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Aerial view of Masada

Private & small-group tours across Israel

See Israel the waylocals live it.

From Masada at sunrise to the green hills of the Golan — Sagi drives, guides and shares the real stories, in a small group of up to 7. Down to earth, never touristy.

5.0 from 1 happy travellers
Sagi Hazan on tour
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Meet your guide

Licensed tour guide · No. 13635

Hi, I'm Sagi — nice to meet you!

I'm a licensed Israeli tour guide. I guide private tours, educational groups and travellers from all over the world — and every group, every tour, has taught me something new.

I love this country — its landscapes, its history, its people and its stories — and sharing them is what I love most. Choose a classic tour of Israel's highlights, or let's build a trip together around your interests, your pace and your expectations.

For me, a great tour isn't just about seeing places. It's about truly experiencing Israel, connecting with it, and taking home memories that stay with you. I'd be happy to get to know you.
— Sagi

Licensed & experienced

Private tours and educational groups all over Israel — every one of them taught me something.

Made for you

Classic routes or fully custom days, planned around your interests, pace and expectations.

Honest & personal

Family-minded and caring. Fairness, honesty and transparency — no small print, no surprises.

Desert nights

Camping with all the gear and meals included — breakfast and dinner cooked together as part of the adventure.

Ways to travel

Five ways to explore Israel, one down-to-earth guide.

Whether it's just the two of you or a coach full of friends, every tour is built around real people, authentic places and a pace that feels right.

Most popular

Private Small-Group Tours

Up to 7 guests · Your guide is also your driver

The most personal way to see Israel. I pick you up from your hotel, drive and guide the whole day, and we set the pace together — linger where you love it, skip what you don't.

  • Hotel or Airbnb pickup & drop-off
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Flexible route, stops for coffee, photos and hidden viewpoints
  • Perfect for families, couples and friends

Classic Israel Tours

The icons — told like a local

Jerusalem's Old City, Masada at sunrise, floating in the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee and old Jaffa. The places everyone should see once, with the stories most visitors never hear.

  • One-day highlights or multi-day itineraries
  • History, faith, culture and food woven together
  • Smart timing to beat the crowds and the heat

Group Tours by Mini-bus & Coach

8 to 50+ travellers

Travelling as a bigger group? Communities, congregations, schools, companies and extended families get the same down-to-earth guiding, with a licensed mini-bus or coach and driver.

  • Vehicle, driver and logistics arranged for you
  • Educational, heritage and team-building programmes
  • Multi-day itineraries with hotels and meals

Tailor-Made Journeys

Your interests, your pace, your Israel

Any part of Israel — or several of them. Into archaeology, hiking, wine, Biblical sites, street food or photography? Tell me what excites you and how much time you have, and I'll design a route that's yours alone.

  • Anywhere in Israel — one region or many
  • Half-day, full-day or multi-day
  • Priced personally after a short WhatsApp chat
Unforgettable

Desert & Nature Camping

A night under a sky full of stars

Swap the hotel for the open desert. We set up camp together, cook dinner over the fire, share stories around the bonfire and wake up to sunrise over the cliffs.

  • All camping equipment provided
  • Dinner & breakfast ingredients included — we cook together
  • Each night is planned personally — date and price on WhatsApp

Day trips

Pick a region. We'll do the rest.

One region, one day, up to 7 guests — that's a fixed price. Staying longer? Pick a range of days when you book.

Something special

A night in the desert

A bonfire, a sky full of stars and sunrise over the cliffs. Every night is planned personally with Sagi.

Discover the desert night

Where we go

From the desert to the snow-capped Hermon

Israel is small, but every region feels like a different country. Here's where we can wander together.

Jerusalem & the Judean Hills
Jerusalem

Jerusalem & the Judean Hills

3,000 years of history in a few walled square kilometres. Walk the four quarters of the Old City, touch the Western Wall, and taste the city at Mahane Yehuda market.

Highlights

  • Old City & its four quarters
  • Western Wall & tunnels
  • Mount of Olives panorama
  • City of David
  • Mahane Yehuda market
  • Ein Karem village

Best for: History, faith & food lovers

The Milky Way over the Negev Highlands at night

The best hotel in Israel has a million stars.

Everything provided

Gear · dinner · breakfast

Camping tours

One night in the desert, a story for life.

Our camping tours are the most down-to-earth thing we do — literally. You bring a sense of adventure; we bring the tents, the firewood and everything for dinner and breakfast.

  1. Afternoon

    Arrive & set up camp

    We drive deep into the desert and pitch camp together. All the equipment is on me.

  2. Sunset

    Cook dinner together

    Fresh ingredients provided — everyone gets a job (or a glass of wine and a front-row seat).

  3. Evening

    Bonfire & stories

    Coffee on the coals, desert tales, music and plenty of laughs.

  4. Night

    A sky full of stars

    No city lights — just the Milky Way stretched across the sky.

  5. Morning

    Sunrise & breakfast

    Wake up to the cliffs glowing orange, then a hearty breakfast cooked together.

Every desert night takes real preparation, so the date and price are planned personally with Sagi — just send a message.

Stories from the road

Don't take our word for it — take theirs.

Real travellers, real days out. Here's what guests say after touring Israel with us.

5.0

Based on 1 reviews

Carol, Nelson, Courtney and Stephanie on the Multi-Day Israel Journey tour

On tour

Multi-Day Israel Journey

Our first trip to Israel was to visit our daughter and Nelson’s sister, who both made Aliyah in 2024. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Sagi to introduce us to this remarkable country! Sagi’s knowledge of Israel’s history, culture, and current events is extraordinary. From the ancient sites of Caesarea and Masada to the breathtaking Golan Heights, the historic streets of Jerusalem, and the deeply moving October 7 memorial sites in the Western Negev, every day was thoughtfully planned and filled with meaningful experiences. Sagi does more than show you places; he helps you understand Israel. His passion for his country, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of its history and people. Our time with Sagi was so memorable that we stayed in touch after returning home. We are back in Israel in October 2026 and are delighted to have the opportunity to reconnect with him. That speaks volumes about the kind of guide and person he is! We recommend Sagi wholeheartedly to anyone visiting Israel. He made our trip truly unforgettable and gave us a lasting love and appreciation for Israel that we will carry with us forever! 

Carol, Nelson, Courtney and Stephanie

Austin, TX , Tel Aviv & Haifa · Jun 2025

6-day trip

01 / 01

Jun 2025
“Our first trip to Israel was to visit our daughter and Nelson’s sister, who both made Aliyah in 2024. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Sagi to introduce us to this remarkable country! Sagi’s knowledge of Israel’s history, culture, and current events is extraordinary. From the ancient sites of Caesarea and Masada to the breathtaking Golan Heights, the historic streets of Jerusalem, and the deeply moving October 7 memorial sites in the Western Negev, every day was thoughtfully planned and filled with meaningful experiences. Sagi does more than show you places; he helps you understand Israel. His passion for his country, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of its history and people. Our time with Sagi was so memorable that we stayed in touch after returning home. We are back in Israel in October 2026 and are delighted to have the opportunity to reconnect with him. That speaks volumes about the kind of guide and person he is! We recommend Sagi wholeheartedly to anyone visiting Israel. He made our trip truly unforgettable and gave us a lasting love and appreciation for Israel that we will carry with us forever!”
6-day trip

Carol, Nelson, Courtney and Stephanie

Multi-Day Israel Journey · Austin, TX , Tel Aviv & Haifa

Book your tour

Booking takes two minutes — the memories last forever.

Four quick steps and your request is with Sagi. Prefer to talk first? He's always one WhatsApp away.

  1. Choose a tour

    A day in one region, a few days around Israel — or something tailor-made.

  2. Dates & group

    Pick your days and how many of you are coming. Dates in the next month? Sagi sorts those out with you on WhatsApp.

  3. Tell us about you

    Pickup hotel, kids, dietary needs — anything that helps plan your day.

  4. Request & relax

    Enter your card — we only hold the 30% deposit. Sagi confirms within a few days, and only then is it charged.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Still wondering about something?

Send a message — I usually reply within a couple of hours.

Ask on WhatsApp

Private tours start with a pickup from your hotel or apartment anywhere in central Israel or Jerusalem. For other start points just ask on WhatsApp — it's usually possible.