Tour from Jerusalem: Caesarea, Western Galilee

Caesarea is the port city of Ancient Rome, which is rich in the ruins of majestic amphitheaters and a hippodrome. Your way will continue to Haifa, where you will see the gardens on Mount Carmel. Take the cable car down to Rosh Hanikra Cave and explore Acre in Western Galilee.

Way

• Jerusalem
• Caesarea
• Haifa
• Rosh Hanikra
• Acre
• Jerusalem

1. This full-day guided tour to Caesarea will begin from your hotel in Jerusalem along the Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea, once a thriving city before the Crusade. This city has preserved its architecture in the archaeological site, among which you will see the entrance gate and the walls of the rooms of the houses. The amphitheater in Caesarea is perfectly preserved and, today receives local and foreign guests and artists. Near the theater, there is a hippodrome and a Roman temple, the remains of which are perfectly visible from the sea.
2. The further north you will reach Haifa, the hallmark of which is the Bahá’í Temple with its beautiful gardens. The garden area consists of 19 terraces with unique color combinations of landscape design. From the picturesque garden, you will get to the northernmost point of the Mediterranean coast – Rosh Hanikra and descend by cable car into the limestone grottoes – a natural attraction.
3. From Rosh Hanikr you will head to Akko, which will surprise you with its architecture since the time of the Crusaders. Despite its age, this city is still full of life. It is full of markets and locals living in ancient houses. Listen to a fascinating story about how the great Napoleon Bonaparte failed to conquer Acre.

It’s important to know!

• Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and take sun protection.