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A visit to Israel — the “land of milk and honey” — is even more bountiful on a Holland America Line cruise. Calls in Ashdod and Haifa offer the chance to walk through Jerusalem’s Old City, paying homage at the Western Wall and Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Ashdod also provides access to UNESCO-designated Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea, while Haifa leads to Galilee and the Golan Heights. Take full advantage on an Israel overland adventure that combines Jerusalem with pilgrimages to Masada or Bethlehem.

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Considered one of the Middle East’s most picturesque cities, Tel-Aviv (Haifa) offers incredible sights everywhere you turn. It is also close to holy sites – travel to Galilee, Nazareth or Jerusalem. The views from Bahai Gardens on Mount Carmel, the largest hanging gardens in the world, are incredible, and make for a superb picture spot. Peruse the boutiques on Massada Street or go to the artists' village of Ein Hod for hand-blown glass and crafts. Explore more of Tel-Aviv (Haifa) on a Middle Eastern cruise !

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Cruises to Israel allow you to visit multiple religious sites such as the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem , the country's capital, and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. You can also experience the natural wonder of the Dead Sea, which contains so much dissolved salt that the water is denser, making your body feel lighter and less dense.

The best time to cruise to Israel is during the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate, unlike the summer which comes with intense heat. In addition to port stops in Israel, many cruise itineraries include ports in locations such as Haifa , Aqaba , Limassol and Alanya. Whether you have a cruise line you're loyal to or are looking to try out a new one, there are multiple cruise lines that go to Israel, including Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) , Princess Cruises , Holland America Line (HAL) , Royal Caribbean , Celebrity Cruises and Oceania Cruises .

Below, you'll find more information on cruises to Israel, including expert reviews, travel tips and more, all curated by Cruise Critic.

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The best time to cruise to Israel is during the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate.

What are some things to do in Israel?

Israel's beaches are perfect for surfing, swimming and lounging, like Palmachim Beach which is south of Tel Aviv and offers crystal clear water and golden sand. If you're interested in learning more about the religious history of Israel, there are multiple sites in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity to check out, including the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

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Layers are the key when it comes to what to pack for a cruise to Israel. Even if you're traveling in the summer, you never know when you may come across a breezy day or chilly evening so it's best to be prepared with a light sweater or jacket. If you choose to cruise during the winter in Israel, expect heavy rain and bring an umbrella and waterproof jacket. When visiting religious sites, dress modestly and for women especially, wear sleeves below the elbow and skirts below the knees.

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Ashdod Is Where Contemporary Israel Shines

Israel, the world’s only Jewish and democratic state, is home to sites sacred to Judaism as well as Christianity and Islam—and few countries so small pack in as much diverse geography and culture. Ashdod, for example, is Israel’s largest port and was actually settled as early as the 17th century BC by the Bronze Age Canaanites—with Philistines, Israelites, and Greek colonists just some of the many ancient peoples who followed. The seaside city is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, but with plenty of modern appeals, Ashdod is much more than its past. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, it has a diverse population of some 250,000, well-kept beaches, a boardwalk with restaurants and cafes and a prestigious marina. Beyond the beaches, Ashdod offers various attractions such as the “Etgarim (Extreme Sports) Park,” wonderful public artworks on display and more. Ad Halom Park is located in the southeastern part of the city. Ashdod is also your Mediterranean gateway to the capital of Israel, Jerusalem, approximately a one hour’s drive to the east, and glittering Tel Aviv-Yafo, on the coast about 40 minutes’ drive north.

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Modern Ashdod is a planned city, established in 1956, but that’s just the surface. For an evocation of its ancient past you have no further to look than the seaside where the ruins of the medieval Ashdod Citadel sits on the sand, facing the Mediterranean Sea on the southern section of the beachfront. The rectangular fort, which retains its original stone corner towers, gates, and other architectural features, was originally built by an Umayyad caliph and later used by Crusaders. The wide beachfront itself is nearly five miles long, and any time of day you’re likely to find Israelis going for a swim or playing a game of matkot , or paddle ball, on the sand. Cafes and fish restaurants opposite the beach beckon, too. At the northern end, opposite the modern marina, the Lachish River Park features a free zoo with furry friends including zebras, deer, ostriches and even rare Berber sheep. History buffs might note that in the southern part of town is where you’ll find the Ad Halom Bridge, built during the period of Ottoman Turkish rule and the northernmost point reached by the Egyptian army during Israel’s War of Independence. There is a war memorial and observatory located there.

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  One of Ashdod’s flagship attractions, this park is located just behind the main stretch of beach and covers an area of 200 acres including playgrounds, sports courts, a manmade lake for boating and the largest open-air theater in Israel. There’s also a stunning musical fountain with dancing water jets, colored strobe lighting and synchronized music that plays most evenings at regular intervals.

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Situated in the heart of the city, this unusual pyramid-shaped museum was inaugurated in 2003 and has a stunning glass roof that enables you to enjoy views of the sea and the marina. It showcases Israeli and international art in a dozen galleries. From painting and sculpture to photography and video art, the many exhibitions offer fantastic displays of contemporary artists and some local and international classics. There is a pyramid-shaped area where cultural events are held and an underground vault that is used to protect important artifacts and masterpieces. A new Green Submarine wing offers hands-on ecology discovery displays. Ha-shemesh (The Sun) Square, one of Israel’s largest public squares, links municipal buildings, the curving modern Ashdod Performing Arts Center and the art museum. Ashdod is big on public art too, including Baruch Wind’s bronze sculpture of “Samson the hero” and the monumental Eye of the Sun sculpture created by the artist Motti Mizrachi. During the day its appearance is modulated by the sun, while by night it becomes an LED light show thanks to the colorful lights that illuminate the artwork.

Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture

Ashdod is the place where the Philistines brought the Ark of Covenant after having captured it from the Israelites (before they were forced to return it). If you don’t know much about the Philistine culture, Ashdod is the place to find all manner of insights thanks to the presence of its excellent Museum of Philistine Culture, the only one of its kind in the world. Here you can explore temporary exhibitions and permanent displays that showcase important archaeological finds. You can also go back in time and dress like a Philistine whilst enjoying a typical Philistine meal. Opened in 1990, the Museum of Philistine Culture is split across three levels and is definitely worth a visit. The Museum displays significant Philistine artifacts from each of the five city-states of the ancient Philistine pentapolis in the Levant, of which Ashdod was one.

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Slight further afield, Tel Aviv-Jaffa is the commercial heart and ​cultural center of Israel. The fact that Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 makes it very young in a part of the world where many cities began not just centuries, but millennia ago. In contrast to Tel Aviv’s teeming modernity, the old city of Jaffa (Yafo) traces its roots to biblical times and possibly even before. Now an integral part of the Tel Aviv municipality where the Jewish and Arab communities mix, Jaffa is where according to legend Jonah was famously swallowed by a whale just offshore. But walk north from the quaint little port and the ribbons of beach unfolding beyond reminding you that Biblical associations notwithstanding, Tel Aviv is above all else a modern, energetic metropolis of both beaches and high rises today. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is perhaps the most significant, and almost certainly the best-known holy city on Earth. In no other single place can you find such a concentration of sites sacred to not just one, but three major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This compact ancient city, surrounded by a wall built more than 450 years ago, never fails to amaze visitors with the extraordinary religious history contained​​—and very much alive—within.

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Seabourn calls in Israel seasonally during cruises between the  Mediterranean  and  Asia . The ships call at two ports in Israel:  Ashdod , which is closer to Jerusalem, and  Haifa , which is nearer Tel Aviv. Since Israel is not a large country,  highlights throughout the Holy Land are accessible from either port and on overnight mid-cruise Journeys between them.

Tel Aviv is a lively seaside city whose  UNESCO World Heritage Site , the White City of Tel Aviv, consists of a neighborhood of distinctive Bauhaus structures around Rothschild Avenue built between the 1920s and the 1950s. The  oldest section, Jaffa , is the original entry port for Israel with narrow, crowded streets and retains a remnant of the character of bygone eras. The Jaffa Tales Visitors Center uses modern technology to recount a historic and mythic lore that includes Jonah’s embarkation to sail to Tarshish, St. Peter residing in the local house of Simon the Tanner and the princess Andromeda languishing in chains prior to her rescue by Perseus. Locals gather to chat and play board games along the pleasant parklike Tel Aviv Seaside Promenade.

Jerusalem contains so many places of religious and historic importance that it well deserves a two-day visit. Panoramic views of the Old City and the Temple Mount are available from the  Mount of Olives  or the Haas-Sherover Promenade. Various tours visit  Mt. Zion , the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb. The Old City Walls encompass Zion Gate, the Dung Gate and  the Western (Wailing) Wall .  The Jewish Quarter  holds the Roman Cardo and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with its five Stations of the Cross. The new city highlights include the  Knesset, Israeli Supreme Court, the Shrine of the Book with the Dead Sea Scrolls , the moving Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Children’s Memorial, as well as the Israel Museum with a scale model of the Second Temple. In the Valley of Kidron visitors can stroll the  Garden of Gesthemane and visit the Church of All Nations set amongst ancient olive trees .

Bethlehem beckons with the  Church of the Nativity  built above the Cave of the Nativity where Jesus is said to have been born. Over the Judean Mountains in Nazareth is the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph built over his carpentry workshop. In the region of the  Sea of Galilee is the Mount of the Beatitudes and St. Peter’s home village Capernaum .

Further afield, passing Qumran, the source of the Dead Sea Scrolls, stands the  clifftop fortress of Masada , accessible by cable car.

Non-religious attractions in Israel include  the ancient city of Acre  which has earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its Ottoman quarter and the beautiful Baha’i Gardens, as well as Crusader-era structures and the 18th-century Khan el-Umdan (Inn of the Pillars) caravanserai.

Caesarea is another archaeological wonder , with the excavated Herod’s Palace, a Roman theater, hippodrome, baths, a Crusaders’ fort, Byzantine Market and an aqueduct.  Mt. Carmel is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, near the ancient city of Tiberius, Zippori National Park and the Golan Heights .

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Mediterranean cruises are not just for visits to southern Europe. On a luxury cruise to Israel, ports of call deliver sites that are historically and culturally significant to the religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – and very easy to visit. Some of the most storied attractions, buildings, artifacts, and religious sites in the world are in close proximity. From the largest Israeli port of Ashdod, passengers disembark to enjoy excursions to either Jerusalem or Tel

Aviv. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem offers iconic religious sites that reflect its 6,000-year-old history, including the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane, among others. A trip to the Mahane Yehuda market is a taste sensation, with tea

and fresh spices by the bushel, and cakes and baklava fresh from the oven. Dense, flaky halva weighs down the shopkeepers’ shelves. Outside town, the Dead Sea on the border with Jordan is the lowest point on earth. Its high concentration of salt suppresses life of any kind, but you will be amazed at how well you can float! South of Jerusalem, the small city of Bethlehem is a must-do, particularly during the Christmas season, as people make their way to the Church of the Nativity. The golden beach town of Tel Aviv is Israel’s cosmopolitan urban showpiece, sporting spectacular dining and nightlife. Stunning 1930s architecture, fashionable neighborhood marketplaces, fascinating museums, and plenty of sand and surf keep visitors busy. The port city of Haifa also allows for easy access to Tel Aviv and presents the opportunity for Christian excursions to Nazareth that include the Church of the Multiplication and Mount of Beatitudes. A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee becomes the most perfect afternoon.

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In Alexandria, you’ll find the best of Egypt at your fingertips with easy access to local attractions, as well as an opportunity to visit Cairo, the Sphinx, and the Great Pyramids. Stroll along the seaside Corniche, where you’ll find enticing local restaurants and cafés with sweeping views of the Alexandria coastline. Visit the legendary Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria), home to around 1.5 million items, including books, relics, six special libraries, a planetarium, and four museums. After an overnight stay, finish your journey with fresh seafood in the city’s Anfushi district, a favorite area among locals for dining and culture.

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Jerusalem is one of the holiest cities on earth, containing some of the most revered sites among three of the world’s biggest religions. On cruises to Israel and Egypt, you’ll sail to nearby Ashdod, a gleaming modern port city just a short drive from Jerusalem. Visit the great Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, then tour the Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Head to the Machaneh Yehuda Market to shop for hand-crafted gifts, sample the traditional Israeli lunch of falafel and hummus, and mingle with locals. This is an overnight destination, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore this multi-layered city in depth.

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The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying in a statement that it came "in response to the hundreds of attacks carried out against the State of Israel in recent months." Friday's drone attack in Tel Aviv was one of the rare instances where a drone has reached Israeli airspace. The Iran-backed group has been firing missiles and drones toward Israel since the war in Gaza began last October, yet Israeli and US forces have shot down the vast majority of these.

Unnamed senior American officials told The New York Times that Israel acted on its own, and that the United States did not participate in the attack. Haaretz reported that the Israeli attack against the Houthis was approved at a special security cabinet meeting which convened earlier in the day. 

Saudi news outlet Al Hadath reported on Saturday that at least three people were killed and 15 injured in the Israeli attack, and that complexes belonging to economic institutions and the military police were targeted. 

In a post on X, Houthi spokesman Nasruddin Amer vowed that the group would continue its attacks. "Yemen's position with Gaza is firm and will not change, and the Yemeni operations supporting Gaza will not stop," he wrote.

According to the Israeli military, the Houthis have launched more than 200 drones and cruise missiles at Israel since the Oct. 7 assault by Hamas, but only one drone and one cruise missile made contact with Israeli soil. 

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Only one postponed game was played on Saturday as a part of the Women's EHF EURO 2024 Qualifiers, and in group 2, the already-qualified Germany proved too strong for Israel.

• goalkeepers Sarah Wachter and Katharina Filter boasted a 53 and 58 per cent save rate, propelling Germany to a commanding 22-goal win against Israel
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It was the first game of the double-header between the two teams, with the second match being scheduled for Sunday. Both encounters are set to be played in the German town of Heidelberg, but technically, Israel were the home side on Saturday. They had already lost a chance to reach the EHF EURO, while Germany had secured their berth at the final tournament on Wednesday. The team coached by Markus Gaugisch had no problems clinching their fifth win in as many matches. A string of Sarah Wachter saves early in the game lifted the Germans to a 11:4 lead midway through the first half, and they went on to dominate, limiting Israel to just seven goals before the break and just five in the second half, when Wachter was replaced by Katharina Filter.

Nice 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 there 👏 #ehfeuro2024 #catchthespirit #handball | 🇩🇪 @DHB_Teams pic.twitter.com/KW9f9mYlwv — EHF EURO (@EHFEURO) April 6, 2024

It is a big honour for us to play against a top team like Germany, with so many players from Champions League clubs. Women’s handball is not that popular in Israel, and our league with only seven teams is not that strong, so we have to use these matches to improve and integrate many young players in our team. Only some of our players play abroad, so we lack this experience. Our defence played well, but our problem is the attack, as proved by the result. Tomorrow, we hope to improve a bit step by step. Keren Katrin Teplitsky Right wing, Israel

It was our major goal to keep the focus high for 60 minutes and play a serious match. Our defence was extraordinary. It is quite rare that you only concede 12 goals. I was really happy to have such a high saving percentage in the first half. This is a boost for the upcoming week and the Olympic Qualification Tournament. Sarah Wachter Goalkeeper, Germany

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