Excursion «Caesarea. Haifa. Zikhron Yakov»

Caesarea

The initiative to build the city is attributed to Herod the Great, who received this piece of land as a gift from the Roman Caesar Augustus and named the city Caesarea in gratitude. The city was constructed with the expectation that its wealth would increase through the port and trade. The tour will explore recently accessible areas thanks to comprehensive excavations, revealing how the ancient city was built and the nature of the residence of Roman procurators. Among them was Pontius Pilate, as evidenced by a plaque discovered during the excavations.

The city had everything that the Romans loved in their homeland: a hippodrome, a theater, baths, nymphs, and other facilities for leisure and entertainment. Paying tribute to the metropolis, Caesarea had wide streets, temple structures, and commercial buildings reminiscent of Rome, of which only magnificent mosaic floors remain.

Ongoing excavations continue to uncover new objects in the city: secret passages, remnants of watchtowers and fortress walls, and everything that remains in Caesarea from the period of Crusader rule, which began in the 12th century.

Haifa

Our tour takes us to the slopes of Mount Carmel, where one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world is located - Haifa. The favorable Mediterranean climate and convenient location have always attracted heightened attention to Haifa. During a period of cultural flourishing, French monks settled in the city and built their monastery, establishing a monastic order named after the mountain: the Carmelites.

In addition to the Carmelites, this place became a haven for followers of another ancient religion called the Bahá'í Faith. They erected their temple and created the magnificent Persian Garden. The city is home to numerous religious structures representing various religions, including several Christian churches, including a Russian one.

Zichron Yaakov

Shifting the route of our tour to the southern slopes of Mount Carmel, we arrive in a small town founded in 1882 as an agricultural settlement and named Zichron Yaakov. The first settlers in this area were immigrants from Romania, which to some extent determined the agricultural specialization. Zichron Yaakov is renowned for its winemaking. There is a special tourist route called the Wine Road. Along the entire quarter, numerous wine bars, cellars, and restaurants are open in the houses along the street, where you can sample a variety of wine varieties and brands.

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.

Important:

• The company is not responsible for lost items.
• Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
• Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.

Recommended:

Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion.

The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:

• Food
• Paid entrances