Zippori was the capital of the Galilee during the roman period. It thrived for 7 centuries. Tradition identified it as the home Virgin Mary’s parents. On our virtual tour of Zippori we shall walk through the water system, the Jewish neighborhood, the fort, and the market. We will also go in and visit the synagogue, "the Nile house", and "Dionysus house". Everywhere we turn we will see amazing mosaic floors, and all around us will be the views of the green rural lower Galilee.
Zippori National Park gate
Meeting, paying entrance fee, and introduction
Walk fown to the sistern anf through the water tunnels that served the city in the Roman period
Begin walking tour of the ancient city: The roman theater, the Jewish neighborhood, the fort, and the market. We will also visit "the Nile house", and "Dionysus house" with their breathtaking mosaic floors, includin "the Mona Lisa of the Galilee".
Watch the audio-visual show, ang look at the very famous mosaic xodiav ornament in the center of the floor.
Toilet and coffee break, souvenir shop.
Zippori National Park visitor center
Guiding fee
Entrance fee to national park
Transportation
Openning hours of National Park: Winter: 08:00 - 16:0. Summer 08:00 - 17:00
Please make sure to bring a personal bottle of water.
Wear a hat and use sun screen in summer. The tour is mostly outdoors - dress according the wheather. Comfortable shoes or sandals are requried (Please - no high heals or flip-flops).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children join this tour as well?
Yes - children are welcome
How do I get there?
From the Hamovil – Nazereth junction (Road 79), between kilometer stones 22-23.
In Waze, type: Zippori National Park.
Public transportation between Nazareth and Haifa reach the Zippori interchance. From there it is a 3 km. walk to the site. The price of the bus - from Haifa - 12 nis, from Naxareth - 5.5 nis.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunatly - not.
What is the entrance fee?
Adult 28.00 nis
Child 14.00 nis
Student 24.00 nis
Yes - children are welcome
From the Hamovil – Nazereth junction (Road 79), between kilometer stones 22-23.
In Waze, type: Zippori National Park.
Public transportation between Nazareth and Haifa reach the Zippori interchance. From there it is a 3 km. walk to the site. The price of the bus - from Haifa - 12 nis, from Naxareth - 5.5 nis.
Unfortunatly - not.
Adult 28.00 nis
Child 14.00 nis
Student 24.00 nis