Let’s be honest, a vacation in Tiberias without a visit to a stunning site or an exciting attraction is not a complete vacation. This coastal city set in the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Galilee is a center of attraction for tourists from Israel and abroad.

In addition to the spiritual journey you can take in it and the holy landmarks scattered in and around, this city is a great base for visiting the Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Catch up on all the attractions and fun activities that Tiberias and its surrounding areas has to offer:

 

Jeep & ATV tours – Landscapes on wheels

In a mood for a fun adventure? Whether you’re sunrises hunters or looking for an extreme adventure on the trails of the north of Israel – Jeep & ATV tours are it!

Self-driving or with a guide are a true, start your vehicles and head into an adventure through the mountains, the Jordan valley and numerous off road hidden gems. Drive along cattle routes in the Golan, wash your eyes with jaw dropping panoramic views and come closer with nature and wild life of the region.

 

Hiking in the Jordan Park

250 acres of beautiful nature and a web of marked and signposted hiking routes awaits you at Jordan park, situated on the banks of the Jordan.

The routes extend along the river and are of varying degrees of difficulty. On your way you will reach the ancient flour mills, the Beit-Tsida valley – a fascinating archaeological site, fishing canals and sailing, rafting and kayaking sites. The park’s nature life include swamp turtles, fish and various waterfowl.

In the pleasant shade of willow trees, quiet areas and picnic spots can be found also during busy hours.

 

Beaches

The are many wonderful clear water beaches in the Sea of Galilee, or as it is modernly called by locals – the Kinneret – a steady home to great sunrises and amazing sunsets. Recommending you here two of them, on the north shore of the lake – the Bora Bora beach and the Amnun beach.

Bora Bora Beach – shaped like a gradually expanding funnel, Bora-Bora has beautiful clear-waters, and is decorated with palm trees and marvelous views. In this tidy, clean and secluded beach you can relax in spacious lounge areas, sunbath under straw umbrellas, use waterfront swings, dine at the local restaurant and beach bar, enjoy water sports, occasional beach parties and more.

Among the available on-site services there are sun beds, lounge areas, showers and lifeguard services.

Amnun Beach is a public Blue-flag beach located at the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, meeting high standards of service, cleanliness and safety.

An avenue of eucalyptus trees is planted along the beach, providing it with natural shade. You’ll also find spacious lawns, designated lounge and camping areas and an impressive clear water bay that will make you fall in love with the beach at first sight.

 

Rob Roy – Go canoeing and kayaking in the Jordan River

Take a cruise in the waters of the Jordan river and discover nature and wild life in real Indian canoes, along with the melody of chirping songbirds.

Owners Maayan and Guy founded “Rob Roy  – a special Indian canoeing and kayaking center on the banks of the Jordan river, made entirely of natural materials of wood and clay. The site is named after John McGregor’s canoe, who was a British man of Scottish origin who sailed with his boat on the Jordan about 150 years ago.

 

Water Sports

On the shores of the Sea of Galilee you’ll find numerous water sports activities for couples, families and groups.

Have some fun to the max water skiing in ski boats, riding jet skis, lake cruising in self-cruise rental boats, kayaking, SUP surfing, and board banana boats and tubes of various sizes and types such as gliding tubes, carousels, “Tiger-Shark” and more.