Location: Caesarea
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Caesarea, Israel
Caesarea (Hebrew: קֵיסָרְיָה, Kaysariya or Qesarya; Arabic: قيسارية, Qaysaria; Greek: Καισάρεια; /ˌsɛzəˈriːə, ˌsɛsəˈriːə, ˌsiːzəˈriːə/) is a town in north-central Israel. Located midway between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the coastal plain near the city of Hadera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. With a population of 4,970, it is the only Israeli locality managed by a private organization, the Caesarea Development Corporation, and also one of the most populous localities not recognized as a local council.
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1. Segs Segway tours
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5 based on 148 reviews
Another new brach of Segs Segway tours now in Caesarea. Segs among the antiquities
Reviewed By Sassy S
This is not your typical segway tour, since these are all terrain segways and I wouldn't recommend doing it for your first time on segways. The view was fantastic and the tour highly enjoyable, but 2 people from our group fell pretty badly. The tour was also supposed to be in English, but the tour guide's English was terrible. I spent most of the time translating.
2. The Caesarea Ralli Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 192 reviews
The Caesarea Ralli Museums.The Museums are located in a 40,000 square meter park. The first Caesarea Ralli Museum exhibits mainly Latin American and Spanish paintings and sculptures. The second museum exhibits 16th to 18th century paintings depicting biblical themes.
Reviewed By Zeituni - Jerusalem, Israel
One of the best Israeli museums. Wonderful collection of Dali sculptures, interesting south American paintings. Very beautiful Sephardic pavilion - pity, nothing interesting inside; also no notice of more or less well-known Sephard Jews in late 1000 years - besides Columbus and Cervantes (?)
3. Caesarea National Park
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4.5 based on 772 reviews
Reviewed By J G - Columbus, Georgia
This site kicked off our Holy Land tour and it was quite spectacular. It was truly amazing to consider the different iterations through which this area has progressed. Most amazing was to consider what Herod accomplished without the benefit of modern construction machinery.
While the ruins are wonderful to visit, the site is also quite beautifully located on the coast of Israel and the lapping of waves makes for an idyllic viewing experience.
4. Theatre at Caesarea National Park
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Hilary C - Southam, United Kingdom
So ancient! Experience sitting on the top tier then walking all the way down to the ground tier. Gives you a feeling of what it must have been like. Lots of people there when I visited but nowhere near 'full'. Imagine what it was like to be part of the crowd ion the days when packed!!
5. Aqueduct of Caesarea (Mei Kedem)
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Lekh-Lekha - New York City, New York
For some reason TripAdvisor thinks the Aqueduct of Caesarea is the same as Mey Kedem (I use this spelling since that's how it's spelled in Mey Kedem's own information online, which you’ll have to find since TripAdvisor won’t let me include it here). The reviews here seem to mainly be about the Aqueduct, with a few mentioning Mey Kedem. The heading implies that these two things are the same site.
They aren't. Mey Kedem is the ancient (Roman-era) underground water tunnel that once provided the water for the Aqueduct of Caesarea. Mey Kedem is NOT at the same location as the Aqueduct. It is in Park Alona about a fifteen minute drive inland, near Binyamina. It's an underground ancient water tunnel, and it's awesome, and very few overseas tourists seem to go there.
To compare it with Hezekiah's Tunnel in the City of David: the Mey Kedem tunnel is "younger"-- it's only 2000 years old instead of 3000, and in the intervening millennium, engineering sciences improved to the point where they were less idiotic in carving out this one, and dug it by using shafts from the surface. As a result the tunnel is a little straighter, and wider, and deeper. For visitors, that means it's a bit wetter than the Jerusalem one, and also easier because it is much less claustrophobic. If you only go to one, the City of David is the obvious choice, since it's got the biblical history and it is longer and more adventurous, and it also comes bundled with the tour of the City of David archaeological area. Mey Kedem is a shorter and simpler visit, with a brief and mostly useless film intro and a guide who is decently knowledgeable who takes people in groups. (Check online for timing of tours, hours, and dates when they're closed.) Requirements are identical to City of David: bring a flashlight (headlamp is better), water shoes (something better than flip-flops-- I recommend water shoes like the ones made by Speedo or Lands End), and a complete change of clothing (there’s a place to change).
Is this a don’t-miss site, like so many in Israel? No. (The Jerusalem tunnel is.) But for our four energetic children, it was a great way to cool off on a very hot day during our long drive north, while having an adventure we couldn’t have at home and learning more ancient history. Highly recommended!
6. Caesarea Harbor National Park
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By mowden - Witham, United Kingdom
On arrived to the site there is plenty of parking. I found the entrance fee for a family slightly expensive, for a family of five it coated 150 shekels. Inside the park there is plenty of history packed into a small site, restaurants and gift shops. I would recommend a trip here.
7. Old Caesarea Diving Center
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Maria D
We booked an introductory dive there, it includes basic instruction on how to use the equipment and controlled diving with individual instructor at the max depth of 5.5 meters for about half an hour.
So at first we learned how to breath and how to behave under water, and then went to the sea.
I had some panic at the beginning :) but my instructor, Zhenya, helped me to cope with it, and after that I had just to breath and look at cute fishes and ship wrecks around me. My friend had just the same fear, and her instructor was also patient and professional to help her. So at the end we both had a great time and were full of emotions. Now thinking about taking diving course :)
All in all, definetly recommended for newbies :)
8. Caesarea Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Ofra S - Caesarea, Israel
18 holes championship golf course,new design by Pete Dye.not an easy golf course.long par 4s holes.all the par 3 holes are difficult and tricky.many bunkers - a typical Pete Dye ..( 110 bunkers).the pro shop is fully equipped with golf clubs ,shoes and cloth.next to the 18th hole ,you ll have a nice surprise - a great bar for a cold beer,snacks where you can relax and chill out after you round and watch other players on the 18th green.also a good restaurant at the club house.the Salmon with wild rice is delicious.located in Caesarea , a beautiful community,next to the old town and harbour of Caesarea ,50 minuets from Tel Aviv.
9. Sup 4Balance
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5 based on 9 reviews
4Balance SUP Club is a one stop shop for Stand Up Paddle classes, fitness lessons and rental. From learning classes with our experienced instructors to the active SUP Fit to the relaxing SUP Yoga, a great way to keep fit while having lots of fun in the outdoors. SUP Club 4Balance is located on the scenic Old Harbor of Caesarea. come and visit us and enjoy this fast growing sport.
Reviewed By galit21 - Haifa, Israel
As a local, and a Sup lover, i recomend this great place for the Sea and Sup lovers. Great location in the beautiful Caesarea old port, You have here a graet oportunity to enjoy both the Sup and great landscape. Asher and team, will make...MoreHey galit, We're very glad to read you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for your kind review. We'd love to see you visit us again. Happy holidays & Best regards, Asher Ben-gal.
10. Caesarea Maritima Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By denver60 - Denver, Colorado
Wow! We took a guided tour and it was amazing. This splendid museum houses the largest collection of archeological artifacts related to ancient Caesarea, King Herod's city. Various items on display include marble statues, sarcophagi, inscriptions, coins, oil lamps, pottery, jewelry, metal utensils, amphorae, etc. from the Roman/ Herodian, Byzantine, Muslin and Crusader periods. Also on exhibit are artifacts from Caesarea Synagogue, mosaics and remnants of Jewish headstones.
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