2026 Jerusalem & Bethlehem from Ashdod Port Small Groups
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Visit religious highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, on a full-day, group tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Ashdod Port. Take in views from the Mount of Olives, and pass the Garden of Gethsemane as you enter old Jerusalem. Follow Jesus footsteps in Jerusalem walk along Via Dolorosa and Stations of the Cross, Church of Church of Holy Sepulchre, say a prayer beside the Western Wall in Jewish Quarter. Visit Bethlehem, The Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pickup from Ashdod Port. Guide will be waiting for you with COMPASS sign at the exit arrival terminal. Pickup all group members and proceed with the tour.
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Mount of Olives. It separates the most holy place, the Temple Mount, from the Judean Desert to the east. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11), and where He will one day return. The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as part of the route from Jerusalem to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin). ... Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives according to Acts 1:9–12.
What‘s Included
Tour duration – In correlation with ship’s anchoring schedule up to 8-10 hours
All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
Pickup from Ashdod Port coordinated with your cruise ship's arrival time
Government licensed tour guide in English
Return transfer to pickup point – Ashdod port coordinated with your cruise ship's departure time
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
2025 Jerusalem & Bethlehem from Ashdod Port Small Groups
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect.
אורית ב,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was professional, the trip was very interesting, everything was beyond expectation! This is the hospitality of a Christian tourist who came from the United States. Thanks.️
Very professional
SINKIU,,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our shore excursion was supposed to take place the day after the Hamas attack, Compass was very professional and handle all our inquiries and refund promptly. Despite the ongoing situation, they still respond to our text/ email promptly, truly wish to be able to do business with them in the future and tour the beautiful country. Thank you Compass and please stay safe!
An Amazing Experience
Inspire439821,,Oct 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Raphael was so fun. He was a wealth of information and certainly knew his way around the sights and the best way to utilize our time. We saw so much and learned so much. This is a long tour but well worth it. We went home very happy and exhausted😃
Amazing tour guide Rafi
73dafnas,,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the Best tours Ive ever had in my life. Me and my husband went o a daily tour to Bethlehen and Jerusalem from Ashdod port. Beautiful and spiritual places. Bíblical stories become real thanks to our exellent tour guide Rafi with his perfect english and understanding of the gospels. Very recommendded, request for Rafi.
Jesus is still alive thanks to the narrative of our tour guide Rafi. He's well worth taking a trip with.
fionav584,,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rafi was pur your guide and was a fountain pf knowledge about the life and death of Jesus. The different religious groups that have to co-exist in the same area, the history that framed the tour. It was an amazing long day but worth it. We stopped for lunch after visiting the Holy Church of the Nativity. We sampled local salads and a rice and baked chicken dish. At the end some of the braver group tried Israeli coffee with cardamom; not for everyone!. Rafi made the hours go by fast and made it fun and very informative. He speaks multiple languages which was helpful for our Spanish couple on the tour. He was a great crowd controller when other tour groups started pushing in front of the group and almost crushing us in the effort. He's a good guy to have around. Our driver was incredible. His ability to turn and negotiate the tight curves and narrow roads was nothing short of a miracle. One small negative, we were asked to pay for bottled water on the bus. For the money we each paid for this tour I felt it should have been provided free of charge and felt insulted when asked for payment when reaching for a bottle.
See all main sites
Philip C,,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00What 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.
Amazing Experience!
marlond944,,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! Our guide Enrique was knowledgeable and professional! Also Benjamin to assisted in organizing the tour for my large group was very professional and organized. Highly recommended!
Crazy October 2022
Sam M,,Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went to the 2022 tour. I’m sorry cause I can’t remember the name of our tour guide, she was really really awesome! But most of all patience. I think we were the worst tour group could exist cause some peolple got missing, even though she explained 7 times the instructions. People were just difficult to lead. She told us to wait outside the church, we wait like 1 hour cause people were missing. Everyone thought that they were inside the church and maybe it was too crowded for them or something but noooo! They went shopping!!! We didn’t find them at the church, we were walking to the bus and then they were… eating and shopping. She smoked like 3 cigarettes in one shot at some point and I feel her. When I get myself in unbelievable situations, I just need a cigarette. It was craaaaaaaazy! Hope she forgives this group :( I hope she reads it and finds it funny now. You were amazing
Visit sacred sites Bethlehem and Jerusalem
Graciela B,,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent disposition of Guide Saul, very clear and extensive explanations, punctuality and adaptation to our requirements
Excellent Bethlehem tour
GladysD319,,May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide in Bethlehem was excellent! He was cheerful, very knowledgeable, and patient. He made sure that everyone in our group was able to see and touch the Holy Manger and the area where the Three Kings' relics were. We had a great time in Bethlehem and our driver was also very nice -- he treated us to bread that looks like pretzels.
From US$225.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Compass Travel Israel