Connect contemporary charm with ancient Biblical history and you have Haifa. Wind up the iconic Mount Carmel to where the Baha’i shrine and tropical gracefully cascade downward to modern malls and cafés. Holy expeditions lie just minutes away at the Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, and the storied Sea of Galilee. Travel further inland to wonder at the sky-high Masada fortress or head below sea level to the supremely salty Dead Sea to soak in restorative mud baths. Find eternal joy in Jerusalem at the Temple Mount, Western Wall, local souks and Jaffa Gate. Haifa forms an intriguing web of diverse cultures from centuries gone by; prepare to change pace, culture and religion in a matter of steps.