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500 abgha T Places of Interest Zippori Nazareth 400 adi Hamam Nebi Shu'eib Golani Junction W 1 Nazareth is the boyhood home of (Matthew 21:11). Explore 300 B&B 200 the winding market streets and the largest church in the Middle East. J8 Park 100 2.3km Easy 2 Zippori was an important Roman administrative city at the time of tion (m) 888 0 Jesus. Wander ancient ruins and admire unparalleled Byzantine a -100 er mosaics. There is a fee to enter Zippori National Park. J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 iv Ele v -200 7.9km 5.7km 14.4km 5.9km 10.2km 3.7km 10.9km dan R 87 Moderate Moderate Moderate Difficult Moderate Difficult Easy Jor -300 3 Mash'had is said to be the city where Jonah was born. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 4 Distance (km) into wine (:11). Renew your wedding vows at the Wedding Church of Cana. 90 87 To Tsefat 11 5 The is a volcanic hill where a famous Crusader 1 6 Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17). Capernaum National Park battle took place, when defeated the Crusader forces in 1187. Today, visitors can be baptized at on the Jordan River. 13 The views of Arbel Valley and the Sea of are stunning. Mt. of Beatitudes Historic Site 17 Khukok Capernaum 6 (Matthew 17). Today the mountain features two churches and a view of 10 holds the tomb of the greatest prophet, Jethro, the father-in-law the . Gate Legend 65 8077 12 of Moses, whom the Druze believe to be the father of monotheism. 1 8 Mt. Precipice is the traditional place where the people of Nazareth Karei Deshe Picnic area 7 Amud str Jesus Trail option On the trail down, explore ancient caves from the Maccabean Revolt. and views of the Jezreel Valley and Mt. Tabor. eam Free camping There is a fee to enter Arbel National Park. Ztalmon str Main road 807 eam Water 8 Magdala was the hometown of and was known 9 Trail Supermarket Jesus Boat Israel & Jesus Trails Bus stop 806 9 Masad 8 Ein Nun Red marked trail Youth hostel that sailed the around the time of Jesus. B&B Blue marked trail Campground 1 0 Tabgha is the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (). 65 Migdal A church marks the spot with ancient mosaics. A popular place for 90 Green marked trail Information Wadi Hamam Black marked trail Mountain Arbel str 1 1 The is the traditional site of the Sermon on eam eam Gate Stream National park the Mount, where Jesus spoke the beatitudes (blessings) including, Gate Arbel 14 im str "Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew: 5:1-12). 7 View point Nemer Kfar The Church of the Primacy of St. Peter is built over a rock 785 12 Zeitim B&B Historical place traditionally thought to be where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples Arbel Sea of Galilee after the resurrection (:13-14). Nebi Shu’eib 6 Map Scale: 1:90,000 1 3 Capernaum was the base of Jesus' ministry (Matthew 4:13). Today Mitzpe Horns of Hattin 0 1 2 3 4 5 km Church you can see the ruins of the synagogue, the church at St. Peter's house, 5 15 and other archeological remains. There is a fee to enter the historic site. Netofa 0 1 2 3 mile Mosque Kfar Hitim Cemetery Hotel 1 4 Most of Jesus’ ministry took place around the Sea of Galiee, the 77 largest freshwater lake in Israel (Matthew 4:18). Roman Road Kibbutz B&B Guesthouse 1 5 Tiberias was an important city for rabbinical Judaism (John 6:23). Restaurant Its attractions include archeological ruins, beaches and hot springs. Lavi Hamat Tverya Golani Junction National Park Gas station Tur’an Giv’at Avni Museum 768 77 Be sure to Jesus Trail Maerrkerse

B&B carry at least 90 4 Zippori Ancient Spring National Cana B&B 3L of water! Hazorim Park 2 Zippori Sde Ilan Neve B&B from Nebi Shu’eib to Arbel (10.2 km). Figure 1: Figure 2: Oved Jesus Trail goes Jesus Trail turns right 3 straight Y Mash’had 65 avniel str 79 eam i stream Poriya Zippor Ein Ilit B&B Mahil Kfar Serona Reine Kinneret Kama Kfar Avoda Figure 3: Figure 4: Jesus Trail Jesus Trail (orange (orange dot), red trail and 767 Yardenit dot) and blue turn Kinneret trail turn right right together. Green trail (Kibbutz) 16 joins from left Nazareth Yavniel The Jesus Trail is marked with paint blazes in the B&B 1 Degania same style as other Israeli hiking trails, with three Mt. Caduri stripes of color indicating the direction of the path. Nazareth Deborah Alef The Jesus Trail blaze colors are white/orange/white Ilit B&B º angle to the left or 3260 Shibli B&B the trail follows along other marked trails. In this case, Deburiya B&B D 17 18 e the Jesus Trail blazes will alternate with the blaze of b

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Mt. Precipice r Tabor e Gazit Junction dan R a m Jor Ta vor str eam El Ghanam As you pass each blaze, the next blaze should be Menahamiya visible from where you're standing. It may take time B&B to train your eyes to look for these symbols on rocks, Free GPS tracks for the Jesus Trail, trails in 65 trees, walls, curbs and fences. development, and other trails in the Galilee can be Ein Kfar Kish Be aware that occasionally paint blazes are altered or downloaded for free from www.jesustrail.com/maps Dor Tel Rekhesh More information at We do our best to make sure the trail and its blazes The Jesus Trail Map is not a substitute for a 1:50,000 scale topographical hiking Detailed maps in the eam map and the use of common sense. By providing this information, the map Jesus Trail Guidebook Shemer str www.jesustrail.com! section with missing or damaged blazes. producers do not assume any liability for the use of this information by readers. www.jesustrailguide.com

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Accommodations Special rates when booking with www.jesustrailtours.com

NAME LOCATION TYPE PHONE DORM/DBL FACILITIES WEBSITE

@ Fauzi Azar Inn Nazareth Guesthouse 04-602-0469 K CC W www.fauziazarinn.com 90/440 NIS Hike from Nazareth to Capernaum on the Jesus Trail pilgrimage

Al-Mutran Nazareth Guesthouse 04-645-7947 -/470 NIS CC @ W www.al-mutran.com route in the Galilee region of Israel! The trail connects sites from the life of Jesus, while wandering through diverse villages and $ Zippori Village Zippori Guesthouse 04-646-2647 -/400 NIS K CC www.zipori.com ruggedly beautiful landscapes. This route provides a refreshing

@ $ Rish Lakish Zippori Family Stay 04-646-5021 50/- NIS K CC W www.rishlakish.com way for travelers and pilgrims to follow the path of Jesus with authentic encounters, epic adventure and invigorating learning. Cana Wedding Cana Guesthouse 04-651-7186 120/300 NIS @ www.canaguesthouse.com • Journey from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee, village to village @ $ Yarok Az Ilaniya Camp Lodge 054-255-8791 100/300 NIS K CC (50) www.yarokaz.co.il on the paths Jesus walked.

@ $ Hooha Cyclist’s Kfar Tavor Guesthouse 077-708-0524 150/480 NIS K CC W www.hooha.co.il • Explore ancient sites at the roots of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Lavi Hotel Kibbutz Lavi Hotel 04-679-9061 220/440 NIS CC @ W www.lavi.co.il • Experience peaceful natural beauty and rare species of plants, Arbel Guesthouse Moshav Arbel Guesthouse 04-679-4919 100/350 NIS CC @ www.4shavit.com birds and animals.

$ Beit Bracha Migdal Guesthouse 04-679-2338 -/340 NIS K CC www.cmj-israel.org • Encounter local hospitality with the diverse and gracious

$ Karei Deshe Tabgha Hostel 1-599-510-511 120/355 NIS CC @ W www.hihostels.com people of the Galilee.

@ $ Sea of Galilee Almagor Guesthouse 04-693-0063 100/500 NIS K seaofgalileeguesthouse.com

Tiberias Hostel Tiberias Hostel 04-679-2611 85/250 NIS CC W www.tiberiashostel.com

@ Aviv Hostel Tiberias Hostel 04-671-2272 75/250 NIS K CC W www.avivhotel.com

@ $ Jesus didn’t take the bus. Tabor Land Kfar Kish Guesthouse 050-544-1972 170/380 NIS K W www.taborland.com

@ $ esus J of eps t oots F the in alk W Land of Galilee Kfar Kish Family Stay 052-860-6311 100/- NIS (50) www.landofgalilee.com Why should you?

$ Sky Dome Beit Keshet Camp Lodge 054-658-3853 100/- NIS K www.skydome.co.il

Diab Shibli B&B Shibli Guesthouse 050-523-8193 60/- NIS groups from 10 people

$ Self-Guided Tours *Prices: dorm bed (1 person)/private double room (2 people). K Guests' kitchen Free pick-up Walk at your own pace, Breakfast included W Laundry facilities MAP *We always recommend making reservations before arrival. Meals available Camping (cost in NIS) accomodations, meals, luggage transfer *Prices are subject to change, availability and season. CC Credit cards accepted Swimming pool @ Internet access Bicycle hire *Israeli citizens must also pay VAT. We’ll take care of the details. Transportation You focus on the journey. From/To Nazareth bus # phone # price Transportation between places on the Jesus Trail: 826 *2800 39NIS * Schedules at www.egged.com and www.bus.co.il 955 *2800 45NIS Route bus # Haifa 331 1-599-559-559 16NIS Nazareth> Cana> Golani Junction> Tiberias 431

TM Akko 343 *2800 27NIS Tabgha Junction> Karei Deshe> Ginosar> Tiberias 841, 963

Tiberias 431 04-6570577 17NIS Nazareth>Cana>Golani Junction 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 P A Amman, Jordan 04-6010458 75NIS Transportation in small mini-vans goes frequently between

Nazareth, Cana, and Tur’an (7-12 NIS).

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The Kibbutz Lavi Hotel o ers: • Box lunches • Guided tours of the kibbutz • Meals in the hotel Guided hiking tours in Israel Intimate groups • Quality accommodations. "All included" meals and lodging Flexible tour packages from 4 to 12 days. for more Details: +972-52-4428202 [email protected] www.journeys-holyland.com [email protected] | www.lavi.co.il

Abraham’s Path is a route of walking and cultural tourism across the Middle East. The Path provides a place of meeting and connection for people of all faiths and cultures. By retracing his journey, discover the gift of hospitality and the origins of www.abrahamspath.org our shared humanity.

I.Y.H.A on your way I.Y.H.A Situated countrywide from online and get Buy in the south up to Israel Youth Hostel P Tel-Hai in the north Association romo C 10% OFF! Hiking the ode: FREEM raphics.co.il raphics.co.il big Jesus Trail AP big A living presentation of the life, times, www. www. Guidebook For more Information: and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth for all the world. All the information you need Tel: 04-6456042 to walk the Jesus Trail and w w w . n a z a r e t h v i l l a g e . c o m 220km of additional trails connecting biblical and historical sites in the Galilee. This map was sponsored in part by The Jesus Trail was blazed by Israel Trails Committee of the All content ©Jesus Trail. This map is TM the Regional Council. Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) and the produced by staff and volunteers at Jesus Trail jesustrailguide.com sponsorship of the Israel Government Tourist Corporation (IGTC). (jesustrail.com) and Village to Village Press.