The Sea of Galilee and Tiberias
Direct buses from Tel Aviv and Haifa, a longer line from Jerusalem, and a full day of lake, old town and hot springs.
Tiberias is the easy base for the Sea of Galilee. The old town, the shore and the central bus station are within walking distance of each other, and from there you continue to the rest of the area.
Your options
Line 836 (Egged) from Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv to Tiberias
- A direct line to Tiberias, roughly once an hour
- Get off at the Tiberias central station, then walk to the shore and the old town
Line 961 (Egged) from Jerusalem
Jerusalem to Tiberias
- Runs via the Beit Shean valley and the Jordan valley
- It also stops at Hamat Tiberias and the hotel area
Line 430 (Egged) from Haifa
Haifa to Tiberias
- The comfortable option from the north
- Works well paired with Haifa or Nazareth on the same day
Inside Tiberias
Old town, shore and central station, on foot
- Everything is close, so you do not need a car in the city
- Short city lines run to Hamat Tiberias and the beaches
What to see
The old town of Tiberias
Alleys, a small market, fish restaurants from the lake and a long promenade right on the water.
Hamat Tiberias
Natural hot springs with organized pools, a short ride from town.
The Sea of Galilee beaches
Swimming beaches, short boat trips and sailboats, the easiest lake in the country to walk around.
Capernaum
An ancient Christian site on the shore of the lake, about 20 minutes from town.
The view over the lake
Viewpoints along the shore and the hills above it, best in the soft light of late afternoon.
Good to know
A suggested day: the old town and the market, a short boat trip, and Hamat Tiberias at the end.
On Friday and Shabbat service to the Sea of Galilee area is very limited, so plan a weekday visit.
Summer here is very hot: go early in the morning or after four in the afternoon.
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