The enchanting landscape on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee invites for walks, retreats and contemplation. The large grounds offer plenty of space for a break to rest body and soul. A separate pilgrims’ path leads through fruit and olive plantations to the Church of the Multiplication with its famous mosaics. Also the Chapel of St. Peter’s Primacy – the place where Jesus is said to have appeared to the disciples after his resurrection and to have dined with them – is within walking distance.

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Another path leads to Capernaum, one of the most important places of Jesus' activity in the Galilee. Remains of an old synagogue are found here and a Byzantine church from the 5th century, built on the so-called "House of Peter". It is believed to be one of the first meeting places of the Christians of Capernaum. Archaeologists discovered layers dating back to the 1st century.

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Within walking distance also lies the Mount of the Beatitudes, 100 meters above the lake.

 

Other destinations on the Sea of Galilee

• Magdala – home of Mary Magdalene with a synagogue dating to the 1st century

• Betsaida – birthplace of the apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip

• Kursi – excavations of a church, which commemorates the healing of a possessed person

• Tiberias – the most important city on the Sea of Galilee

 

Nearby destinations in Galilee

• Nazareth – hometown of Jesus and his family

• Mount Tabor – the church on the mountain commemorates of the transfiguration of Christ

• Cana – at the wedding in Cana Jesus performed his first miracle

• Sepphoris – capital of Galilee at the time of Jesus

 

Nearby destinations in the Golan

• Banjas – the biblical Caesarea Philippi, where one of the headwaters of the Jordan River rises. In the face of the temples of pagan deities, Peter made his Messiah confession (Mt 16:18).

• Safed – holy city of the Talmud

• Footpaths by the Sea of Galilee – from the Tabgha Pilgrims' House you can quickly reach beautiful hiking trails through Wadi Amud, Wadi Hamam (Pigeon Valley) and to Mount Arbel