If you are looking for a short but meaningful getaway in Northern Israel, Akko is one of the best choices you can make. With its mix of history, food, art, and nature nearby, it is the perfect place for a one night, two day trip. This is our exact itinerary for a perfect 24 hours in Akko, written so you can follow it step by step.
Where to Stay in Akko: Akotika Boutique Hotel
Akotika Boutique Hotel
Old City of Akko, Israel
We stayed at Akotika, a small boutique hotel located inside the Old City of Akko. The hotel has rooms spread throughout the Old City, each with its own unique charm, which really adds to the experience of staying inside the historic walls.
We stayed in the Rock Bath Room, but there are several different room styles depending on what you are looking for. The main lobby building includes a kosher restaurant on the rooftop, where breakfast is served.
Breakfast is included with your stay, and if you stay on Friday night, dinner is included as well. Being able to eat on the rooftop while looking out over the sea is a big part of what makes this hotel special.
Kosher Dinner in Akko: Roots Restaurant
Roots Restaurant
Knights’ Hall, Old City of Akko
Kosher meat restaurant
Dinner at Roots was easily one of the top three meals we have ever had in Israel. The restaurant is located inside the Knights’ Hall, which already sets the tone before the food even arrives.
Roots serves Levantine food that is traditionally dairy and meat, but they do it using their own homemade pareve cheeses. The result is something truly unmatched. Every dish feels thoughtful, balanced, and deeply rooted in the region.
They are excellent with allergies, and the menu is clearly labeled, which made ordering feel easy and stress free. You honestly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.
Kosher Breakfast in Akko
Breakfast was at the hotel, included with our stay at Akotika. Eating breakfast on the rooftop is a calm and beautiful way to start the day before heading back into the winding streets of the Old City.
Morning Stroll Through the Old City of Akko
After breakfast, spend time walking through the Old City itself. Of course, you have to visit the Akko Shuk (market).
Take time to wander through the smaller alleys that wind through the city. Look up as you walk. On almost every corner there is another piece of art, whether it is made from repurposed metal or wood, or a painted mural tucked into a quiet street.
Lunch Near Akko: Alto Dairy
Alto Dairy
Approximately 12 minutes drive from Akko
Kosher dairy
For lunch, we drove to Alto Dairy, and it was absolutely worth the stop. The atmosphere alone makes it worth planning around.
Enjoy coffee and a dairy lunch in their courtyard, and do not skip the goat milk ice cream. You can also purchase cheeses to take home, which is a great bonus if you are already up north. This spot came highly recommended to us, and it fully delivered.
Afternoon Hike Near Akko: Montfort Castle and Nahal Kziv
After lunch, we headed out for a hike. We drove about 30 minutes to hike from Mitspe Hila to the Crusader castle Montfort. The initial walk to the castle takes about 30 minutes.
From there, you have two options. You can stop at Montfort Castle and walk back up to the starting point, or you can continue down into Nahal Kziv, which is what we chose to do.
We took the red trail down into the nahal, then turned right onto the green trail. We followed the green trail for about an hour and a half until it met the black trail, where we turned right and climbed back up toward Hila. The final climb took about 45 minutes.
With stops along the way, the entire hike took just over four hours.
If you are looking for a shorter option that still gets you to the stream, you can start at Park Goren and walk about 30 minutes straight down and then back up again.
Why This 24 Hour Akko Itinerary Works
This itinerary gives you a little bit of everything that makes Akko special. You get to stay inside the Old City, eat an unforgettable dinner, wander historic streets, enjoy a relaxed dairy lunch nearby, and finish with nature and hiking in the Galilee.
It is paced enough to feel full, but not rushed, which is exactly what a 24 hour trip should be.
Save this for your next trip up north!
