Acre
How to get from Tel Aviv to Acre (Akko)
Located right by the sea, Acre (Ako) offers plenty of museums, historical sights, a beautiful port and culinary as well as cultural experiences on the market. Travelling Akko by train is the most convenient way of travelling to the city, not only because it is fast and relatively cheap, but also because your ride will…
Read MoreAcre’s Al-Jazzar Mosque
When traveling to Acre, for example with our one day self-guided tour combining culinary and historical highlights of the city, the Al-Jazzar mosque can already be seen from afar. With its bright green cupola and the minaret, it is the second biggest mosque in Israel, and the biggest Israelian mosque outside Jerusalem. The cupola, which once…
Read MoreVisiting Akko with the 5 Museums Combined Ticket
Akko not only has a long and eventful history, but also boasts numerous sights. An ideal choice for a day in the port city is the five museums ticket: it includes the most interesting sights of the city and reduces the waiting time at ticket counters to a minimum. How does a 5 museums combined…
Read MoreThe Akko (Acre) Market
Akko is an ancient port city in northern Israel, located on the coast of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The city on the northern edge of Haifa Bay, is surrounded by a fortification up to 150 meters wide and is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. For centuries, the city’s port…
Read MoreCULINARY TOURS IN ISRAEL
Ways to experience Israeli cuisine A country rich with some of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, Israel is also a fantastic destination for hedonistic pursuits — food especially. The cross-cultural nation offers visitors a heady mix of Mediterranean and cosmopolitan fares. Here are some of the best ways to explore the Israeli gastronomic…
Read MoreThe 9 best markets in Israel
There’s no better place to immerse yourself in a foreign country’s culture than its markets. Israeli markets, whether dedicated to foodstuff, crafts, antiques or a heady mix of all of the above, are vibrant destinations. Here are the best ones to include in your itinerary: Machane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem Jerusalem’s large market of over 250…
Read MoreAkko Old City “Shuk” Tasting Locations
Market Street is the Akko Old City’s main route running from north to south. During the Crusader Period, this street led from the Hospitallers Gate in the north along the market route – or through Kings Way (“Via Regis”) – all the way to the port. Nowadays this route accommodates Old City Akko’s main market…
Read MoreThe Akko Marina and Fishing Port
The first port in Akko The first port in Akko was presumably located along the lower section of the Na’aman River. The port was first mentioned in Kambizes’ journey to conquer Egypt in 527-525 BC during the course of which Akko boasted hundreds of ships carrying soldiers, horses, and supplies. The fact that Akko served…
Read MoreTreasures in the Walls Museum / Akko
A delightful treasure in the heart of Old Akko’s walls Akko’s “Treasures in the Walls” Museum is located inside the northeastern walls of Old Akko. Its aim is to preserve the city’s fascinating historical heritage and restore authentic sights from the past. The hundreds of items displayed in the museum enable its visitors to get acquainted…
Read MoreTurkish Bath House “Hamam al-Basha” / Akko
“Hamam al-Basha” was built at the end of the 18th century by Governor of Akko, Jazzar Pasha. At first, it was called “Hamam al-Jadid” (the new Hamam), but its name was subsequently changed to Hamam al-Basha (the Pasha’s Hamam), in honour of el-Jazzar. The Turkish bath’s construction was part of the transformation of Akko during…
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