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• Biblical history to life on this tour of the most revered heritage sites in Jerusalem.
• Explore Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, the Church of All Nations, and the moving Garden of Gethsemane.
• Walk along the ancient Western Wall and the iconic Via Dolorosa, immersing yourself inJewish and Christian traditions.
• Discover Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, thought to be the oldest operational church worldwide.
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After meeting your professional guide on the pier in Ashdod, you will set out on the approximately 70-minute drive to Jerusalem and some of the most sacred sites in the Holy Land. Upon arrival in Jerusalem, a photo stop will be made from atop the Mount of Olives.

Next, you will visit the nearby Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica (or Church) of the Agony, and the Garden of Gethsemane. The Basilica, which is Roman Catholic, was consecrated in 1924 and is decorated with mosaics donated by each of the countries that also contributed to the construction of the Basilica itself. The altar enshrines a section of bedrock, known as the Rock of Agony, where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. The current church rests on the foundations of two earlier ones, a 12th-century chapel, and a 4th-century basilica. The garden of Gethsemane is the site where Jesus prayed, and his disciples slept on the night of his betrayal and arrest. According to the Eastern Orthodox Church tradition, Gethsemane is the garden where the Virgin Mary died before her assumption on Mount Zion.

Enter the Old City of Jerusalem through the Dung Gate to see the Western Wall, which is part of the supporting wall of the Temple Mount. The only part of the wall that has not been hidden by construction, the Western Wall has remained intact since the destruction of the Second Jerusalem Temple in 70 A.D. The Second Temple, which was built in 517 B.C., was a replacement for the First Temple. The First Temple, which was conceived by King David, was constructed by King Solomon in 950 B. C.

The Western Wall has become the most sacred spot in Jewish religious and national consciousness and tradition by virtue of its proximity to the Temple, home to the Holy of Holies, and from which, according to numerous sources, the Divine Presence never departed. It has become a center of mourning over the destruction of the Temple and Israel's exile, and a place of communion for the memory of Israel's former glory and the hope for its restoration.

Then you will leave the Western Wall Plaza and follow the Via Dolorosa. The Via Dolorosa winds through a maze of narrow alleys in the Muslim Quarter offering a fascinating variety of shops and stalls of mixed nuts and spices, sweets, pastries, vegetables, and falafel, along with souvenirs, ceramics, and oriental jewels and cloths. The Via Dolorosa represents a series of events in the life of Jesus from the time he was condemned to death through the third time he fell on his way to his crucifixion.

Finally, you will walk to the Christian Quarter and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The remaining five Stations of the Cross are found in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (also called the Church of the Resurrection). Believed by most Christians to sit on the Hill of Calvary (Golgotha) where the New Testament says that Jesus was crucified, the church is said to also contain the place where Jesus was buried (the sepulcher) and resurrected. As the wait to enter the Sepulcher itself can be 4 hours or more, it is not included in this tour.

From Jerusalem, you will travel to the town of Bethlehem, a trip made by the magi (Wise men) many years ago. While in Bethlehem, you will visit the Church of the Nativity, possibly the oldest continuously operating church in the world. The structure is built over a grotto that tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth and is considered sacred by followers of both Christianity and Islam.

The current Basilica was rebuilt in 565 A. D. under the order of Emperor Justinian I. The compound surrounding the Basilica has been expanded over the years. Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Apostolic authorities administer the church jointly. The structure is a combination of two churches, with the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus is said to have been born, underneath. As wait times to enter the grotto can be more than 3-hours long, a visit to the grotto is not included in this tour.

After your visit to Bethlehem, you will return to the port.

Please Note: Jerusalem can be extremely congested with traffic, both on the roads and at the sites. Our Israeli representative may change the order of touring and the itinerary to accommodate the specific conditions on the day of your visit. Your full understanding is appreciated, and any changes made to address security, traffic, accessibility, or queuing issues will be made with your best interest as the top priority.

Bethlehem is part of the Palestinian Authority. Our guides in Israel, who are Israelis, are not allowed to escort tourists into Bethlehem. For the Bethlehem portion of your tour, you will have a local Palestinian guide to escort you. The cost of this guide is included. If traveling in any vehicle smaller than a coach, you will also need to change vehicles for the Bethlehem portion of the tour.

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See the Holy Land On Ashdod Shore Excursions

When your cruise ship docks at Israel’s port of Ashdod, shore excursions to the nearby cities of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Bethlehem focus on providing access to the most hallowed and revered sites of the world’s three major religions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Additionally, Ashdod cruise excursions show off Israel’s spectacular and scenic Mediterranean coastline, as well as both ancient and modern history and culture of its major southern cities, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Jaffa.

Book Ashdod shore excursions to experience Jerusalem’s most important, revered, and historic sites as well as the Holy Land sites that may be most significant to you on full-day, half-day or multiple day tours. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, and the Rock of Agony, and stand where Christ endured his Passion. See the mosaics on the interior domes of the Church of Nations. Walk the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, making your way on cobblestoned streets to Calvary, the site of the Crucifixion, and on to the holy spot where Jesus’ body lay for three days before the Resurrection, now the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the Old City of Jerusalem, see the room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb. From the Temple Mount, you’ll see the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, sacred to Muslims.

Tour the Old City of Jerusalem, small in size but intense in its religious significance. Enter through the Dung Gate and make your way through the cobbled streets of the Jewish Quarter of the walled city to the Western or Wailing Wall, the last remaining wall of the Jewish temple, and the holiest site in the Jewish world. Pause for a few moments of reflection and slip a piece of paper with your private prayer into a crack in the wall. Spend time viewing the emotional and moving exhibitions at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and visit the Israel Museum that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Walk from Mt. Zion and see the Tomb of King David.

Book Ashdod shore excursions to catch the action in lively and cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and the old port city of Jaffa. Stroll through the port’s alleys named after zodiac signs, see the artist’s colony, and admire the Clock Tower. On your cruise to Ashdod , savor a once-in-a-lifetime guided excursion to the Dead Sea, where you’ll float in the mineral-rich waters that have been treasured as a natural health spa since Biblical times.

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In Alaska, you could be flying over the forest canopy on a zipline near Ketchikan one day and  sailing up close to the blue-white face of the vast Hubbard Glacier the next. Experience the double thrill of a helicopter flight over forest and mountains to land on a massive glacier, where a team of huskies awaits.

On a Pacific Coast cruise to San Francisco, feast on dim sum in Chinatown, or be guided through the fine wines of the Sonoma Valley on a cellar visit. Monterey is the starting point for the ruggedly beautiful 17 Mile Drive, the road snaking along the contours of cliffs that plunge straight into the pounding surf of the Pacific. In Santa Barbara, explore the whitewashed mission buildings or head into the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley to sample some of California’s finest wines. Catalina Island, meanwhile, is the perfect place for hiking in the highlands through flower-filled meadows and soaking up the atmosphere of scenic Avalon.

Across the border in Ensenada, Mexico, join a workshop to learn about the history of chocolate, or combine a hike in the rugged El Salto Canyon with a craft beer tasting. Mexican Riviera cruises also take you to Mazatlán, where the colorful Old Town invites exploration, as do the beaches of the Golden Zone. From Puerto Vallarta, join a thrilling ATV tour to explore the rugged Sierra Madre mountains, or try your hand at a tequila cocktail-making workshop. Cabo San Lucas, meanwhile, is famed for its glorious beaches, superb whale-watching, and the nearby arty town of Todos Santos.

To explore the world of the Maya, take a cruise to Mexico’s Caribbean coast. From Costa Maya, you could try a traditional healing ritual with a shaman, or visit the ruins of Chacchoben or the impressive pyramid of Kohunlich. Dreamy Cozumel, meanwhile, is the jumping-off point for the walled city of Tulum, as well as superb snorkeling over dazzling coral reefs. 

Further north, East Coast excursions could take you to genteel Bermuda, a slice of rural Britain in the North Atlantic. Fringed with pink sand beaches, it offers fine snorkeling over vast coral reefs and spectacular wreck diving. In Charleston, South Carolina, you could take a tour of the only working tea plantation in the United States, or join a local storyteller for a walking tour that will reveal chilling tales of the city’s ghosts. Further north, in Newport, Rhode Island, a guide will reveal the secrets of the lavish mansions for which the town is famed. The gingerbread Victorian cottages of Martha’s Vineyard are perhaps less imposing, but just as significant historically—and just as photogenic.

Bar Harbor, Maine, is the gateway for the wild beauty of Acadia National Park, which you could explore on four wheels, by kayak, on foot, or from the water. In foodie Portland, taste lobster rolls and apple pie, and then cycle the scenic Eastern Promenade Trail along the coast, followed by a hike at Mackworth Island.

Canada’s East Coast ports have a charm of their own. Follow the Fundy Trail Parkway from Saint John, New Brunswick, to explore sea caves, rock-strewn beaches, and towering sandstone cliffs. Delve into literary history in pretty Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island with a visit to the house of Anne of Green Gables, followed by lobster rolls at Fisherman’s Wharf. From Halifax, visit the beautiful and much-photographed lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. In chic, French-speaking Quebec, join a local expert on a stroll through the UNESCO-listed center, encircled by chunky ramparts dating back to the early 17th century. You’ll uncover the very best of each of these fascinating ports with these North American shore excursions.

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