Shore Excursion to Bethlehem and Jerusalem

If your cruise ship docks in Ashdod, join us on an excursion to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Visit the Holy City and see the place where Jesus was born.

Shore Excursion to Bethlehem and Jerusalem

We will pick you up at the cruise port of Ashdod and take a bus to Jerusalem, approximately an hour's journey.

The first stop will be at Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will then visit the Gardens of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Information about the significance of these sites will be provided during the tour.

Next, we will cross the Kidron Valley to the historic center of Jerusalem, where we'll visit the Wailing Wall, the last remnants of the largest sanctuary of the kingdom of Judah, and discuss its history and significance.

We will proceed down the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus walked before his crucifixion, passing markets and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This site is profoundly moving for all visitors.

One hour of free time for lunch in Jerusalem will be provided. Afterward, we will head to Bethlehem.

In Manger Square, we will visit the Church of the Nativity, a World Heritage Site believed to be the birthplace of Jesus and one of the oldest churches.

After our visit to Bethlehem, we will return to the port of Ashdod to conclude this nine-hour excursion.