See Israel Your Way

Our group of 16 enjoyed a day with Asaf Salomon on Nov. 9, 2017. Asaf worked in a team with a Palestinian guide to give my group a dual-narrative tour. Together they did an outstanding job. I would engage Asaf again for this very well presented tour. He knows what to say, speaks well, is reflective, presents well.

In just a week I had the most incredible taste of Israel. From the most historical places to most amazing foods. One of the key factors that made the trip so memorable was our incrediable tour guide Asaf. We were a group of about 20 New Yorkers, which is a handful, but Asaf was able to keep us moving and keep us close to schedule. Even though we were running place to place and trying to get pictures of everything, it didnt feel much like we were tourist at all. It felt more like visting a friends home. Asaf is so knowledgeable and provides so much insight about Israel while still presenting the many perceptions of the people that live in Israel. My group was also able to particpate in Shabbat and we spent time with Asaf and his beautiful family. This trip had excceed all of my expectations and I know that a huge part of that is because of Asaf’s professionalism and passion for his job. Thanks again for making my introduaction to Israel an unforgettable one.

Asaf is wonderful. His knowledge and love of history made our trip great. He is also an excellent story teller. Our trip with our two sons was fantastic

Asaf was an amazing guide!

My kids were engaged every step of the way. He explained the history in a way that was easy to understand and relate to for all of us. Asaf made the Old City of Jerusalem come alive and it was a truly memorable experience for us all.

Shari, Family trip, December 2016

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing trip we had to Israel and Jordan, and we have to give a lot of thanks to Asaf for that. We have been fortunate to have traveled to many countries around the world and to have enjoyed the company of many guides to help show us the way, but none have been as good as Asaf. Not one. He is head and shoulders above all of our guides we have had. We spent a lot of time with him, 6 days, from early morning till evening each day, and still wanted to spend more time with him and pick his uber knowledgeable brain. He is very well informed about the history, politics and religions in the area, and even has a deep understanding of the archaeology in the region. Asaf was clear in his communications, he was timely in everything he did for us – he basically made all of our travel arrangements and everything went according to plan. Even more importantly, he is simply a great guy, has a calm personality and is fun to be with. He solely made our trip a huge success, bringing the complicated nature of the area into clearer focus with his interesting stories and perspectives. We peppered him with questions, both professional and personal ones – trying to get a better feel for such a complicated part of the world, and he patiently and gamely answered each one. We recommend him highly and without any reservations. You will not regret contacting him if you need help in Israel. He will make your experience informative, educational and Asaf created memories of a lifetime for both me and my husband

Asaf is an amazing tour guide! He has a great depth of knowledge and passion for the Land of Israel is incomparable and his ability to pass it on to others is hard to come by. Some guides speak too much and some too little, but Asaf gives just enough. Has a good sense of humor and knows how to keep talks interesting and engaging. Would definitely like to be guided by Asaf in the future!

Asaf guided our tour so expertly that we decided to hire him privately for the couple of extra days we spent in Israel. His knowledge is virtually encyclopedic, but he also has a gifted approach to connecting the religious history to the archeology and the modern day geopolitical realities. And he does so in a way that provokes thought and questions and left us gasping for more.

If you want to see Israel in the best way possible, you will have Asaf be your tour guide.

We spent close to two weeks with him – the first week he toured us with a small group of friends, and the second week he toured just me and husband. This was our first time to Israel – and I don’t think we could have possibly gotten more out of our time there. Asaf started out by helping us CREATE our trip via email. He suggested places to stay (and helped to get us good rates) and he helped to create our itinerary so that we would see as much as possible during the time he was with us. The first week we were with a small group of friends, some of whom had been to Israel several times. Asaf was able to tailor our tours so that everyone learned, had fun, and experienced new things. Our time with him the second week was very special. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Israel and the Middle East, and he is equally knowledgeable about the situation today. He is fascinating to listen to, and even our lunches and dinners together were a treat because there was always so much to talk about. Seeing Israel through the eyes of an experienced, personable, passionate Israeli is the only way to go – and Asaf is every one of those things. We have recommended him to friends, and they have thanked us over and over. Because of Asaf, we have memories of Israel that will last us a lifetime . . . although we are hoping to get there again one day. We know Asaf has so much more to show us! He is truly one of a kind and we would give him a HUNDRED STAR rating if we could!

This was my third organized trip to Israel and even going back to places I’ve been to many times before, I still learned something new and got to see it in a new light. Asaf is INCREDIBLE. He is literally the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He knows all of the history and all of the stories: whether it’s about the government, the land, the art, the architecture, the people, you name it: he’s educated in it. Even on long, hot, exhausting days in the middle of summer he made it fun to learn and explore Israel. He is clever, smart, funny, outgoing, silly, kind, and (for lack of better words): bad ass!!! I honestly cannot express how amazing he is in words, just trust me: if you need a guide who will get you excited to wake up early every morning and discover everything Israel has to offer, Asaf is YOUR GUY!!!!

I can’t say enough good things about Asaf. After he was highly recommended by friends, I e-mailed him and he replied immediately. Through the course of a number of e-mails and phone calls back and forth, he gave us many suggestions and we worked out a wonderful itinerary. He took us to a number of places I’m sure we would have never found or gone to on our own. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and articulate. We absolutely enjoyed every minute we spent with Asaf.

I can’t imagine a better tour guide in Israel than Asaf.