Published on May, 2025
The tour guides created a group chat so it was nice to know that you are in constant communication with them. They also arrived on time.
Now for a quarter of the tour, you are being driven around but that's the reason for choosing a tour versus driving in a car rental. The guides know the various areas very well and will take alternate routes to avoid traffic. Also, you can catch up on sleep, chat with your group mates, or just view the lovely sceneries in an air-conditioned vehicle. They also have a charging station at each seat so don't forget your USB cable! Plus, you can leave your personal items and souvenirs on the bus/van. The driver stays by the vehicle at all times.
The sights were wonderful and there were many! The churches at Nazareth, the lovely sea of Galilee, a quick stop at Cana, the baptismal site at the Jordan River (you are provided time to get baptized, if you like), a recommended restaurant (of which the food was quite good with all the sides and soft bread you can eat - yum), another quick stop to Tabgha, and finally Capernaum, all while viewing the various villages, valleys, mountains, and the desert long the way. By the way, throughout the tour, there are many restroom breaks!
Last but not least are our lovely tour guides. Yuval was not only informative on the geography and historical facts, he was hilarious. He entertained us with jokes, riddles, and questions & answers sessions. Yuval was very personable and everyone just loved him. Another important person on the tour was our driver, Hassan. He texted us before arriving on time, he knew the roads very well and took alternate routes when necessary, he guarded our items left on the vehicle, he provided some facts and answered questions during our ride back home, and most importantly, he got us to our destinations safely. Who can ask for more?!
Tips: Bring your passport, a sun hat and sunscreen for sunny days, coins for some restroom facilities requesting donations, phone charger, bottle of water (though you can purchase water along the way), and please tip your tour guides to show your appreciation. And no, I was not paid to write this. Lol!
