Unique Trips to Israel for Seniors
Exclusive, luxury Jewish & Christian 'highlight' tours to Israel
for senior citizens, slow walkers (for any reason) and
people who just want an enjoyable pace.
Ideal bucket list tours!
Stroll, not struggle on our sensibly paced tours!
Do you dream about visiting Israel ...but WORRY
about being left behind on a regular, exhausting, fast-paced tour ?
Could you keep up with their 8 - 10 hour days, walking up to 4 miles,
steps, standing listening to the guide, rough ground, hills ..all day, every day?!
Enjoy our slower paced tours with
minimal walking, standing, steps and slopes.
These ares the only tours to Israel designed & escorted by
a physical therapist with a senior First Aid certificate
Experienced Israeli, licensed guides
Luxury air conditioned coach with hand-picked drivers.
Do you dream about visiting Israel ...but WORRY
about being left behind on a regular, exhausting, fast-paced tour ?
Could you keep up with their 8 - 10 hour days, walking up to 4 miles,
steps, standing listening to the guide, rough ground, hills ..all day, every day?!
Enjoy our slower paced tours with
minimal walking, standing, steps and slopes.
These ares the only tours to Israel designed & escorted by
a physical therapist with a senior First Aid certificate
Experienced Israeli, licensed guides
Luxury air conditioned coach with hand-picked drivers.
Friendly, small tours with approx 20 - 25 passengers
Only 3 hotel changes on tour
with porter service
Our tours include the Golan Heights, Galilee, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem.
See the Christian and Jewish tour pages for the itinerary framework.
Only 3 hotel changes on tour
with porter service
Our tours include the Golan Heights, Galilee, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem.
See the Christian and Jewish tour pages for the itinerary framework.
Listen to Trish Duke,
physical therapist and your tour director
physical therapist and your tour director
Israel has so much to inspire any traveler with its history,
archaeology, diverse cultures and religions, spectacular scenery,
and amazing food fresh-from-the-farm!
To see Reviews click here
Our travelers come from all over the world to join
our international tours, but most come from
the USA and have never been to Israel before!
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I’m Trish Duke, a friend of Israel
and a confirmed travel addict...
(as well as having lived in five countries, on three continents).
After travelling extensively around Israel for over 16 years...
I still find it the most fascinating place on planet earth.
The booming tourist industry in Israel proves that Jews, Christians
and discerning travelers come here from all over the world!
In 2019 Israel had the most visitors since Independence in 1948!
I would love to share this very special place with YOU. (About Trish)
As a physical therapist, it worried me that some members of groups
traveling around Israel find that the cracking pace the guides set is
just physically too much for them!
That's why I designed tours at a more sensible pace for mature people...
based on four decades of clinical experience on caring for patients of all ages.
The tour leaders of regular tours are trying to ‘pack it all in’, with long days of running from one site to the next,
often with flights of high steps and prolonged times of standing to hear about each place.
However, if you are not able to keep up with the group physically, then it can cease to be a
pleasure and turn into an endurance race…with pain and health challenges.
Some people have lived on medication to get through a regular tour or had to miss a day
of the tour here and there.
That’s very disappointing.
After I talked to other tour leaders it was obvious to me that there was a very great need for niche tours
that set a more realistic pace for physically challenged travelers.
We have Israel's best tour guides who will inform and inspire you...
and keep the itinerary on track. They are fully licensed, very experienced Israeli guides.
Our local tour operator in Israel, Legends Tour and Travel, was established in 1996 and is a family run business.
Legends books our hotels, transport. 'meet & greet' services and site entrances etc.
Collectively, we have decades of service to ensure that you have the best possible tour!
Many couples or friends who like to travel together have differing physical abilities,
therefore our tours are designed to cater for those differences...so no-one is
frustrated by what they can or can't do so everyone can all enjoy The Land!
Your physical challenge could include arthritis, heart conditions, diabetes, cancer remission,
seniors, MS, respiratory issues, visually impaired, post stroke etc...
or just less fit than you’d like to be!
Some people may not be physically challenged, but just don’t want extremely full day tours,
preferring to go at a gentler pace. When the slower walkers are tired, they can have a coffee
break and then in some places, the guide can take the more active travelers further...that works well.
Our tours are different to regular tours as we minimize steps, rough ground, standing
and how far you have to walk.
Hourly comfort stops are planned...and can be requested.
We understand 'ancient plumbing'!
We usually have a mix of couples, elderly parent/adult children, solo travelers.
Note: Single supplements on other tours are usually 90-100% extra.
Ours are approx. only 25% extra!!
All cultures are warmly welcomed.
I'm sure you are aware of the biased and anti-Semitic coverage in the media.
You (or your family) may be wondering if it's safe to go to Israel.
A free subscription to www.HonestReporting.com will put your mind at rest.
On this website International reporters keep you informed of the true stories about Israel in the media.
and a confirmed travel addict...
(as well as having lived in five countries, on three continents).
After travelling extensively around Israel for over 16 years...
I still find it the most fascinating place on planet earth.
The booming tourist industry in Israel proves that Jews, Christians
and discerning travelers come here from all over the world!
In 2019 Israel had the most visitors since Independence in 1948!
I would love to share this very special place with YOU. (About Trish)
As a physical therapist, it worried me that some members of groups
traveling around Israel find that the cracking pace the guides set is
just physically too much for them!
That's why I designed tours at a more sensible pace for mature people...
based on four decades of clinical experience on caring for patients of all ages.
The tour leaders of regular tours are trying to ‘pack it all in’, with long days of running from one site to the next,
often with flights of high steps and prolonged times of standing to hear about each place.
However, if you are not able to keep up with the group physically, then it can cease to be a
pleasure and turn into an endurance race…with pain and health challenges.
Some people have lived on medication to get through a regular tour or had to miss a day
of the tour here and there.
That’s very disappointing.
After I talked to other tour leaders it was obvious to me that there was a very great need for niche tours
that set a more realistic pace for physically challenged travelers.
We have Israel's best tour guides who will inform and inspire you...
and keep the itinerary on track. They are fully licensed, very experienced Israeli guides.
Our local tour operator in Israel, Legends Tour and Travel, was established in 1996 and is a family run business.
Legends books our hotels, transport. 'meet & greet' services and site entrances etc.
Collectively, we have decades of service to ensure that you have the best possible tour!
Many couples or friends who like to travel together have differing physical abilities,
therefore our tours are designed to cater for those differences...so no-one is
frustrated by what they can or can't do so everyone can all enjoy The Land!
Your physical challenge could include arthritis, heart conditions, diabetes, cancer remission,
seniors, MS, respiratory issues, visually impaired, post stroke etc...
or just less fit than you’d like to be!
Some people may not be physically challenged, but just don’t want extremely full day tours,
preferring to go at a gentler pace. When the slower walkers are tired, they can have a coffee
break and then in some places, the guide can take the more active travelers further...that works well.
Our tours are different to regular tours as we minimize steps, rough ground, standing
and how far you have to walk.
Hourly comfort stops are planned...and can be requested.
We understand 'ancient plumbing'!
We usually have a mix of couples, elderly parent/adult children, solo travelers.
Note: Single supplements on other tours are usually 90-100% extra.
Ours are approx. only 25% extra!!
All cultures are warmly welcomed.
I'm sure you are aware of the biased and anti-Semitic coverage in the media.
You (or your family) may be wondering if it's safe to go to Israel.
A free subscription to www.HonestReporting.com will put your mind at rest.
On this website International reporters keep you informed of the true stories about Israel in the media.
The average temperatures in Israel for our tours:
May 15-25C /60-77 F Dry
October 16-28C/60-78F Dry
November 12-19C/54-67F Possible showers later in the month
Shirt and shorts are usually what fits the temperature during the day.
May 15-25C /60-77 F Dry
October 16-28C/60-78F Dry
November 12-19C/54-67F Possible showers later in the month
Shirt and shorts are usually what fits the temperature during the day.
Hear what Kathy has to say about her tour. She loved it so much and has booked in again for a year later!
Continue scrolling down to learn about our non-denominational Christian tours...
Have you been thinking about visiting Israel for many years...or recently decided to travel to somewhere new and inspiring?!
Have you been thinking about visiting Israel for many years...or recently decided to travel to somewhere new and inspiring?!
Do you remember the excitement when black and white TV switched to colour?
After visiting Israel, your Bible will feel like it has become technicolour, because you
have seen and experienced the Holy Land for yourself!
After visiting Israel, your Bible will feel like it has become technicolour, because you
have seen and experienced the Holy Land for yourself!
It took me 30 years to get there…and then I fell in love with the place!
What does your heart yearn to see and experience in Israel?
It may be...
The old city of Jerusalem The Dead Sea
Prayer at the Western wall Masada
Garden of Gethsemane The Galilee
Mount of Olives Sail on the sea of Galilee
Mount of Beatitudes Caperneum
Nazareth The river Jordan
Tel Aviv Golan Heights
Jaffa Caesarea
We visit all of these places... and more!
We see everything that regular tours see, but save time and discomfort
by not having to stand around at each site while the guide shares his information.
Our guides share their inspiring and extensive information as we travel from place to place...
or with you sitting under a shady tree!
It may be...
The old city of Jerusalem The Dead Sea
Prayer at the Western wall Masada
Garden of Gethsemane The Galilee
Mount of Olives Sail on the sea of Galilee
Mount of Beatitudes Caperneum
Nazareth The river Jordan
Tel Aviv Golan Heights
Jaffa Caesarea
We visit all of these places... and more!
We see everything that regular tours see, but save time and discomfort
by not having to stand around at each site while the guide shares his information.
Our guides share their inspiring and extensive information as we travel from place to place...
or with you sitting under a shady tree!
You will never be the same again after experiencing the Holy Land...
watch this inspiring 4 minute video!
watch this inspiring 4 minute video!
There is so much to enjoy in Israel...
you'll be so glad that you came to what the Bible calls 'The Land'
you'll be so glad that you came to what the Bible calls 'The Land'
We see the main sites and then add others that you will enjoy.
The itinerary is seamlessly shuffled depending on traffic, parking, weather etc
The itinerary is seamlessly shuffled depending on traffic, parking, weather etc
The Galilee is a treasure trove of sites and experiences such a sailing on the lake! See Caperneum where Jesus based his ministry for three years, an ancient boat used in that era, Mount of Beatitudes, river Jordan, sites of miracles... |
Visit spectacular Masada overlooking the Dead Sea where Herod built his summer palace.
Enjoy the cable car.
You might want to watch the 1981 movie 'Masada' with Peter O'Toole before you come!
Enjoy the cable car.
You might want to watch the 1981 movie 'Masada' with Peter O'Toole before you come!
View the city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and then on to
the Garden of Gethsemane next to the Church of All Nations
We visit the Garden tomb adjacent to Golgotha (a rock face depicting a skull)...
a beautiful and special place to reflect and take communion.
We usually start out the 10 day tour at Tel Aviv and Jaffa...where ancient and modern are side by side!
Sometimes we reverse the itinerary and start in Jerusalem.
When you have a look at the full itinerary framework through the Galilee, Golan Heights, Jordan valley, Dead Sea
and Jerusalem...with many memorable stops on the way, you will be excited so discover how much there is
to see in such a small geographical area!
Our aim is to introduce you to the local people and culture of Israel, not just go sight-seeing.
Being a tour group of about 25 travelers, we are more flexible.
Having a physiotherapist as your tour leader, ensures that we keep a watchful eye on how you are enjoying the tour,
matching your capabilities and comfort.
A registered Israeli guide travels with us to organize our itinerary and route as well as sharing their extensive knowledge.
Your on-board travel team in Israel consists of myself as a Physical therapist/Christian tour director, a Muslim bus driver
and a licensed Jewish guide, working happily together to make your trip to Israel a special time in your life.
Our trusted agent in Jerusalem works hard behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.
To see the full itinerary CLICK HERE
To talk to Trish about Easy Israel Tours CLICK HERE
To see the costs CLICK HERE
I look forward to showing you around Israel
Shalom
Trish
P.S. The tours fill up quickly and then have a waiting list, so don't take long to make your decision.
I'd hate you to miss out.
CARPE DIEM...Seize the day!
Being a tour group of about 25 travelers, we are more flexible.
Having a physiotherapist as your tour leader, ensures that we keep a watchful eye on how you are enjoying the tour,
matching your capabilities and comfort.
A registered Israeli guide travels with us to organize our itinerary and route as well as sharing their extensive knowledge.
Your on-board travel team in Israel consists of myself as a Physical therapist/Christian tour director, a Muslim bus driver
and a licensed Jewish guide, working happily together to make your trip to Israel a special time in your life.
Our trusted agent in Jerusalem works hard behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.
To see the full itinerary CLICK HERE
To talk to Trish about Easy Israel Tours CLICK HERE
To see the costs CLICK HERE
I look forward to showing you around Israel
Shalom
Trish
P.S. The tours fill up quickly and then have a waiting list, so don't take long to make your decision.
I'd hate you to miss out.
CARPE DIEM...Seize the day!
Here's Trish, your physio escort walking with a delightful 89 year old!
85 year old Ivy (far right) managed our tour with a walker! Here she is on the right listening to the guide at Ein Gedi national park. She wrote to Trish a long letter afterwards that included.... "I just want you to know that I had the most wonderful time due to your caring and the amount of dedication and fore-thought that you had put into organizing the whole tour. It was all so memorable and a lifetime experience! I was amazed at the fulfillment I felt when we drove into Jerusalem... as if my whole being had been blessed and opened up... Our very special end to the tour was planting a tree in memory of my daughter Zoe." If you would like to talk to Ivy about the tour, she is happy for you to contact her Email: Ivyking115@gmail.com To see the full page of REVIEWS click here
The Murrells We’re pleased to tell you how well Trish Duke looked after us on a day tour in Australia. She constantly ensured that we were safe and comfortable and was always there to lend a hand when necessary. Trish made the tour fun and entertaining. She tuned into our every need and was very caring of our welfare throughout the tour. We can thoroughly recommend taking a tour with Trish. You will be safe in her hands. |