Both Sides of the River Jordan – Holy Land Tours

We’re on our third day of the Both Sides of the Jordan tour. America Israel Tours has taken very good care of us. I especially appreciated the representative who met us at the airport and made the trek through customs so easy for us! There was a rep waiting for us at the hotel, too, in case any problems arose. Yesterday was jam-packed with activities. We weren’t rushed at all, but I really would have appreciated some quiet time to enjoy the sites more. However, with many tour buses right behind us, I guess that wasn’t possible. Today has already been remarkable, with a memorable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, with praise music and testimonials - and some of that quiet time I craved. Our guide Barak has an amazing knowledge of the Bible and this land, his land, and has made everything come alive for us. His passion for the tour and his kindness to all of us has made everything very enjoyable.

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Nov 2022

The trip was worth the wait after Covid. Skylar & Regan from AIT answered all questions & sent pertinent paperwork as needed to get us started on a memorable journey. The first week is the Roots tour with Jordan as an extension. Forty-one started with 18 going on to Jordan. If you get Yair as a tour guide in Israel, you are getting the best guide. Not only is he knowledgeable & very personable, but also funny making each stop memorable. Menahem, the bus driver, uses his driving skills in difficult situations. If women had short sleeve tops, a shawl was not necessary, but definitely needed for sleeveless tops. No need to change dollars which were accepted when credit cards couldn't be used. Have plenty of $1 bills especially for water which was sold everywhere. Crossing the border to Jordan for 2 extra nights was definitely worthwhile. Jerash ruins show a huge ancient city, but Petra is a true wonder of the world. There is a lot of walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces & uphill. An electric cart (for a fee) can be taken between the Visitors Center & the Treasury if you are unable to walk long distances. You can ride a horse part way which is included in the ticket price, but the handler will expect a tip. Once reaching the Treasury, a very short camel ride can be taken (about $5). Our guide Saleh was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. This trip not only enriched my faith as so many others have said, but I got to see different cultures and met a lot of great people.

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Sep 2022

Both Sides of the River was an amazing trip, one we thought about for several years. AIT couldn't have been a better tour company, as well as our tour guide Yair who was so knowledgeable, patient, considerate and pleasant to be with. It was physically demanding and HOT (beyond AIT's control !). Two people using canes did all with us & kept up. We marched on, looking and learning, trying to absorb as much as we could from all the sights and information. Everything was planned to a T, incredible logistics. And for our arrivals & departures too and crossing the Jordan border. It was a rigorous schedule; you certainly get your "money's worth." A great group of people too who also contributed to the trip. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip and AIT to anyone. Toda ! Shakrun !

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Sep 2022

What an amazing trip of a lifetime! This well organized tour has helped me see more of the Holy Land than I would ever have seen on our own. From the planning to the tour itself, my questions were promptly answered and I was always well informed. Our guide, Yahir, was quite knowledgeable and always entertaining. The baptism at the Jordan River was a moving experience both for those who chose to be baptized and for those who cheered them on. We floated in the Dead sea, heard the story of Masada while viewing where it happened, sailed on the Sea of Galile and saw the Jesus Boat, Caperniam, and Nazareth, and so many other amazing places. We are heading to Jerusalem today and after a few days there, on to Jordan and Petra. I would recommend this tour group to anyone.

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Sep 2022

We were referred to American Israel Tours by friends who are very experienced, discerning travelers and toured with AIT in 2018. Scheduled for our trip in May 2020 it was delayed by Covid for 2 years. Regan and Skyler, the AIT staff, did a wonderful job keeping us up-to date prior to our departure and navigate Covid requirements. Upon our arrival in Israel we met our fabulous guide, Lital, who was exceptional in every way. She was knowledgeable, thoughtful, considerate, and treated our diverse, wonderful group like family. This was a trip of a lifetime and enthusiastically recommend it. You should definitely extend your trip to Jordan if possible. Our visit to Amman and especially Petra was AMAZING and our guide Saleh was excellent.

Both Sides of the River Jordan
May 2022

We took the both sides of the Jordan tour. The week we seen in Israel with Yair as our tour guide and Gabi as our driver was incredible. Yair is so full of knowledge and ability to put together knowledge with order. He accomplished putting together the Bible to the place where it happened He was clear to explain when it was a certain place or a Traditional. He read passages from the old and new testament pertaining to the places we went. When we finished this tour we could not believe all the places we went to. Gaby was an incredible driver who worked with Yair incredibly well. He always would try to adjust to what Yair asked and we went to a lot of places that I feel other people did not go to. the n we finished the tour all of us in the bus felt like a family and were sad toa ago!! Can't recommend this tour company enough. We are looking forward to another tour with them and hopefully Yair, even though the people that went with Barack liked him very much. Well done to all and thank you so much for making this such a great experience with a lifetime of happy memories!

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Feb 2020

Recently returned from an AIT “Roots of Your Faith” tour with visits to both sides of the Jordan. WOW! It was amazing! Both the California and Israeli based administrative teams who planned and organized the trip did so with precision and made our way comfortable and easy. We wanted to see “everything” and we did. Yair, our tour guide in Israel, made historical sites and Biblical events come alive with his knowledge, insight and presentation; and he did so in a way that faded the hectic atmosphere of some crowded sites. Our guide in Bethlehem and Emdad in Jordan enhanced our visits as well. The accommodations and hospitality at our hotels and dining rooms was excellent, particularly in Jerusalem and in Aman. Would I go with AIT again? Absolutely, in a heartbeat!

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Oct 2019

Yair is guiding us on a wonderful journey through the Holy Lands. Yossi is our super bus driver. Very informative and well organized. So far, very pleased with trip!

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Nov 2019

My husband wanted to go to Israel 25 years ago but with young children we hesitated to do so. Now they are grown, so we decided to go and our dream was to make our faith come alive. It was such a blessing to have the opportunity to see, touch and hear all the sounds of life today in Israel and Jordan. There is nothing like seeing the history of the Bible come alive. It is where the old and new come together and it has deeply touched our hearts. A special thank you to our tour guide Lital who shared this experience with us. She gave us just the right amount of historical information but then left us time to contemplate for ourselves as we pursued our truth. So many amazing moments! God bless you Lital and your family, it was a joy to share this experience with you!

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Sep 2019

We had a spectacular and memorable adventure with our tour to Israel and Jordan. Every day was special. It was like going to the most incredible history class for 10 straight days, only experiencing everything for yourself. One of the best parts of our journey was our guide, Lital. She helped bring the sites to life in a way I had not expected. If you are thinking about booking this trip, ask for Lital to be your guide. Much love and thanks to all who put on our trip. Ron B.

Both Sides of the River Jordan
Sep 2019