Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port

Ashdod , Israel

Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port

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About this experience

Step off your cruise ship in Ashdod port and make the most of a day in the Holy Land with a tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The itinerary for this tour was created specifically for cruise passengers docking at Ashdod port. Tour guide will meet you when you disembark, and take you to Jerusalem in a comfortable vehicle with A/C. Stop to get an overview of the city from Mount Scopus before continuing to Jerusalem’s Old City. Pass the Mount of Olives, and spot the Church of All Nations and the adjacent Garden of Gethsemane. Drive parallel to the Old City walls alongside Kidron Valley, and the Ophel Promenade. Enter the Old City for a walking tour of top sites like the Western Wall, the Cardo, and Via Dolorosa. Tour the Sepulcher Church, and explore the Old City market before taking a lunch break. The tour leaves Jerusalem passing Mount Zion. The next stop is Bethlehem, to see the Nativity Church. At the end of the tour, you’ll be returned to Ashdod port and your cruise ship.

Available options

Tour in English

English-speaking guide: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port in English<br/>Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

Spanish-speaking guide: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port in Spanish<br/>Pickup included

What's included

All Fees and Taxes

A guide will accompany you all day

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up/drop-off at Ashdod cruise port

Detailed itinerary

Stop to get an overview of the city from Mount Scopus before continuing to Jerusalem’s Old City.

Stop 2

Enter the Byzantine Cardo lined with columns in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City

Stop 3

Visit the Jewish Quarter in Old City of Jerusalem

Stop 4

We enter the Old City on foot through one of the massive gates in the 16th-century walls and pass the Western Wall excavations as we walk towards the Western Wall. This sacred Jewish site is all that remains from the 2,000-year-old holy Jewish Temple that once stood on Temple Mount

The Holy Sepulcher Church was built in the 4th century to encompass Christ’s tomb and the site of the crucifixion at Golgotha (Calvary)

Stop 6

We walk along a section of the Via Dolorosa, as Jesus did bearing his cross

Stop 7

Visit the Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem

Stop 8

We enter the Old City on foot through one of the massive gates in the 16th-century walls and pass the Western Wall excavations as we walk towards the Western Wall

Stop 9

In Bethlehem, we tour the Nativity Church and see the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. Occasionally there are too many visitors at the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem, which makes a visit not always possible.

What's not included

Lunch

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Important notes

1) This tour is only for cruise ship passengers arriving in Ashdod port.
2) The above itinerary is planned for a 9-hour Jerusalem tour from Ashdod port with an 08:00 pick-up time and 17:00 drop-off time.
3) Please make sure you disembark at the earliest possible disembarkation time, which is approximately 1 hour after docking time
4) If the ship docks in Ashdod later than the scheduled time, we will delay the pick-up time.
5) We are obligated to return you to your cruise ship for the scheduled departure. In order to do this, day tours starting from Ashdod cruise port after 8:00 will be shortened and may not include all the sites in the tour description.
6) Your guide will be waiting for you when you disembark holding a sign that reads “Bein Harim”.
7) A passport is necessary for this tour.
8) We recommend that you bring a hat and drinking water. Please dress modestly (covered knees and shoulders) as we will be visiting religious sites.
9) This tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not advisable for people with limited mobility.
10) Occasionally there are too many visitors at Jesus' Tomb in Jerusalem and at the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem, which makes a visit not always possible. We sometimes cannot visit specific sites due to limited accessibility, security issues, holiday festivities, etc.
11) When visiting Bethlehem a change of vehicle and the services of a local Palestinian guide may be required.

About Ashdod

Ashdod is a vibrant coastal city in Israel known for its ancient history and modern port. With beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, and a rich cultural scene, it offers a unique blend of historical exploration and contemporary relaxation.

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Best Time to Visit

March to May, October to November

The best time to visit Ashdod is during spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities. The city is less crowded compared to the summer months.

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