Israel · Hiking

1-Day Mount Carmel Hiking Tour with Elijah's Grotto

1 Day Round trip from Haifa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through Mount Carmel's forests and natural woodlands that stay green year-round
02 Enjoy scenic views over Haifa and its surroundings from Mount Carmel
03 See carpets of cyclamen flowers and monasteries along the mountain route
04 Visit the Grotto of Elijah, a biblical cave on Mount Carmel

Go on a hiking day tour of Mount Carmel, a coastal mountain range in northern Israel that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea toward the southeast. Enjoy the beauty of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and learn about its varied flora and fauna. Visit the Cave of Elijah Prophet, a grotto mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, where the prophet Elijah took shelter during his journey into the wilderness.

Hike through the forests and natural woodlands that remain refreshingly green all year round.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Haifa, Mount Carmel

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Carmel Hike and Elijah's Grotto

Arrive at the base of Mount Carmel and begin your trekking tour.
Hike through the forests and natural woodlands that remain refreshingly green all year round.
Climb Mount Carmel and enjoy the scenic views of Haifa and its surroundings, including carpets of cyclamen flowers and monasteries.
Travel to the Grotto of Elijah on the mountain and spend some time there.

End of the tour.

The route