Private Shore Excursion Jerusalem&Bethlehem from Ashdod Port

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Guided Tour from Ashdod or Haifa Ports

This full-day private tour explores Jerusalem’s Old City and Bethlehem’s sacred sites, ideal for cruise passengers seeking in-depth historical and religious insights.

Highlights

• Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a professional guide
• Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Church of the Nativity
• Walk along the Via Dolorosa and see the Western Wall in Jerusalem
• Explore Jerusalem’s Old City and the Byzantine Cardo
• Enjoy a scenic drive through the Kidron Valley and view ancient tombs

Description

Begin your private tour by meeting your guide at the cruise port passenger terminal in Ashdod or Haifa. Travel to Jerusalem in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Stop first at the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view across Jerusalem’s rooftops and domes. Pass the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations as you continue along the Mount of Olives. Drive through the Kidron Valley, noted for its ancient Jewish tombs, and view the Ophel Promenade adjacent to the Old City walls.

Enter the Old City via one of the 16th-century gates and observe ongoing excavations near the Western Wall. Walk the key sites within the Old City, including the Western Wall—remnants of the Second Jewish Temple—and the Byzantine Cardo, the ancient main street lined with columns.

Follow the Via Dolorosa, reputedly the path Jesus walked to Calvary, and arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This 4th-century basilica contains chapels and altars maintained by multiple Christian denominations and is built over Christ’s tomb and Golgotha.

While in the Old City, explore traditional Middle Eastern markets and pause for a lunch break. Afterwards, drive to Bethlehem, arriving at Manger Square and visiting the Church of the Nativity, constructed above the Holy Grotto believed to be Christ’s birthplace.

Return to your cruise ship at Ashdod port after the tour.

Includes

• Professional guide throughout the day
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick up and drop off at Ashdod Port
• Entrance fees to all sites visited

Excludes

• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Important Information

• Please provide your ship’s name and docking time at booking
• Modest dress is required at religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and appropriate clothing for religious sites. Booking in advance is advised to secure your preferred date and time.