Akko

Akko [1], also known historically as Acre, lies on the northern edge of the Bay of Acre in northern Israel. On its present site, Akko possesses a long history of various cultures: Israelites, Greeks, Romans, Crusaders and Arabs. Akko is a holy city in the Bahá'í Faith and has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a site of extraordinary significance to the world’s cultural heritage.

Travel to Akko - Visa Requirements

Getting to Akko (Acre) is very simple, as it lays on the north of Haifa and on the main Israeli train track

by Train

• Israel Railways, [2]. Every 20 minutes in peak hours. 43 NIS from Tel Aviv, 12.5 NIS from Haifa.  Israel's only trains operator, has over 40 daily trains to and from Akko, every 20 minutes in peak hours. Some of these train go only till Haifa, while the other line connects Akko with Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport.

Buses to Akko

• Egged, [3]. 11.7 NIS from Haifa and from Carmiel.  Israel's national bus company, has a slighty slower and cheaper connection to Akko, with bus lines 271, 272 and 251. Lines 361, 262 and 500 connect Akko with Carmiel.

by Taxi

Service taxis travel frequently from the Hadar neighborhood of Haifa to Akko. They are as cheap or cheaper than the bus. Look for a sign saying "Akko Naharia" or "Akko Karmiel" in Hebrew only in the front of the service taxi. If you don't know Hebrew, go to Herzl street in Haifa, stick out an index finger (the Israel hitchhiking sign) when a service taxi with a sign in Hebrew drives by, and ask where it's going.

by Road

Tours and Getting around Akko

Akko tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Great old fortress with layers of history.
• The wall has alot of history to offer, if you stay at Walid's Gate hostel its only across the road. Follow it take a day to witness history

Akko city tours

• Go to the Hall of the Crusader knights at the Citadel.
• visit the Tunnel of the Templars.
• take a boat ride around the walls of the old city.

Akko souvenirs and shopping

Baklava in old bazaar.

Akko Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

In Akko you can find the most delicious hummus.

One of the most famous restaurants in Akko, who is often visited by Israelis residing in Tel Aviv (which means it's a good place, since poeple who live in tel aviv almost never leaves it..) is Uri-Bori - located on the beach walkway, at Hahagana Street.

Akko nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

the restaurants along the beach area are fabulous. Some may come at a cost, but the food is superb. Eat everywhere, in Sal A Dim Street there is a small bakery with yummy treats. foods like this are hard to find. Rough it up and enjoy the experience.

Akko cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Walid's Gate Hostel, is dodgey indeed, but the experience is worthwhile, and very affordable. Backpackers roughing it up will enjoy a roof over their heads for such a low price.

The accommodaters need to paint it up and renovate and advertise thir business across the web. It's the Arab lifestyle you endure at the Walid's Gate Hostel.

• Akkotel, Salahudin St.(Enter Old City on Weizman, continue to the left on Salah ad Din), ☎ +972-4-9877100, [4]. checkin: 3:00; checkout: 12:00. A refurbished boutique hotel along the eastern wall of the old city. Funky rooms with high ceilings, and eager to please innkeepers make it a great upscale option in Akko.560 NIS per night. (32.9221,35.07278) 

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