The Trail Extension November 1 – 5, 2014

Information and maps on the can be found at: http://jesustrail.com http://www.backpacker.com/the-jesus-trail-hiking- from-nazareth-to-the-sea-of-/articles/16374

Cost for the Jesus trail extension will be paid directly to the provider and are being negotiated at this time. You will need to be comfortable hiking up to ten miles per day. Note the trail goes through populated areas and there are places where residential and industrial debris litter the trail. These areas are being cleaned and the current progress of this effort is not known.

tinerary Day 12: (November 3) I Hike from to – 16.1 km Eat break- DAY 9 (October 31) fast and head out across agricultural fields to ascend the Horns After dinner with the group on Evening of Day 9, The Jesus Trail of Hattin– a volcanic structure where a famous Crusader battle group will be transported to for overnight at Fauzi Azur took place. Relish your first glimpse of the and Inn. the sweeping views into Arbel Valley. Continue down the rocky hillside to Nebi Shu’eib, the holiest shrine for the religion. Day 10: (November 1) Visit the tomb of Jethro, father-in-law of Moses, and take a break Hike from Nazareth to (13.5 km) Eat a traditional Arabic at the picnic area. Don’t forget to refill your water bottle! After breakfast of fresh pita bread, salads, cheeses and eggs. Carry water lunch, continue on the trail through Arbel Valley past ancient olive and a packed lunch with you– the rest of your luggage will be groves and the ruins of Hattin village. Rise out of the valley to transferred to your accommodations. Ascend out of the old city Moshav Arbel, where you will stay in charming rustic cabins and and walk through calm pastoral fields to Zippori National Park to eat dinner at the highly rated on-site restaurant. Meals included: visit the archeological ruins of the main administrative city in the breakfast and dinner. Galilee at the time of Jesus. Admire the exquisite Byzantine mosa- ics, drink in the view from atop the Crusader fortress, and take a Day 13: (November 4) stroll through the ancient cistern system. Take a lunch break and Moshav Arbel to – 16.8 km. Start early for the stun- refill your water before returning to the trail through the small ning morning light from Arbel Cliffs. Carefully descend the steep village of Mashhad to arrive at Cana, traditional site of Jesus’ first trail down the mount, passing ancient cliff dwellings and caves. miracle. Take a rest and have a snack at Cana Wedding B&B be- Drink from the fresh spring at Wadi Hamam before continuing to fore visiting the Orthodox and Catholic churches commemorating via rolling agricultural land. Explore the mosaics at Tabgha, the water to wine miracle. Meals included: breakfast and dinner the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000. Continue around the northern side of the Sea of Galilee to visit the church of St. Day 11: (November 2) Peter. Ascend a small ridge to visit the , the Hike from Cana to Kibbutz Lavi – 14.4 km Arise early for a hearty traditional site of Jesus’ . Finish your journey breakfast and do some stretching before ascending out of Cana at Capernaum, which we visited earlier in our tour. Our group to walk along a forest ridge with peaceful valley views. Stop for a will be transported to a hotel to shower and eat our final meal break in a pleasantly shaded forest. Visit a nearby ancient Roman before being transported to the airport for an evening departure. road (5 min from route), part of the Via Maris which connect- Meals included: breakfast and dinner. ed the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee. Walk up a pleasant hill dotted with ruins, to arrive at Kibbutz Lavi, one of very few Day 14: (November 5) religious Jewish kibbutzim in the country. Enjoy the swimming Arrive Home. pool and peaceful grounds and a kosher buffet in the dining room. Meals included: breakfast and dinner.