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About Shatour Israel Tours

Shatour is led by members of the Shapiro family, who 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

It’s a Family Business!

Shatour Israel Tours was started 45 years ago by Nathan and Hanna Shapiro, and is now run by their children, Lior, Shanan and Zivit, together with a team of multi-lingual travel agents.

Nathan is the 10^th generation of his family to live in Jerusalem. His loves taking visitors around the Old City of Jerusalem, where the stones tell the story of his family history and the history of the Jewish people. “It is my greatest pleasure to bring people from all over the world to this holy city and to show them that Jewish life is thriving here once again. My story is a microcosm of the history of the Jews in Israel, and I feel an emotional responsibility to share my family’s history with visiting families.”

Hannah was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Israel with her family. She met Nathan when they were both studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and worked in events management before joining Shatour. “I love creating tailor-made luxury tours for incoming groups and families from all over the world. We have built Shatour together as a family-oriented business, so it is an integral part of our family life!”

The Shatour Promise

Shatour Israel Tours undertakes to give every visitor to Israel the best possible experience. We tailor each tour itinerary according to the ages and backgrounds of all the members of your group. We ask you what you want to see and do in Israel, and we listen! Trust us to design a stimulating visit that includes the best that Israel has to offer.

Because we know this country like the back of our hands, we keep track of new opportunities and select the best experiences for each individual and group. We take care of every detail, checking and double-checking the timing, accuracy and safety of our tours, and leaving nothing to chance.

Come visit Israel with Shatour and let our family take care of your family!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

What our guests write after touring Israel with Shatour:

“Everything on the tour was either a lot of fun, very educational, very inspiring or all three. Our son described this as a trip that he and his family will remember for the rest of their lives. We went to every place that you recommended and we wanted to see, and your guide took us to other places that really added to the trip.”

It was an extraordinary trip. You allowed us to see an Israel very few tourists are privileged to see. Under Nathan’s guidance we explored unbelievable archaeological sites, walked through the Old City floated in the Dead Sea, marveled at Masada (baths with no obvious way to obtain water? a dovecote? three years of survival!)
As I start to list sites I’m aware of all the places I’ve omitted. As I’m sure Nathan would readily admit, he could have taken us on a tour of Israel lasting years rather than days and never exhausted his repertoire – what an incredible font of knowledge, information and lore!

We would strongly recommend Shatour if you are considering a family tour of Israel. We are a family of four -- two parents and two girls ages 11 and 13 -- and we used Shatour this summer for our first-ever trip to Israel. Shatour was very helpful in providing us with advice as we shaped our itinerary and made important choices about how we would spend our limited number of days in the country and in what order. They also provided guidance on selecting hotels. Once we arrived, everything felt seamless and easy.

Meet Our Guides

We understand that you want your visit to Israel to be relaxed and memorable. So, let Shatour take care of all the details and curate the best possible combination of enthralling activities, delicious cuisine, comfortable transportation, luxury accommodations, and expert tour guides. Our experienced tour operators are standing by to listen to all your requests and make them happen.

As world travelers ourselves, we understand the importance of attending to every detail and even making contingency plans. As professional tour operators, we have 45 years of experience and connections, so we can adjust your schedule according to your wishes. You can read what our guests say about Shatour’s high standards of customer service, and our knack for constantly exceeding their expectations!

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Lior is the 10th generation of Family Shapiro to live and work in Jerusalem.

Khen Rom grew up in Ra’anana and loves traveling around Israel and meeting people from all over the world..

Maya was born and raised in Jerusalem to parents who had immigrated from Argentina..

Rami loves guiding visitors around Israel, sharing his passion for its scenery, archeology, wildlife and history.

Naftali grew up in Northern Israel, living in Nazaret Illit and studying at the prestigious Reali High School in Haifa.

Shmuel is a Yerushalmi, having grown up in one of the most authentic neighborhoods of Jerusalem.

Born in New Zealand, Frances wants every tourist to fall in love with Israel, as she did.

Yossi Shenhav was born in 1963, and grew up in Jerusalem..

Nathan Shapiro was born in 1948, ninth generation Jerusalemite..

About Shatour Israel Tours

It’s a Family Business!

The Shatour Promise

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

What our guests write after touring Israel with Shatour:

Meet Our Guides

Lior Shapiro

Khen Rom

Maya Weltman

Rami Waissman

Naftali Aizik

Shmuel Levy

Frances Oppenheimer

Yossi Shenhav

Nathan Shapiro

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