Private tour in Ashdod Maureen (Renee) H

Shore Excursion: Jerusalem Old City

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Maureen (Renee) H.

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Shalom! Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, I chose to make Israel my home in 1993 and have raised my family here. At every opportunity, I have explored the length, width, and depth of this facinating country. I would love to share my passion for Israel with you! I am a licensed Israeli tour guide & facilitator with an academic background in history and education. Prior to becoming a guide, I worked in Israeli hi-tech, communications, and environmental education. I'm curious, creative and love the outdoors. As a versatile guide, I offer a variety of tours and can be flexible with customization. My guiding approach? Fun, relevant, and interactive! Israel is a country with many layers - geographical, historical, cultural, religious. I approach each tour as an opportunity to peel back layers and expose what's below the surface. The Israeli landscape is a canvas for bringing the Bible, history and archaeology to life. I also love highlighting the diversity in Israeli society, addressing geopolitics, exploring challenges facing the modern state of Israel, tapping into local innovation, and savouring Israel's rich culinary culture. I offer a range of both popular tours and off-the-beaten-track excursions that are always customized to meet your pace, passions, and style. You choose what speaks to you and I'll refine the tour. Tours include Jerusalem and Tel Aviv walking tours, shore excursions for cruise ship passengers, single or multi-day drive & guide tours, desert escapes, Galilee vistas, pilgrimage routes, hikes, bike & wine adventures, and more. Want something a bit different? Together we will create the tour that best suits you. What you should know: * All my tours are private - you decide who are the participants. * All my tours can be customized to meet your particular interests, pace, and mobility needs * We can combine tours with other ToursbyLocals guides in Israel Most importantly, I want your experience to be fun, stimulating, and meaningful. Take a look at my tours and feel free to contact me. A great Israel experience is waiting for you! Renee Israel Ministry of Tourism, Tour Guide License #11402 M.A. - Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology, Bar Ilan University, in progress M.Ed. in Adult Education, University of Toronto (OISE), Canada B.A. in History, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Public Vehicle License (D1) certified by Israel Ministry of Transport for driving tourists in a registered vehicle

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Overview of your Ashdod tour

Disembark in Israel's largest port of Ashdod for an exhilarating tour! From Ashdod we will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Jerusalem where we will start with my favourite panoramic lookout before descending into the many alleys of the ancient city! From the Mount of Olives Church we head to the Gardens of Gethsemane, Jewish Quarter and Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Temple Mount/Dome of the Rock (if open). We'll have time to explore the Arab souk (market), tasting from the local fare and strolling along off-the-beaten-path alleys that only a local would know. Get a taste of the rich cultural and religious diversity of this complex and compelling city as I share stories of peace seekers and conquerors, pilgrims and visionaries who have made an impact on this city. Before leaving Jerusalem, we will view the Knesset (Israel's Parliament building) and get a feel of the modern city. Drop-off in Ashdod port.

Recent Reviews

Thomas W.United States
September 2023

Renee was a wonderful guide. She has a very pleasant personality. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. Renee's extensive knowledge of the history of this region added immensely to our enjoyment and understanding of everything we encountered. Renee was very flexible and adaptable to our needs. The morning of the tour, I showed her the itinerary of a tour we had booked for the following day. She saw there would be some duplication and immediately modified what she had planned to show us.

Aaron H.United States
August 2023

Renee was amazing! We have done dozens of tours and she was the best guide we have ever had! As a Canadian her English is perfect, but with over 30 years in Israel her knowledge of the country and the Holy Land was beyond compare. We learned so much from her. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She fit so much into our day!

Fatima D.Canada
July 2023

Renee is a truly such a lovely person and tour guide. Not only is she very organized, incredibly knowledgeable and flexible in meeting our needs, but she is so relatable, approachable and kind. We so appreciate all her efforts to make our day in old Jerusalem city so memorable. Thank you again!

Debrah B.United States
May 2023

Our group unanimously LOVED Renee and agreed she was the best guide we had during a 17 day vacation. She was very personable and treated us like friends... not paying tourists. Her knowledge was immense, balanced and accurate and she helped us to better understand the complexity and history of the old city of Jerusalem and its residents. We highly recommend her.

Mark L.United States
April 2023

Renee provided an exceptional tour of Israel and Jerusalem. Her friendly demeanor and incredible knowledge of religion and history made this one of the best tours we have ever had! We asked for an emphasis on the major Christian sites which she readily provided. Her deep understanding of Judaism and Christianity was apparent and helped provide useful context to our visits throughout Jerusalem. We greatly enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her to everyone!

Adam J.United States
March 2023

My wife, two daughters ages 10 and 11, and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Renee. She picked us up from the Ashdod port and spent the day showing us the wonderful sights of Jerusalem. Her breadth of knowledge, enthusiasm and pride for her country, and warm personality made our day spectacular (despite the rain, cold, and hail!!!). I would recommend Renee to anyone looking for a well educated, personable guide to the area. Thank you Renee

Your Ashdod tour itinerary

- Pick up at Ashdod port and travel to Jerusalem. - Panoramic lookout over Jerusalem - Orientation on Mount of Olives - Walking tour of Jerusalem's Old City, exploring the different quarters and visiting the most historic and religious sites. - Return to Ashdod port Please click the 'message guide' button if you would like to discuss customizing this tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Guide will provide transportation to and from the port in a private, comfortable vehicle registered for tourism. Due to the nature of Jerusalem's Old City, most of our tour there will be on foot.

What's included
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Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. This itinerary does not require any entrance fees. However, there is always an option to visit sites that do have entrance fees. Entrance fees are not included.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: Ashdod, Israel,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
593288
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich cultural and religious history of Jerusalem's Old City. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide like Maureen (Renee) H. for deeper insights into the city's diverse heritage.

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