Drive north along the Sharon Coast to Caesarea Maritima. Its antiquities park is one of Israel’s most impressive parks, housing unique buildings from various periods, standing side by side over an area of 500 dunams (125 acres). There are architectural remains ranging from the Hellenistic period (the 3rd century BCE) to the Crusader period (the 12th century), when Caesarea was a port city and served many years as Israel’s capital.
Visit the Roman theater, see the recent archaeological excavations with the Marine Palace, the Hippodrome, the Bath house, walk into the Crusader city, view of the Ancient Port, the Byzantine street and the Aqueduct.
Continue to the city of Haifa, the 3rd largest city of Israel and its main sea port, ascend Mt.Carmel, enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the Bay and the Bahai Gardens (world center of the Bahai faith).
We proceed eastward to the lower Galilee, visit the city of Nazareth renowned as the hometown of Jesus, and an important pilgrimage and religious center.
During the time of Jesus Nazareth was a small and insignificant agricultural village, however modern day Nazareth is a bustling, growing city, home to the largest Arab community in Israel. Visit the Church of the Annunciation, the church of St.Jospeh and the old city market.
Travel via Cana of Galilee, passing the church of the Wedding situated on the traditional site of Jesus 1st miracle, continuel through the Turan valley to the Sea of Galilee, arrive in Tiberias overlooking the Sea of Galilee for a short sightseeing tour.
Tiberias named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius is one of the four holy cities of Judaism in Israel. Drive along the Sea of Galilee passing Magdala and Geinosar on the way, visit the holy sites including the Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha-the Church of the Multiplication and Capernaum.
On our way back we make a short stop at Yardenit-the Jordan river baptismal site. Proceed through Yavneel valley, Kefar Tavor, view of Mt.Tabor (Mt.of Transfiguration), drive through the Jezreel valley (the plain of Armageddon) and along Iron valley, return to hotel.