Haifa Holidays

"A bustling, cosmopolitan port city with it's own 'must-see' landmarks, including the spectacular Baha'i Gardens, and excellently placed as a base for exploring Galilee, Nazareth & beyond"

Israel's third largest city and main port in the north of the country, Haifa's residents are proud of its image as a hard-working city of tolerance and co-existence. Its mixed population of Jews and Arabs have lent Haifa some unique fusions of art, culture and food. This cosmopolitan air and the location on the rolling slopes of Mt. Carmel have led the city to be called 'Israel's San Francisco' and although Haifa is not on the same scale, there are many popular landmarks and vibrant experiences to be enjoyed. The most famous spot for tourists is undoubtedly the Baha'i Gardens, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, a place of pligrimage for followers of the Baha'i faith. These beautiful tropical gardens cascade down Mt. Carmel to the atmospheric streets of the historic German Colony and the shimmering Mediterranean beyond. Haifa is also home to some fascinating museums including Israel's national science museum, the Madatech Science & Technology Museum, and the Clandestine Immigration and Navy Museum which chronicles the city's proud maritime history and role in establishing the modern nation.

Overall, we recommend Haifa as a destination in its own right for a relaxing holiday exploring the city and its sights or enjoying the comfortable climate and spectacular scenery on offer in the region, as well as a stop on a multi-centre or tailor-made holiday combining Haifa with Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Galilee or many of the other highlights of this beautiful and historic country.