Family & Celebration Experiences

Authentic Israel offers a number of adult & family trips which are open for the public to join. We also work with privately with families to plan custom family experiences and celebrations.

Join a Group :: Adults & Family Tours

Authentic Israel offers two different adult & family tours which are open to the public as follows:

• My Turn in Israel / 8-10 day programs

• Israel Family Journey / 10-12 day programs

Each tour is geared to Jewish travelers with an interest in experiencing the history, culture, tradition, and beauty of the Land of Israel. Departure dates are offered year-round.

Custom Private Family Tours

Are you planning a trip to Israel for your family or for a group of families? Work with Authentic Israel, and we will make it easy for you. Authentic Israel specializes in organizing custom family packages in Israel staffed by private guides. Experience Israel at your family’s own pace and exactly as you wish. We will plan an itinerary according to your exact dates and family interests – and because you will be working directly with an Israel-based tour operator, you can be assured your family will receive the best possible prices.

NOTE: Because we specialize in custom package tours for families, our staff is typically not available to book hotels only, flights only, or guides only. Thank you for your understanding.

Family Celebrations

For generations, Jewish families have come to Israel to celebrate important life-cycle milestones such as bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings or even honeymoons. Authentic Israel works with families to design custom family celebrations. Whether you wish to simply tour the country with family, organize a local ceremony or host a reception, our staff will work with you to provide a truly memorable experience. Mazal tov!

Active Families

The Land of Israel is stunning and offers many opportunities for a wide array of outdoors touring experiences. Our staff has years of experience hiking, biking, rappelling, and jeeping through the diverse terrain of the Negev Desert, the Judean Hills, the Golan Heights, and the Galilee. It is always our pleasure to share those experiences with through a custom family tour with a focus on the outdoors. Just ask us.

Services We Provide

  • Creative itinerary planning
  • Collaborative program budgeting
  • Pre-trip preparation materials
  • Program implementation and quality control

Sample Itineraries

Although every program Authentic Israel provides is custom designed according to the background and vision of our clients, these sample itineraries are meant to give you an idea of what is possible.
  • 7-Day Itinerary / Families (coming soon)
  • 7-Day Itinerary / Adults (coming soon)
  • 7-Day Itinerary / Active (coming soon)
  • 10-Day Itinerary / Families (coming soon)
  • 10-Day Itinerary / Adults (coming soon)
  • 10-Day Itinerary / Active (coming soon)
  • 14-Day Itinerary / Families (coming soon)
  • 14-Day Itinerary / Adults (coming soon)
  • 14-Day Itinerary / Active (coming soon)

Family Trip Planning Process

While no two trips are planned in exactly the same way, the following is a general outline of how we work to plan family Israel tours:

Step #1: Planning the itinerary. The first stage is to discuss the goals for the trip. We will want to gather important information that will help guide us in proposing an initial itinerary.

 • What is the purpose of the trip?
 • What are your family's interests and travel style?
 • What time of year do you prefer to travel?
 • What level of accommodations do you prefer?
 • Do you want a private guide/driver? If so, how many days?
 • Are there special requests or considerations?

Once we have established the basics, our trip planning specialists will propose a draft itinerary for review. We will fine tune that draft itinerary as much as necessary with you until it matches your exact vision for the experience.

Step #2: Confirming the trip costs. After we have settled on a basic itinerary, we will prepare a formal proposal with detailed trip costs and a listing of the services that are included. Since the biggest cost of the program is typically the accommodations, it is usually possible for us to manage the price of the package to meet your budget by adjusting the choice of hotels. In any event, we will always give you a series of options to consider. 

Step #3: Booking the trip. After we have settled on the itinerary and a price, our operations staff in Israel will begin the process of booking the trip. This process usually takes 1-2 weeks. In some cases, a specific hotel or activity that was requested may not be available. We will let you know of any such issues when they arise and propose a solution. After that process is complete, we will send you a final contract with confirmed trip details, including confirmation numbers.

Step #4: Getting ready for the trip. Approximately a month before the start of the trip, we will do a final review of the itinerary with you and make any necessary updates. We will also put you in touch directly with your trip guide so that you can get to know him/her before arrival in Israel if you wish. At that point, we will also send you your final travel documents.

Step #5: On the ground in Israel. A well planned program means that once you arrive in Israel you can relax and focus on the experience itself. While the trip guide is your primary contact in Israel, the operator in our Tel Aviv-area office will also be available to assist you in case any major changes to the itinerary need to be made during the trip. The point is that you will be backed up on the ground with the full support of the Authentic Israel team.

Step #6: Reviewing the experience back home. Once the trip is over, we will be following up with you to do a post-trip review. If you skipped some of the planned activities on the trip, we will probably be able to credit those costs back to you. We are always looking to improve, and we will discuss what steps should be taken so that your family's next trip is that much better.