Ben Gurion Airport 1 hr 6
Hecht Museum (34 min) Archaeological relics from the Canaanite to the Byzantine periods, crafts & 19th-century art. Nahal Mearot Nature Preserve (13 min) Prehistoric caves with exhibits including an audio-visual show, plus nature trails & lookouts. Alona Park (26 min) Protected reserve featuring ancient tunnels, part of a Roman aqueduct system, open for visits. Carmel Mountain National Park (27 min) Large national park offering hiking trails & picnic areas amid hilly, evergreen woodlands. Tishbi winery (16 min) Winery, vineyard, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, and wine Dor Beach (11 min) Vibrant beach offering swimming & sunbathing, plus seasonal lifeguards, rental chairs & concessions. Ramat Hanadiv (20 min) Memorial garden & nature park with paths, hiking trails & the crypt of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. HaBonim Beach (13 min) Scenic coastal preserve with white sand, rocks & dunes, plus hiking trails & a seasonal campground. Amphorae Winery (13 min) Winery, merlot, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Caesarea National Park (19 min) Ancient Roman ruins, including aqueduct & amphitheater, plus beach & upmarket harbor shops & dining. Binyamina Winery (20 min) Wine, winery, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, and wine tasting Keren HaCarmel (32 min) Monastery, forest, and mountain Fishing Park Mayyan Tzvi (13 min) Habonim Beach Nature Reserve (17 min) Protected landscape of beaches, bays & sandstone ridges, with the remains of an ancient harbor town. Plain of Manasseh (40 min) Verdant hills with hiking paths through the forest, lakeside picnic areas & seasonal wildflowers. |