Our Private Shore Excursions make the most of your brief time in Israel. Our port-to-port customized itineraries deliver an engaging and seamless experience.
From the port of Ashdod, it is a convenient journey to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. Our Private 1-day Shore Excursions explore the ancient and modern areas of the city or combine with a visit to nearby Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor, tell us your preferences and interests and we can together design your exclusive Private Shore Excursion.
Below are some ideas for Private 1-day Shore Excursions from Ashdod:
JERUSALEM OLD & NEW
Our guide will meet you at the Arrival’s Terminal of the Ashdod Port. Drive through the Judean Hills up to Jerusalem. Enjoy a panoramic overview of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives.
Enter the Old City via the historical Jaffa Gate. Walk along the 2,000 year old stones of the Cardo, the ancient Roman marketplace in the heart of the Old City. View the Temple Mount, site of the Al Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. Walking through the Old City, we are drawn to the Western Wall, the holiest site in the Jewish tradition. The ancient Kotel now gathers people from around the world in prayer and celebration. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus along the final Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditional site of the crucifixion.
Drive through the New City of Jerusalem, past the Jerusalem Theater, the President’s Residence and the Knesset (Israel parliament). View the Giant Menorah depicting Israel’s history through the ages. Share in a meaningful visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust museum, dedicated to the memory of the victims and honouring the survivors. The visit is enriched with a pause at the moving Children’s Memorial and a walk along the inspirational Avenue of the Righteous.
Return to Ashdod Port to meet your ship.
JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM
Our guide will meet you at the Arrival’s Terminal of the Ashdod Port. Drive through the Judean Hills up to Jerusalem. Enjoy a panoramic overview of Jerusalem from the top of the Mount of Olives.
Enter the Old City via the historical Jaffa Gate. Walk along the 2,000 year old stones of the Cardo, the ancient Roman marketplace in the heart of the Old City. View the Temple Mount, site of the Al Aksa Mosque and Dome of the Rock. Walking through the Old City, we are drawn to the Western Wall, the holiest site in the Jewish tradition. The ancient Kotel now gathers people from around the world in prayer and celebration. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus along the final Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditional site of the crucifixion.
Private escorted visit to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, including Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field.
Return to Ashdod Port to meet your ship.
