07 Jan 2023
My husband and I booked a private tour through Israel in Color because many of the group tours are generic and we wanted to be able to focus on the things we wanted to see up north.
Pros:
- Targeted at the things you want to see/your particular religion (which can be relevant in Israel)
- Can adjust itinerary as needed because it is a private tour
- David (the guide) has a background in archeology which was very handy when visiting sites, but also meant that the tour was very focused on that. Depends what your preference is here.
Cons:
- No transportation included so you need to either book someone to drive you, or you will need to drive yourself and the guide up north. We found this a bit odd for us to be the driver. The alternative was adding almost $1K for the experience.
- It's a long day to spend with one person - perhaps it would have been better to meet a guide up north so it's not +5 hours in the car