Private Israel Tours, Custom-Built for You

Short answer: A private Israel tour is a trip built around your group alone: your own licensed guide, your own vehicle and driver, hotels you choose, and an itinerary written from scratch for you. Shalom Israel Tours is based in Israel and plans every private tour 100% custom. As a guide, a full 8-day private tour with 4-star hotels, all site fees, a private guide and vehicle typically runs $16,000–18,000 for 2 people, $20,000–24,000 for 4 and $26,000–30,000 for 6 (grand total, land only).

What a private tour with us includes

Every private tour is written for one client, so no two are the same. A typical full private land package includes:

  • Your own Israel Ministry of Tourism licensed guide for every touring day
  • A private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
  • Hotels at the level you choose, from comfortable 4-star to luxury 5-star
  • All site entry and activity fees on your itinerary
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure, at any hour
  • Planning support from our team in Israel before and during your trip

Flights are not included, so you can use miles or book whatever routing suits you.

Private tour pricing: a realistic guide

Because each program is custom, the final price depends on your dates, hotels, group size and how many touring days you want. To give you a realistic starting point, here is what a robust 8-day private tour using 4-star hotels, including all site fees, chauffeurs, private guide and vehicle, usually costs:

  • Party of 2: $16,000–18,000 grand total
  • Party of 4: $20,000–24,000 grand total
  • Party of 6: $26,000–30,000 grand total

We can build a tour of any length, for any number of people. Larger families and groups bring the per-person cost down, while 5-star hotels, peak holiday dates and special experiences raise it. Tell us your target budget and we will write a program that works within it.

Who chooses a private tour?

Families

Children, parents and grandparents all travel at their own pace, with a guide who knows how to bring the Land of Israel alive for every age. See our guide to Israel family tours.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah families

A private tour lets you plan the ceremony, the celebration and the touring around your family. Explore our custom Bar and Bat Mitzvah tours and the 14-day Bar/Bat Mitzvah sample itinerary.

Travelers who need a gentler pace

If walking, stairs or long days are a concern, a private tour lets us plan shorter touring days, door-to-door transport and accessible routes. Our 12-day mobility-friendly Jewish tour shows how.

Special interests

Archaeology, wine, adventure, modern Israel, deep Jerusalem: a private guide can go as deep as you like. Browse our sample programs below for ideas.

Sample private itineraries

These are samples only. Anything and everything is possible, and we will rewrite any of them around your dates and interests:

See all of them on our sample private tour itineraries page.

Private tour or group tour?

Both are good ways to see Israel; they suit different travelers.

  • Choose a private tour if you want your own schedule, your own guide, a family or friends-only group, a simcha, or a slower or faster pace than a group keeps.
  • Choose a group tour if you are traveling as a couple or on your own and want great value, fixed departure dates and the company of other travelers. Our Jewish Heritage group tours and Classic Israel group tours run every week.

How to start planning

To get started on a custom tour, send us a few details using the form on this page or our create a custom tour page:

  1. Your tentative travel dates to and from Israel
  2. The total number of adults and children touring, and how many per hotel room
  3. Your target budget for the full land package, so we can work within it

We will reply with a sample itinerary and then write your program, revising it with you until it is exactly right.

Why plan with an Israel-based company

Shalom Israel Tours has planned trips to Israel since 2002, and our team lives here. We work directly with our guides, drivers and hotels, so you deal with the people actually running your trip, and someone local is reachable if anything changes while you are touring. Read more about our Israel tour guides, why clients choose us, or see recent TripAdvisor reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private tour of Israel cost?

As a guide, an 8-day private tour with 4-star hotels, all site fees, a private guide and vehicle typically costs $16,000–18,000 total for 2 people, $20,000–24,000 for 4 and $26,000–30,000 for 6. Your exact price depends on dates, hotels, length and group size.

How long should a private Israel tour be?

Most first-time visitors are happiest with 8 to 12 days, enough for Tel Aviv, the Galilee and Golan, Jerusalem, and Masada and the Dead Sea. We can build any length, from a few days to several weeks.

Are flights included?

No. Our prices are for the land package in Israel, so you can book flights however you like.

Can you arrange kosher meals and Shabbat-friendly touring?

Yes. We plan around Shabbat and holidays, and can arrange kosher hotels and restaurants throughout your trip. See our pre-tour information for practical tips.

Ready to design your private Israel tour?

Tell us your dates, your group and your budget using the form on this page, or call us from the USA at 1-800-763-1948. We will send a sample itinerary and start building a tour that is entirely yours.

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