From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip
Old City, Nazareth, Jerusalem
Discover Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a day tour from Ashdod Port. Visit highlights including the Holy Sepulchre Church and the Western Wall, and see Bethlehem’s Nativity Church and the Holy Grotto.
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Cruise Shore Excursion from Ashdod
This full-day guided tour from Ashdod port suits cruise passengers wanting to explore Jerusalem’s key sites and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity.
Highlights
- View Jerusalem’s skyline from Mt. Scopus
- Visit the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
- Explore the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Return to Ashdod port in time for your cruise departure
Description
Your guide will meet you upon disembarkation at Ashdod port. The tour begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned drive to Jerusalem. First stop is Mt. Scopus for panoramic city views.
The journey continues to the Old City, passing significant biblical sites including the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations on the Mount of Olives, ancient Jewish tombs in the Kidron Valley, and the Ophel Promenade alongside the Old City walls.
Enter the Old City on foot through one of the 16th-century gates. Walk past the Western Wall excavations and visit the Western Wall itself, a sacred Jewish site remaining from the Second Temple.
Explore the Jewish Quarter, including the Byzantine Cardo with its historic columns, then follow part of the Via Dolorosa route, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, built in the 4th century over Christ’s tomb and Golgotha.
The tour includes a lunch break in the Old City with the option to explore a traditional market.
Departing the Old City, view Mount Zion en route to Bethlehem where you will visit the Church of the Nativity and the adjacent Holy Grotto.
The tour concludes with a return drive to Ashdod port for reboarding your cruise ship.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off at Ashdod cruise port
- Professional guide throughout the day
- All entrance fees
Excludes
- Food and beverages
- Tips
Important Information
- Exclusive to cruise passengers arriving at Ashdod port
- Some sites may be inaccessible due to security, holidays, or high visitor numbers
- Visits to Jesus’ Tomb in Jerusalem and the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem may be limited during peak times
- A valid passport is required for this tour
- Booking requires ship name and scheduled docking time
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to ensure availability. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and your passport. The best time to visit is during morning hours to avoid afternoon crowds.
