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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.
“Amazing experience. Highly recommend!! The entire tour was outstanding!!We were able to visit every Holy site !!”
Spend a cruise-day in Jerusalem and Bethlehem: skyline views, Western Wall and Holy Sepulchre, plus Nativity Church and Holy Grotto.
“Alles gut gelaufen unter den aktuellen politischen Gegebenheiten”
Full-day Nazareth and Galilee shore excursion from Haifa Port with Annunciation and Sea of Galilee sites, guided in a small-group van.
“Abbey again was our guide The trip to Haifa was also excellent, very organized very impressive make sure to have a good camera--walking comfortable shoes There is so much to see we felt safe in Israel and that's so important when travelling abroad”
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.
“We enjoyed the various sights of Jerusalem and our visit and swim in the dead sea. The depth of history and significance of the attractions from a religious perspective was incredible to behold. Our tour was made up of cruisers and departed from the Haifa cruise port. It was supposed to leave from Ashdod cruise…”
Private half-day Bethlehem tour from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ashdod. Door-to-door pickup, Nativity Church, Shepherds’ Field, Milk Grotto.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our half day trip to Bethlehem. It was booked with Elijah Tours who has a great system of navigating the challenges of Bethlehem. Our drive, Rocky, gave us a detailed, unbiased background of the local politics and culture. There are additional Read more”
From Ashdod: guided Masada and Dead Sea day trip with cable car views, Herod ruins, and Ein Bokek swim time before your cruise.
“Swimming in the Dead Sea was amazing!”
Haifa port shore tour covering Nazareth, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Yardenit for optional Jordan River baptism, with guide and pickup.
“Alona made this day memorable with her tender way of handling religious discussions. Loved our driver Dean!!!”
Cruise from Ashdod for a full-day Jerusalem and Bethlehem guided tour, with A/C transfers, Old City walking, and Nativity Church.
“Avi was the tour guide (actually non-guide). His knowledge was good and his English was good. Unfortunately, his guidance was not good. We walked through the Jewish, Arab, and Christian Quarters. At one point, several vehicles delivering goods aggressively came thrRead more”
Small-group cruise excursion from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem: Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Nativity Church. Pickup included.
“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.”
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.
“We had an amazing experience! Masada and the Dead Sea are fascinating. The tour guide and a bus driver were great. Our ship arrived to the port with a delay, but they were waiting for everyone”
