Mount of Beatitudes Tours and Activities

Mount of Beatitudes
Mount of Beatitudes
Mount of Beatitudes
Mount of Beatitudes
Mount of Beatitudes


Visit a monastery and a chapel on the spot where Christ is thought to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

The Mount of Beatitudes is a green and scenic hilltop that played a key role in activities depicted in the Bible. Thought to be the location of Christ’s famous Sermon on the Mount, the knoll possesses a range of religious vestiges and a preserved chapel. Hike along the winding Jesus Trail to reach this holy peak.

Climb up to the summit and enjoy the absolute serenity in this quiet haven. Appreciate the views stretching across the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. In the distance, you’ll spot the peaks of Golan Heights. Imagine this mountain as it was about 2,000 years ago, when Christ was thought to have lived here.

Ahead of you lies the town of Capernaum where Christ is said to have lived. Spot Sower’s Cove, where the Parable of the Sower is based. Bring a basket of food for a picnic with your family in these picturesque surroundings.

On a slope, you’ll find the Church of the Beatitudes, which has an octagonal shape and an elegant colonnade. Admire the stylish dome and consider how the church blends in harmoniously with the area’s lush vegetation. Inspect the altars adorning the garden and head inside for the mosaic floor and central altar.

Walk down the slope to see the ruins of a 4th-century Byzantine church that was used for a few centuries. Nearby stands the Domus Galilaeae center for Christian studies and meetings. Marvel at the impressive monastery beside it.

The Mount of Beatitudes is near the Sea of Galilee in the northern part of Israel. Drive north from Tiberias for 10 miles (16 kilometers) to get here in about 20 minutes. While you’re in this area, make sure to check out nearby sites including Kfar Nahum National Park, the Beit Tsaida Zachi Reserve and the Ein Eyov Waterfall.

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