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Israel's classics.
The 10 most popular 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”
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…”
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”
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.”
Private shore day trip from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a guide, air-conditioned ride, Old City quarters, Western Wall, and Nativity sites.
“This was truly a wonderful tour. Our guide Avi Shalev was so knowledgeable, patient, kind, thoughtful, respectful and genuine. I booked this for my mom, aunt and myself because I knew we would need more time and to be able to progress at our own pace. Avi was right oRead more”
Private day trip from Ashdod to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with a pro guide, Old City quarters, Western Wall, plus mud bath and floating.
“Original guide, Zohar, was awful. Unsafe driver, late pickup, got lost, disorganized, walked extremely slow, rude to other people, unfriendly...ugh. Contacted tour operator and they were great in quickly providing a replacement guide. Gil was outstanding to take over tour. Professional, informative, friendly, responsible, helpful, enjoyable. Touring with Gil highly recommended!”
Private Jerusalem shore day from Ashdod with Mount of Olives views, Western Wall prayer, Via Dolorosa walk, Old City quarters, and Mahane Yehuda.
“Our guide, Raz, was professional and very knowledgeable about the sites. He knew the best places for photos and planned an efficient tour of this very busy place that enabled us to see the most important sites during our limited time. He was also friendly and I appreciated that he took photos during our tour…”
A private day trip from Haifa to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, with guided visits, Capernaum, and a Jordan River baptism stop at Yardenit.
“Great guide and car. Wish Viator would have provided the car we had on this tour on the other three tours.”
