Holy Land Star Tours is a full-service, all-encompassing tourism and transport company. We are constantly looking at ways we can expand the services we provide and improve the quality of the ones we already have. The following are a list of services that we regularly provide – but don’t hesitate to contact us if you have more needs than the ones listed below!
• Available Tours
+Holy Land Package. We provide a basic program for the Holy Land that captures the most important Biblical and historical sites that the Holy Land and Israel have to offer. For a week to two week program, you can experience Jerusalem, the Holy City where the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ occurred, also the site of the Western Wall of Judaism, the Dome of the Rock of Islam. Bethlehem, birthplace of Christ, is only a twenty-minute journey from the Old City. From Bethlehem you can visit Hebron, city of the Patriarch Abraham, an hour to the south, Jericho, the biblical city of both the Old and New Testament, Nablus, home of the Samaritans and Jacob’s Well. To the north lies Nazareth, the home of the Holy Family, Galilee, the place of Christ’s miracles and teachings, and the biblical port city of Ceasaria. For longer programs, we can arrange for visits to any number of lesser-known but equally important places, from the unspoiled beauty of the Negev Desert to the hidden churches of the upper West Bank.
Sinai Extension. To the south lies the expanse of the Sinai Desert, where Bedouin tribes still maintain their ancient way of life in the land that Moses received the 10 Commandments. Visitors can go to Sharm El Sheik, the beautiful seaside resort of Egypt, and visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery of Mount Sinai, the place of the Burning Bush now enclosed within the walls of one of the oldest continuously-functioning churches of Christianity in the world.
Jordan Extension. To the east of the river Jordan lies the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a stable but authentic Arab nation considered to be the eastern borders of the Holy Land. One can visit and be baptized in the Jordan River, visit the ancient city of Petra, and visit countless sites of Biblical, Roman, Byzantine and Crusader legend.
Authentic Palestine Tours. Want to learn more about the Palestinian people? Want to know about our distinct heritage and culture from a uniquely Palestinian perspective? Holy Land Star Tours can arrange for an engaging and informative program designed to get its participants out of the tour buses and into the lives of Palestinians. We can provide historical and cultural tours of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Palestinian communities living within the state of Israel. From cooking classes and cultural events to Arabic lessons and handicraft displays, let us be your guide into the life of the Palestinian people!
Political Tours. Holy Land Star Tours is ready to help groups and individuals learn more about the complex and challenging political realities of the Holy Land. We can arrange meetings and visits with Israelis, Palestinians and internationals of different political and ideological backgrounds in a safe and informative manner in Israel, East Jerusalem and the West Bank. (Note: At present we do not recommend visits to the Gaza Strip, but can arrange for meetings with knowledgeable experts and organizational representatives working in Gaza.)
Christian Tours. Each Christian comes to the Holy Land at a different place and purpose in their life, but all with the desire to experience the land of their faith. At Holy Land Star Tours, we work with each group to make sure that our pilgrims don’t receive a standardized package tour, but have a program that fits their needs. Whatever your denomination, whatever your interest, we work with you to make sure that you visit the sites important to YOUR faith journey in the manner and pace that works for you.
Private Tours. Travelling by yourself or with a loved one in the Holy Land can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it also requires some additional planning. Holy Land Star Tours is able to help individuals, couples and families design a private tour for their interests and at the best cost.
• Chartered Taxi and Vehicles Services
Holy Land Star Tours prides itself on having access to one of the best fleets in the Bethlehem tour and transportation industry. Unlike many tour companies that simply rent out vans and drivers for high prices, we have invested our resources into purchasing some high-quality vehicles, and have found partnerships with dependable contacts who help us get the best possible prices on vehicle rentals for what we haven’t yet purchased.
Our vehicles are clean, comfortable and come with drivers who work on a contract based on the program that we have worked out with our customers. No “special tours” or “little stops” that are charged to your bill. We calculate our prices by the price of gasoline, maintenance and running cost of our fleet and our salary, then stick to our price. Here are the vehicles we currently have at our disposal:
Mercedes Bus: 11, 16 and 20 passenger. These comfortable Mercedes buses are big enough to carry your group and your luggage, but small enough to provide you with a comfortable travelling experience without being stuck at busy intersections and winding roads.
Seven-seater van. The recommended choice for a larger family or a small group, our vans will get your group and their luggage to and from the airport, and everywhere in between without having to pay for a larger bus. A great choice for day trips and also a possibility for larger groups when some members want to break off and visit a location in smaller numbers than needed for the Mercedes!
Mercedes Taxi. For individuals and couples, we can arrange for a private Mercedes taxi. Don’t worry – while one of the best ways to get around in any part of the world, Mercedes run a little cheaper here than in the US! The Mercedes taxi comes with air conditioning and leather seats. If you’re planning on personalized travelling on a fairly structured timetable, hiring a Mercedes taxi is a good way to get around without the hassle of switching taxis and taxi drivers.
Offroad vehicle. Looking for more of an adventure? We can rent out a Jeep – as in, the Jeep - for some onroad/offroad excitement. Certainly worth it for traveling through some of the rougher spots of the West Bank and the Negev Desert, but also just a fun way to see the Holy Land!
VIP Border Crossing Service
Crossing the West Bank to Jordan can be a difficult, bewildering experience for those that haven’t done it before. Due to the pending-state status of the Palestinian Authority, travelers have to go through three systems of government to cross into Jordan: the Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian Authority. This can be a time-consuming, uncomfortable, and expensive undertaking for even the most seasoned traveler. Holy Land Star Tours has made it part of our work to include a VIP border crossing service, making sure that you get across safely and comfortably as possible. And of course, if you are planning on coming back through to the West Bank, we can provide for pick-ups as well. If you are planning an extension to Jordan, save yourself the hassle and go through us to make it across.
Language Services
Holy Land Star Tours has guides who are fluent in English, Arabic and Hebrew. We are also able to contract guides who speak Italian, French, German, Spanish and Russian at a slightly higher cost. Need another language? Let us know!
So What About Cost?
We apologize that we can’t present a full breakdown of costs on this website just yet. It’s something that we are definitely going to be working on in the future, but for now, try to send us the most complete and detailed list of your needs while coming to the Holy Land, and we’ll get back to you with pricing options and maybe some questions of our own. Whatever the cost will be, we’ll make it the best possible price for the value of the experience!
