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The 10 most popular cruise shore excursions in Israel right now. What each trip includes, how long it runs, who operates it and what you will pay.
Cruise-ship shore trip from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, packed with major holy sites, tight timing, and careful port logistics.
“We loved the western wall and other historical sites. Lunch was delayed until numerous people asked guide if she would stop for lunch. Tour guides English was not easy to understand”
Spend a cruise-day in Jerusalem and Bethlehem: skyline views, Western Wall and Holy Sepulchre, plus Nativity Church and Holy Grotto.
Full-day Nazareth and Galilee shore excursion from Haifa Port with Annunciation and Sea of Galilee sites, guided in a small-group van.
“This was an incredible tour to several biblical sites. Our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable and helped make this a memorable experience. We learned so much!”
A full-day Ashdod shore trip packing Jerusalem’s holy sites and a real Dead Sea float, with smart pacing tips and a clear cost breakdown.
“Our tour guide met us with fresh dates to start our day. As it was saturday and the sabbath, she told us all about it and how it is celebrated and its significance. The entire tour she shared so many bits of wonderful information both Hebrew and Christian - it was the perfect mixture. Maralite…”
From Ashdod: guided Masada and Dead Sea day trip with cable car views, Herod ruins, and Ein Bokek swim time before your cruise.
Private half-day Bethlehem tour from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ashdod. Door-to-door pickup, Nativity Church, Shepherds’ Field, Milk Grotto.
“This tour exceeded our expectations!!! Ahmad our driver picked us up from the hotel in Tel Aviv, he explained some details along the way, he also dropped us off on the way back to our Tel Aviv hotel. Ahmad was great, he asked us if we were hungry, since we were planning tRead more”
Haifa port shore tour covering Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Yardenit for optional Jordan River baptism, with guide and pickup.
“Swimming in the river Jordan was a high light for me also visiting all the places that Jesus performed his miracles was a seminal moment for me, it give me great pause as I reflected on where I was and what was before my eyes. Jonathan our tour guide he was very knowledRead more”
Cruise from Ashdod for a full-day Jerusalem and Bethlehem guided tour, with A/C transfers, Old City walking, and Nativity Church.
“This tour had poor communication on pick up location which resulted in people being lost and late trying to find the bus. We were all from the Norwegian Jade ship and had to meet the tour bus in Ashdod outside the Sea Mall but the instructions were too vague. The tour Read more”
Small-group cruise excursion from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem: Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Nativity Church. Pickup included.
“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.”
Ashdod port tour to Masada by cable car and a Dead Sea float at Ein Bokek Beach, with A/C transport and an expert guide.
“Our tour guide was great. Dead sea was exciting. Masada was fantastic! Amazing how history unfolded for these poor Jews back in the day.”
