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5 Hour Tour To Akko Highlights
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hebrew

Description

Drop by this famous old city on the northern coast of the Mediterranean. Surrounded by a wall and a moat, one can listen to tales about the Napoleon army and see historic attractions such as the El-Jazar's Mosque, Pillar's Inn, Crusader's Tunnel etc. Also, experience middle-eastern cultures in the authentic marketplace here. 

Highlights
  • El-Jazar's Mosque; most prominent mosque of Acre
  • Crusader's Tunnel; a secret underground escape tunnel
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    • Napoleon Hill: Start the tour overlooking the old city from the hill on which the Napoleon army once stood and fired at the old city.

    • Visitor Center - Knight's Hall: Beneath our feet still lies the old Crusader capital of Acre. You will hear about the different orders of the Crusader army, walk through their streets and experience their amazing architecture.

    • Walls of the old city: Do walk on the city walls that will help unfold the story of the great defeat of the Napoleon army in Acre.

    • "El-Jazar's Mosque" and Turkish Bazaar: Jumping to the Ottoman period, you will hear about the ancient relic still lying in the most prominent mosque of Acre. In a walk through the Turkish bazaar, you will see some local artists and bond with the locals.

    • The Marketplace: Amazing colors, scents and tastes will lead us the marketplace. There, you would get to know the way to bargain, trade and look for the best goods. It's also the time for the famous Hummus meal during our lunch break.

    • Pillars' Inn: The Beautiful seamen Inn lies right by the port and holds one of six unique clock towers in Israel. The mark of the Sultan tells the story of the whole Ottoman empire. The amazing granite pillars hold a hidden bond to the Crusaders who once ruled the city.

    • Crusader's Tunnel: Know about the contingency plan that was formed by the mighty Knights Templars in Acre. They had built a secret underground escape tunnel from the keep to their private port. 

    • Merchant's Inn: We will finish the tour at the beautiful Merchant's Inn. Now flourishing with restaurants, in its walls lie the secret plan of the one Jewish advisor who came up with the means to defeat Napoleon's army and change Israel's history forever.

What's Included

Regular package:

  • English speaking (Israeli) tour guide (Native-speaker level) throughout the tour.

  • Entries to all sites on the itinerary (with entrance fees).

  • Marketplace group activity (scavenger hunt).

  • Visit "El-Jazar's Mosque".


Delight package:

  • English speaking (Israeli) tour guide (Native-speaker level) throughout the tour.

  • Entries to all sites on the itinerary (with entrance fees).

  • Marketplace group activity (scavenger hunt).

  • Visit the "El-Jazar's Mosque"

  • Food, Coffee and Traditional treats included in price.


Ultimate Boat Ride package:

  • English speaking (Israeli) tour guide (Native-speaker level) throughout the tour.

  • Entries to all sites on the itinerary (with entrance fees).

  • Visit the "El-Jazar's Mosque"

  • Food, Coffee and Traditional treats included in price.

  • Boat Ride from the naval port (depending on the weather).

What's Excluded
  • Transportation not included. Tourist would have to arrive independently.

Know before you go
  • The itinerary is flexible to meet the needs and interests of the group. 

  • There are plenty of parking places and every site on the tour (except Napoleon Hill) is within walking range.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 120 Per Person

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USD 120 / person