Israeli Trek - Jesus Trail

Let's rediscover the Galilee

General Information
Location: North of the country
Track length: 62 km
Difficulty: medium
Duration of the trip: 4 days
Instructions: Ben Salzman

So what does the journey look like?

We will go on a fascinating journey in the Galilee connecting holy places, which tell ancient stories about defining moments in the life of Jesus (and his time) that still influence the lives of many people today.

During the journey we will walk
to these places
We will feel their power (there is a reason why they are there)
We will tell their story in the Galilean nature that will envelop our path.

The path takes us from the center of the lower Galilee, in the city of Nazareth, from where we will walk east towards the north of the Sea of Galilee over the course of 4 days.

Click here to go to read the story of the journey

Jesus' path passes through:
Nazareth - Zipuri - Mashhad - Kfar Cana - Golani Junction - Mount Karni Hitin - Nahal Arbel - Mount Arbel - North Shores of the Sea of Galilee - Kafar Nahum. This is an invitation to a true journey to the Land of Israel

which opens the possibility to know
Another important and fascinating layer
here in our country.

throughout hundreds and thousands of years
The story of the lives of characters
Significance in history is engraved on the roads.

Between flowers and stones, wadis and temples, people and stories come to life, creating a new story in an endless inter-generational chain.
Let's enter together into the wonderful story of the land.

 

More info

the course of the journey

On the first day we meet in front of the Catholic Church of the Gospel in Nazareth
(There is an organized and safe parking for cars in the area, and easy access options with public transportation).
Upon registering for the trip, you will receive a detailed email with all the exact details.

Here we will load the logistics vehicle with the personal equipment for the night (which will not be on our back :))
We will see him again at the end of the day.

At the end of each day's walk, we will arrive at the accommodation where our equipment will be waiting for the night.

We will end the journey in the north of the Sea of Galilee at the site - Kfar Nahum.
From here we will have a shuttle back to the vehicles in Nazareth \ you can get off at a central public transportation station.

 

lodging

first night
Kfar Cana guest house
which includes: common lounge, garden, wireless internet in all areas, toilet and shower, single/double/shared rooms.
Monday night
Field accommodation outside Kibbutz Lavi
Our camp will have tents, mats, comfortable mattresses and a campfire area -
We will arrive in the afternoon when there is still light, we will organize and gather together around the fire for dinner.
third night
Shavit guest house in Moshav Arbel
which includes: an orchard of fruit trees, a well-kept garden, a heated pool, wireless internet, toilets and showers, single/double/shared rooms.

meals

All meals will be served in the accommodation complex:
Dinners
Breakfast
Sandwiches to pack for lunch.

For special requests (allergies and sensitivities) - contact me
Ben 0542570177

 

What to bring?

travel equipment
Day trip bag
Walking shoes
hat
3 liters of water per day
Everything you need for the trip itself.
Modest dress for the holy places
In order to enter the holy places, modest clothing must be worn (shoulders and knees covered)
Personal equipment for accommodation
Hygiene equipment
SHK (the trip team brings a tent + mattresses)
Anything else you'll need for the night (warm clothes, change of clothes, etc.).

 

Security and safety

  • In my military and civilian training I am a medic, so he will be with me First aid kit during the entire trip.
  • An off-road vehicle for evacuation will be available to call for all days of the trip.
  • Along the entire route there is reception if necessary.

 

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