Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port
About this activity
Highlights
- Panoramic views from Mount Scopus
- Walking tour through Jerusalem's Old City
- Visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Explore the Western Wall in Jerusalem
- Discover the vibrant markets of Bethlehem
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation from Ashdod port
- Guided walking tour through Jerusalem's Old City
- Visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Stop to get an overview of the city from Mount Scopus before continuing to Jerusalem’s Old City.
Enter the Byzantine Cardo lined with columns in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City
Visit the Jewish Quarter in Old City of Jerusalem
We enter the Old City on foot through one of the massive gates in the 16th-century walls and pass the Western Wall excavations as we walk towards the Western Wall. This sacred Jewish site is all that remains from the 2,000-year-old holy Jewish Temple that once stood on Temple Mount
The Holy Sepulcher Church was built in the 4th century to encompass Christ’s tomb and the site of the crucifixion at Golgotha (Calvary)
We walk along a section of the Via Dolorosa, as Jesus did bearing his cross
Visit the Christian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem
We enter the Old City on foot through one of the massive gates in the 16th-century walls and pass the Western Wall excavations as we walk towards the Western Wall
In Bethlehem, we tour the Nativity Church and see the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. Occasionally there are too many visitors at the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem, which makes a visit not always possible.
Important information
Know before you book
- Passport is required for entry into Bethlehem.
- Tour operates in English; other languages may be available upon request.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring uneven terrains.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Brilliant
Our favourite time on the tour was with our tour guide Avi. Took us into the old city. He was knowledgeable and understanding. I would like to know if Avi is safe. With all the horrors that’s the enfolding in his country. He was a caring man.
Great experience
Great excursion, all on time, great explanation in each place. Great food, the guide was very kind i tecomend this company.
Bein Harim
Terrible experience. Could not get into port. The lady at the info desk said this was not the first time. We had to drive 2 1/2 hours back the next day just so that we could see Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The lady from the office Ashdod information desk was amazing. Thank goodness for her help. Complete waste of the day as we could not book another tour. The ship was completely booked. Definitely look for another tour guide. Bein Harim the worst. TripAdvisor should exclude them from their tours!!!!
Great tour from a great guide
Yoav Malachi was our wonderful guide on this one day tour. He covered a lot in the one day so it was a fast paced tour. Yoav was the perfect guide, keeping the group of 29 together in such a busy city is a difficult task which he managed with good humor. The tour was the highlight of our 7 day cruise and fulfilled a lifetime goal to see the holy land.
Very good
Well taken care of, just miss a sound system. Everything we wanted and was offered. Also the tour guide was fine and told fine. Only because the group was very large, it was sometimes difficult to understand