Galilee day trip: Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee
Private day trip Galilee day trip: Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee: $810 sedan, $1,090 minivan (7 seats), $2,100 minibus, $1,745 Mercedes — per car, the driver waits all day. 330 km, about 10 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
A full day from Tel Aviv (or Netanya, Herzliya) to the Galilee with your own car and driver: Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee shore and back — about 10 hours and 330 km. Popular with Christian pilgrims and with families who want the lake without a group tour schedule.
- Distance330 km
- Drive time10 h
- Pricefrom $810
Galilee day trip: Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Corolla / Skoda Octavia or similar | $810 ≈ ₪2,511 | ≈ 405 | ≈ 270 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $1,090 ≈ ₪3,379 | ≈ 545 | ≈ 363 | ≈ 273 | ≈ 182 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $2,100 ≈ ₪6,510 | ≈ 1050 | ≈ 700 | ≈ 525 | ≈ 350 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $1,745 ≈ ₪5,410 | ≈ 873 | ≈ 582 | ≈ 436 | ≈ 291 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Highway 6 north (toll included) to Nazareth, then down to Tiberias and along the north-west shore; back the same way or via the Jezreel Valley.
Worth stopping
- Nazareth: the Basilica of the Annunciation and the old market.
- The Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes on the north shore.
- Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River, south of the lake.
Good to know
- Churches ask for covered shoulders and knees.
- Some sites close for lunch or on Sundays for services; tell us your list and we plan the order.
- The driver is not a guide; a licensed guide can be added in the calculator.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, Highway 6 / Carmel tunnel tolls, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English or Hebrew on request — confirmed when you book
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Ben Gurion and Ramon, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideIL: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Galilee day trip: Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee: questions
How much is a private Galilee day trip from Tel Aviv?
$810 for a sedan, $1,090 for a 7-seat minivan, $2,100 for a 16–19-seat minibus (church groups), $1,745 for a Mercedes.
Can we start in Jerusalem instead?
Yes — it is a longer day; ask for a quote on WhatsApp.