Ashdod & Haifa Port: Jerusalem & Bethlehem Private Excursion Haifa Port

Discover the spiritual heart of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a guided day trip from Ashdod Port Or Haifa Port . Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Church of the Nativity, and the Western Wall.
Begin your Privet tour by meeting your guide at the cruise port passenger Terminal in Ashdod Or Haifa . Then, drive to Jerusalem in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Make your first stop on Mount Of Olive to take in the view across Jerusalem’s rooftops and domes. Continue past the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations on the Mount of Olives. Drive past Kidron Valley, the site of ancient Jewish tombs, and see the Ophel Promenade that runs parallel to the Old City wall.

Enter the Old City through one of the gateways in the 16th-century walls. Take in views of the Western Wall excavations where more of the ancient city is being uncovered.

On a walking tour of the Old City’s top sites, stop at the Western Wall, a section of the Second Jewish Temple that stood on Temple Mount until 70 AD. Continue to the Byzantine Cardo, once Jerusalem’s main thoroughfare lined with columns.

Follow the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus walked towards Calvary, and arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This 4th-century basilica holds multiple chapels and altars shared by several Christian denominations. The church was built around the site of Christ’s tomb, and Golgotha (Calvary) where Christ was crucified.

While in the Old City, visit several traditional Middle Eastern markets and stop for a lunch break. Next, drive away from the Old City to Bethlehem. Arrive at Manger Square and continue to the Nativity Church. This magnificent church was built around the Holy Grotto, believed to have been the site of Christ’s birth.

From Bethlehem, return to your cruise ship in Ashdod port.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.