Plan a Tour to Israel
Israel has hundreds of different faces, thousands of fascinating sites, and a wealth of flavors and options. Shatour can create a customized Israel experience to suit your preferences and expectations.
Shatour is led by the Shapiro family, we have been guiding visitors around Israel since 1975. We have grown together with the State, so we are respectful of her history, proud of her present, and believe in her future. Because we know this country like the back of our hands, we keep track of new opportunities, selecting the best experiences for each individual tour group. We check and double-check the timing, accuracy and safety of our tours, leaving nothing to chance. Come visit Israel with Shatour and let our family take care of your family!
Private Israel Tours
Action packed or leisurely, we can customize your private tour of Israel according to your tastes and preferences. Read More
Christian Holy Land Tours
Decades of touring experience combined with centuries of history guarantee that Shatour will bring organize a memorable Israel tour for your family or church group. Read More
Bat and Bar Mitzvah Israel Tours
Celebrate your child’s milestone event with a unique Israel tour and the most memorable family event. Read More
Environmental Tours
Looking for high quality eco-tourism in Israel? Shatour together with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) offers travelers a choice of unique environmental experiences. Read More
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Lior ShapiroThe apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Our son Lior recently joined our team as the 10th generation of Family Shapiro to live and work in Jerusalem! Lior attended the first Conservative School in Jerusalem and completed his army service in the Golani unit, continuing to serve in the reserves until just recently. He majored in Archaeology at the Hebrew University, and worked for over 15 years in the Israel Antiquities Authority, becoming Chief Regional Archaeologist of the Judean area. As well as his expertise in archaeology, Lior brings his passion for photography and his knowledge of Israel and its history to his work as a tour guide. He is married to Tammy, has 3 delicious children (we’re biased – they are our grandchildren!), and lives in the village of Motza Illit on the outskirts of Jerusalem. -
Naftali AizikBorn in 1969, Naftali spent most of his childhood in Northern Israel, living in Nazaret Illit and studying at the prestigious Reali High School in Haifa. He served in the IDF in Golani as an officer and continued to serve in the Reserves for over 20 years. Naftali studied archaeology and geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and worked for 15 years for the Israel Antiquities Authority. He now lives in Moshav Mata in the Judean Mountains and continues to work as a freelance guide for the Antiquities Authority, showing groups of youth and adults around Israel’s various archaeological sites. -
Ronen KhayatBorn and bred in Jerusalem, Ronen served in the IDF in the prestigious Paratroopers regiment, rising to the rank of major. He received his degree in political science at the Hebrew University and also completed the Ministry of Tourism tour guides course and the Yad Vashem tour guides course about the history of the Holocaust. He has guided many youth delegations to Poland, but his passion is guiding Jewish and Christian groups in Israel. -
Shmuel LevyShmuel is a Yerushalmi, having grown up in one of the authentic neighborhoods of Jerusalem, and his Jewish identity is deeply rooted in the ethos of this unique city. In the IDF I served as a combat medic in an infantry unit in the Sinai Desert. He graduated from Haifa University with a BA in Philosophy and Jewish History, and from the Hebrew University with a MA in Communication. Shmuel has been working as a tour guide since the early 1990s, guiding groups, individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds from all over the world. He drives a large and comfortable Ministry of Tourism-authorized van, and he lives in Jerusalem with his wife Esther (a social worker) and their two young sons. -
Dan MakoverDan has been guiding tour groups of all ages around Israel since 2007. He studied Communications and Geography at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem before moving into TV production and news. He worked as broadcast supervisor for a number of news organizations and escorted reporters around the West Bank, using his knowledge of Arabic and Hebrew to keep them safe. Dan studied for his tour guide course through the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and he loves sharing his knowledge of Israel’s geography, history and religions with visitors. -
Ariel GabayAriel grew up on Kibbutz Mishmar HaNegev and served in the IDF as a paratrooper. He has a BA in Land of Israel Studies as well as a tour guide license. He and his wife spent time in the U.S. as emissaries for the Jewish Agency in Oakland, CA, where he taught in Hebrew day schools and worked on Israel summer programs for the local federation.
Back in Israel, Ariel has guided groups for the Reform movement and the Ramah organization, as well as family groups from all over the world. He is an expert in the geography of Israel, linking its historic locations with Jewish sources and bringing to life the history of the Jewish People. He lives in Kibbutz Mishmar Hanegev with his wife and two children.
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Nathan ShapiroNathan Shapiro was born in 1948, ninth generation Jerusalemite. He studied Jewish History and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has guided for many years for various institutions, including the UJC, JDC, Ministry of Tourism, and more. He is experienced in the planning and arranging programs for visitors to Israel, and has also been consultant to the CRB (Bronfman Foundation) on nature, environment and youth trips to Israel, has operated a company dealing in organization of family Bar/Bat Mitzvas in Israel, and served as Director of Development and Foreign Affairs of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and later as Director of Development at DVI – Dental Volunteers for Israel.