Just go home after touring with Shalom tours for 10 days, Only 7 people in our group. Slow time in winter means best time to tour for us. The guide, Yaki, that Shalom had provided was excellent; very knowledgeable and attentive. I can hardly believe how much we did in our 10 day tour. My husband and I will be in touch in 2017 when we plan to take our children and grandchildren. We will book again around Thanksgiving; it is the best time to get the best deal. It is winter in Israel at this time, but their winter is similar to ours in California, so it was not a problem for us. We are are in awe of this beautiful country with all its history and beauty, It is truly our home, away from home!