Elijah's Cave in Haifa

The northern port city of Israel, Haifa is endowed with a number of holy religious places. These places are not only visited by the pilgrims but swarming tourists are always found in these places with ample interest. Elijah's Cave in Haifa is one of the most significant Tourist Attractions in Haifa and a worth visiting place also. Your Haifa Tour can’t exclude this place at any situation. The place bears a great historical value and offers an amazing ambiance to the visitors.

Elijah's Cave in Haifa is based on the opposite of the Carmelite Monastery in Haifa. From there a path is leading down to Elijah's Cave. Elijah's Cave in Haifa is also known as the School of the Prophet. Elijah's Cave in Haifa is believed to be the cave in which Elijah, the prophet, hid from the kings of Israel to save his life. According to history, Elijah happened to be a prophet. He served as the inspiration for the birth of the Carmelite Order. During the 9th Century in the reign of King Ahab, Elijah lived in this cave on Mt. Carmel. So the place is holy for all three religions of Israel.

You can find the entrance of the cave at Allenby Street in Haifa. This cave is kept open during July and August, from Sunday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 18:00 and on Friday from 08:00 to12:45. In the rest of the year, you can visit from Sunday to Thursday from 08:00-17:00, and on Friday from 08:00 to 12:45. Apart from taxi and hired car, Bus No. 3, 5, 43, 44, 45 can drop you off at the highway nearby at Af-Al-Pi, it is just a short walk up to Elijah's Cave from there. Covering for head is available at the gateway.

You can feel the significance of the place only when you visit it. Elijah's Cave in Haifa is a place of a million worth, don’t miss it!