The Holy Land's Mediterranean coast

The eastern shores of the Mediterranean were known throughout history as the Levant. The coastline of the Holy Land is a long curved line of sandy beaches. This is an area rich in history. We'll start by visiting the ruins of the Roman city of Caesarea. We will visit the restored Roman theater and also the Crusader city, with its impressive ramparts. From there, we will continue to the city of Haifa on Mount Carmel, with its shrine of the prophet Elijah and the Church of Our Lady of Carmel. We shall also see the Bahá'í Gardens and shrine. From there we will proceed to the ancient port city of Acre (Akko) with its long history, especially as capital of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, and an Ottoman major seaport. The architecture of the Crusaders in the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, the Ottoman and Arab structures are very impressive. If we have time, we'll drive up to the Lebanese border to visit the cliffs at Rosh Hanikra. We'll conclude the tour in one of the fine restaurants of Acre.

•Depart from your hotel in Tel Aviv with limousine and driver. •Visit the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea •Arrive in Haifa for a panoramic view of the bay and Bahai'i Gardens •Visit the church of Our Lady of Carmel at Stella Maris •Drive to Acre and explore its rich Crusader and Ottoman history •(Optional) drive to the white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra •Enjoy one of Acre's fine restaurants. •Return to your hotel in Tel Aviv We could customize a cheaper, step-on version, with you driving your own rented car.