The Galilee, the Cradle of Christianity

*Nazareth (Church of Annunciation) The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth stands over the cave that tradition holds to be the home of the Virgin Mary. Here, it is believed, the archangel Gabriel told the young Mary, that she would become the mother of the Son of God. And here Mary uttered her consent: "Let it be done to me according to your word. " * The Sea of Galilee Only 13 miles long and 7 miles wide, the Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret, is one of the most famous bodies of water in the whole world. It was on these beautiful shores that Jesus delivered sermons and performed miracles. Many famous sites surround the lake, including Capernaum, home to five disciples. The Church of the Beatitudes is said to be where the Sermon of the Mount was preached, and Tabgha believed to be the site where Jesus fed 5, 000 followers from five loaves of bread and two fish, is marked by the Church of Multiplication. The nearby lakeside town of Migdal is the hometown of Mary Magdalene.

* Begin the day in Nazareth - the Annunciation Church - where the angel Gabriel announced Mary - the very beginning. * Continue to the Mount of Beatitudes - where Jesus the "Sermon on the Mount" - in which he inherited the values of the new religion. * Visit Tabgha - the Church of Fish and Loaves of Bread - a miracle performed by Jesus for 4000 people. * Carry on to Capernaum which fulfilled such a central role in the life of Jesus. It was sometimes called 'the town of Jesus'. From here where he chose his Apostles. Capernaum, I away is the hometown of the first Pope, Peter. * Luch by the magnificent Sea of Galilee. * Boat ride - sail on the same type of boat that Jesus and the twelve used 2000 years ago. * Yardenit - the Baptism Site - By the Jordan River - where John baptized Jesus. * Souvenir Shops