Haifa & Ashdod Ports: Haifa and Acre Excursion

Southern District, Israel, Tel Aviv



If you are arriving in Israel by cruise ship to Haifa or Ashdod port, then one of the best excursions to do is the Haifa and Acre excursion! two old and fascinating cities om the coast of Israel

Highlights

  • Explore the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa, famous gardens of the Bahá’í faith
  • Visit the American Colony in Haifa with its market and many restaurants
  • Walk through the Templar Tunnels built by the Crusaders 900 years ago
  • Discover Irgun Prison, where the British imprisoned the Jewish Irgun Etzel

Description

If you are arriving in Israel by cruise ship to Haifa or Ashdod port, then one of the best excursions to do is the Haifa and Acre excursion, featuring two old and fascinating cities on the coast of Israel. Your tour guide was also in the IDF.

We will leave from either the Haifa or Ashdod port and head first to the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa. We will then visit the American colony and have lunch there. Afterwards we will go to the old walled city of Acre (Akko), and learn about the amazing history there including the Crusaders, Mamelukes, Ottomans, French and Napoleon, and the modern city of Acre with its exotic markets and bustling streets.

We will visit the Templar Tunnels and the Irgun Prison. We will then return to either Haifa or Ashdod port depending on where your cruise ship is docked.

Includes

  • Tour guide fee
  • Transportation in a bus (if 10 or more people)
  • Protection with an Israeli soldier
  • Skip the line

Excludes

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee to the Crusader Tunnels
  • Tips

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour features the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa, the American Colony market, Templar Tunnels in Acre, and the Irgun Prison site.
The excursion departs from cruise ships arriving at Haifa or Ashdod ports near Tel Aviv.
Yes, the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa are one of the key stops on the tour.
The Templar Tunnels were built by the Crusaders approximately 900 years ago.
Yes, the tour guide has experience in the IDF and offers local insights.
The American Colony offers a lively market area with various restaurants and shops.
Yes, the excursion includes a visit to the Irgun Prison where members were held by the British.
Check the official website or port schedules for current hours and availability.
Yes, passengers arriving at Ashdod port can join this excursion to Haifa and Acre.
Haifa is about 90 km north and Acre is near Haifa, both accessible for day trips from Tel Aviv.

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