Arthur Koll is a resident of Ein Kerem and leads tours in the Ein Kerem and Jerusalem regions. He is the former Deputy Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he concluded his service as the head of the Media and Public Affairs Division. He is also a former Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro and served as instructor of the National Defense College. Mr. Koll also served as Consul of the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta, USA and as Director of Projects for the Central Europe & Eurasia Division. He earned a BA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MA in Political Science from the University of Haifa with distinction and is a former Instructor at the Israel National Defense College.
Guide Tag: Private
Slava Bazarsky
The best way to see Israel is with a professional Israeli private tour guide. However, with thousands of guides to choose from, making the right decision can be difficult. This page will explain why you made the right choice!
My name is Slava, I’m a Private Tour Guide in Israel. I was born in Ukraine and moved to Israel with my family on the 1988 “Aliya.” We were on our way to the United States, but God had other plans for us, so we ended up in Israel.
I served in the Israeli military in one of the top intelligence units, which was unquestionably one of the best experiences of my life in terms of maturing and acquiring various “tools” for the future. I’m married with two beautiful daughters.
I graduated from the University of Tel Aviv with a BA in International Relations, and my next step was the Israel Ministry of Tourism academy, where I gained 2.5 years of valuable experience and a depth of knowledge about my beloved home, Israel.
I adore my incredible country, and after completing my military service, I work as a licensed private tour guide in Israel, specializing in cultures, religions, gastronomy, architecture, and archeology.
I crossed Israel back and forth and flipped every stone to tell you everything there is to know about my country.
I have been working as a private tour guide in Israel since 2006, and I am currently ranked in the top 10 best Israeli tour companies and among the best Israeli tour guides. I was also nominated by TripAdvisor as one of the best private tour guides in Israel in 2019 and won second place!
I am fluent in five languages (English, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, and Ukrainian), and my services have been used by some of the world’s largest corporations and their guests.
Bein Harim
Yitzchak Ben Ari – the founder and the owner of the Bein Harim Tourism Services, is a 30-year veteran of the field and brings with him a vast and rich accumulation of knowledge of the business. He established Bein Harim Tourism Services in 1993 and the company has grown an large amount during its existence.
The Caesarea full day tour starts with a drive north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to the ancient city of Caesarea. Take an in-depth tour of Caesarea National Park that encompasses the ancient Roman theater, the hippodrome, and Herod’s Reef Palace. See the Roman bathhouses, restored frescoes, and mosaic floors and take a walk along Caesarea’s seafront promenade. Tour the remains of the Crusader city of Caesarea.
See the “Caesarea Stars,” an interactive presentation that covers the history of this ancient port city. Visit the impressive aqueduct that brought fresh water to the Roman city of Caesarea Maritima. Next, the tour takes you to Alona Park where lush green woodlands spread across a valley. Here you can visit a section of the ancient water system and it is possible to walk along the underground aqueduct through water 70cm-deep. You can also visit other places along the Caesarea aqueduct route.
Bruce Avishai
Bruce lived in the Boston, Massachusetts area and later graduated from Rutgers College with a degree in Political Science. He immigrated to Israel in 1972, where he has lived on a Kibbutz, worked as a guide in the Sinai desert, maintained a private farm for 10 years, and finally became a professional guide in 1991. Bruce’s first impression of Israel was that it is a most unique and sometimes indescribable place to be. Bruce’s personal journey and growth as a professional guide have only reinforced those feelings. He always desires to try to show people Israel’s “uniqueness”, in order for them to have true and lasting impressions of Israel. Bruce resides in Rehovot, just south of Tel Aviv, is a father of 3, and grandfather of 5.
Caesarea Maritima is an ancient city that was built by Herod the Great in 25–13 BC. It is located along the coast of Israel between Tel Aviv and Haifa, in a place formerly called Pyrgos Stratonos. This is also where Herod built his palace on a cliff overlooking the sea. Civil life of the new city began in 13 BC, when Cesarea was turned into the capital of Judea, and the official residence of the Roman procurators and governors. The remains of all major buildings erected by Herod lasted until the late nineteenth century. The remains of the medieval town can also be seen, which are the walls, the palace and the site of the cathedral crusade.
Modern Caesarea Maritima has a population of 4,500 inhabitants and it’s the only Israeli locality managed by a private organization, the Caesarea Development Corporation. It’s organized as a communal settlement, though not as a kibbutz or moshav. It is a city built in honor of the Roman emperor Caesar Augustus. Today it’s a small archaeological enclave declared a National Park with preserved Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins; also it has a Roman aqueduct and amphitheater.
Levi Zelkind
For the second year in a row, Levi has has been chosen as a 2020 Traveler’s Choice Winner by Tripadvisor – part of an exclusive group that are in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, and he knows Israel like the back of his hand.
Levi specializes in tours that are custom-tailored to suit your unique interests and schedule. Your tour will be based on his extensive knowledge and passion for the history, geography and religion of Israel. Levi was a ‘refusenik,’ a Russian dissident Jew refused permission to emigrate to Israel by the USSR government. Eventually, he and his family were allowed to make ‘Aliya’ in 1985. Levi joined the thriving hi-tech industry in Israel where he climbed the career ladder for 16 years.
Eventually, he decided to follow his passion for travel and history and become a licensed Israel tour guide.
Doobie Sabbo
Born and raised in Israel, Doobie has over 17 years experience providing professional tours. Doobie trained for 2 years across a multitude of subjects to pass the official licensing exam set forth by the Ministry of Tourism, and is a Licensed Tour Guide and an Authorized Driving Guide. Every tour we give is customized to your specific interests and what you want to see and do. We always suggest spots after we get to know you and what you want to see. Avoid getting stuck in a large tour group, where you are rushed from spot to spot. Our private and custome tours give you all the time you want to focus on the spots you want, and avoid those you don’t!
Elyahu Tzur
Tzur Tours, a company with a family atmosphere, was founded by Eliyahu Tzur, based on his vast experience as a qualified tour guide. Our expertise is in organized tours for small and medium-sized groups as well as private tours. Our aim is to connect you to this wonderful country, to maximize your experience, and this with good quality service and at competitive prices.
The beauty of the Chagall Windows, the light they emanate and the perfection of Chagall’s work will be found at Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. The twelve stained glass windows were created by the famous Jewish-French artist, Russian born Marc Chagall (1887-1985) as a present to the State of Israel and the Jewish People. You can visit the Chagal windows on a private tour of Jerusalem!
Most of the people who visit the site are not seeking medical treatment nor do they come to pray. They come in great numbers just to see this world-renowned work of art. These sets of windows made of stainless steel and measures approximately 3.5 m by 2.5 meters represent the Twelve Tribes of Israel that entered the Land of Israel under the leadership of Joshua.
They have arranged three windows on each side in the following order: Reuben, Simeon, and Levy on the east; Judah, Zebulon and Issachar on the south; Dan Gad and Asher on the west and Naphtali, Joseph and Benjamin of the northern wall. The entire window’s art is based on Jacob’s final blessing and in the same order, they were mentioned. In some of the windows appear some texts taken from the Book of Genesis.
Asnat Cohen
Asnat is a bi-lingual tour guide who guides both in English and Dutch. She has an extensive background in Christian and Jewish history and a lot of experience guiding not only individuals and VIP tours but also larger groups. Her professional background includes working with the Hadassa Medical Institute as one of their top guides.
Asnat is a top guide for VIP guests as well as guests with various disabilities.
Being a top tour guide is all about providing a reach, personal experience that includes all angles of the country. If you are only an expert in ancient history or modern history you will provide your guests with a very limited experience. Connecting the dots between past and present history, between language, culture, people and places that is the real challenge of being a top guide.
Reuven Geffen
If you or your family, friends, acquaintances, associates, whoever, are thinking of traveling to Israel and you would like to enjoy the services of a professional guide- I’ll be happy to hear from you! Since I moved from the United States to Israel 40 years ago, I have spent a great deal of my time hiking and touring this beautiful country that is unparalleled in the richness of its history. I want to share this passion with you and show you the natural and cultural wonders of Israel. I promise you excellent service and an unforgettable experience that will be custom planned according to your particular interests and needs. A private guided tour is the best way to see Israel!
Aaron Shaffier
I’m a licensed tour guide who guides groups, families and individuals to all parts of this amazing land called Israel. I specialize in tours designed to bring the Tanach (Bible) and Jewish history to life. I will work with you or your organization to tailor an itinerary to your needs. A tour guide can make or break your experience when visiting Israel. If you are planning a group tour through a tour provider, ask for me by name! You will know that you are getting a guide who is passionate about this land and will go the extra mile to make every member of your group happy.
Groups:
I work with you and your tour provider to build the ideal itinerary to meet your needs. When speaking to your tour provider, ask for me by name, that way I can be involved in the planning stages of your itinerary. Often tour providers want to impress you with how many sites they can squeeze into a short trip. I will work with you and your provider to create a realistic itinerary that will allow your group to truly enjoy their visit to the Holy Land.
Families and Individuals:
I will work with you to create an itinerary that will make your whole family happy. I will help you find the best options for lodging whether it be a hotel or bed and breakfast (Tzimmer) and I will help you find restaurants that cater to your price level and any special needs like Kashrut.
When you take me as a guide for your family, you will rent and drive your own vehicle and I will guide you. This saves you a lot of money. Guides who drive their own vehicle charge significantly more because they are doing two jobs at the same time, tour guide and taxi driver.
SOME FACTS ABOUT ME
I am originally from Los Angeles, CA so I’m a native English speaker.
I am a husband and father of 9.
We made Aliyah to Israel in 2007.
I am a Chabad Chassid.
I studied in Yeshivahs in Los Angeles, NY and Israel.
I’m a certified Torah scribe and I’ve completed writing 14 Torah scrolls.
I currently live in Be’er Sheva.
Besides guiding tours I love hiking, reading, teaching and posting photos to Instagram.
