This full-day journey connects three brilliant cities along the Mediterranean coast – ancient Caesarea, multicultural Haifa on Mount Carmel, and history-rich Acre. You’ll discover ancient artifacts from King Herod’s era, stroll through the legendary ancient port, enjoy breathtaking views of the Bahá’í Gardens, and explore Acre’s medieval underground passages.
Historical Treasures of Acre, Caesarea and Haifa
Crusader Fortifications of Acre
- Hospitaller Knights Halls – luxurious chambers where knights ruled
- Templar Tunnels – underground passages connecting the hospital to fortifications
Acre’s City Monuments
- Hammam Museum – complex of 17th-century Turkish baths with preserved pools
- “Napoleon’s Walls” – Fortress that withstood Napoleon’s siege
Caesarea: City of Herod the Great
Caesarea was King Herod’s grand project. The city was named after Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus and became the administrative capital of the Roman province of Judea.
Roman Theater – the oldest in the Middle East, seating 4,000 spectators. Today it hosts open-air concerts.
Engineering Marvel of Antiquity
Caesarea’s harbor was the largest artificial port in the Roman Empire. Innovative underwater concrete pouring technology was used in its construction.
The 500-meter breakwater protected the harbor from storms and survives to this day despite 2000 years of history.
Bahá’í Gardens: Symbol of Unity
The Bahá’í Terraced Gardens in Haifa – spiritual center of the Bahá’í Faith and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Creating the gardens took 10 years (1987-2001) and cost $250 million.
The gardens contain 450 plant species, with irrigation managed by a computerized system monitoring humidity and temperature.
Excursion Route
* Approximate timing may shift depending on traffic
Coastal Hotels
Acre
- Hospitaller Knights Halls
- Templar Tunnels
- Hammam Museum
- “Napoleon’s Walls”
Haifa
- Scenic viewpoint
- Bahá’í Gardens: Upper Terraces
- German Colony (Templer)
- Lunch in German Colony (at own expense)
Caesarea
- King Herod’s Roman Theater – venue for theatrical performances
- Ancient port and breakwater – engineering marvel of the ancient world
- Crusader fortress ruins – strategic stronghold during the Crusades
- “Palace on the Reef” – Herod’s luxurious residence with mosaic floors
Return Journey
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat or head covering
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen)
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Cash
Included in Price
- Transport in comfortable tour bus
- Licensed English-speaking guide services
- Entrance tickets to Caesarea National Park
Not Included
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for guide and driver
Pickup & Return Points
Jerusalem
King David St 7, Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Allenby St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 145, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 300, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Herzliya
Ramat Yam St 60,
Herzliya
Return (order)
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Cancellations & Refunds
Tours may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met, or due to safety and security reasons. If a tour is cancelled by us and you prefer not to move your booking to another guaranteed departure date, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid. If you choose to reschedule, your payment will be transferred to the new date.
- Full refund if not rescheduled: If the tour is cancelled by Shato Tours and you do not wish to change to another date, we will return 100% of your payment.
Timing & itinerary are approximate
Times shown on our website are indicative. Actual visiting times and sequence may change due to road traffic, overall group pace, site capacity/closures, weather, or security updates. We do our best to follow the planned schedule, but please allow for flexibility.
Pickup time updates
If pickup times at your meeting point change, we will notify you in advance (typically several days before departure).
Safe & reliable
- 100% refund if not rescheduled
- Schedule may vary
100% refund if not rescheduled
Schedule may vary
