Yardenit
The baptismal site of Yardenit , is located on the Jordan River in the region of the Galilee. The site is frequented by Christian pilgrims from all over the world on their escorted Israel tours. A daily scene that plays out are inspirational baptismal ceremonies – often with participants in white robes, touching or submerging themselves in the water of the river and in prayer.
General Information
Region: | Galilee |
Management: | Kibbutz Kinneret |
Hours: | Opened daily from 8AM - 5PM |
Situated: | Israel, Galilee; Yardenit, קיבות כנרת, קיבוץ כנרת, 15118 |
Phone: | +972 4-675-9111 |
Entrance cost: | Entry to the site is free and cost for conducting baptismal ceremonies. White robes which can be rented or purchased on site are required during baptism. |
Plan a tour
Tours including Yardenit |
Tour Name | Day(s) | Quality from | Type | Starts | Ends | Select Tour |
Nazareth and Galilee Tour |
1 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv / Jerusalem | Jerusalem / Tel Aviv | Excursion Tour | |
Galilee Tour |
2 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv / Jerusalem | Jerusalem / Tel Aviv | Excursion Tour | |
Footsteps of Christ Tour |
10 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv | Jerusalem | Christian Tour | |
Footsteps of Christ Tour & Jordan |
12 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv | Jerusalem | Christian Tour | |
Where It All Began Tour |
15 |
Escorted | Cairo | Jerusalem | Christian Tour |
Do you know: The Yardenit baptismal site was built in 1981 by Kibbutz Kinneret yardenit.com.
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- Travel Guide: Israel
- Region: Galilee
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