Sea of Galilee / Kinneret
Tours(6)
Upper Galilee Springs: Tel Dan, Banias & Nahal Snir
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The Upper Galilee is shaped by the waters that descend from Mount Hermon and gather into the sources of the Jordan River. Tel Dan, Banias, and Nahal Snir each offer a different combination of clear streams, shaded walks, archaeology, and border landscapes. A private day can be built around the ancient city of Dan, the springs and waterfall at Banias, and a riverside walk along the Snir, also known as the Hasbani. The route can be relaxed and family-friendly or more active, depending on the group and season. The deeper story is water. These springs have drawn settlement, worship, agriculture, and conflict for thousands of years, and still explain why the far north feels so different from the rest of Israel.
Hamat Tiberias & Tiberias: Sages, Synagogues & Hot Springs
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Tiberias grew beside the Sea of Galilee as a Roman city, a centre of Jewish learning, and a place known for its hot springs. Hamat Tiberias preserves an ancient synagogue with one of Israel’s most important mosaic floors. A private visit can include the synagogue mosaic, the hot springs area, the lakeshore, tombs of Jewish sages, and a wider exploration of Tiberias’s role in the development of rabbinic Judaism. The story of Tiberias is about adaptation. A city founded in the Roman world became a major Jewish centre after the destruction of Jerusalem, helping preserve and shape traditions that would travel far beyond the Galilee.
Galilee Horseback Riding
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Explore the Galilee from a different perspective, following quiet paths through open hills, fields, woodland, and rural landscapes. A horseback ride can be a peaceful break from museums and cities, or part of a broader day in the north with local food, wineries, villages, and viewpoints. Routes vary by season, riding experience, and the stable’s location. The story is in the pace of the ride: the Galilee becomes less a list of places to visit and more a lived landscape of farms, orchards, villages, weather, and open country.
Tabgha: Loaves, Fish & the Galilee Shore
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Tabgha lies on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee and is associated with Christian traditions of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the calling of Peter. A private visit can include the Church of the Multiplication, the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, lakeshore views, and nearby Capernaum or the Mount of Beatitudes. The route can focus on Christian pilgrimage, the Gospels, the landscape of the lake, or the everyday setting of first-century Galilee. The value of Tabgha lies in its simplicity. A quiet stretch of shore, a small church, fish, bread, and water connect a familiar landscape with stories that became central to Christian memory.
Mount Arbel National Park
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Mount Arbel rises sharply above the Sea of Galilee, with wide views across the water, the Golan Heights, and the hills of the Lower Galilee. The setting alone makes it one of northern Israel’s most rewarding viewpoints. A visit can include a walk along the rim, a descent toward the caves in the cliff, and stories of the people who lived, hid, and fought in this dramatic landscape. The route can be gentle or more active, depending on the group. The story of Mount Arbel is written in the land itself: the lake below, the roads crossing the valleys, and the cliffs above all explain why this small part of the Galilee has drawn communities, armies, pilgrims, and teachers for centuries.
Magdala: Mary Magdalene & First-Century Galilee
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Magdala preserves the remains of a first-century Jewish town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. The site includes streets, markets, ritual baths, fishing-related installations, and a remarkably well-preserved synagogue. A private visit can focus on the Jewish life of the town, the Roman-era Galilee, the figure of Mary Magdalene, and the development of Christian pilgrimage around the lake. It can be combined with Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount Arbel, or a wider Sea of Galilee route. Magdala brings the first-century Galilee down to human scale. It was a working lakeshore town, shaped by fishing, trade, worship, family life, and the social world from which early Christianity emerged.
Guides(6)
Joe Freedman
Verified ✓Joe Freedman holds an M.A. in education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a doctorate in education (EdD) from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. He moved to Israel from the US in 1980 and lives with his family in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo. For many years he served as Director of the Ramah Programs in Israel. In 1996 he earned his tour guide license issued by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism. Joe has been the Tour Educator/Guide for many educational and religious tours, especially synagogue and church tours, and has experience working with all age groups and religious backgrounds. In recent years Joe has guided several Birthright-Israel trips (age 18-32) and is scheduled to guide more groups in the coming months. Joe is also licensed to drive – and guide – in a car or van approved by the Ministry of Tourism. Moreover, Joe has also designed and led educational tours in Spain and Poland. He often uses Israeli music in his guiding and he is also a certified Israeli folk dance instructor. Contact Joe for information about: - Private tours for individuals, couples, families with young children (or multi-generation) or just a group of friends. - Synagogue or church groups; pilgrimages; interfaith groups. - Special interest groups (e.g., focus on hiking, archaeology and ancient history, modern history and sociology, geopolitics, music and dance, spirituality, and so on ) - Educational institutions and missions (school study tours, school boards, university seminars, community center staff, Federations, etc.) - Bar/Bat Mitzva or other lifecycle celebrations
Дмитрий Балюк
Verified ✓Hello. My name is Dmitry. I am a licensed tour guide in Israel, based in Caesarea. I love God, people, and nature. I conduct Christian, historical, and archaeological tours—both group and private. I enjoy creating surprises and memorable moments for tourists. Я — Дмитрий Балюк, лицензированный гид Министерства туризма Израиля. Работаю индивидуально с русскоязычными туристами и христианскими паломниками, составляю авторские маршруты в комфортном темпе. Провожу экскурсии по всему Израилю и работаю только на русском языке. Для поездок использую комфортный седан. Я окончил Академический колледж Кинерета (Kinneret Academic College) по специальности «История и археология Израиля», а затем прошёл там же курсы экскурсоводов по Израилю. Поэтому на маршруте вы услышите не пересказ путеводителя, а целостную картину того, как археология, история и Писание соединяются в тех местах, которые мы посещаем. Лицензия Министерства туризма Израиля — результат этой профессиональной подготовки. Она также даёт право проводить экскурсии в национальных парках и на охраняемых памятниках. Помимо работы гидом, я служитель и проповедник в церкви христиан веры евангельской в городе Ор-Акива. Для меня Святая Земля — не только история и древние камни, но и живая вера. Я бережно и с уважением к традиции и молитве сопровождаю православных, католических и протестантских паломников. Я понимаю, зачем люди приезжают пройти по Виа Долороза, побывать у Гроба Господня и помолиться у Иордана, и создаю каждое путешествие с вниманием к его смыслу, деталям и спокойному темпу, которого заслуживает паломничество.
David Ha'ivri
Verified ✓Exploring Israel requires more than following a map. It demands a guide who reads the stone alleys, the shifting topography, and the human landscape with effortless clarity. David Ha’ivri brings travelers directly into the living pulse of the land. Decades of boots on the ground across historical routes, urban centers, and rugged trails allow him to navigate every situation with unshakeable calm. Street congestion, unexpected site closures, weather shifts, and logistical hurdles are handled with fluid adaptability. Behind his quiet poise stands an instinctive command of the terrain, ensuring every transition feels seamless. Travelers quickly discover that depth of knowledge does not have to feel heavy. As an educator and professional guide, David possesses the rare ability to unpack complex historical layers, biblical narratives, and regional realities without academic podium talk. He presents centuries of context through engaging, grounded storytelling that speaks equally to first, time visitors and seasoned scholars. Complex ideas become clear conversations. Serious history becomes an enjoyable, memorable journey. Client care defines every itinerary. Group dynamics vary, from families with young children needing shaded rest stops to curious travelers pushing for rigorous hikes. David listens closely, reads the room, and tailors the pace to fit the exact physical and personal needs of the group. Safety is never an afterthought. It is woven into every decision, route selection, and local interaction. Travelers move through busy markets, narrow alleyways, and quiet desert paths with complete peace of mind, fully protected by a guide who knows the ground intimately. A tour with David Ha’ivri goes beyond checking off landmark boxes. You walk alongside a trusted mentor who makes ancient stones speak, opens doors to authentic local encounters, and guarantees an experience that is safe, enriching, and unforgettable.
Shai Schupack
Verified ✓Dr. Shai Schupack is a licensed Israeli tour guide, educator, and researcher based in the Golan Heights. He leads in-depth field tours across the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee, Hula Valley, and Galilee. Shai holds a master’s degree in International Relations and a doctorate in Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology. His work brings together archaeology, historical geography, the history of ancient Israel, the Hebrew Bible and its historical context, Roman and Byzantine settlement, and the political geography of Israel’s northern borders. Alongside his work as a guide, Shai teaches and lectures on the history and geography of Israel and the modern Middle East. His areas of teaching include Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, with attention to the formation of states, borders, communities, water, and regional power. Shai also educates and trains future licensed Israeli tour guides. His tours are structured as serious field study: reading the landscape alongside archaeological evidence, historical sources, and the wider regional context.
Shawkat Monzer
Verified ✓שאוקת מונדר | Shokat Munder מורה דרך ומנחה אתגר בטבע הגולן והגליל · תרבות דרוזית · טבע וטיולים · חקלאות מקומית אודותיי: אני שאוקת מונדר, מורה דרך מעין קנייא שבצפון רמת הגולן. כאן אני חי, מטייל ועוסק בחקלאות, ואת ההיכרות שלי עם האזור אני מביא לכל סיור: השבילים והנופים, הסיפורים המקומיים וחיי היום־יום בכפרים הדרוזיים. במשך שנים אני מדריך משפחות, תלמידים וקבוצות ברחבי הגולן והגליל. בסיורים שלי משלבים הליכה בטבע עם היכרות עם התרבות הדרוזית, המסורות המקומיות והקשר שבין התושבים לאדמה. אני אוהב להפגיש מטיילים עם האנשים שחיים כאן, ולתת מקום לשיחה ולסקרנות לצד הדרך. אני מזמין אתכם להכיר את הגולן דרך העיניים של מי שחי בו, ולגלות לא רק מקומות יפים, אלא גם את הסיפורים והאנשים שמאחוריהם. אזורי הדרכה: - רמת הגולן והחרמון - עין קנייא, מג׳דל שמס, מסעדה ובוקעתא - נחלים, מעיינות ותצפיות בצפון הגולן - הגליל העליון ועמק החולה תחומי התמחות: - תרבות דרוזית וחיי הכפר - היכרות עם המורשת הדרוזית, המסורות וחיי היום־יום, דרך סיפורים מקומיים ומפגש עם התושבים. טבע וטיולים רגליים - טיולים בין נחלים, מפלים, מעיינות ותצפיות, בשבילי הגולן, החרמון והגליל. חקלאות ומפגש מקומי - היכרות עם מטעי זיתים, בתי בד וחקלאות מסורתית, ועם הקשר שבין עבודת האדמה לחיים בכפר.
Yehuda Folberg
Verified ✓Private tour guide, discovering Israel's history, culture, and landscapes, with a taste of innovation and cuisine, blending tradition and modernity.