Begin your journey to Caesarea & Haifa with a hotel pickup, where you will be greeted by your guide who will take care of you throughout the day.

Take a drive north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to the ancient city of Caesarea.  One of the Major sites for Christian pilgrims, the city was the residence of Cornelius the centurion and Philip the evangelist. Herod Agrippa died here by visitation of God. Paul was imprisoned here for two years and had his hearings here before Felix (Roman procurator of Judea from ca 52-58 CE.), Festus and Agrippa before he was sent to Rome. Over 2,000 years ago King Herod had a city and harbor built here. It remained populated through the 1st to 6th centuries and was a thriving port and entrance point to the Holy Land. The remains of this ancient Roman city are preserved within the Caesarea National Park.

Visit the archaeological site that encompasses the ancient Roman amphitheater that is still used today for performances by Israeli and international stars. Tour the hippodrome, where chariot races, gladiator combats, and athletic competitions were held. See the excavated Reef Palace, (Promontory Palace or Coral Palace) built on two levels, with a swimming pool, and rich decorations. You can see restored frescoes, and mosaic floors.

Walk along the seafront promenade and look down into the water at the sunken ancient Roman harbor. Enter the Crusader Gate that led into the Crusader city of Caesarea. See the fortified city walls built by the 13th century Crusaders of Louis IX, including a moat, and elegant arches above the streets.

See the impressive aqueduct that was part of a water system built in 22BC under Herod and expanded in 150AD by Hadrian. The system brought fresh water from the Shuni Springs, 16km away to the Roman city of Caesarea Maritima. Part of the aqueduct runs beneath Mount Carmel and emerges in Park Alona, which is the next stop on this tour. Here it is possible to walk along the underground aqueduct.

Driver to Mount Carmel, visit Stella Maria church, where Elijah meditated before he confronted the Baal prophets, continue driving up to Louis promenade for a panoramic view of Haifa Bay & view the world-famous Bahai Gardens on the slopes of Mount Carmel, which is a holy place for Bahai.

You may choose your destinations on this custom private tour, you may add /remove sites and your guide will be happy to turn this day into one to remember.

What’s included
* Guiding by a licensed, expert, private guide
* Transportation in luxury level van or SUV
* Pick-up and drop-off at any address
* Free Wi-Fi and chilled bottled mineral water

What’s excluded
* Site entrance fees
* Meals and snacks
* Gratuities

What to bring
* Hat and sunscreen
* Some cash