Excursion «Caesarea. Haifa. Zichron Yaakov»

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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 in gratitude for the gift, he named the city Caesarea. The city was built with the expectation that its wealth would increase through the port and trade. The excursion will take place in those places that became accessible only recently, thanks to complex excavations that showed how and by what principles the ancient city was built, and what the residence of the Roman procurators was like. Among them, by the way, was Pontius Pilate, as evidenced by a slab discovered during excavations.

The city had everything that the Romans loved so much in their homeland: a hippodrome, a theater, baths, nymphions and other facilities for pastime and entertainment. Paying tribute to the metropolis, in Caesarea, in the likeness of Rome, there were wide streets, temple buildings, utility buildings, of which only magnificent mosaic floors remain.

Continuing excavations are revealing more and more new objects of the city: secret passages, the remains of watchtowers and fortress walls, everything that remained in Caesarea after the period when the city was ruled by the crusaders, who captured it in the 12th century.

Haifa

Our excursion goes to the slopes of Mount Carmel, where one of the most beautiful and cozy cities in the world is located – Haifa. The favorable Mediterranean climate and convenient location have always attracted increased attention to Haifa. During one of the heydays of urban culture, French monks settled in the city, built their monastery here and established a monastic order named after the mountain: Carmelite.

In addition to the Carmelites, this place was the refuge of other followers of the ancient religion, which is called Bahai. They built their own temple and laid out a luxurious Persian garden. The city has many places of worship of representatives of various religions, including several Christian churches, including Russian.

Zichron Yaakov

Transferring the route of our excursion to the southern slopes of Mount Carmel, we will find ourselves in a small town founded in 1882 as an agricultural settlement and named Zichron Yaakov. The first settlers of this area were immigrants from Romania, which to a certain extent predetermined the agricultural specialization. The town of Zichron Yaakov is famous for its winemaking. There is a special tourist route here called the Wine Road. Throughout the entire block, in the houses along the street there are numerous wine pubs, cellars and restaurants where you can try a wide variety of varieties and brands of wine.

Departure days

Departure days depend on your departure city

Info

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance — penalty 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.

We recommend: 

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

Attractions

Caesarea

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?

Bahai Gardens in Haifa

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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