Located in the South District of Israel on the Mediterranean Sea coast. Though going back to the Canaanite era in the 17th century BC, and mentioned thirteen times in the Bible Ashdod is now a well-planned modern city and is Israel’s largest port and the gate to Europe of many commodities produce in the Far-East, avoiding the high cost of the Suez Canal.
Being only 40km (25m) from Tel Aviv and 65km (40m) from Jerusalem, Ashdod is the perfect gate port to central and south Israel, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and the Negev Desert. Explore our optional excursions from this port to Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and more…
