Caesarea: From Phoenician Roots to Roman Grandeur
Originally established as a Phoenician settlement known as Straton's Tower, Caesarea was rebuilt and expanded between 22 and 10 BCE by Herod the Great, the client king of Judea under Roman rule. He renamed the city in honor of his patron, Emperor Caesar Augustus. Caesarea served as a strategic base for the Herodian navy, which supported Roman operations as far as the Black Sea.
Recent archaeological discoveries include a prison and a significant collection of artifacts found underwater by divers off the coast, shedding new light on the city's rich history.
Guide: Robin Froumin
Robin Froumin is a retired tour guide with a Master's degree in Land of Israel Studies from Haifa University. He has participated in archaeological excavations in the Golan Heights, Arsuf, and the Rothschild grounds in Zichron Ya'akov.
Meet outside the entrance to the ancient Roman open-air
theatre. Additional entry fee for Caesarea National Park,
reductions for seniors, youth and local residents. Free for
National Park members. Ticket includes the new museum and
film show, which can follow the guided tour. Please arrive in
good time. Bring hat, water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Further enquiries: 0528-709-019
Please arrive at 9:45. The tour will start at 10:00 promt and finish by 11:30.
