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Information on Shore Excursions in Israel
Find all the information you need on taking day tours from the
ports of Haifa and Ashdod in Israel
 What is the difference between a private
tour and a semi-private or small group tour?
 The private tour is a guided trip done only for your party of
friends/family. You will not share the vehicle or guide with anyone else.
The small group tour (or semi-private tour as we like to refer to
it) is a minivan, van, or minibus tour for a small group - but comprised of
more than one party traveling. The participants can be couples, friends, or families
which make up a small group together. We have semi-private tours of 4
persons, 6-10 persons or 12-18 persons.
The cost per person is
always lower than the prices charged by the ship for the big bus tours and the
quality of the tour cannot be compared. Our small group tours are high-quality personal tours and we cover much more during the day than what
is available through the ship.
* If you are a party of 2-4 persons touring, the semi-private tours are
the perfect way to enjoy a very high-quality shore excursion in Israel at a very
good price.
Where will you meet us? Will you be waiting
for us at the port?
We will meet you at the port JUST OUTSIDE THE SHIP. We have
a special permit that allows us access to the port so we can meet you inside the
port just as you exit the ship. We will hold a sign with your name on it
so you can easily find us as you come out of the ship.
Please note! Do not be persuaded by the taxi drivers that you must take a taxi outside
of the port to meet the guide. We have special access
to the ports and we will meet you inside the port as you exit the ship.
Some companies do not have access to the port and require the visitors to take a
taxi to meet them - this is not the case when you book with us.
Why are your tours better than the ones
offered by the ship?
In essence - our tours are higher quality and less expensive!
We tour in small groups only making the experience much more personal. You
don't have to wait for 30 minutes for everyone to embark and disembark from the
bus at each stop. You don't have to wait in never-ending queues at the sights
either. We
are much more flexible when it comes to the itinerary, pace of touring, duration
of stay in each place, time and length of lunch, etc. We don't tour with a
megaphone and our approach is very personal and flexible. We cater to your needs at
the highest level of customer care from start to finish.
Is your van air-conditioned?
All
the vehicles we use are new and equipped with the best features available for
touring in Europe. This of course means that the vehicle will be
air-conditioned, clean, and with very comfortable and spacious seating, even by
high American standards.
Is the guide certified?
The
guides are all certified and licensed by the ministry of tourism. More
important, they are very knowledgeable, caring, and friendly.
Will we be back in time for departure? We really can't afford to be
late...
Always - without exception! We have never been late or even close to being
late - not even once. There is absolutely no room for mistakes when it
comes to bringing you back to the ship in time for departure so you can rest
assure that you will be back onboard and ready for sailing at the end of a
wonderful day tour in Israel.
How long will my shore excursion be?
We normally tour for approximately 9-10 hours per day. In special
circumstances and if the sailing times allow for it, tours can be extended or
made shorter if requested.
How can I pay for the tours?
You can either pay with your credit card online prior to touring or if you
prefer you can pay in cash AFTER the tour is done and you are back at the
harbor. Payments are in either US currency, Euros, or Israeli Shekels.
If you are paying with your card, you can use American Express and the charge
will be in US currency.
It sounds great - can I book now?
You can reserve your dates online and you do not need to provide any credit card
details at this stage. Use this link
and scroll to the bottom of the page to send us a request and we will email you
back promptly with availability and prices.
Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you in Israel
soon.
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