We are deeply saddened by the recent events in and continue to work closely with our office, partners and friends in Israel. Israel is a resilient and strong nation, and we know that this will pass and travelers will once again fill the country. Right now, it is more important than ever to be a voice in the darkness and stand in solidarity. The best way we can support Israel and her people is to postpone and not cancel travel, and to make plans to go as soon as travel resumes. Together we can make a difference!
Summer is here!
With our Spring Adults Only tours home, we’re excited to announce the start of our summer season of Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tours! Families from across the country are going to experience all of Israel. From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and Eilat to Tiberias and Tel Aviv. Of course, the highlight of the tour is the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony. Imagine the incredible thrill of having your child be Bar/Bat Mitzvah atop Masada – a place that symbolizes the spirit of the Jewish people. It’s truly an unforgettable experience.
As Israel celebrates its 75th year, it’s more important than ever for Jews worldwide to visit Israel. From exploring ancient historical sites to enjoying the bustling cities and stunning natural landscapes, there’s so much to discover in Israel. You will experience the country’s rich history, culture, and traditions. Israel is a land full of history and holy sites, and the modern state of has become a global leader in science technology and innovation. Visiting Israel is a unique and meaningful experience that deepens the connection with our heritage and shows support for the Jewish state. Israel has always faced many challenges, and by visiting Israel, we can demonstrate our solidarity with the country and its citizens.
In this 75th year- join us on a trip of a lifetime.
Let us show you Israel! Let us Welcome you home!
May 8, 2023 Tour visiting Northern Israel
Our May 8th Adults Only group is now touring all of Northern Israel including Tiberias, the Golan Heights, Safed, a Golan Heights Winery, a boat ride on Sea of Galilee, visiting Kibbutz Ein Gev, taking a cable car to the grottoes at Rosh Hanikra, Akko, Haifa and Caesaria. With Israel Discovery Tours, you see all of Israel. They sent back some pictures and even a little video to let us know their having an amazing experience!
May 2023 Adults Only Groups
Just a quick update – Both our Deluxe and Luxury May “Adult Only” groups are in Israel now having a marvelous time. Not only are they seeing all the important sights, but their singing, dancing, and eating their way through Israel! They even sent videos. We still have limited space left for the October tours. Come and join us for Israel’s 75th birthday!
It’s Israel’s 75th!
After a very successful 2022, our first year back since the pandemic, Israel Discovery Tours is proud to start our 2023 Season. With Adults Only tours in the Spring & Fall and Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah tours in the Summer and Winter, we are looking forward to you joining us this year to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday. There couldn’t be a better time to visit.
This year’s groups will be filled with those who have been waiting patiently (some for 3 years) to travel. They will experience all of Israel with the very best itineraries, guides, drivers, staff, and accommodations. Our first Adults Only tours are in Israel now having an amazing tour and their already sending back pictures:
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- Adults Only tour at the Western Wall
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From the biblical landscapes of the Judean Hills to the bustling streets of Tel Aviv, Israel is filled with historical, cultural, and religious significance – something for everyone!
In Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, where we have a chance to walk in the footsteps of history. At the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, we relax and rejuvenate ourselves in the salty waters while taking in the stunning natural scenery. In Eilat, if a yacht cruise on the Red Sea isn’t exciting enough for you, a day trip to the amazing ancient city of Petra, Jordan is an optional excursion that will surely leave you awed. The city of Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee is our base as we tour Northern Israel. The mystical city of Safed, the rolling hills and vineyards of the Golan Heights, a fun boat ride including an Israeli dancing and a fascinating visit to Kibbutz with home hospitality are just a few of the highlights you will treasure. The tour concludes in Tel Aviv with its museums, shops, galleries, and the beautiful Mediterranean beaches. A Farewell Party puts the icing on the cake of the perfect Israel tour experience.
Whether you are traveling on our Adults Only Tour or our Family/Bar-Bat Mitzvah tours, Israel Discovery Tours is ready to “Welcome You Home”. It’s Israel’s 75 Birthday! Come celebrate with us!
Our Adults Only Tour Just Returned!
We are so thrilled that our first tour to go to Israel since the beginning of the pandemic had such a marvelous experience. They were an amazing group of people! Here is just one of the notes we received:
We just returned from a truly comprehensive two-week tour of Israel with Israel Discovery Tours. Our tour was five stars all the way! From the staff helping us with the covid requirements to fly, to our so knowledgeable guide and driver, the high-end hotels and the wonderful itinerary, there wasn’t a stone left unturned. We were treated so special by everyone in Israel as they were so happy to have tourists back. Everyone we encountered couldn’t have been more gracious. We were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable all the accommodations were. Every detail to our tour went smoothly without one glitch. Israel is OPEN and ready for tourists and there’s no better tour company to go with than Israel Discover Tours. Suzanne & Steven- Hallandale Beach, FL
Welcome Home!
We’re thrilled to announce that as of Nov. 1, 2021, Israel is open for individual and group tourism.
Under the previous “permitted group” program we were able to send our Oct 25, 2021 Adults Only tour.
The group has been touring the whole country and as you can see from the pictures – having a fantastic time. They’ve been able to see and do everything on our comprehensive itinerary including Jerusalem, the Dead Sea/Masada, Eilat, The North and Tel Aviv.
We’re even hearing from our passengers during the tour:
I just wanted to take a moment and tell you how happy we are with this tour. We are having fun and a learning experience at the same time. Israel is such an amazing country and IDT is such a wonderful company. Thank you for going the extra yard for us. The first trip since COVID. Everybody we encountered is very careful about COVID. Wishing you continued success! Harry & Joy, FL
For 30 years Israel Discovery Tours has been dedicated to providing our passengers exceptional service and an amazing Israel experience. We are committed to these principles and even more so during these challenging times. Our passenger’s comfort and safety remain our top priority
The last two years have been difficult, but Israel and Israel Discovery Tours are now ready to welcome you home!
Happy Passover!
It’s hard to believe it’s already Pesach and over a year into the pandemic – but we do have an important update from the Israel Ministry of Tourism:
“Not surprising, Israel is emerging as a leader in the efforts to vaccinate. As of today, 60% of the population has received at least one dose of the vaccine and 50% of the population is fully vaccinated. This is very encouraging and great news as we look to travel to resume. While we do not currently have a definitive date or guidelines for opening, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism are working hard on the next steps of travel. We are hopeful that sometime in June the first tourists will be back in Israel. Regarding the guidelines of opening, we expect further information after Passover. Currently the Ministries of Health and Tourism are gathering information to make decisions on the safest way to open.”
Israel Discovery Tours is looking forward to start sending passengers as soon as Israel is open. We have many reservations for our Fall Adult tours and our Family Bar-Bat Mitzvah December tours are very heavily booked already. We think it’s going to be an extremely busy end of the year!!
COVID19 Update
We are excited to see that the first steps in opening the economy for Israel are beginning. Israel is starting the initial stages to lift their quarantine. They have recently released the guidelines for lifting restrictions and starting to return to a new normal. As domestic travel resumes the Israel Ministry Of Tourism is building the foundations to welcome international travelers as well. The Deep Knowledge Group, has named Israel the #1 country in their Covid-19 safety ranking, making it an ideal destination to visit once we can travel again. While we do not know yet when Israel will open their borders to international travelers we can say with confidence when it does, Israel will be ready to welcome all our passengers.
As Israel starts to move towards a “new normal” when it comes to travelers, it is clear that social distancing and sanitation will play a big role in all of their travel decisions, including destination, hotel and airline choice. Though they will be taking these precautions, we still are confident that people will begin to resume travel with enthusiasm while doing it in a safe way. Israel is working to adapt to a new standard of travel that includes these social distancing and sanitation protocols, which include timed entries, contactless payments at top tourist destinations and new check in procedures.
The Israel Ministry of Tourism is working on our complete international reopening strategy, which will be announced soon.
Our tours for the Fall and Winter of 2020 are still on schedule to proceed as planned pending further directives from the government of Israel