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If you’re looking to get away from the center, or any other place in the country where you live, and thinking about a day trip to Haifa, it’s a great idea. Haifa is a city that has everything you need – historical and cultural sites, top-notch cuisine, top-level academia and education, and endless places to explore. Haifa is an interesting city, and with a trip through the Carmel tunnels, you can easily and quickly get anywhere in the city. So here’s a daily itinerary for visiting some of the city’s important landmarks. Of course, there are countless other places to visit, and all you need is time and the mood.
Starting at the Technion
There’s no chance you haven’t heard of this institution if you live in Israel – the Technion, one of the most important academic institutions here. The Technion is a research university in Haifa, focusing on medicine and architecture, as well as engineering and the exact sciences, and important researchers and professionals in these fields have emerged from the Technion.
Along with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the Technion is one of the oldest universities in Israel, and a visit to the place can be fascinating even for those who aren’t interested in these fields. There are days with guided tours, and there are always activities and events, so it’s definitely worth stopping by this landmark in Haifa.
The Baha’i Gardens
You can continue your day trip with a visit to the Baha’i Gardens, one of UNESCO World Heritage sites and a particularly popular tourist site in the Middle East. The Baha’i Gardens are beauty personified, the epitome of aesthetics, and are built from nineteen terraced gardens that start at the top of Mount Carmel and end at its foot, with the central axis of the gardens pointing towards Acre, a city of historical and religious significance to the Baha’i faith.
The Baha’i Gardens are meticulously maintained by a dedicated team of gardeners who ensure clean and beautiful gravel paths, landscaped flowerbeds and shrubs, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Galilee, as well as the city of Haifa in all its glory. There’s no doubt that a day trip to Haifa can’t be complete without a visit to the Baha’i Gardens, and now, with the convenient access from the Carmel tunnels, you can get there quickly and easily.
Continuing to Haifa Port
So where should you go after visiting the Baha’i Gardens? To Haifa Port, of course, the largest port in Israel today, and one of the three major ports here. Haifa Port is located in a natural, protected bay and has many terminals that allow the movement of large cargo and the reception of countless ships every day. Even here, the Carmel tunnels save precious time for anyone who wants to reach the port area and be impressed by its operation and beauty.
A day trip to Haifa can be especially enjoyable. It can be with family or close friends, with your work team, or even alone. There’s no doubt that the Carmel tunnels make such a trip more convenient and accessible, allowing you to see as much as possible in this unique city.