February 12th 2015
We were a party of eight…parents, two children and two sets of grandparents. Our tour was great from beginning to end. Our guide Meir and our driver, also Meir, did an outstanding job. We were in Jerusalem, Masada, Ramot and Tel Aviv. We had a wonderful experience as our grandson had his bar mitzvah on […]
February 11th 2015
Hummus, the Middle Eastern delicacy made of blended chickpeas, has become so mainstream that the Huffington Post published the 10 Reasons Why We Should All Be Eating More Hummus. Hummus may be getting all the attention, but here are three other exotic Israeli flavors to tickle your tongue when you come to town. Fragrant, Spicy […]
February 11th 2015
Yes, Tel Aviv is a quintessentially Israeli city, but did you know that Tel Aviv is only about 100 years old? It was founded in 1909 as the first modern Hebrew city. On the other end of the spectrum, there are many locales in Israel whose history goes back to ancient times. Here are three […]
January 26th 2015
Israel’s major cities may get the lion’s share of attention from tourists, but there are fabulous destinations in other parts of the country as well. Here are our picks for five unmissable experiences to enjoy on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Pristine Beaches, Upscale Homes and Ancient Ruins In the time of Roman rule, Herod the Great […]
January 25th 2015
The Judean Desert extends to the east and south of Jerusalem, and it includes the wonders of the Dead Sea region. Destinations in this area are rich in archeology, nature and Biblical history. Here are our choices for the most unskippable sites to visit in the region. The World’s Most Famous Mountain Fortress There’s a […]
January 25th 2015
Outside the Old City of Jerusalem lies the rest of Jerusalem. Here are our top five not-to-be-missed destinations in the parts of town that lie beyond the walls of Suleiman the Magnificent. The World’s Most Important Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem uses testimony from survivors and artifacts from victims to tell the story of the Holocaust […]
January 24th 2015
Israel’s major cities may get the lion’s share of attention from tourists, but there are fabulous destinations in other parts of the country as well. Here are our picks for five unmissable experiences to enjoy on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Pristine Beaches, Upscale Homes and Ancient Ruins In the time of Roman rule, Herod the Great […]
January 21st 2015
The Old City of Jerusalem is among the most magical places in all of Israel. Everywhere you turn, you’ll come face-to-face with the ancient history of the Jews. Here are four must-see points of interest to make sure appear on your itinerary Beneath the Surface Is there a first-time visitor to Jerusalem who doesn’t stop […]
January 20th 2015
In Israel, ancient history is always tourist-worthy. If you or someone in your tour group uses a wheelchair, it’s good to know that an experienced tour consultant can help you locate fully or partially wheelchair-accessible antiquities. Here are a few of our favorite wheelchair-accessible archaeological sites. Meditation on the Mediterranean Sandy beaches and the arches […]
January 19th 2015
Once you’ve decided to come to Israel with an organized tour, a quick search on the Internet will reveal lots of companies selling tour packages. What you may not realize is that not all sellers are the same. Most companies that market tours to audiences overseas are not actually operating the tours – they’re simply […]
January 19th 2015
If Jerusalem is the center of the world, then the Temple Mount is the center of Jerusalem. You may have heard any number of misguided untruths about this holy site, so let’s review the facts. Referred to in Hebrew as Har HaBayit, the Temple Mount is the holiest site in Jewish tradition. It was the location […]
January 16th 2015
What most people think of as the Kotel today is only a portion of the 2,000-year-old western retaining wall of the Second Temple in Jerusalem’s Old City. Lying beneath and to the west of the visible, above-ground Kotel is an underground complex that brings ancient Jerusalem alive. Immediately after Israel’s victory in the Six Day […]
January 15th 2015
My wife and I did the 15 Jewish Heritage day tour with Shalom Tours. Shalom was very proactive and answered all my questions through email within an hour of my request or comments. This was the best tour we ever had. Our tour guide Doron Hoffman and Yuvel were the very best at what they […]
January 15th 2015
I recently returned from a two-week trip to Israel with my wife and 2 children (ages 11 and 9). As this was our first trip to the country, I was somewhat apprehensive, but had no security or other concerns whatsoever during the entirety of the trip. Shalom Stark was patient and responsive with all inquiries […]
January 15th 2015
I am not sure that I have ever had the opportunity to work with anyone as client-centric as Shalom Stark. From the first point of contact his patience and willingness to answer questions and craft a trip that was personalized to our needs was unparalleled. We went to Israel on at Bat Mitzvah trip for […]
January 15th 2015
I did not do the booking for Shalom Tours, but I was assured that they would do a good job. They did not do a good job. They did a great job. They put together a wonderful itinerary that allowed our family group to get a real taste of Israel and do a wonderful Bar […]
January 15th 2015
Shalom tours was great to work with. They were very accommodating to our needs, and created a personalized itinerary that was exactly what we wanted. Our guide was American and very knowledgeable about Israel and its vast history. Our family had a wonderful time and had an experience of a lifetime. The hotels we stayed […]
January 15th 2015
Just returned from the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Shalom Tours and our sensational guide Aharon Yahav. From beginning to end it was perfect. Our guide Aharon was knowledgeable, smart, funny and organized. He helped make this trip meaningful and memorable. The tour was brilliantly structured and well organized. From beginning to end, Aharon […]
January 15th 2015
The Dead Sea serves as Israel’s natural and national spa resort. Dead Sea mud is luxuriously rich and creamy, and is loaded with glow-enhancing minerals. It’s not uncommon that you’ll see men, women, and children coated with the deep brown mud from head to toe during their afternoon in the Dead Sea sun. The salts […]
January 13th 2015
To visit Tel Aviv’s Independence Hall is to touch the moment that the State of Israel was born. Imagine that it’s Friday afternoon, May 14, 1948 at 4:00 PM. The hall is overflowing with dignitaries, journalists and leaders of the Jewish people in Palestine. In eight hours, the British government, which has controlled Palestine […]
