Israeli Gems of the Mediterranean: Historical Cities and Cultural Riches
Our tour will begin with a visit to Caesarea, founded in honor of the Roman Emperor Octavian Augustus, known as Caesar. This city, established during the reign of King Herod the Great, holds strategic significance, confirmed by its use by the Roman procuratorate and as a base for the Roman legion in Judea.
Then our route will take us to Haifa, where we can enjoy the view of the unique Bahá'í Gardens with their temple, the center of a small religious community.
Finally, we will head to Acre, known for its rich history associated with the presence of the Crusaders. Here, we will explore the old city, its ancient port, and the eastern bazaar, immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of antiquity and cultural diversity of this place.
Important
The price of the trips does not include and must be paid on the spot:
The entrance ticket to Caesarea National Park costs $12
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
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Cancellation Policy:
In case of cancellation by the tourist less than 3 days before the excursion - a penalty of 100% applies if "Non-departure Insurance" is not purchased. Refunds are only possible with the presence of "Non-departure Insurance".
Important:
- Those who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Applications 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.
- 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. Pick-up and drop-off are only at designated locations.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (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.
- Upon departure from the hotels, the return is made to a common meeting point.
- The tour can be run in multilingual groups.
- Physical activity level: 3/5
We recommend that you take drinking water, a hat, sunglasses, swimwear, 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.
An entrance ticket to Caesarea National Park costs $12
Attractions
It is the city, within the walls of which is still heard the clang of swords and armor of the crusaders and war cries calling for battle. Acre is saturated with history and time has no power over this place. Sometimes it seems that it is moving perfectly in a chaotic direction. Monuments of the past and present mixed together here, but they appeared far from architectural badness, on the contrary brought a special atmosphere.
There is an ancient port, and fortresses of the crusaders, and Turkish baths (hamams), mosques and even a magical garden built during the crusaders. Among all the historical diversity it is difficult to single out one thing.: the city keeps the secret of the Templars, it hosted Napoleon, the legendary king Richard the Lionheart, and despite all the warriors, rulers and conquerors, Acre has never interrupted its settlement for more than five millennia and is one of the oldest cities in the world.
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.
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