-Nozri,” which means Nazarene.
As known, Jesus was baptized in the waters of the Jordan River. That is why Christians from different parts of the world want to plunge into this river, and some want to perform the rite of baptism here. For this, the government of Israel was equipped with a special complex called Yardenit. The Yardenit complex is a calm backwater at the source of the sacred Jordan River. This place is equipped with everything necessary for the convenience of visitors. There are showers, locker rooms, and pedestrian walkways that make it convenient to approach the water. In addition, on the territory of the complex there are small shops where it is possible to purchase souvenirs or cosmetics from Israel, as well as special water containers for Jordan.
No one will remain hungry, because in the complex there is a restaurant with a large selection of dishes.
the Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles is the Greek Temple of and the monastery of the Greek Orthodox Church. According to legend, the temple stands in place of the house where the Lord healed paralysis.
Magdala is an ancient Galilean city located in present-day Israel, mentioned in the Bible as the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
The city is situated on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (also known as the "Lake of Gennesaret" and the "Sea of Tiberias"), at the southern end of the fertile Plain of Gennesaret, in the former territory of the tribe of Naphtali, not far from Capernaum.
Currently, near the site of the historical Magdala, there is the Arab village of Al-Majdal and the Jewish settlement of Migdal.
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