“Our hope is not yet lost,
Our hope of two thousand years,
To be a free people in our own land,
The land of Israel and Jerusalem.”
~Hatikva by Naftali Herz Imber
The power of hope is a remarkable thing. Take the Jewish people for example – exiled from their homeland more than two thousand years ago and surviving persecution in dozens of different countries around the world, a shared prayer never left their lips: “Next year in Jerusalem”. Today of course going to Jerusalem is no longer a dream, but a reality.
The beautiful country of Israel stands strong and proud, testament to the strength of the Jewish people and one of the few stories in history with a happy ending.
Since its creation in 1948, millions of Jewish people have made Aliyah. Many millions more – and gentiles too – visit the country regularly, enjoying unforgettable experiences in a complex and fascinating land that make them want to come back again and again.
Shatour is an expert in tailor-made experiences in Israel for the discerning traveler. Our passion is using our native understanding of the land and extensive local connections. This allows us to create personalized experiences that help our guests forge real links with this land and the people in it. And we’re proud that even in complex times when people are traveling less, we continue to bring guests and support the Israeli economy and the Israeli people. Famously hospitable and friendly (under that brash veneer for which they’re famous) Israelis love to speak English and show visitors around, and of course survivors of the kibbutzim in the south especially appreciate visitors. This is just one of the things Shatour can include in your itinerary.
There are endless famous locations to visit – Mount Masada, the Dead Sea, the Western Wall, Tel Aviv beach, Yad Vashem – and we’ll help you fit them all in while surprising you with hidden treasures like wine tastings at award-winning vineyards, citywide food tasting tours, street art tours, krav maga training sessions from the IDF, teaching you how to haggle in the Jerusalem market, showing you the best hummus you’ll ever taste….
Of course security is of paramount importance to us – visits are always coordinated with the IDF and other security authorities, with an armed escorting our guests at all times.
Sticking together is what helped the Jews survive the toughest of times, and we believe that’s a philosophy that should continue today. We invite you to give us a call and start planning the best vacation you’ll ever have.
