Ashdod is Israel’s modern Mediterranean port city serving as the gateway to Jerusalem. Ships dock at the modern Ashdod Cruise Terminal. The arrival presents the bustling commercial harbor and the dramatic coastline.

The port opens onto Jerusalem’s holy sites and the Dead Sea. Nearby the lively port district and the historic old town add immediate energy. Calm Mediterranean waters provide stable berthing.

Annual events include the Ashdod International Jazz Festival and the traditional Israeli festivals, signature falafel and fresh hummus, and the rich biblical and modern Israeli heritage. Ashdod stands as Israel’s primary Mediterranean gateway.

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