CAESAREA and HAIFA

Service Description

Our first stop on the route is at Haifa. This over 3000 year old city was once a home for the Prophet Elijah, well remembered due to his lifelong fight against the paganism. Present-day Haifa is a great mixture of religions, languages, and unforgettable views. See some of the most outstanding sites of this city unique in its beauty. Drive along the slopes of Mount Carmel, to see the center of the city, the German Colony. This 150 year old neighborhood was the first of many German Protestant settlements at the Holy Land, and it still looks like a part of the old Europe – carefully restored and bearing the signs and the names of the first German Settlers. Your first stop will be at the top of Carmel Mount, where the magnificent view of the whole city will evolve under your feet. View the Baha’i Gardens, another UNESCO World Heritage site. These gardens are the symbol of the Baha’i Faith, the youngest of the World Monotheistic religions, and they are considered among the most beautiful parks on Earth and the most expensive one. ​Next stop is at Stella Maris, the Carmelite Monastery built above the cave where the Prophet Elijah was hiding from the rage of the idolaters and fed with a crow. This is possibly the most beautiful church in the whole of Israel. ​​From Haifa our tour turns to the South and will lead us to Caesarea. UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Caesarea alone is worth a long travel. Caesarea’s historical and archeological park is one of Israel’s most impressive parks, housing unique excavations dating from various periods, spread over 2000 years of history. Visit a beautiful Roman Theater with over 3000 seats. Then, head to King Herod’ Palace, which used to serve Roman Procurators, Pontius Pilatus included. Enjoy the Hippodrome, where Herod first time in the sports history honored the sportsmen with the golden, silver and bronze medals. Continue to see the remnants of the King Herod's port, once the biggest in the world. Walk to see the Byzantine mosaics. Enjoy the Crusades Citadel from the XIII Century. Finally drive outside the town to see the Roman Aqueduct. ​Tour Price excludes relevant entrance fees to the paid sites and lunch.