With its glorious landscapes, incredible ruins that span antiquity, its vast history and vibrant contemporary culture, Israel is epic in the truest sense of the word. With Backroads, you’ll meet the most fascinating Israeli artists, vintners and historians. Hike and pedal on secret routes known only to locals. And witness awe-inspiring historic sites from a uniquely personal perspective.
I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
