A fascinating historical, geopolitical, religious, and geological crossroad.
Dear visitor
just a quick word about visiting the holy land these days,
it's true that the geopolitical situation here is not “brilliant”
but as a resident here who experienced ups and downs during the last years
I can tell that, we here, continue in a manner that’s “slightly” different from
what is reported and seen on world’s media and social networks.
Actually , this is the best time, not congested, for a real holyland pilgrimage,
in a fair weather, (yes it's hot, but regular and climatised all over). So,
if you have a doubt, a question to ask regarding visiting holyland, Israel
do not hesitate and write me.
Cheers
Nicole
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The ceremony of the closing of the Holy Sepulchre church 2014
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Massada sunrise
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Baptisme at Yardenit- Sea of Galilee 2015
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Abuhav synagogue Safed
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Akko colourful market a pleasure for the senses
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The Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean desert - Daniela and Birgit winter 2015
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Tel-aviv 2015 Ready for a ride with A group of french journalits
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Shelter on the 232 road
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Golan height winery - Katzrin
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Me and friends on the path to petra
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An Ethiopian monk surprised by the heap of snow near his cell on the roof of the Holy Sepulchre Dec 2013
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Passover 2015 The Wailing wall
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In the footsteps of Christianity
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Bedouin tent in Ein BokekDead sea sept 2014 photo de Marion Ruaud
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bahaic temple & Ben gurion boulevard Haifa
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This full-day tour is an adventure through the past. Together, we will wander the narrow streets of the Old City to discover where centuries of history, culture, and spirituality converge.
Ask about thisEvery tour is priced individually, based on the itinerary, group size, and number of days — there's no fixed rate. Get in touch with your dates and interests, and Nicole will confirm a price.
Nicole guides fluently in English, French, and Hebrew.
Yes — Nicole has held her official Israeli Ministry of Tourism guide license since 1991, and has been leading private tours for over three decades.
Yes — every tour is private and built around your own interests, pace, and schedule, whether it's a single day or a multi-day itinerary.
Jerusalem, the Galilee, Masada and the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Caesarea and Haifa, and multi-day itineraries including Jordan — plus cruise-ship excursions from Ashdod and Haifa.
The easiest way is WhatsApp or the contact form on this site — send your dates and what you'd like to see, and Nicole will reply directly.
It's a fair question, and one worth asking honestly rather than avoiding. Day-to-day life across the destinations on Nicole's tours continues normally, and Israel has some of the most advanced public early-warning systems in the world. Nicole lives here year-round, follows the situation closely, and adjusts itineraries around current conditions rather than following a fixed script regardless of what's happening. Get in touch before booking and she'll give you an honest, up-to-date picture — not a sales pitch.
Israel's Home Front Command runs a nationwide public alert system (the "Red Alert" app is widely used by residents and visitors alike), giving advance warning before anything could arrive — typically anywhere from about 15 seconds to a minute and a half, depending on the region. Protective shelters are built into hotels, public buildings, and most modern construction as standard practice, not something specific to tourists. If an alert sounds during a tour, the plan is simple: move to the nearest shelter or protected space until the all-clear, then continue. Nicole stays alert to the situation throughout every tour and adjusts plans as needed.
Gaza is a separate, closed-off area entirely outside any of Nicole's itineraries — none of her regular destinations (Jerusalem's Old City, the Galilee, Masada and the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Caesarea and Haifa) go anywhere near it. Jerusalem itself sits close to parts of the West Bank, and Bethlehem — included in some multi-day itineraries — is just outside Jerusalem in the West Bank; it's visited routinely by tourists and is a well-established part of Holy Land travel. If you have questions about a specific itinerary, Nicole is happy to go through it with you in detail before you book.