ISRAEL

The following are the heritage sites, grouped into recommended gateway cities. This may help in planning on the logistics (travel and accommodation) of your journey.

HAIFA (HFA)

Haifa, Israel’s vibrant northern port city, cascades dramatically down the forested slopes of Mount Carmel toward the azure Mediterranean Sea. World-renowned for its harmonious multicultural spirit, it serves as the global spiritual center for the Baháʼí Faith. The city’s crown jewel is the UNESCO-listed Baháʼí Gardens, featuring nineteen pristine terraced slopes surrounding the golden-domed Shrine of the Báb. Below lies the restored German Colony, boasting charming nineteenth-century stone architecture, lively outdoor cafés, and boutique shopping. With pristine Mediterranean beaches, the historic Stella Maris Monastery, and a rich regional culinary scene, Haifa provides travelers a serene, inspiring, and culturally vibrant escape.

Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee (alternative to Tel Aviv-Yafo)

TEL AVIV-YAFO (TLV)

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel’s Mediterranean heartbeat, is a high-energy fusion of ancient history and 24-hour urbanity. The city’s White City—a UNESCO site boasting the world’s largest Bauhaus collection—contrasts with Old Jaffa’s 4,000-year-old stone alleyways. Its “Startup City” pulse fuels a world-class culinary scene and electric nightlife. Travelers can traverse the city via the Red Line light rail, cycle the coastal Tayelet, or explore the bustling Carmel Market. With events like the Tel Aviv Marathon and the Latino-America Festival lighting up, the city blends cosmopolitan luxury with a sun-drenched, secular soul.