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15 Best Middle East & Africa Shore Excursions

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The 15 most popular middle east & africa shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Middle East & Africa Shore Excursions

Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only - Getting from Ashdod to the Old City: timing, comfort, and security reality
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

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1.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

Cruise-day guided tour from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, with panoramic overlooks, Old City holy sites, and Manger Square.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I think our experience needs to be shared here. As expected, our Israeli guide almost completely omitted any mention of the Muslim sites and her knowledge of the Christian sites was somewhat perfunctory. Here comes the weird part: the guiRead more”

149 reviewsFrom $115.00by Guided Tours Israel

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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ - Addo’s Mathloweni Gate and your first game drive
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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ

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Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee - for cruise ship guests only - Port pickup and the drive through the Carmel Mountains
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Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee – for cruise ship guests only

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3.Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee – for cruise ship guests only

Full-day Nazareth and Galilee shore excursion from Haifa with port pickup, key biblical sites, and small-group comfort. Plan for a long day.

★ 4.5

“Our trip through Viator was everything we could wish. We had a small group -16. We had an amazing, energetic, lovely guide -Abbey. We had a place of extraordinary meaning in Gallilee and Nazareth that touched our hearts and souls so that we reminisce almost daily about our experience since our return. We love the…”

109 reviewsFrom $115.00by Guided Tours Israel

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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Dead Sea - for cruise ship guests only - Dead Sea float and mud: your 90 minutes of salty physics
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Dead Sea – for cruise ship guests only

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4.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Dead Sea – for cruise ship guests only

Full-day Ashdod shore trip to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Covered sites, a real floating-and-mudding stop, and lots of walking.

★ 4.5

“Going to Jerusalem and taking in the sights was amazing and the dead sea was fantastic everything involve a lot of walking and climbing but I did wear comfortable shoes and the cobblestone roads were amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and fun very good driver and the group were the best ever everyone cooperate…”

104 reviewsFrom $125.00by Guided Tours Israel

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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion & Safari - Price and value at $159 per person
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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion & Safari

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Addo Elephant Park Safari & Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth Heritage Stops: A Quick Reset Before the Safari
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Addo Elephant Park Safari & Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth

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6.Addo Elephant Park Safari & Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth

Air-conditioned small-group Addo safari from Port Elizabeth with guided game drives, picnic lunch, and 1820 settler sights en route.

★ 5.0

“It was lovely to see the elephants at the water hole. We saw warthogs, zebra, buffalo, deer, monkeys and a white rhino. Gary was enthusiastic and informative, pointing out dung beetles, tortoises, and various birds. A great tour. Great value for money. I would recommend to others.”

57 reviewsFrom $163.91by Into Tours

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Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch - Getting to Petra without losing half the day
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Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

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7.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Private full-day Petra shore tour from Aqaba with Siq walk, Treasury highlights, lunch included, and Wadi Rum drive—built for cruise schedules.

★ 5.0

“Breathtaking views and incredible histories from start of the Siq to the Treasury and on to the Roman ruins. Easy walking roads throughout. Our guides are very knowledgeable and articulate to relate historic points.”

53 reviewsFrom $239.99by Red Rock Tours

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Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port - The Mount of Beatitudes: views plus a real-world Sermon on the Mount connection
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Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port

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Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Addo Elephant Full Day Safari &"Braai"Lunch(BBQ) - The braai lunch: 3 meats, salads, rooster brood, and drinks
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Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Addo Elephant Full Day Safari &”Braai”Lunch(BBQ)

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9.Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Addo Elephant Full Day Safari &”Braai”Lunch(BBQ)

Cruise from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant Park for full-day game drives and a classic braai BBQ lunch, with small-group comfort.

★ 5.0

“Allan met us extra early at the Cruise Terminal gate. He was prompt and laid out the plan for the day. He was very thoughtful on the different needs of each participant as we had 6 in the safari vehicle. Great to have the actual safari vehiRead more”

34 reviewsFrom $172.87by Addo Game Drives

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Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port - Mount Scopus and the Cardo: Getting Your Bearings Fast
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Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port

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10.Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Ashdod Port

Ashdod Port day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with A/C pickup, guided Old City walk, Mount Scopus views, Western Wall, and Nativity Church.

★ 3.5

“This tour had poor communication on pick up location which resulted in people being lost and late trying to find the bus. We were all from the Norwegian Jade ship and had to meet the tour bus in Ashdod outside the Sea Mall but the instructions were too vague. The tour Read more”

31 reviewsFrom $120.00by Bein Harim Ltd

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Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Masada and the Dead Sea Day Tour from Ashdod Port - The Masada Museum Stop: Artifacts That Turn the Scene Into a Story
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Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Masada and the Dead Sea Day Tour from Ashdod Port

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11.Ashdod Port Shore Excursion: Masada and the Dead Sea Day Tour from Ashdod Port

A full-day Ashdod port excursion to Masada by cable car and the Dead Sea at Ein Bokek Beach, with A/C transfers and a guide.

★ 4.0

“Great excursion from the cruise port. Michael the guide was waiting for us on arrival and was very knowledgeable and professional while presenting the history of the Dead Sea and Masada National park. Highly recommended!”

29 reviewsFrom $120.00by Bein Harim Ltd

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Shore Excursion Cruise Ships Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park - The Timed Pickup That Makes or Breaks Shore Excursions
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Shore Excursion Cruise Ships Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park

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Private Shore Excursion Giza Pyramids and Sakkara with Lunch from Alexandria - Getting from Alexandria to Cairo: private A/C comfort beats guesswork
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Private Shore Excursion Giza Pyramids and Sakkara with Lunch from Alexandria

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13.Private Shore Excursion Giza Pyramids and Sakkara with Lunch from Alexandria

Private Alexandria shore excursion to Giza pyramids, Sakkara, plus Memphis and lunch, with hotel or port pickup and guided visits.

★ 4.5

“Our ship changed it's itinerary which through a wrench into our original booking. Emo's tour took it all in stride and altered the dates and times without complaint...even picking us up at 5:30 am and getting us back to our ship early. Mohammed and his driver were outstanding.”

21 reviewsFrom $175.00by Emo Tours Egypt

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Doha City Souq Waqif Katara Pearl Qatar and Old Doha Port Tour - Souq Waqif: spices, textiles, and the best kind of chaos
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Doha City Souq Waqif Katara Pearl Qatar and Old Doha Port Tour

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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip - Mount of Olives: where Jerusalem “clicks” before the walking starts
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

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15.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

Private day trip from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a guide, air-conditioned car, and time for Old City and Nativity Church.

★ 4.5

“Dette var en fantastisk tur, hvor vi så de vigtigste steder forbundet med kristendommen. Herudover fortalte guiden indleverende og fascinerede om Israels historie og nuværende politiske situation, ligesom han på visse punkter var god til at fortælle om Israel kontra det internationale samfund.”

19 reviewsFrom $500.00by Bein Harim Ltd

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