Haifa and Caesarea: A Journey Through Time and Sea - Private Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 11 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Haifa is truly a magical city. It has stunning views, amazing stories and the most beautiful gardens in the world. We will hear a romantic story in the German Colony while learning about Haifa as the symbol of multiculturalism. Caesarea - From its inception as a royal city built by King Herod, to its role as a center of early Christianity, Caesarea has played a key role in the history of the Holy Land. Walk through the ancient ruins and imagine the life of this bustling city, learn about the events that shaped its history. Whether you're interested in Roman history, early Christianity, or the cultural heritage of the Holy Land, this tour is sure to be a fascinating and memorable experience. The tour covers topics far beyond the religious aspects, including history, geopolitics, cuisine, geology and culture. The tours are guided by Daniel or by his handpicked partners - all professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles. *Back-to-ship on-time guarantee!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Optional - add a culinary tour in the local Arab market as a lunch experience
- Caesarea National Park
Itinerary
While enjoying the breathtaking view of the Bay of Haifa, You will enjoy a few exciting stories: historical stories about Haifa, as well as my own personal family story.
The astonishing Baha'i Gardens reveal the secrets of a fascinating religion. The story and magic of the Baha'i faith will unfold during this tour. We can either enjoy various viewpoints around the gardens (open every day) or make the full tour of the gardens which means going down 700 steps (this is available only on certain days and hours.
A short tour along the picturesque street with the stories that changed the face History.
Downtown Haifa - Short Graffiti tour
Optional! Adding lunch as a culinary tour with food sampling in 8 unique food venues in the Arab market of Wadi Nisnas. Can be added to the highlights tour as a great lunch experience.
The visit in the impressive Roman city built by king Herod 2000 yrs ago, situated on the beautiful shore of the Mediterranean Sea is breathtaking. The theater, Herod's Palace, the remains of the massive port as well as the crusader fortifications are true archeological gems. Here you can become a Roman citizen for a day! Sing opera in the theater, discuss philosophy with the ancient statues, race in the hippodrome, dive in the Roman bathhouse, and use the public Latrine… Bread and Circuses were the strategy of the Roman empire, so come and witness where the gladiators fought wild animals, where horse chariots raced and comedies and tragedies were staged – You are going to visit the glory of the great builder – King Herod, the city that had temples, palaces, and the biggest port of the middle east.
The historic port of Caesarea, pure genius building technique invented during the period of Herod the Great. Today the port is an historic site that combines technology which demonstrates how it actually was 2000 years ago.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Tel Aviv. Choose the option of ''PIckup from Tel Aviv'' You will recognize me easily by my crazy yellow hat.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Israel With Fun - Daniel Sigalov
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour can be fully modified to wheelchair accessible
- In case a tour inside the Baha'i Gardens is added - Going only down 700 stairs, slowly, gently, with rails. Knee or back problems might be limiting..
How it compares in Haifa
- Its from-price is 35% above the median of the 17 city tours we list in Haifa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Haifa
Haifa is a port city in northern Israel climbing Mount Carmel, known for the terraced Bahá'í Gardens, the German Colony and views over the bay.
Haifa rises in tiers from the Mediterranean up Mount Carmel, with the port at the bottom, the German Colony in the middle and the residential Carmel neighbourhoods along the ridge. The Bahá'í Gardens, nineteen terraces of lawns, stairways and fountains around the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, are a World Heritage Site. The German Colony's main street, Ben-Gurion Boulevard, is lined with 19th-century houses built by Templer settlers.
Top-ranked sights in Haifa: Rosh Hanikra, Acre (Akko), Haifa Port Cruise Terminal.
