If you’re going to be in Israel on business arrange some time at the end of your trip (even the day you’re flying out) to experience something of this incredible country, you deserve it. I will show you what you are interested in seeing, in the short time you have available. One businessman who had been working here was flying to Zurich in the afternoon, but contacted me the evening before to take him around Jerusalem’s Old City the morning before his flight. Three business people were interested in a tour of the Old City and emailed me the evening before. Since then I’ve guided 4 other groups from the same company who have been here on business.
Here is what one business person said after our tour:
Shmuel was fantastic! He was responsive to my needs in the planning and flexible when my plans changed because my flight was delayed because of weather. We met up according to plan and spent a wonderful day walking in the Old City based on my interests (he asked in the beginning and as we continued). Throughout, he provided detailed information — history, context, etc — about what I was seeing. A highlight was an impromptu concert in one of the churches. Would definitely call on Shmuel again!
Check out this article in the BBC Travel section about hiring a local expert guide when visiting a place on business.
I build the tour itinerary based on your interests. Here are some starting points:
- Holiness of Jerusalem to the 3 major monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam
- History and archaeology of the land and its connection to the Bible
- History and politics of Israel
- Israel Startup Nation
For people who want to understand Israel as described in Startup Nation, we begin with a visit to Better Place. Other possibilities include the industrial incubator at Tefen including Stef Wertheimer’s ISCAR Tools company bought by Warren Buffet for $4.5 billion in 2006, a visit to an Israeli army base, a tour of one of Israel’s universities, a kibbutz-based industry, an Israeli startup.
Contact me to arrange a tour on your next business trip.
