Acre is a picturesque, historic port city in the northern coastal plain region of northern Israel, at the northernmost point of Haifa Bay.

The city is situated on the exquisite coast of the Mediterranean Sea, traditionally linking the waterways and commercial activity with the Levant.

In crusader times it was known as St. John d'Acre after the Knights Hospitaller of St John order who had their headquarters there.

The remains of the crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost entirely intact, providing an exceptional picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem.

A tour of Acre is an essential addition to any Israeli itinerary as this fascinating city offers an intriguing combination of East and West, new and old, modernity and ruins, all adding to unique character and charm of this lovely resort city.

The sheer range of tourist attractions on offer combined with the city’s annual calendar filled with lively cultural events, make Acre a truly enchanting holiday destination with a new adventure or captivating attraction hidden around every corner.