Tours to Tiberias

Tiberias Highlights

Tiberias is a city in northern Israel, which is located on the western shore of the Sea of ​​Galilee. This city has around 44,800 inhabitants and is considered one of the four holy cities of Judaism and a very important center of Jewish and Christian history.

Regarding its history, the foundation of this city dates from the year 20 after Christ, it was carried out by Herod Antipas and it bears the name of the Roman emperor Tiberius.

In turn, Tiberias has a long history of settlement, thus the Roman, Byzantine, and Moorish periods are recorded.

Currently, Tiberias is a great tourist destination, very popular thanks to its hot springs and historical sites.

Visit Tiberias

The best season to visit Tiberias is from February to December, so we recommend that you take these months into account if you want to enjoy good weather. As you will see, Tiberias enjoys good weather conditions to get to know it practically throughout the year, so there is no excuse to miss it.

What to Eat and Drink in Tiberias

Tiberias is known for its great gastronomy, influenced by the history of the city and its location at the crossroads of different cultures and traditions that makes its cuisine a very diverse experience.

Some typical dishes that we recommend you try are Falafel, some chickpea meatballs, or Shawarma, a delight that you can order both with meat and in its vegetarian version.

Thus, we also recommend grilled meats, including Kebabs and Shashlik, and dishes made with fish from the Sea of ​​Galilee, such as Tilapia and San Pedro fish.

Also, we invite you to try the Tabbouleh Salad and you definitely cannot leave Tiberias without trying Baba Ganoush, a roasted eggplant paste that is usually served with pita bread, a traditional Middle Eastern bread.

Finally, a typical delicacy of the place is Dolma, which consists of stuffed vine leaves, or Hummus, a very delicious paste made from chickpeas.

These recipes are a great option when learning about the symbolic heritage of the city in bites.

What to See and Do in Tiberias

Tiberias is a great destination for the most curious travelers, as its historical sites and great archaeological treasures will amaze even the most demanding tourists.

In turn, due to its proximity to places like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, many tourists combine these destinations with their trip to Tiberias.

You also have day tours of the places of interest in Tiberias. Book your excursions with Greca and experience Tiberias without missing a thing!