ABOUT US
Tour Israel – First Class Travel is a dynamic company that supplies travel and tourism services to clients in Israel and abroad. The company was formed when two tour guides in Israel decided to combine their efforts so as to fill in the gap that was formed when the internet became available to the general public. We wanted to be able to provide to our clients all the services they could ever need while in Israel either for business or pleasure and have, therefore, built many pages in our web site catering to the many needs of travelers. We write and design our web site and were the first tourism company in Israel with a web site and to this day we appear on the top 10 of all the major search engines. Our moto from the beginning was “give 110% to the client or don’t bother at all” and we are proud to say that we stuck to it over the years we have been in business.
Although as a company we have only been around from 1991,our manager has been in the market much longer. We always try to do the guiding ourselves so as to not lose contact with the “action”. Even when we can’t actually guide, one of us meets the clients and is always available to troubleshoot any problem or try to assist with any request. We only employ government licensed professionals that are screened by us, thus guaranteeing full satisfaction of our clients.
Although as a company we have only been around from 1991,our manager has been in the market much longer. We always try to do the guiding ourselves so as to not lose contact with the “action”. Even when we can’t actually guide, one of us meets the clients and is always available to troubleshoot any problem or try to assist with any request. We only employ government licensed professionals that are screened by us, thus guaranteeing full satisfaction of our clients.
THE STAFF
ZVI HARPAZ
Partner & Manager
Zvi is one of the founding partners and in addition to guiding, Zvi is our pilot (both helicopters and planes) and is in charge of all our aerial tours and operations.
Zvi is fluent in Hebrew, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese (soon Mandarin Chinese will be added to the list) and guides in all these languages. Since 1989 Zvi guided individuals and groups for many organizations among which are: The American 6th. Fleet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Official guest division, Calvary Chapel and the United Jewish Appeal. Zvi has a B.A in studies of Israel and a B.Sc in Aviation Management.
Zvi is fluent in Hebrew, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese (soon Mandarin Chinese will be added to the list) and guides in all these languages. Since 1989 Zvi guided individuals and groups for many organizations among which are: The American 6th. Fleet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Official guest division, Calvary Chapel and the United Jewish Appeal. Zvi has a B.A in studies of Israel and a B.Sc in Aviation Management.
TESTIMONIALS
Amazing Tour, Exceptional Tour Guide Reviewed April 8, 2014 Zvi Harpaz is someone I will never forget. Charismatic personalities, witty humor, and extensive knowledge are all qualities that anyone would love in a tour guide but seldom get. With Zvi Harpaz, you get all that and much, much more. He was an incredible tour guide for my church group of about 85 people. There was not a single complaint amongst our team, and many people have already told friends back home that if they ever go to Israel, look up Zvi Harpaz. Best tour guide I've ever had and most likely WILL ever have.
Joseph Hanchinamani
We met Zvi Harpaz 19 years ago when we came to Israel for the bar mitzvah of our youngest son. Zvi served as our family's private guide, providing us with the time of our lives and many wonderful memories. His wealth of knowledge of Israel, his easygoing manner and sense of humor enhanced what was already an experience of a lifetime. This year, my husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to return to Israel, and did not hesitate to call upon Zvi to guide us through the country. Zvi is more than a tour guide but a friend who goes the extra mile to ensure that your trip is a success.
Sharon Gendler
I was on a choir tour of the Holy Land which also included a choir festival. I met Zvi Harpaz on this tour who thoroughly explained the historical and biblical significance of each site. He was able to explain in several languages what we were seeing and was always available for questions. Two years later, I planned a tour for my church group and asked for Zvi Harpaz. He can focus tour experiences based on the type of group he is guiding. When one of our tour members had a wallet stolen, Mr. Harpaz (through his local connections) was able to retrieve the wallet (and contents) within 45 minutes. I highly recommend this talented and very informative guide.
James Person
Zvi was an exceptional guide. His expertise ranged wide, from the sites to the culture, including Israel history and the Bible, both old and new testaments. This was especially important for a Christian church group who wanted all that information plus time for worship and prayer. Zvi made sure we had plenty of opportunity yet he also made sure we were able to visit as much as possible in the time we had. Zvi was friendly, funny, and dedicated to making our trip the best it could be. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent guide!
