Pedal in the footsteps of Jesus
When you travel by bike, a pilgrimage becomes much more than a vacation. Climb the hills and bike through the same valleys where the bible was written about. While including the major holy sites, this ride will connect you with your faith. We are happy to offer this program for families and church groups, contact us for rates and more information.
Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Carmel
Meet our staff at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to Mt Carmel where we will visit the Horn Of Carmel where Elijah battled the prophets of Ba'al. We will enjoy a breathtaking vista of the Galilee and continue from there to our hotel.
Overnight- Kibbutz Hotel
Meet our staff at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to Mt Carmel where we will visit the Horn Of Carmel where Elijah battled the prophets of Ba'al. We will enjoy a breathtaking vista of the Galilee and continue from there to our hotel.
Overnight- Kibbutz Hotel
Day 2: Carmel to Caesarea
We will ride out of the Kibbutz towards the coast and through the Amikam region- known as the Tuscany of Israel, we will stop for lunch at the old town of Binyamina, (established in 1922) in the local winery. From here we will ride to Caesarea, built in the first century BC by King Herod. We will bike along the Aqueduct all the way to the Ancient port. We will take a short walking trip of the city that was once the Capitol of Judea, and also the site where St Peter converted Cornelius and where St Paul set sail to Rome. Today this is a true gem on the coast. After lunch in the ancient port and a cold drink, we will head by car to Tiberius on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
| Approximate Cycling Distance: 45km | Overnight: Tiberius
We will ride out of the Kibbutz towards the coast and through the Amikam region- known as the Tuscany of Israel, we will stop for lunch at the old town of Binyamina, (established in 1922) in the local winery. From here we will ride to Caesarea, built in the first century BC by King Herod. We will bike along the Aqueduct all the way to the Ancient port. We will take a short walking trip of the city that was once the Capitol of Judea, and also the site where St Peter converted Cornelius and where St Paul set sail to Rome. Today this is a true gem on the coast. After lunch in the ancient port and a cold drink, we will head by car to Tiberius on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
| Approximate Cycling Distance: 45km | Overnight: Tiberius
Day 3: Nazareth to Mt Tabor
We will start the day with a short walking tour of the Old city of Nazareth, biblical home of Jesus, the church of annunciation and the local market. From here we will leave Nazareth and begin to ride to Mt Tabor, overlooking the Galilee. We start riding through the Beit Keshet Forest to the village of Daburia, named after the prophet Dvora that lived in the area of mount Tavor. From here we will start to climb up mount Tavor (With an optional shuttle to the top), mentioned in the New Testament as the place of transfiguration, and see the monastery at the top and the ruins of a Byzantine and Crusader fortress. After our visit here, we will bike to Shibli and Kfar Kama and have an authentic Chrecesian lunch. We will also spend some time after lunch to see this beautiful village and the museum of this unique ethnic group, which came here in the ottoman period from central Asia. From here we will transfer back to our hotel in Tiberius.
Cycling Distance: 35km | Overnight: Tiberius
We will start the day with a short walking tour of the Old city of Nazareth, biblical home of Jesus, the church of annunciation and the local market. From here we will leave Nazareth and begin to ride to Mt Tabor, overlooking the Galilee. We start riding through the Beit Keshet Forest to the village of Daburia, named after the prophet Dvora that lived in the area of mount Tavor. From here we will start to climb up mount Tavor (With an optional shuttle to the top), mentioned in the New Testament as the place of transfiguration, and see the monastery at the top and the ruins of a Byzantine and Crusader fortress. After our visit here, we will bike to Shibli and Kfar Kama and have an authentic Chrecesian lunch. We will also spend some time after lunch to see this beautiful village and the museum of this unique ethnic group, which came here in the ottoman period from central Asia. From here we will transfer back to our hotel in Tiberius.
Cycling Distance: 35km | Overnight: Tiberius
Day 4: Sea of Galilee Loop
Enjoy a day of biking around the Sea of Galilee, taking time to visit some of the historical sites along the way. The Sea of Galilee was the birthplace of early Christianity, and several sites along around the lake mark different events in the life of Jesus. In Hebrew this is known as the Lake of Kineret, and was the birthplace of the first kibbutz and Israeli Socialism. We will visit Capernaum and see the ruins of the ancient village there, climb from there to the Mt of Beatitudes and enjoy the view from the presumed site of the Sermon on the Mount. We will bike past Bethsaida the home town of the Apostils Peter, Philip and Andrew. After enjoying lunch on the shores of the lake we will return to our hotel for the night.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 64 Km | Overnight: Tiberius
Enjoy a day of biking around the Sea of Galilee, taking time to visit some of the historical sites along the way. The Sea of Galilee was the birthplace of early Christianity, and several sites along around the lake mark different events in the life of Jesus. In Hebrew this is known as the Lake of Kineret, and was the birthplace of the first kibbutz and Israeli Socialism. We will visit Capernaum and see the ruins of the ancient village there, climb from there to the Mt of Beatitudes and enjoy the view from the presumed site of the Sermon on the Mount. We will bike past Bethsaida the home town of the Apostils Peter, Philip and Andrew. After enjoying lunch on the shores of the lake we will return to our hotel for the night.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 64 Km | Overnight: Tiberius
Day 5: Mt Gilboa and Beit Shean
After breakfast we will take a short transfer to Mt Gilboa, overlooking the Yizrael Valley. We will enjoy the quite road that will take us to the top of the Mountain and hear of the Story of the battle between King Sauls army lost to Philistine army (1Samuel). From here we will descend to the Valley below and enjoy a picnic lunch at Gan HaShlosha national park where we can also swim in the pools of natural spring water. From here we will head to visit the ruins of Beit Shean and then head south along the Jordan River to Jerusalem. Once we arrive, and see the city from the top of the Mt of Olives, we will check in to the hotel and enjoy dinner independently.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 40 km | Overnight: Jerusalem
After breakfast we will take a short transfer to Mt Gilboa, overlooking the Yizrael Valley. We will enjoy the quite road that will take us to the top of the Mountain and hear of the Story of the battle between King Sauls army lost to Philistine army (1Samuel). From here we will descend to the Valley below and enjoy a picnic lunch at Gan HaShlosha national park where we can also swim in the pools of natural spring water. From here we will head to visit the ruins of Beit Shean and then head south along the Jordan River to Jerusalem. Once we arrive, and see the city from the top of the Mt of Olives, we will check in to the hotel and enjoy dinner independently.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 40 km | Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 6: Jerusalem Bike Ride
We will take advantage of the many shortcuts between the neighborhoods of Jerusalem, and ride through the city streets and allies. Our tour will include The Israeli Parliament, The Valley of the Cross, the pioneer neighborhood of Rehavia, The German Colony and an overlook to the Old City. This trademark ride follows small streets, bike lanes, short cuts and hidden alleys unknown to most. For lunch we will stop at the Old City gates, and continue independently for a free afternoon in the Old City with its colorful markets, and local food. Meals: Breakfast | Approximate Cycling Distance: 20 km | Overnight: Jerusalem Day 7: Jerusalem by foot+ Night ride Our day will focus the 3000 year old city of Jerusalem, a world of its own, enclosed in walls and history. Our tour will take us through the alleys of the Old City, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall. We will also visit the Jewish Quarter and the Underground tunnels that go along the walls of the Second Temple. After passing through the market you will be free to choose whether to return to your hotel or tour on your own in the Old City until we meet again in the evening. Around dusk, we will leave for the breathtaking experience of a night ride in the city of Jerusalem. We will pass the Prime ministers home, Valley of the cross, Israeli Parliament and Supreme Court and then head through the market to Jaffa gate. Here we will devote some time for riding inside the allies of the Old City, ending back at Jaffa Gate for a cold drink and a midnight snack.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 20 km | Overnight- Jerusalem
We will take advantage of the many shortcuts between the neighborhoods of Jerusalem, and ride through the city streets and allies. Our tour will include The Israeli Parliament, The Valley of the Cross, the pioneer neighborhood of Rehavia, The German Colony and an overlook to the Old City. This trademark ride follows small streets, bike lanes, short cuts and hidden alleys unknown to most. For lunch we will stop at the Old City gates, and continue independently for a free afternoon in the Old City with its colorful markets, and local food. Meals: Breakfast | Approximate Cycling Distance: 20 km | Overnight: Jerusalem Day 7: Jerusalem by foot+ Night ride Our day will focus the 3000 year old city of Jerusalem, a world of its own, enclosed in walls and history. Our tour will take us through the alleys of the Old City, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall. We will also visit the Jewish Quarter and the Underground tunnels that go along the walls of the Second Temple. After passing through the market you will be free to choose whether to return to your hotel or tour on your own in the Old City until we meet again in the evening. Around dusk, we will leave for the breathtaking experience of a night ride in the city of Jerusalem. We will pass the Prime ministers home, Valley of the cross, Israeli Parliament and Supreme Court and then head through the market to Jaffa gate. Here we will devote some time for riding inside the allies of the Old City, ending back at Jaffa Gate for a cold drink and a midnight snack.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 20 km | Overnight- Jerusalem
Day 8: Judean Hills
The hills surrounding Jerusalem hold some of the best cycling routes in Israel, and we will probably see dozens of other cyclists as we head on our way. We will start riding from Bar Giora and head downhill towards Beit Shemesh (optional ride out of the city- additional 20 KM). We will ride through the Adolam Park, where we will get a glimpse of the famous caves where Bar Kochva and his supporters hid from the Romans in the year 135 AD.From here we will ride to the Ella Valley, the Biblical site of David and Goliath’s battle, and continue for a lunch and a taste of wine from Israel’s leading wine region. After lunch we will continue our ride to the ruins of Beit Guvrin, a system of ancient caves dating back to different empires that passed through here. The bus will take us back to our hotel in Jerusalem and we will enjoy a farewell dinner together to mark the end of our tour.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 50-70 km | Overnight: Jerusalem
The hills surrounding Jerusalem hold some of the best cycling routes in Israel, and we will probably see dozens of other cyclists as we head on our way. We will start riding from Bar Giora and head downhill towards Beit Shemesh (optional ride out of the city- additional 20 KM). We will ride through the Adolam Park, where we will get a glimpse of the famous caves where Bar Kochva and his supporters hid from the Romans in the year 135 AD.From here we will ride to the Ella Valley, the Biblical site of David and Goliath’s battle, and continue for a lunch and a taste of wine from Israel’s leading wine region. After lunch we will continue our ride to the ruins of Beit Guvrin, a system of ancient caves dating back to different empires that passed through here. The bus will take us back to our hotel in Jerusalem and we will enjoy a farewell dinner together to mark the end of our tour.
Approximate Cycling Distance: 50-70 km | Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 9: Departure
Enjoy the morning in Jerusalem on your own, our staff will be happy to assist you with your travel plans.
Enjoy the morning in Jerusalem on your own, our staff will be happy to assist you with your travel plans.