Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Ashdod Port
Discover Bethlehem, the City of Bread – a result of the wheat crop that grew in the region, and the birthplace of Jesus Christ and King David. Visit Bethlehem, The Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born. Small groups of up to 19 people only.
Visit Jerusalem start from the Mount of Olives, and pass the Garden of Gethsemane as you enter Old Jerusalem city. Follow Jesus footsteps – walk along Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross, Church of Church of Holy Sepulchre, say a prayer beside the Western Wailing Wall in Jewish Quarter.
- Jerusalem Old city
- Stations of the Cross
- Via Dolorosa
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Armenian Quarter
- Jewish Quarter
- Wailing Wall
- Cardo
- Mount of Olives
- The Garden of Gethsemane
- The Church of All Nations
- Bethlehem
- Manger Square
- Church of Nativity
- Milk Grotto
- Shepherds Fields
Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour includes
- Pickup from Ashdod Port coordinated with your ship arrival time
- Return transfer to Ashdod port coordinated with your ship departure time
- All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
- Government licensed tour guide in English
- Entrance fees to all sites according to the tour itinerary
- Tour duration – In correlation with ship’s anchoring schedule up to 8-10 hours
Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour excludes
- Personal expenses
- Lunch during the tour
- All not mentioned within the includes
Detailed itinerary
Our guide will meet you at your cruise ship in Ashdod Port, and begin the drive to Jerusalem. Spend a full day exploring the cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, tour that takes you to sites of religious and historical importance, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. Drive first to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem old city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey.
Then enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road.
See the Jewish Western Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Second part of your tour continue on to Bethlehem. Drive towards Bethlehem via the Nativity Circle and visit Bethlehem’s Manger Square, named after the manger Jesus was born in. Manger Square is home to the Church of the Nativity, one of the world’s oldest-standing churches still functioning to this day.
We will visit the main Basilica of the Nativity, designed in the typical Roman-style and constructed on the ruins of its predecessor in 565 AD, as well as the Catholic Church of St. Catherine, adjoining the Basilica of the Nativity.
Underneath the Church stands the Grotto of the Nativity, the cave in which Jesus was born, the exact spot of birth is marked by a 14-pointed star of silver set into the floor. We also visit the nearby Milk Grotto, where Mary nursed her son. A Franciscan Chapel is built above the Milk Grotto.
Our last stop in Bethlehem before returning to Jerusalem will be at a beautiful overview of the Shepherds’ Fields, and the Church of the Shepherds’ Fields. Return to point of pickup to Ashdod port.
*Important information: The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations. Passports are required on the tour day.
You should know before the tour
- Minimum 2 people per reservation
- Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
- Passport compulsory for visit to Bethlehem
- Visited cities order might be changed. First visit to Bethlehem and after Jerusalem.
- Lunch break time will be provided during the group tour
- Start time / Pick up point: Detailed confirmation will be provided
- 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.
- Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen and drinking water.
- Free of charge reschedule up to 72 hours before the tour day.
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- Detailed confirmation will be sent within 72 hours post booking
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