Day 01
Biblical Caesarea and Its Roman Harbour
- Visit Caesarea, the ancient city established from scratch by King Herod the Great some 2,000 years ago. It became one of the most luxurious cities of the Roman world and even served as the capital of Israel.
- The tour begins at the Caesarea Amphitheatre, as this area encompasses the old Roman town.
- Then, continue to the harbour area, which is also Roman but surrounded by walls from Crusader times, built 1,000 years later.
- This tour takes you across exquisite archaeological sites. See a Roman amphitheatre, Herod's Palace, the Governor's Palace, a horse racing hippodrome, a bathhouse, an ancient Roman city, the harbour, a reconstruction of the platform where the main Temple to Caesar stood, and the old Crusader walls.
- Visit the Pontius Pilate Palace, the possible location of St. Paul's prison, the remains of the old port, and incredible marine vistas.
- Find out how its location, the port, and other factors made Caesarea an alluring destination for settlers and conquerors.
