{"id":11991,"date":"2026-05-04T17:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/tours\/half-day-jerusalem-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:27:03","slug":"excursie-jeruzalem-halve-dag","status":"publish","type":"tf_tours","link":"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nl\/tours\/jerusalem-half-day-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Halve dagtrip Jeruzalem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doe mee met de <strong>Halve dagtrip Jeruzalem<\/strong> voor een compacte ochtend langs de heiligste en meest historische plekken van de Oude Stad. Je vertrekt vanuit Tel Aviv, Jeruzalem of Herzliya en beleeft drie wereldreligies in \u00e9\u00e9n rondleiding, die rond 13.00 uur eindigt bij de Jaffapoort. Bezoek het panoramische uitkijkpunt op de <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mount_Scopus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scopusberg<\/a>, wandel over de herstelde, 1.500 jaar oude Byzantijnse Cardo en sta bij de <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Western_Wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klaagmuur<\/a>, Judaism&#8217;s holiest accessible site.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tijdens de excursie volg je de weg van Jezus langs de Via Dolorosa, vanaf de 5e statie van de kruisweg tot aan de Heilig Grafkerk, de basiliek uit de 4e eeuw met meer dan 30 kapellen die zes christelijke kerkgenootschappen onderling delen. Op weg naar beneden vanaf de Scopusberg kom je langs de Hof van Getsemane en de graven in het Kidrondal. Daarna loop je de <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">door UNESCO erkende Oude Stad van Jeruzalem<\/a> binnen via de Sionpoort. Het tempo is gemiddeld en de wandeling is geschikt voor de meeste leeftijden.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deze excursie is een compacte kennismaking met Jeruzalem voor cruisepassagiers die aanmeren in Haifa of Ashdod, reizigers met een middagvlucht en iedereen die weinig tijd heeft maar de Heilige Stad toch wil zien. Combineer de excursie met onze <a href='\/nl\/tours\/christelijke-tour-jeruzalem\/'>Christelijke tour Jeruzalem<\/a> voor een completere pelgrimsreis, of combineer hem met de <a href='\/nl\/tours\/dagtrip-jericho-dode-zee\/'>dagtrip Jericho en Dode Zee<\/a> voor een verlenging in de middag. Alle entreegelden zijn inbegrepen. Op alle heilige plaatsen is gepaste kleding verplicht: schouders en knie\u00ebn moeten bedekt zijn.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading btr-related\">Misschien vind je dit ook leuk<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list btr-related-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nl\/tours\/rondleiding-oude-stad-jeruzalem\/\">Dagtrip Oude Stad van Jeruzalem met late start<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nl\/tours\/dagtrip-jeruzalem-hoogtepunten\/\">Dagtrip Jeruzalem: de hoogtepunten<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nl\/tours\/kerstavond-bethlehem\/\">Kerstavond in Jeruzalem en de nachtmis in Bethlehem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"btr-related-guide wp-block-paragraph\">Plan je bezoek? Lees onze <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nl\/christelijk-jeruzalem\/\">gids voor christelijk Jeruzalem en de heilige 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The tour covers Mount Scopus viewpoint, Zion Gate, the Jewish Quarter, Byzantine Cardo, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/church-of-the-holy-sepulchre\/\">Church of the Holy Sepulchre<\/a>. See our <a href=\"\/tours\/christian-jerusalem-tour\/\">full-day Christian Jerusalem Tour<\/a> for a deeper exploration."},"2":{"title":"Waar eindigt de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag?","desc":"The Jerusalem Half Day Tour ends at approximately 13:00 at Jaffa Gate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/old-city-jerusalem\/\">Old City of Jerusalem<\/a>. There is no return transfer to your hotel. You are free to continue exploring the Old City independently, find lunch in West Jerusalem, or arrange your own transport. Taxis are readily available at Jaffa Gate. If you need a return option, we recommend booking our <a href=\"\/tours\/christian-jerusalem-tour\/\">full-day Christian Jerusalem Tour<\/a> instead, which includes hotel drop-off."},"3":{"title":"Heb ik een paspoort nodig voor de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag?","desc":"Yes, all foreign visitors should carry a valid passport during the Jerusalem Half Day Tour for identification at hotel pickup. The tour does not cross any international borders and stays entirely within Israeli territory in Jerusalem. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/en\/departments\/ministry_of_tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Ministry of Tourism<\/a> for current entry requirements."},"4":{"title":"Wat moet ik aantrekken bij de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag?","desc":"Modest dress is required at the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/western-wall\/\">Western Wall<\/a> and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. A light scarf or shawl is useful, and head covering is required for men at the Western Wall (kippot are provided at the entrance). Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes are essential because the Old City streets are uneven cobblestone with stairs. Bring a hat and sunscreen in summer. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/travel-guide\/\">Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide<\/a> has more planning tips."},"5":{"title":"Is de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag geschikt voor cruisepassagiers?","desc":"Yes, the Jerusalem Half Day Tour is one of the most popular options for cruise passengers arriving at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Port_of_Ashdod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashdod<\/a> or Haifa ports. The morning timing and 13:00 end allow you to return to your ship before all-aboard time. Please confirm your ship's schedule with us when booking so we can match pickup to your port logistics. Cruise port pickup may incur a supplement; contact <a href=\"mailto:Customer.Service@booking-tours.com\">Customer Service<\/a> for details."},"6":{"title":"Wat is het annuleringsbeleid voor de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag?","desc":"<p>Free cancellation if you let us know at least 36 hours before the tour start time. If you cancel the day before the tour, a 25% cancellation fee applies. Cancellations on the day of the tour, and no-shows, are charged 100%.<\/p><p>To cancel or change your date, message us on WhatsApp at +972 8-633-8361 or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@booking-tours.com\">sales@booking-tours.com<\/a>. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose another date, a credit or a full refund. Full details are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/booking-terms\/\">booking terms<\/a>.<\/p>"},"7":{"title":"In welke talen wordt de excursie Jeruzalem halve dag aangeboden?","desc":"The Jerusalem Half Day Tour operates daily in English. Spanish, French, and German guides are available on selected days of the week. Russian and other languages may be possible by special arrangement for private groups. Please confirm your preferred language at the time of booking. If a specific language is critical, contact us before booking via <a href=\"mailto:sales@booking-tours.com\">sales@booking-tours.com<\/a> or phone +972-86338361."}},"enquiry-section":"","t-enquiry-section":"1","t-enquiry-option-icon":"fa fa-question-circle-o","t-enquiry-option-title":"Have a question in mind","t-enquiry-option-content":"Looking for more info? Send a question to the tour agent to find out more.","t-enquiry-option-btn":"Ask a Question","tf-tour-tags-heading":"","tf-tour-tags":"","tour-tnc-heading":"","tc-section-title":"Tour Essential Information","terms_conditions":"<h4>Minimum Participants<\/h4>\r\nThe Jerusalem Half Day Tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers. In rare cases of low bookings, alternative dates will be offered by our customer service team.\r\n<h4>Pickup Times<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Herzliya hotels: 07:00<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tel Aviv hotels: 07:15<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jerusalem hotels: 08:30<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExact pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before departure. 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