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Explore Haifa

Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel - after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv - with a population of 283,640 in 2018.It,s home the the Baháʼí World Centre, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a destination for Baháʼí pilgrims.It,s a thriving seaport with respected academic institutions and it owns an underground rapid transit system called the Carmelit.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWvp4zS6zzE

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Hebrew is the official language used here; alongside Arabic; Russian and English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
New Israeli shekel (ILS)
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 60 ILS, Mid-range Restaurant meal 240 ILS, Combo Meal 50 ILS
Drinks
Cappuccino (regular) 12 ILS, Water (0.33 liter Bottle) 6.60 ILS, Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 30 ILS, Whisky 76 ILS, Rum 112 ILS, Vodka 51 ILS, Gin 76 ILS
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 13,75 ILS, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 4,25 ILS, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 86,90 ILS
General Transport
Buses and taxis are available here, along with the Carmelit furnicular.

Things to do in Haifa

The Baha,I gardens provide 19 unique, terrace-styled gardens on Carmel Mountain,s slopes, the 13th-century Stella Maris Monastery that grants amazing views can be reached via cable car from Bat Galim Promenade and the chapel called Elijah,s Cave is held dear by many religions and is visited frequently.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Israel) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Israel:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Rabies and Anthrax.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Israel: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Israel) T-shirts
  • Athletic shoes
  • Shorts
  • Sweatshirts/sweaters
  • Jeans/cotton pants
  • Swimsuit
  • Medium-weight jacket
  • Light raincoat for spring months (January-March)
  • Small travel-size umbrella (January-March)
  • Shirts/blouses (some with long sleeves for visiting religious and/or historical sites)
  • Pajamas
  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Cotton socks and/or slippers (floors are not carpeted)
  • Sandals
  • Personal items/toiletries (many toiletries and cosmetics are much more expensive in Israel
  • so bring your favorites from home if possible)
  • Backpack (1-3 day pack)
  • Sunglasses
  • Warm waterproof boots
  • Sun hat
  • Water bottle
  • A lightweight shawl or scarf for covering shoulders if needed (some religious and/or historical sites require this).
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Israel) Afghanistan,Bahrain; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Libya; Malaysia; Mauritania; Morocco; North Korea; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; Russia (only for official passport holders); Saudi Arabia; Somalia; Sudan; Syria; Tunisia; United Arab Emirates and Yemen require a confirmation from the Israeli Foreign Ministry before a tourist visa is issued.