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14 Best Middle East & Africa Shore Excursions

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The 14 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.

14 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

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

“We had a great overview of the sites in Jerusalem. Avi was very knowledgeable about the importance of sites across all the major religions. Excellent historical context accompanied the descriptions of the landmarks. Of course we didn't have Read more”

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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

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

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

“This excursion was amazing, but who made it a fantastic experience was the tour guide Alex. We were a group of 10 passengers, and he was always providing information along every step of the way, very knowledgeable in all aspects. FroRead more”

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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

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

“Absolutely fantastic tour guide Ryan very knowledgeable friendly and looked after all the groups bags at the dead Sea, got a nice gift as well as a local treat as well. Very highly recommended and on top of that Great value for money as it was half the price as cruise ship.”

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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

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

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

“Super visit to the park -this is a national park and the animals are free to roam and some of the animals are harder to find but our guide Mr X, was excellent at finding some we may have missed, with over 700 elephants- they were not in short supply and I will never forget…”

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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

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

“First sighting of The Treasury. The heat and the uphill walk back was sickening. There should be provision to take a buggy back without standing in more heat for another hour at least.”

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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

8.Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port

Haifa Port day tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, with churches, Capernaum, and optional Jordan River baptism.

4.0

“Swimming in the river Jordan was a high light for me also visiting all the places that Jesus performed his miracles was a seminal moment for me, it give me great pause as I reflected on where I was and what was before my eyes. Jonathan our tour guide he was very knowledRead more”

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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)

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

“Great day and tour guide at Addo Elephant National Park! Elephants galore including babies! The guide did a lot to ensure that we saw Elephants, Zebra, and more!”

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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

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”

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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

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!”

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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

12.Shore Excursion Cruise Ships Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park

Cruise-style safari from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park, with expert guiding, tight timing, and lots of wildlife time.

5.0

“Fantastic day despite the rain Graeme made the most of trip and we saw a lot of animals very close up in many cases. The lunch was very nice in the camp restaurant. I enjoyed the interpretation centre and Graeme’s knowlege of plants and Read more”

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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

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

“Excellent tour. Picked up outside port. Driver Mohammad was very good as was our guide Ahmed. Never felt unsafe going on our own and far better than being part of the 37 tour buaes lvg on Ship tour. Saw everything we wanted at our own pace and at a cost half the cruise ship price.…”

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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

14.Doha City Souq Waqif Katara Pearl Qatar and Old Doha Port Tour

A 4-hour Doha tour linking Souq Waqif, Katara, The Pearl, Old Doha Port, and the National Museum for a smart mix of old and new.

5.0

“Addi was an outstanding guide—patient, informative, entertaining, and genuinely pleasant. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, learned a lot, and would highly recommend him and this tour. Thank you.”

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