Ashdod (Jerusalem Cruise Port) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Ashdod. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and the Dead Sea - For Cruise Ship Guests Only
• 2024 Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Ashdod Port Small Groups
• Holy Jerusalem Private Tour
• Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Masada and the Dead Sea Day Tour from Ashdod Port
• Ashdod Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

That depends. Ashdod, a small city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast that houses Jerusalem's cruise port, is free to visit. However, the cost of shore excursions from the port depends on their complexity. For example, a small-group tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem might cost €215 to €415 per person.

Ashdod is best known as one of Israel’s main port cities. If you're arriving by cruise, it’s your embarkation point for the rest of your journey. Ashdod is also a worthwhile destination, renowned for its Korin Maman Museum of Philistine Culture, beaches and walking trails, and maritime history.

Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit Ashdod, which has a hot, balmy climate. Come in June for the annual Méditerranée Festival, which showcases Israeli and international food, music, and cinema. Otherwise, the best times to visit are March through May or September through November.

Yes, it is easy to travel to Ashdod. Ashdod’s Ad Halom station boasts train links from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. You can also rent a car and drive yourself; road signs are displayed in English. However, visiting with a guide who can explain the history is always helpful.

Yes. There’s a lot to see, especially if you combine a visit to Ashdod with other destinations in the region, like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Ashdod boasts top-notch beaches and a crusader-era fortress, the Ashdod Citadel. It’s also sunny and calm, making for a pleasant port of entry.