There are numerous sites around the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel made famous by the Bible and the life of Jesus, most of which are marked by churches. Nazareth was the site of the Annunciation and Jesus's childhood home. Today Israel's largest Arab city and home to a burgeoning culinary scene, it's main attraction is the modernist Basilica of the Annunciation. On the shores of Galilee itself lies Tabgha - site of the Sermon on the Mount and the feeding of the 5,000 where you can visit the Mount and the Churches of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Primacy of St Peter and Capernaum, the birthplace of St. Peter and believed to be the site where Jesus started his ministry. Other sites of interest may include Mount Tabor, site of the transfiguration of Jesus, and Kafr Kana (Cana) where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine.
Location: Israel
Travel to Biblical sites of Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, Tabgha and Capernaum
Organised group tours: Click here to see 6 tours to Israel which may include Biblical sites of Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, Tabgha and Capernaum.