Excursion Haifa and the baha’i gardens tour at Haifa

Explore the beautiful and historic highlights of Haifa and its surrounds during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Haifa, German Colony, Mt. Carmel, Haifa Bay, Northern Israel, Stella Maris Monastery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the top of Mt. Carmel, a coastal mountain range in northern Israel stretching from the Mediterranean Sea towards the southeast and an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. En route, pass through cosmopolitan Haifa City and the German Colony, the first neighbourhood built in the modern era of urban planning in Israel. Upon arrival at Mount Carmel, take in spectacular panoramic views overlooking Haifa Bay and northern Israel, then visit the Stella Maris Monastery. The centre of the Order of Carmelites, the Stella Maris Monastery was established on Mt. Carmel in the 12th century during the Crusader's era.

Louis Promenade, Baha'i Hanging Gardens, Golden Shrine, Christian Quarter

Next, re-board your coach and head to the Louis Promenade for a breath-taking view from the top of the exquisite Baha'i Hanging Gardens, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, take a guided tour of the upper nine terraces of the Baha'i Hanging Gardens, which are filled with flowers, waterworks, and small sculptures. Visit the Golden Shrine, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the forefathers of the Baha'i are buried. This shrine, with its gold-plated dome, is the second-holiest place for the world's Baha'i community, which includes millions of worshippers worldwide. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier via Haifa's Christian Quarter.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Haifa, German Colony, Mt. Carmel, Haifa Bay, Northern Israel, Stella Maris Monastery, Louis Promenade, Baha'i Hanging Gardens, Golden Shrine, Christian Quarter

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (about one kilometre), at times over uneven, natural, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 700 steps at the nine terraces of the Baha'i Gardens. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Please dress conservatively when going ashore. Proper attire is required to enter holy or religious sites; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Silence is required in the Stella Maris Monastery and Baha'i Hanging Gardens.