Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Galilee, Haifa, Jaffa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv
Themes
Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land
What travelers are saying
"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good.
-During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers
-The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip.
- Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.)
-A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive.
-One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards
-Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.
don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected
"
Ajloun, Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Galilee, Haifa, Jaffa, Jerash, Jericho, Jerusalem, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv
Themes
Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land
What travelers are saying
"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good.
-During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers
-The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip.
- Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.)
-A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive.
-One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards
-Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.
don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected
"
Acre, Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Galilee, Haifa, Jaffa, Jerash, Jerusalem, Jordan Valley, Kerak Castle, Madaba, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv, Wadi Rum, Yad Vashem
Highlights
Tel aviv: Welcome dinner
Latrun area: Visit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah, the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
Jaffa: Walking tour of the ancient port
Caesarea: Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress
"Our guide, Evie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Also very friendly and respectful.
The bus driver was a very experienced driver. He kept us safe."
Join thousands of Israelis at the Western Wall to welcome the Jewish Sabbath
Journey to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, and float in its buoyant and therapeutic waters
Stay on a Kibbutz and talk with residents about their life in a collective community
Themes
Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Religious
What travelers are saying
"When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta Leona. I'm not sure when but Road Scholar changed the Punta Leona hotel for the 3 star Villa Lapis Jungle hotel. I was shocked when we drove up to this dump. Others in the group wanted to leave and find another hotel. I had black bugs under that shower mat and the shower did not drain, Spiders on the wall and roaches coming out of the cracked in the bathroom. The bed was a thin mattress on a board and was hard as a rock. The food they put out was covered with a wrap but 15 minutes after the plastic wrap was removed it was covered with fruit flies. I passed on the open food bowls. The walls were real thin and the neighbors were real noisy until 11:30 pm. Others in the group complained about the late night noise, spiders and toilet seat being broken. I'm not sure where this place gets 3 stars. After I saw the roaches, I give it a 1 star. Road Scholar put us up in beautiful hotels and then they take us here. You can do better than this Road Scholar. The end the story, Road Scholar customer service called me about my concern and said they have never used the Punta Leona, (I sent her my itinerary that said PUNTA LEONA). She also said they haven't had any complaints about this Villa Lapis dump. After her call, I'm not sure if I'll ever travel with Road Scholar again. Enough said...."
"I have traveled three different times with Pilgrim Tours and give them my highest recommendation. While each trip was unique in its experiences and purpose, they were consistent in quality and value for my travel dollar. As a solo traveler, I have always felt safe and welcome in my tour groups. The guides are expert at managing the logistics and ensuring the itinerary is met and adjustments that are inevitable appear seamless to the clients.
The guides are very knowledgeable and able to communicate clearly the historical, cultural, and Biblical significance of the sites visited, as appropriate. I came home from these trips with a wealth of knowledge, a bond of friendship with my fellow travelers, and a deep sense of gratitude to God for the blessings we received as we explored new places. Do not hesitate to travel with Pilgrim Tours on any of their offerings. My most recent trip to Egypt in January, 2025 was incredible!"
"Our 8th OU tour was to Switzerland. We visited many sites in Switzerland, Austria and also a quick stop in Germany. O.U. takes all the stress away by using outstanding Tour Directors who handle everything. Our T. D. Kiara was fantastic!
She worked flawlessly throughout the tour, even when we were stuck in Zermatt after a flood. I highly recommend O.U."
Get into the ancient and modern sides of jordan, israel & the palestinian territories with your enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable local leader, who’ll be heaps of fun too
This trip’s got it all. history? how about 11,000 years of it. culture? oh, just incredible architecture, food and music. scenery? city, beach and the desert. what more could you want?!
Only petra’s treasury is stunning enough to be the temple of the holy grail (well, according to indiana jones at least), and you’ll be blown away on a full day exploring the majesty and mystery of this world wonder
Kick back in our central hostel in jerusalem, complete with movie room and rooftop
Sample tasty local eats at the very cool machane yehuda market where you can use your your bite card at any of the vendors.
"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."
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Apr 2019
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Everything from biblical times to current events
We recently returned from a tour to Israel through Odysseys Unlimited. This was our fourth tour with Odysseys. Again, we were not disappointed. Our guide, Yanay, was...