SO MUCH MORE THAN A TRAVEL COMPANY

Authentic Israel is a full service tour operator offering both custom tours and pre-organized experiences in Israel and beyond. Trust, reliability, and fairness are our guiding principles, and we strive to provide thought-provoking and meaningful travel to treasure for a lifetime.

We understand that travel to Israel is unlike any other destination – which is why your choice of a program provider is the single most important decision you'll make. With Authentic Israel, feel confident knowing that every program we offer is organized in-house by our own caring staff team. We are not travel agents or an online company. Rather, we provide rich travel experiences that are well-designed, well-organized, and offered at a fair value.

Based in central Israel and with a North American office in Washington, DC, our team is able to provide a higher level of service before and during your travels. Expect more with us.

Authentic Israel is part of the Tlalim Group, an Israeli organization involved in activities as diverse as tourism, multi-media entertainment, and instructional education. The original roots of Tlalim are in experiential education, and we are proud to positively impact the future of the Jewish People and beyond through our diverse experiences.

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OUR BRANDS

Authentic Israel organizes travel experiences for a variety of ages, some of which we offer under these program names:

Israel Outdoors is a leading organizer of free trips through the Birthright Israel initiative. Open to Jewish young adults, ages 18-26, who have never been to Israel on a peer program, this is a once-in-a-lifetime gift and adventure.

Israel Outdoors NEXT is an organizer of generously-subsidized life experiences for young adults, ages 18-35. Program options range from four weeks to ten months, and include opportunities for teaching, remote working, interning, and paid career positions in Israel.

Authentic Europe specializes in custom travel experiences to Europe and Morocco for groups and organizations of all kinds. Our programs are operated in-house by a team of caring and experienced professionals.

The Bible Comes to Life (TBCTL) is a travel experience center for Christian faith pilgrim groups where the stories of the Bible are presented in a manner that connects with all senses in the Land of Creation.

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OUR DIFFERENCE

In a world of dizzying online options, making a choice can seem challenging. But Authentic Israel is not just any travel company – we're a full-service tour operator staffed by committed, knowledgeable professionals with a leadership track record since 1980. Read our reviews, and ask us for a reference who can speak to the Authentic Israel Advantage.

GOING LOCAL

We organize our travel programs in-house – we are not agents or an online company – which means we can provide you with a higher level of service, reliability, and accountability.

OPEN PERSPECTIVES

Our open-to-the-public programs are designed to share Israel through the lens of Jewish history and life without any particular religious or political approach.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

As a leading Israeli tour operator, you’ll benefit from the most competitive rates in the field – which means lower overall travel costs for you without corners being cut.

A REAL TRACK RECORD

Founded in 1980, we bring deep expertise in the field, and you can count on us to deliver because our long-term reputation is what matters to us most.

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

True to our name, we strive to provide experiences beyond the standard sites – fostering meaningful connections to the history, culture and beauty of Israel.

SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

For our custom tours, we assign a dedicated Program Manager because we know that having a single point of contact means a smoother planning process for you.

ISRAEL AND BEYOND

Beyond Israel, we organize travel experiences throughout Europe and the Abraham Accords countries. From short stopover tours to standalone experiences, we have the know-how and experience.

NO HIDDEN COSTS

Like you, we don’t appreciate programs with hidden costs or sneaky terms – you’ll always know what you’re getting from us with language you can easily understand.

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OUR VALUES

We are uniquely privileged to share the beauty of Israel with thousands of travelers annually. We believe in the importance of our work, which is inspired by values that include:

TIKUN OLAM

Healing the World

We strive to organize programs that not only provide an experience in Israel but also an opportunity to contribute to the society in meaningful ways.

KLAL YISRAEL

Fostering Inclusiveness

We welcome all perspectives and cherish the opportunity to host individuals and organizations with diverse points of view all along the way.

ERETZ ZAVAT HALAV U'DVASH

Protecting a Land of Milk & Honey

We are deeply appreciative of Israel's natural beauty, and we cherish the opportunity to share and protect this most precious resource.

KOL YISRAEL AREVIM ZE LA ZE

Being Responsible for One Another

We believe that strengthening the ties between the people of Israel and peoples around the globe is vital to the well-being of the world itself.

OHR L'AMIM

Being a Light unto the Nations

We recognize the need to be a source for good in the world, and we actively seek opportunities to foster co-existence on the journeys we host.