Jerusalem & Bethlehem

About

Tour Description

Our tour guide will meet you outside the reception hall of the Ashdod port on the time stated after you have booked your tour and based on your ship’s arrival. We will leave the port and make our way towards Jerusalem.

Our tour in Jerusalem begins with a view at the Mount of Olives overlooking the entire city. From there we will go and visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, and from there drive through the Valley of Kidron and enter the old city through one of the gates.

We will continue and walk through the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross), and arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of Resurrection). We continue to explore the Christian quarter and we will break for lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch, we will head to the Jewish quarter and make our way to the Wailing Wall (Kotel), the holiest site for the Jewish people.

The second part of the tour will take us to *Bethlehem. For this part of the tour, there will be a local, English speaking Palestinian guide showing you around the city.

*Please note: it is required to have your passport when visiting Bethlehem

Please note that you will be taken to a souvenir shop in Bethlehem as part of the tour where you can, but are in no manner required to purchase souvenirs or locally produced goods. We will visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square, the birthplace of Jesus.  

Finally, we will head back to the port in time for your cruise departure or overnight stay.

Highlights

- Mountain Of Olives 

- Christian Quarter – Via Dolorosa and Church of Holy Sepulcher

- Western Wall ( Wailing Wall) 

- Jewish and Muslim Quarters

- Bethlehem

- Church of Nativity and Manger Square

Included

- Luxurious, new, comfortable and air-conditioned mini-bus

- Top rated, licensed tour guide 

- A small group of no more than 18 persons

- Entrance Fees

Not Included

- Food and Drinks 

- Tips to guide and driver (at your own discretion)

- Other personal expenses

Additional Information

- Tour will last between 8-9 hours.

- You will be walking roughly 2 kilometers and climbing stairs in the Old City, so walking shoes are a must.

- Please dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) when visiting Holy Sites.

- Beware that some places might not accept credit cards. You will be able to change money or some shops may accept foreign currency.

- The drive to Jerusalem can take up to 1 hour.

- Travelers with special needs (i.e. limited mobility and wheelchair bound persons) must informus prior to booking their excursion.

- Please note that you will be taken to a souvenir shop in Bethlehem as part of the tour where you can, but are by no means required to purchase souvenirs or locally produced goods.

- Must bring passport with you for Bethlehem.

- When crossing into Bethlehem, there may be a bus change. 

- The tour itinerary might be adapted or subject to change due to limitations of arrival/departure of your ship

Cancellation Policy

Up to 14 days before the tour there will be no cancellation fee, except for a $10 processing fee.

7-13 days before the tour, there will be a 25% cancellation fee, with the additional $10 processing fee. 

2-6 days before the tour, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. 

48 hours prior to departure, there will be a 100% cancellation fee. 

*If there is an unforeseen circumstance, such as your ship does not dock in our port or for any sort of security reason, you will be refunded the full amount.

Payment Policy

Visa, Mastercard, American Express 

Arrival and Meeting Point

Once you book your tour, the tour departure time will be stated on your booking confirmation. Upon arrival to the dock, you will meet our tour guide outside the Reception Hall. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name. 

The tour guide and driver will guarantee that you make it back to the port in time for your cruise departure or overnight stay.