Shalom Israel ToursReviews of shalomisraeltours.com

I cannot say enough good about Shalom Israel Tours!!!! It is truly a family run business and Shalom himself took care of us with thoughtfulness and consideration that really took this trip to the next level for me and my family! I wish I could give ten stars! He organized tours and excursions that every single member of my family found outstanding - and we are a hard to please bunch! My favorite was the Dead Sea and Masada. Unforgettable! We would have never visited Caesarea if it wasn't for Shalom's suggestion and I'm so glad we listened to him! It turned out to be my Dad, my sons and nephew's favorite place and they had a special time together bonding, making memories for a lifetime! Thank you Shalom, for this priceless family memory. Shalom thought of everything and went above and beyond, helped us personalize our tours to fit us perfectly, and was always available to us. His tour guides were fun, incredibly well educated, and kept us entertained and informed! We have been back in the States only a week and my sons and nephew are still taking about it and planning our trip back! I never thought I would be able to get my boys excited about a family trip to Israel and now it's ALL they talk about! Thank you Shalom for not only giving us an amazing trip to the Holy Land but also for bringing my family closer together! You're a mensch!!!!

Great vacation. Not some -paint-by-numbers trip; it was a carefully crafted tour that took into account our particular set of needs and variables (number of people in the party, the fact that we were traveling with children were all taken into account when planning an itinerary and offering suggestions) The whole thing was very friendly and it flowed freely without any upsets, which is ultimately what one wants when visiting a foreign country. Highly recommend

First and foremost i am not one to give a negative review. However, we missed 2 flights out of Frankfurt--we notified Mr. Stark as soon as we were able and were aware of our connection plans. He told us they could not accommodate due to shabbat. That is understandable but our group that we were traveling with arrived on time and received a guide at the tarmac-ac, whisked them thru customs and led the to a chauffeur to their hotel. we traveled 48 hrs and proceeded to stand in a customs line and extremely long taxi que. When asking Mr. stark for a refund for the transportation service he did not provide or at least a reimbursement for our taxi he was unaccommodating. He was outraged that we would even suggest. Tour was great; Mordecai our guide was excellent!!!!!! He was warm, humorous and shared his passion for the country. Mr stark was difficult and unpleasant to work with

If your going to Israel I would encourage every one to set up their tour Shalom Israel now. Booking the tour was so easy and our tour guide Eli was the best. But like Eli said, "we must thank all those men and women who gave their lives for us to be able to visit Israel in the first place". I thank them every day because my life has changed entirely. I also want to thank Eli for taking us off the beaten path at times to take us to his favorite little places to shop and eat. His sense of humor and his smile will brighten your day!

I have just returned from a 16 day trip throughout Israel and can't say enough about Shalom Tours. If I could give Shalom and his tour guides a zillion stars *** I would. As a single woman in her fifties, I had some reservations about traveling alone and what this trip would be like. Needless to say, it went above and beyond my imagination. Shalom was always available, no matter what time zone, or time of day (except of course Shabbat). He answered my questions and was very helpful, even when I got lost in Jerusalem and needed information on an evening show that was scheduled. My tour began in Tel Aviv with our awesome guide Meni, and we were only three people. I really didn't know what to expect...a huge tour bus, filled with married couples and me, myself, and I feeling alone and lonely. How wrong I was! Our group was all of 3 people, myself included, and it was GREAT! Meni was so knowledgeable about everything, and answered our questions - and we had A LOT of them. He even went "off the route" to point out places to help us better understand and clarify things. Meni was unbelievably wonderful. He made us laugh, was patient, and went above and beyond in everything!!! From Tel Aviv, the second leg of our trip was off to Jerusalem. Here our group became 11 and Doron was our tour guide. Another amazing experience. Doron's knowledge of the history of Israel was beyond thorough. His understanding of Israel's history, struggles, and creation was amazing. At times, it was hard to take it all in, but he never stopped explaining and helping us to understand the miracles, triumphs, and struggles faced by this country. Doron had a wealth of information that was incredible, to say the least. The third leg of our journey continued to Eliat and Petra. Again, Doron helped us throughout with everything! Except with Petra, where Israeli guides are not allowed, Doron was with us through every part of our trip. I will say he was tough on us. Our days were non-stop and he never cut us a break, in a good way. We walked miles, saw soooo many amazing historical sites and again, his knowledge was beyond extraordinary. His enthusiasm for Israel was contagious. Be prepared to walk a lot. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, and drink lots of water. Not everyone in our group had the privilege of being part of Shalom Tours and they were envious that we received a welcome gift consisting of a backpack, visor, hat, and the best....a water bottle holder. It kept my water cool throughout the over 100 degree weather (yes, went in August). Unfortunately I lost mine while in the Arab market, and called Shalom. Although he was unable to get me a replacement as we were on our way to Eliat, he offered to mail me one to the states. On Shabbat, when I returned to my room I was greeted with a beautiful box of cookies. Yummy!! I cannot say enough about this trip. It was a bucket list item that will be remembered for a lifetime. Shalom made it perfect. He was always available, Meni and Doron were great, and our group truly became a family. Thank you Shalom, Meni, and Doron. The memories I have of this trip will always hold a special place in my heart. Although I traveled alone, I never felt lonely. I highly, highly recommend Shalom Tours to all who want to truly understand and visit Israel. I am so grateful for my Jewish Heritage and all that I have learned. Took over 1,000 pictures and will share some as soon as I figure out how !!! This was an amazing experience and I have Shalom Tours to thank for making it perfect and beyond anything I could have imagined!!! Shalom! Heidi G., Middletown, NY August, 2016

We did the 15 day " Jewish Heritage tour" With Shalom Israel tours. We can't speak more highly enough of this tour and our wonderful , very passionate tourguide, Doron! We did the tour March 23-April 6th 2016. We really can say we seen the lenth and breath of this beautiful country. We also learned so much from Doron. Yes it was full on, but we enjoyed every moment of it. My highlights are: Gan Hashlosha and Beit She'an and most of all Jerusalem. I am so glad we did the the longest tour, we saw lots of places and learned so much, I am thinking of going again with this company! Well done!

My husband and I (both retired) began our tour on Sunday, June 21. We were picked up at our hotel by, Doron, our tour guide. He was wonderful, so knowledgeable and patient with all of us. At each stop, Doron told us the history of the area, answered all of our questions and was patient with those of us who didn't move as quickly as the others. Our group consisted of families with young teens to retired people and we really bonded as a group. When we arrived at Mt. Scopus in Jerusalem, Doron had wine ready and we said the Shecheyanu and Barucha over the wine. It was touching and many of us had tears in our eyes. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Doron has an incredible amount of knowledge about Israel and explained everything to us clearly. He kept us on schedule and took us to all of the major sites, including Cesearea, Rosh Hanikra, Tiberias, Acco, Tzvat, Kibbutz Lavi, Dead Sea, Masada and many other sites. This was the perfect way to experience Israel for the first time. Thank you Shalom Israel Tours!

I had the pleasure of booming my trip to Israel through Shalom Israel Tours and just returned last night. Both Shalom and Yoel of Shalom Israel Tours were very helpful while planning my trip and in keeping in touch with me as needed. Shalom was very patient while answering all my questions prior to booking my trip and during the entire booking process. I was in Israel for three weeks. I spent the first week visiting my college roommate who lives in Jerusalem and then I hooked up with the tour in Tel Aviv. The transition was seamless! The tour itself was incredible!! I was lucky to have been placed with a wonderful tour guide, Aharon Yahav. His knowledge of history and present day Israel were impressive. Aharon had a way of imparting his knowledge in an interesting, entertaining and comprehendible way. I couldn't have asked for a better guide! My entire experience with Shalom Israel tours was incredible and offered a full itinerary. I highly recommend this company for anyone traveling to Israel!!