Caesarea – an ancient port city (the world's first deep-sea, artificial seaport), competing with the famous Alexandria. Caesarea was built by King Herod the Great in 22 BC. You will hear the fascinating history of Caesarea, see the famous Roman aqueducts and ancient Roman mosaics.
In Haifa is the center of the world Bahai religion – Bahai (Persian Gardens) * – a wonder of the world created at the end of the twentieth century. A unique architectural complex that amazes with its beauty and grandeur. A beautifully planned well-kept park, decorated with fancy flowerpots and lamps, located on the slope of Mount Carmel.
* Overview. Without visiting the Bahai Gardens.
Stella Maris – monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites 19th century, located on the slopes of Mount Carmel. It is located directly above the grotto, where the prophet Elijah is believed to have lived. At the entrance to the monastery, above the door, there is a symbol of the order: Mount Carmel, above which rises a cross, and above it the sword of Elijah the Prophet. Inside the temple There are beautiful stained glass windows, an unusual ceiling and frescoes with scenes from the Old and New Testaments by the Italian artist Luigi Poggi. In the altar there is a figure of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus in her arms, carved from Lebanese cedar.
Zichron Yaakov – one of the first settlements in the country of Israel . Main Street – Wine Road, with preserved buildings from the time of the first settlers.
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Conditions for canceling an order:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, there will be a 100% penalty unless "Cancellation Insurance" is purchased.
Money will be returned only subject to availability " Non-departure insurance."
Important:
- People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The company reserves the right to change the departure time for the excursion, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
- There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
- Visiting the Bahai Gardens is only permitted in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts, jeans with slits and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- The excursion begins after a sanitary stop, and before that there is a transfer before the start of the excursion.
- Physical activity level: 3/5
We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
Caesarea was built by the Jewish king Herod the Great, in honor of the Roman Caesar Octavian Augustus. From here the city got its name.
The city occupied an important position. Here was the Roman prosecutor's office and the main base of the Roman legion in Judea.
Today Caesarea attracts tourists, first of all, of course, for its ancient artifacts, buildings and ruins. Artifacts found during excavations will give an opportunity to touch the secrets of the "rich" life of the Roman nobility and ..... how can it be without Pontius Pilate?
The spiritual center on Mount Carmel in Haifa is one of the holiest places for Baha'i practitioners, the youngest monotheistic religion in the world. The center includes a temple, a tomb where the remains of the Bab, the ancestor of the faith, and famous gardens rest.
The tomb is an impressive building crowned by a gilded dome. It is equipped with a backlight. Thanks to her, the dome is illuminated at night, but so that it seems as if the source of radiance is inside it.
To get to the tomb, the guest have to go through the gardens that terraces cover the slope of Mount Carmel. There are twelve in all. Seeing this incredible work of human hands, you will understand why the gardens are called the eighth wonder of the world. The local collection contains about 450 species of various plants, among which there are unique flowers. Shrubs are sheared, and you probably will not find lawns more even and greener in the city. Add to this the fountains - isn't it awesome? Bahai Gardens is a monument not only to faith and its founder, but also to the harmony and great taste of architects.
In 1882, thanks to Baron Rothschild and his financial support, the town of Zichron Yaakov was founded. He became the first Jewish settlement of modern times. And the name was received in honor of the father of the baron - James. The first Jews who arrived here from Romania settled in the town.
Today, visitors to the city are attracted not so much by history as by “Gan Hadiv” - a huge park located a little distance from Zichron Ya'akov. Baron Rothschild and his wife are buried here.
The monastery was built in the second half of the 18th century. During the period of the Napoleonic wars, the church was seriously damaged, and in the first half of the 19th century, the Turks wiped off its last remnants from the face of the earth. But a decade later, people began the reconstruction of the monastery and it opened its doors in 1836 on the same place. In the 20th century, it was in turn occupied by British and Israeli troops, but nowadays the monastery and the church recovered their original meaning. Today, the Stella Maris Cathedral is considered being the main spiritual center for the Carmelites of the whole world.
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Всем привет🙋🏻♀️ Хочу выразить благодарность вашей компании. Считаю, что вы одни из лучших: все очень организованно, приятные люди и классные экскурсии. Отдельная благодарность водителю Марку и гиду Илане. Несмотря на дождик, вчера мы поехали в Кейсарию и все прошло замечательно. Марк очень классный человек, так заботливо ко всем относился, помогал выйти из машины, откликался на наши просьбы. Илана-опытный экскурсовод, так интересно рассказывала и делилась своим хорошим настроением, прекрасный голос. Всем советую ездить именно с этой компанией. До новых встреч. Алекса💛
Hello everyone🙋🏻♀️ I would like to express my gratitude to your company. I think that you are one of the best: everything is very organized, nice people and great excursions. Special thanks to the driver Mark and guide Ilana. Despite the rain, yesterday we went to Caesarea and everything went great. Mark is a very cool person, he treated everyone so carefully, helped us get out of the car, and responded to our requests. Ilana is an experienced guide, she spoke so interestingly and shared her good mood, wonderful voice. I advise everyone to travel with this company. Until next time. Alexa💛
Alexei, samii lushi gid. On obiasnil vsio podrovno. Nam ponrabilos. Ochen bezhlivi. Sposibo aliosha. Washington
30 декабря была на экскурсии по городам: Кесария, Хайфа, Зихрон-Яков. Путешествую одна. Интернациональная группа (представители США, Прибалтики, Украины и России) около 20 человек (полная посадка в автобусе). Стоимость: 200 шекелей. Коротко о своих впечатлениях: 1. + комфортабельный минибус (чисто, есть вай-фай, usb разъемы для зарядки гаджетов); 2. + отдельный респект экскурсоводу Алику. Кто поедет с ним на экскурсия - не пожалеете! Современный, очень динамично и интересно преподносит информацию, шутит, ведёт живую беседу, выдаёт небольшие подарки за правильные ответы и интересные вопросы. Вполне бы мог вести вечернее шоу на радио в прайм-тайме. Тот случай, когда свободное время хочется провести с группой и послушать интересные истории от Алика, чем самому изучать окрестности. 3. + завезли во вкусное место на обед. Семейный ресторан (hakeves). Общий стол, национальная кухня (хумус, салаты, лепёшки, очень вкусно приготовленная баранина, салаты и многое другое). Приносят в общих тарелках. Стоит 70 шекелей, напитки (Домашний лимонад, вода, маленькая рюмка чая со специями) и живая музыка входят в стоимость. На десерт подали маленькую порцию восточных сладостей, но все так наелись, что десерт не пользовался спросом. 4. + правильная коммуникация водителя и экскурсовода. Мы нигде не ждали автобус (ездила накануне в Иерусалим, так Водитель вёл себя как царёк - решал личные вопросы в дороге, ждали на одной остановке 30 минут, на вопросы по таймингу получаешь грубость). Здесь же Водитель ненавязчиво принимал участие в экскурсии, очень искренне рассказывал какие-то детали и создавалось полное впечатление, что экскурсовод и Водитель одна команда. 5. + экскурсию адаптируют по запросам гостей. Например, можно попросить заехать на винодельню или побыть где-то подольше. Наверное мой отзыв может походить на заказной, но поверьте, что я очень требовательный и избалованный пассажир. И сама удивлена, что осталась настолько довольна. Сравниваю 2 экскурсии (накануне ездила в Иерусалим через другую компанию). С уверенностью могу сказать, что 70% впечатлений зависит от экскурсовода. Так вот в Иерусалиме было ощущение, что попала на 15 лет назад, запах нафталина не покидал весь день. Нас заводили в «прикормленный» магазин (цены были ровно в 4 раза, чем в соседних палатках и в $), дружественную столовую с отвратительной едой (потратили около часа на дорогу туда/обратно до неё), нуднятина, минутки поэзии от покойных друзей экскурсовода, 40 человек, ничего не слышно (во всем мире при большой группе выдают наушники), теряли людей. Здесь этого не было. Что касается минусов, основное, это - логистика. Ехала из Рамат-Ган, бесконечно долго собирали всех по дороге, потом ждали и пересаживались по другим автобусам. На это уходит слишком много времени, а с учётом, что сбор был в 6:15 это, конечно, критично. Чтобы я посоветовала туристам: 1. Не стоит брать с собой много еды. В автобусах есть не разрешали (рассказывают красочные истории про смерть туристки от анафилактического шока из-за того, что кто-то там поел арахис. Но на деле, просто ленятся убирать салон после). А есть на остановках особо некогда. 2. Если путешествуете семьей или большой компанией, рассмотрите вариант индивидуальной экскурсии. Сейчас очень много предложений в интернете (можно выбрать стоимость и посмотреть отзовы об экскурсоводе). Например, 5ом было бы выгоднее взять на целый день индивидуального экскурсовода по Иерусалиму и гулять в своём ритме, чем ехать с такой большой группой. 3. Не приезжайте сильно заранее на точку сбора. Пунктуальность не сильная сторона Изралитян. 3 экскурсии, 3 компании, опоздание от 10 до 40 минут. Кстати, о том, что опаздывают позвонили только из Атлантис. Надеюсь, это у них система, а не случайность. 4. Обязательно простите контактный телефон того, кто вас должен забрать. См.пункт 3. Самой компании (если Вы так уж заинтересованы обратной связи) со своей стороны порекомендовала бы разместить qr код на визитке. Это упростит вход на нужную страницу и ,как следствие, увеличит количество оставляемых отзывов. Желаю ярких впечатлений и интересных поездок!
On December 30, I went on a tour of the cities: Caesarea, Haifa, Zichron Yaakov. I'm traveling alone. International group (representatives of the USA, Baltics, Ukraine and Russia) about 20 people (full seating on the bus). Cost: 200 shekels. Briefly about my impressions: 1. + comfortable minibus (clean, has Wi-Fi, USB connectors for charging gadgets); 2. + special respect to the guide Alik. If you go on an excursion with him, you won’t regret it! Modern, presents information very dynamically and interestingly, jokes, has a lively conversation, and gives out small gifts for correct answers and interesting questions. He could easily host an evening radio show in prime time. This is the case when you want to spend your free time with a group and listen to interesting stories from Alik, rather than exploring the surrounding area yourself. 3. + took us to a delicious place for lunch. Family restaurant (hakeves). Shared table, national cuisine (hummus, salads, flatbreads, very tasty cooked lamb, salads and much more). They are served in common plates. Costs 70 shekels, drinks (Homemade lemonade, water, a small glass of tea with spices) and live music are included in the price. For dessert they served a small portion of oriental sweets, but everyone was so full that dessert was not in demand. 4. + correct communication between the driver and the guide. We didn’t wait for the bus anywhere (I went to Jerusalem the day before, so the Driver behaved like a prince - he resolved personal issues on the road, we waited at one stop for 30 minutes, and you get rudeness when answering questions about timing). Here the Driver unobtrusively took part in the excursion, very sincerely told some details and created the complete impression that the guide and the Driver were one team. 5. + the excursion is adapted according to the requests of the guests. For example, you can ask to visit a winery or stay somewhere longer. Probably my review may seem like a custom one, but believe me, I am a very demanding and spoiled passenger. And I myself am surprised that I was so pleased. I’m comparing 2 excursions (the day before I went to Jerusalem through another company). I can say with confidence that 70% of the experience depends on the guide. So in Jerusalem I felt like I was back in time 15 years ago; the smell of mothballs didn’t leave me all day. We were taken to a “well-fed” store (prices were exactly 4 times higher than in neighboring tents and in $), a friendly canteen with disgusting food (we spent about an hour on the way there/back to it), boring stuff, moments of poetry from the guide’s deceased friends , 40 people, we couldn’t hear anything (all over the world they give out headphones for large groups), we were losing people. This was not the case here. As for the minuses, the main thing is - logistics. I was traveling from Ramat Gan, it took an endless amount of time to collect everyone along the way, then we waited and transferred to other buses. This takes too much time, and given that the collection was at 6:15, this is, of course, critical. What would I advise tourists: 1. Don't take a lot of food with you. Eating was not allowed on the buses (they tell colorful stories about the death of a tourist from anaphylactic shock due to the fact that someone ate peanuts. But in reality, they were simply too lazy to clean the interior after). And there’s not much time to eat at stops. 2. If you are traveling with a family or a large group, consider the option of an individual excursion. Now there are a lot of offers on the Internet (you can choose the price and look at reviews of the tour guide). For example, on the 5th it would be more profitable to take an individual guide around Jerusalem for the whole day and walk at your own pace than to go with such a large group. 3. Do not arrive too early at the collection point. Punctuality is not an Israeli's strong suit. 3 excursions, 3 companies, late from 10 to 40 minutes. By the way, about the fact that they were late, only Atlantis called. I hope this is their system and not an accident. 4. Be sure to provide the contact number of the person who is supposed to pick you up. See point 3. For its part, I would recommend the company itself (if you are so interested in feedback) to place a QR code on the business card. This will make it easier to enter the desired page and, as a result, increase the number of reviews left. I wish you bright impressions and interesting trips!
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