Meet in the heart of Old Akko, in the magnificent complex of Beit Elfarasha, enjoy hot soup from the Akko cuisine, and hear fascinating stories about Akko during the Mandate period from tour guide Dr. Shelley-Anne Peleg.
What’s on the menu?
What’s the story?
Dr. Shelley-Anne Peleg: British police officer Edwin J. Bryant, nicknamed “Abu George”, or the ‘Knight of the Galilee’, operated in the Galilee and northern Israel during the Mandate period. He was the first British commander of the Akko prison, and was famous for fighting gangs of smugglers and robbers, and restoring a sense of security to the city. Douglas Duff, also a British officer, wrote a book about him with charming descriptions of Akko during the Mandate; the childhood of Mimi’s mother, whose family is very rooted in Old Akko.
When? Friday, June 12, 11:30 am – 2 pm
Where? Beit Elfarasha, Old Akko
Price: 130 NIS per person, including soup (of your choice) with bread and dips, a fascinating story, and a personal blanket as a gift.
Phone: 072-3971617
Dr. Shelley Anne Peleg is a lecturer, guide, and researcher of the history of archaeology and the Land of Israel, who has dedicated over 25 years of work to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
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