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Experience Our Israel

Our customized, private insider tours of Israel feature our favorite places and experiences in the country.

Ancient history...

With our expert guides, explore impressive archaeological sites throughout the country, such as the UNESCO-listed hilltop fortress of Masada, prehistoric settlements of Meggido and Be’er Sheva, and the old city of Acre, as well as other impressive ruins in Caesarea, Tzippori, Beit She’an, Tiberias.

...Also, luxury and leisure...

Israel is a great destination for upscale dining, shopping, spa getaways and beach vacations.

Jerusalem stone...

Is a buff-colored limestone that is the predominant building material in the Old City. Used since ancient times, it reflects and refracts the changing light, resulting in a cityscape that seems to be constantly shifting and changing.

Shop like an insider...

Visit Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda Market on a Friday morning, when locals are busy with last-minute shopping before the Jewish Sabbath begins. The riot of market stalls feature fresh produce, fragrant baked goods and other culinary delights.

Architecture buffs...

Will appreciate Tel Aviv’s White City, the world’s largest concentration of Bauhaus architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Did you know...

Jaffa, the oldest part of Tel Aviv, has been an active port for over 3,000 years? The atmospheric neighborhood is now home to stylish shops and seafood restaurants.

Ancient mysticism...

The charming town of Safed was the original center of Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism, and continues to attract kabbalists from around the world.

Public art...

Look for the work of notable artists on local buildings, including the colorful facade of the Hotel Dan Tel Aviv by Yaacov Agam and the stained-glass windows at the Hadassah Medical Center by Marc Chagall.

World religions...

Israel is a well-known center of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is also one the major centers of the Baha’i religion. Artisans of Leisure can arrange visits to major religious sites throughout the country, including the Western Wall, the Sea of Galilee, and the magnificent Baha’i Gardens.

For active travelers...

The Negev Desert’s Makhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater) is a type of geological formation unique to this region. We can arrange hiking and rappelling into the crater, as well as explorations of the beautiful desert landscape.

Israel in bloom...

In spring, the Galilee and Golan Heights regions in the north come alive with a riot of colorful wildflowers.

Kids love...

Playing on the beach in Tel Aviv, riding camels in the Negev Desert, walking along the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, visiting the Biblical Zoo, dipping in the natural hot spring pools at Gan Hashlosha, participating in archaeological digs, exploring caves and tunnels, swimming at hotel pools, planting trees and picking fruit.

Iconic hotels...

The King David Hotel, a legendary and lavish property in the heart of Jerusalem, hosts heads of state, foreign dignitaries and many of our travelers.

Melting pot...

Israeli cuisine is influenced by the country’s diverse immigrant population, blending elements of Eastern European, North African and Levantine cooking into an intriguing food culture.

World-class wineries...

In Israel produce the perfect complement to the delicious cuisine.

Hit the beach...

We love ending a day of shopping and gallery-hopping in Tel Aviv with time on the city’s Mediterranean beaches.

Eat like a local...

If you like falafel, you might like to try sabich, a popular street food with an Iraqi inflection. It’s a fresh pita bread stuffed with fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, hummus, tahini, spices, chili sauce, amba (pickled mango sauce) and salads.

Unique experience...

Take a relaxing float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The highly saline waters provide bouyancy and have been considered to confer health benefits for over 2,000 years.

Hidden neighborhoods...

Jerusalem is full of fascinating neighborhoods. We especially love the windmill and terraces of Yemin Moshe, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside the Old City walls.

20th-century history...

Yad Vashem is a sobering and important memorial to the Holocaust. It’s essential for visitors wanting to understand the history of the Jewish people.

Insider access...

Have us arrange meetings with prominent religious experts, renowned chefs, leading food and wine producers, visits to attractions that require advance appointments, insider shopping tours, and family-focused activities that are fun and educational.

Experience Our Israel.

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