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2026 Jerusalem & Bethlehem from Ashdod Port Small Groups

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Ashdod, Israel
  • 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover two of the most fabled ancient cities of the Middle East on this double-duty guided day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, departing from Ashdod. Get a personalized pick-up from the cruise port, timed to meet your ship. Then, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to tick off top sights, including the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Nativity.
  • A full-day combo tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, from Ashdod
  • Cover the region’s most storied highlights in a single day
  • Listen to in-depth commentary about each attraction
  • Enjoy pickup and drop-off coordinated to your ship schedule

What's Included

  • Pickup from Ashdod Port coordinated with your cruise ship's arrival time
  • Return transfer to pickup point – Ashdod port coordinated with your cruise ship's departure time
  • All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
  • Government licensed tour guide in English
  • Tour duration – In correlation with ship’s anchoring schedule up to 8-10 hours
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Port of Ashdod

Pickup details

100% on-time pick up from Ashdod port according to your cruise ship's arrival time Available according to all scheduled cruises in 2026

Itinerary

1

Port of Ashdod

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Mount of Olives

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Garden of Gethsemane

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Mount Zion

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Old City of Jerusalem

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

6

Via Dolorosa

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

7

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

8

The Cardo

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Western Wall

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

10

Church of the Nativity

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

11

Port of Ashdod

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Philip_C, Aug 2023
What an experience. Yaniv was an amazing guide. His depth of knowledge & his life experiences blend into an extremely informative day. The additional guide in Bethlehem was also wonderful, friendly and informative. Lunch was good quality but a bit pricey. I would thoroughly recommend.

Amazing Day with Tour Guide Avi

Steven_P, Mar 2023
We had a great day touring Bethlehem and Jerusalem! As we walked the city streets, our guide explained the history and cultures of the people in these great cities. He provided perspective that allowed me to connect historical events and physical places giving me an understanding of these ancient cities and the people have have lived here. It truly exceeded my expectations!

Great tour of the most significant sights in one day.

RICHARD_R, Nov 2022
This tour gave us a chance to see some of the most significant sights in a day with a very knowledgeable tour guide. I think it would have been helpful during parts of the trip to have a microphone for the tour guide and earbuds for us. In some of the spots it can get crowded and sometimes it was difficult to hear if you couldn't get close enough to the guide.

Ups and downsides

evelyn_b, Oct 2022
It was a disaster trying to find our group. No one at the port with signs, horrible experience! Lots of stress! The guide and driver were excellent. The restaurant we were told to eat in was horrible, poor option.

History of Jerusalem past...

Paula_S, Oct 2022
History of Jerusalem past and present. Extensive bible knowledge with each site visited. Guide was great!

One of the best tours I’ve ever done

Drusilla_B, Sep 2022
Abraham was a terrific guide, he really knew the history and added so many interesting details about modern day Israel as well. He selected the perfect restaurant for lunch with a breeze and a view of the Old City. Great van and driver also, loved the small group (10). Altogether one of my best tour group experiences ever.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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