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The Scots Hotel

The Scots Hotel was built by the Church of Scotland on the site of the over 120-years-old historical medical complex, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and overlooking the Golan Heights. The luxurious hotel is a unique fusion of 19th century basalt rock buildings dating from the time of the original hospital compound (offering 16 Antique rooms) and a modern building (offering 50 Unique and Deluxe rooms).

For a culinary & a leisure experiences the hotel offers The Torrance Restaurant which is well known for the fine cuisine and rich gourmet food; the Gazebo Terrace with the beautiful botanical gardens overlooking the stunning vista of lake & mountains; the Ceilidh Bar with the authentic Scots Pub atmosphere; the Wine Cellar, the Visitor’s Centre and the Lakewiew Spa wellness center with Turkish Haman, Gym, Sauna and a large variety of special spa treatments.

Beny Shlevich

My name is Beny Shlevich. I’m a licensed tour guide in Israel, and I’d like to show you around the fascinating country I call home. Coming from a migrant family, I’ve been trying to make sense of the vibrant, beautiful and head-spinning mess that is Israel all my life. These past three years, I’ve found the best way to do so is to introduce the country to curious visitors of all backgrounds. Whether you’re Christian or Jewish, a family or a youth group, a pilgrim or a hiker — my mission is to help you untangle the intricacies of history, religion, nature and the peoples of Israel.

Before guiding, I devoted my life to sustainability education and activism for a just life for all who share this land. I bring these approaches to my tours as well; I tell a multi-narrative, often conflicting story of the peoples of Israel.

Having traveled myself, I believe in slow travel. I encourage you to take the time and experience this tiny and packed country by foot or bicycle, and get an intimate feel of the land. I would be glad to guide you in English, Russian, or Hebrew. All of my tours are fully insured.

Liran Gabay

Shalom! I’m Liran Gabay, a licensed private tour guide and tour-operator in Israel. Whether it is your first trip to Israel, my country, or the 5th, my job is to assist you with planning the best itinerary, fine-tuned to your interests and expectations. I have been a favored choice by families interested in “boutique-style” tours, dedicated to experiencing Israel as a whole and Jerusalem in particular.

My specialty lies in the Jewish and Christian heritage as well as modern Israel. I have planned, arranged and guided numerous tours for individuals and groups, families as well as VIP visitors. Additionally, I am a tour guide driver owning ultimate VIP shuttle – a specious 6 passengers Mercedes sedan, licensed and insured for tourist. I invite you to look at some of the tours I offer, see what you like, add your wishes and contact me so that together we can tailor-plan an unforgettable trip to the one and only Holy Land, Israel.

Hamat Tiberias National Park Tour

On this tour, you will explore the Hamat Tiberias National Park. It was built during 286 and 337 CE when the Sanhedrin was headquartered in Tiberias. It is an ancient archaeological site and most famous Israeli national park, which is found on the Tiberias-Zemach road. Admire the beauty of the church, it consists of three panels. The middle one describes a panoramic zodiac, surrounding Helios the sun god, driving his chariot across the sky. Explore the images of four women signifying the seasons arrive in each corner of this panel.

Galilean Cooking Workshop

Experience Galilee’s rich flavors and legendary hospitality in a village cooking class near Haifa, and cook lunch in a local kitchen. Join a Druze, Muslim or Christian family for a traditional coffee then prepare a seasonal menu. Local favorites include makluba, hubeza and sinya; wild greens, smoked green wheat and regional vegetables that infuse the dishes with a distinctive Galilean flavor. Share the feast around the family table, and get a unique taste of village life.

Golan Heights and Galilee Tour

Experience the Golan and Galilee with this two day tour taking you to some of the most spectacular sights in Northern Israel. Visit the Banias, one of Israel’s most amazing nature reserves. Enjoy the beauty of the Golan Heights, with trips to Katzerin and Mount Bental, and discover the historic town of Safed. Led by an experienced guide, this tour includes accommodation and breakfast.

Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee tour

Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, the site where according to tradition, the annunciation took place. Continue to the Church of Synagogue, that was built on the ruins of the ancient Nazareth synagogue where Jesus studied and prayed.

Then go to Mary’s well – where the Angel Gabriel announced that she would bear the Son of God. Visit Magdala excavations near the Sea of Galilee, where archaeologist claim to have found the house of Mary Magdalene. Continue to Capernaum, the hometown of the apostles Saints Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Head towards the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount and Tabgha, the place of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Visit the Yardenit Baptismal site. Go on and visit Tiberias, the old synagogue and the Rambam’s grave. then go to Hamat Tiberias, the ancient archaeological site with four synagogues.that were built one on top of the other throughout the ages. We will not miss out on the mosaic floor.

Tiberias & Graves of the Sages

Tiberias is one of the four Israeli cities holy to Judaism. As a result, number of important Jewish rabbinical figures are buried in this scenic and historic coastal town. Visiting the graves of righteous people who, during their lifetimes, spiritually uplifted the Jewish people is an important part of a Holy Land tour. Jewish tradition teaches that praying at the grave of a righteous person allows you to build upon the spiritual merit of that person, in order to assist your prayers to ascend with greater force. And Tiberias is a wonderful place to do so.

Tomb of Maimonides

According to Jewish tradition, the Tomb of Maimonides is in central Tiberias, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel. Maimonides died in Fustat, Egypt on December 12th, 1204, where it is believed that he was briefly buried before being reinterred in Tiberias. The Tomb of Maimonides is one of the most important Jewish pilgrimage sites in Israel, and one of Tiberias’s most visited tourist attractions. The place of the tomb of Maimonides is also the burial place of Rabbis Yochanan ben Zakai and Isaiah Horowitz.

Tiberias Hot Springs National Park

The Tiberias Hot Springs National Park, aka Hamat Tiberias National Park, displays one of the most spectacular mosaics of ancient synagogues in Israel. On the site, where the Hot Springs of Tiberias flow, there is also a beautifully preserved 18th century structure of a Turkish Hamam.

The Hot Springs – within the national park, 17 thermo-mineral springs flow at a temperature of about 600C, with a saline concentration of 36.5 gr. per liter, the majority in the form of chlorides of sodium and calcium and some potassium, bromide and sulfate. The water flows in a system of underground channels to the Tiberias Hot Baths. The channels are built with chimneys to release steam pressure and visitors to the park can see the steam pouring out of them. Surplus water that does not flow into the Tiberias hot baths are collected in a pool located on-site.

The surplus water, and the water returning from the baths after use, is collected in a Mekorot facility located within the site, and is conveyed to the National Saline Water Carrier. The Severus’ Synagogue is located within the precincts of the ancient town of Hammat Tverya, close to the southern wall and the gate of the city. This synagogue underwent three stages.

The first synagogue was built about 230 CE, on the remains of an earlier public building. From this synagogue, which was apparently destroyed in the 3rd century, only a small piece of mosaic remains that is displayed at the southern edge of the central mosaic, on a slightly lower level.

The second synagogue existed in the 3rd and 4th centuries CE, and left behind a glorious mosaic floor, one of the earliest discovered in synagogues in Israel. The mosaic is divided into three panels. The northern section shows two lions, flanking nine inscriptions in Greek memorializing donors; in the middle – a spectacular Zodiac surrounding an image of Helios, the sun god; and in the southern section – the Ark of the Torah with Jewish symbols such as two seven-branched candelabras, a shofar and a lulav.

The synagogue underwent preservation, restoration and reconstruction, and it is surrounded by glass walls enabling eye contact with the scenery, remains of ancient residential buildings and the later synagogue.

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