Haifa and Tel Aviv: Input and recommendations

[bmwman]

Jimbo is correct; your ports in Israel will be Ashdod and Haifa. As others have said, a day trip to Jerusalem is a must if you've never been to Israel. Seeing the actual Western (Wailing) Wall is en eye opener, as is the Old City with its various quarters, Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount, too much to mention. The round trip bus ride from the port is not that bad, Have you considered taking a shore excursion from the ship?

 

Good advice but Jerusalem is subject to Jewish holidays and the sabbath and beware Mondays and Thursdays when Weddings and Barmitzvahs take place. Its not just busy its full in the mornings and early afternoon

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[mamaofami]

Tel Aviv is like any other city, but Jerusalem is special. Take a tour.