Ben Gurion Airport 1 hr 14
Stella Maris Monastery (31 min) Carmelite monastery featuring an elevated altar, muraled dome roof & ornate stained-glass window. Shrine of the Báb (33 min) Ornate, dome-shaped shrine & mausoleum containing the remains of the Báb, founder of the Bábí Faith. Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art (26 min) Exhibits of textiles, ceramics & samurai swords, plus tea ceremonies, in a striking hillside museum. Nesher Park (15 min) Bet She'arim National Park (33 min) Cave, park, archaeological excavation, tomb, and judaism En Afek (35 min) Archaeological site of biblical town of Aphik, with Bronze Age & later remains, plus crusader fort. Baha'i World Centre (27 min) Global headquarters of the Bahá’í Faith, with free guided tours of its expansive, terraced gardens. Cave of Elijah (29 min) Grotto believed by some to be the location where the prophet Elijah once took shelter. HaBonim Beach (40 min) Scenic coastal preserve with white sand, rocks & dunes, plus hiking trails & a seasonal campground. Nahal Mearot Nature Preserve (26 min) Prehistoric caves with exhibits including an audio-visual show, plus nature trails & lookouts. Haifa Port (30 min) Bustling international seaport features a duty-free shopping center, train depot & a cafeteria. Keren HaCarmel (18 min) Monastery, forest, and mountain Carmel Mountain National Park (13 min) Large national park offering hiking trails & picnic areas amid hilly, evergreen woodlands. Bahá'í Gardens (27 min) Gardens with 19 terraces of geometric flower beds, climbing to the domed Bahai shrine on Mt Carmel. Hecht Museum (12 min) Archaeological relics from the Canaanite to the Byzantine periods, crafts & 19th-century art. |