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Tiberias (Hebrew Teveriyah טבריה) is a large town located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee/Lake Kinneret in the north of Israel. The view of the lake from the hills is simply fascinating - so much water, and so blue. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Tiberias received an influx of rabbis who established the city as a center for Jewish learning. During this time Tiberias became one of the Jewish Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed.

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• Hamath Tiberias National Park [1]
• The Galilee Experience [2], located near the main wharf
• The Jordan river baptismal site. A holy site not to be missed. Bring swim wear and a robe for the baptismal. An excellent restaurant is on premises "tmarim" palms fusing French cooking techniques with local Cannanite ingredients. Wonderful!

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• Go kayaking on the Jordan river (further down the road from the Baptismal site)
• Stroll along the promenade and catch a northern breeze
• Visit the City Spa, located within City limits and featuring thermal and sulphur pools
• Take a swim in the lake, but don't urinate in it, because the water from here is being pumped and whisked in underground pipes to the desert for drinking by humans...
• Go visit St. Peters church, this holy church was built in year 1100 and you won't want to miss it!
• Hire a bicycle and go cycling around the Kinneret lake (requires a whole day to complete the approximately 55 km circuit)
• You used to be able to take a boat from Tiberias to Ein Gev on the other side of the sea. But as of July 2009 you can only do this as part of a large group, there is no regular ferry service. The "Kinneret Sailing Company" 04-665-8008 runs the boats.

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• Old Tveria restaurant in the center is a really gourmet institution with reasonable prices (much cheaper than comprable restaurants in Tel Aviv). Try their filet mignon or Beef Strogonoff!! An old British pub ambiance with outdoor terrace.

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• The Scottish House hotel. [3]. An upscale boutique hotel, right at the center and steps from the water. Best hotel in town, with restored British decor and fancy tea time tradition.

• Holiday Inn Tiberias, Tel: 972-3-5390808, [4]. Holiday Inn Tiberias is situated away from the clamor of the city, surrounded by emerald lawns and naturally enchanting areas. Connect with the energy of nature by lounging in the sitting areas on the lawn, immersing in the exclusively natural water at the Tiberias Hot Springs, sitting in the quiet reading areas and participating in the yoga and shiatsu classes. Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee among spectacular gardens on the Tiberias promenade, Holiday Inn offers a paradise of tranquility and beauty. The hotel is part of a complex that includes the Tiberias Hot Springs Spa, the Hamat Tiberias National Park and a 500-meter beach with direct access to swimming and sailing facilities.

• The official H-I hostel, [5]. is located in the center of town, with a price of aprox. 18$ for one person a night.

• Backpacker Hostels in the Sea of Galilee area, [6]

• Prima Hotel (Prima Tiberias Hotel), 1 Elhadif Street, ☎ 04-6791166 (fax: 04-8559939), [7].  edit

• Rimonim Galei Kinnereth Hotel (Rimonim Galei Kinnereth Hotel), 1 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Sea of Galilee, ☎ 057-9381453 (fax: 04-6790260), [8]. The Rimonim Galei Kinnereth Hotel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, between sprawling lawns and a private beach, offers its guests an experience combining vacation and relaxation.  edit

• Royal Plaza Hotel, Ganei Menorah Blvd, [9]. The Royal Plaza hotel is situated just outside the town of Tiberias. There is a free public beach adjacent to the hotel and the Young Tiberias Spa is within walking distance.  edit

• Tulip Inn Sea of Galilee Hotel (Tulip Inn Sea of Galilee Hotel), ☎ 057-9378348, [10]. checkin: 3:00PM; checkout: 11:00AM. Tulip Inn Sea of Galilee is a pastoral resort village boasting the most tranquil of surroundings, the highest standards of hospitality, and service characterized by warmth and love.  edit

Many other cheap hotels can be found across the shore and on the main street. If you don't have a booked reservation, consult any taxi driver (if you want to be ripped off).

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