Trip to Akko & Haifa

Date

Friday | Dec 19, 2025 07:30 - 17:30

Contact

Hadar Alper io@weizmann.ac.il

Join us for a visit to the magnificent Night's Halls and other landmarks in Akko (Acre), followed by the festive Christmas–Hanukkah atmosphere in Haifa.  

Itinerary

  • 07:30   Depart from Weizmann.
  • 09:45   Arrival at Akko and Breakfast.
  • 10:15   Tour of the Night’s Halls, part of  Hospitallers Fortress and the Templar’s Tunnel, all dating back to the 12-13 centuries. We will also visit the Turkish Hammam (bathouse), built in the 18th century.
  • 13:00   Travel to Haifa.
  • 13:30   Tour of Wadi Nisnas market, and enjoy Haifa’s festive Christmas–Hanukkah spirit.
  • 15:30   Head back to Weizmann.
  • 17:30   Estimated arrival at Weizmann.

 

Essentials

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Breakfast, lunch & snacks
  • Water 2L
  • Jacket
  • Cash: if you wish to purchase street food or spices at the market, note that some vendors accept cash only.

Registration will open 14.12.2025 @ 10:00.