Israel · Walking Tours

2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Stella Maris Monastery in Haifa

2 Hours Round trip from Stella Maris Rd 100 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn about the distinctive Carmelite order at Israel's largest monastery
02 Visit the Holy Church built above an ancient cave linked by tradition to the prophet Elijah
03 Marvel at stunning views over Haifa and the Galilee Mountains
04 See the 'Pyramid' tombstone tied to Napoleon's 1799 Holy Land campaign

Explore the Stella Maris Monastery, the Monastery of the Carmelite Order on Mount Carmel in Haifa, and learn about the distinctive Carmelite order that arrived in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade. Visit the Holy Church dedicated to 'Our Humble Lady of the Carmel Mount', built atop an ancient cave where, according to tradition, the prophet Elijah was hosted. The tour also includes one of Israel's best urban viewpoints over Haifa and the Galilee Mountains, along with the 'Pyramid' tombstone commemorating Napoleon's soldiers from the 1799 campaign in the Holy Land.

We will visit the Holy Church dedicated to 'Our Humble Lady of the Carmel Mount', built atop an ancient cave.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Haifa, Mount Carmel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stella Maris Monastery and Mount Carmel Viewpoint

Meet the guide outside the main entrance to the Stella Maris Monastery.
On this tour, we will visit the Monastery of the Carmelite Order on the slopes of the sacred Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. The current structure was constructed in 1826 and opened for service in 1853. It is the biggest monastery in all of Israel and serves as a centre of Carmelite spirituality throughout the world. We will learn about the unique and distinctive order of the Carmelites, who arrived in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade in 1192.
We will visit the Holy Church dedicated to 'Our Humble Lady of the Carmel Mount', built atop an ancient cave. According to tradition, the prophet Elijah, who was active in Carmel at the time of King Ahab (10th century BCE), was hosted in this place.
Then, cross the road to enjoy one of the best urban viewpoints Israel offers and gaze at the modern city of Haifa and the Galilee Mountains. We will talk about the 'Pyramid' tombstone commemorating Napoleon's soldiers, who were massacred on the site by the Turks during Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaign in the Holy Land in 1799, before we say our goodbyes.