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The Sad Story of the American Colony and Jaffa

The Sad Story of the American Colony and Jaffa

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2022

Jeff K.

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Tel Aviv

English (Native), Hebrew (Native)

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Jeff K.)

Up to 10 people

This is a walking tour of one the unknown neighborhoods of Jaffa. A place which Mark Twain wrote about after his visit in 1866. A place where Americans lived in prefab houses they imported from Maine, where German Templers lived, missionaries thrived and Nazi flags flew.

We will also visit the Old Jaffa Port, alleys and artisans, Jaffa Flea Market

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Drisco Hotel, Auerbach 6, Tel Aviv-Jaffa

10:00 AM

The Sad Story of the Settlers from Maine

The Adam’s Colony was a colony of Americans from Maine in 1866. Things did not go as planned.

10:30 AM

Faisal Blvd or King George Blvd or Jerusalem Blvd?

Sorry, Road coming thru…raze your house. How to create a Parisian Boulevard from nowhere to nowhere.

11:00 AM

Jaffa Clock Tower

Turkish or Paris time? The main logistical center of the country gets a tower that has 2 time systems.

11:20 AM

Sabil…is a..?

Sabil and Old Gate to Jaffa

11:40 AM

StarGate

4,000 year old Egyptian “StarGate”

12:00 PM

Top of hill

360 deg Lookout

12:20 PM

Alleys of Jaffa

Alleys of Jaffa, Kedumin Square

01:00 PM

Jaffa Flea Market

Ending Point

Jaffa Flea Market

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

What‘s not included

Transportation

Meals

Tour Important Information

This is a leisurely walking tour covering 4 distinct neighbourhoods, some famous, some less known.

We will part ways in the Flea Market where there are many street food stalls and lots of odd shops.

Not on Jewish Holidays

Important message from the supplier

I own a SUV that is licensed and insured to carry tourists anywhere in our beautiful country, including airport pickup/return.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2022

Jeff K.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Jeff K.

Passions about my country, it’s history and people.

I have lived in Israel for 50 years, in 5 different geographical areas. I am a civil engineer, hi-tech entrepreneur, and a Ministry of Tourism licensed guide since 2004.

I have a SUV licensed and insured to carry tourists throughout or beautiful country.