Visiting Israel in 2025 continues to offer a unique opportunity to experience the unwavering spirit of resilience that carries so many of us through these tough days. Despite the current regional challenges, we at Via Sabra join many individuals, partner organizations, and small and large businesses across Israel in awaiting your visit to share stories and efforts that connect us all on a deeper level.
We have adapted many of our recent trips to Israel to meet your growing interests in visiting memorial sites open to the public and volunteering with groups supporting those most impacted by the war. For small and large groups alike, we are committed to making your visit to Israel meaningful and safe and we lead our groups with full coordination of Israel security and tourism authorities.
For many of you sending inquiries as to whether it’s safe to travel to Israel this Summer or how do you even start planning your family or group’s visit this Fall, here are some answers we hope can help:
Your Safety is Our Priority
We know the headlines coming out of Israel are intense and even scary. The reality is that life in most of Israel carries on as best as it can. We are still here, going about our day-to-day, and even with difficult news updates and sirens, we continue to welcome visitors and plan trips for groups, federations, synagogues, and families for the upcoming seasons.
Please know that we plan your visits here within strict guidelines to ensure your safety. You will be visiting popular tourist destinations that are well-secured and far removed from any areas of concern. Hotels, tourist sites, and public areas are equipped with secure shelter facilities and include safety protocols for guests in all languages.
Your guides, bus drivers, and tour planners are in constant contact with security officials to make sure that each day your itinerary is safe to visit – whether that’s traveling to the destination, confirming the site has accessible safety shelters, and the site is open to the public. You will only travel to areas that are permitted for visitors.
Should the need arise to adapt your itinerary to the changing security situation, we will inform you and work together with you on a contingency plan that maintains the level of enjoyment in your trip while still keeping within security recommendations.
Flights to Israel
Current direct flight options from the US to Israel are primarily through Israeli airlines which maintain regular service from most major cities in the US. While some international carriers have temporarily adjusted schedules and/ or delayed their return to Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, options to stop over in Europe on any airline and then continue with an Israeli airline to Tel Aviv, seem to provide the most reliable options for getting in and out of Israel.
Book Your Trip with Confidence
We’re here to assist you every step of the way, answer any questions you may have and share the most up-to-date information on safety protocols.
We invite you to dream and plan ahead. If Israel is in your hearts, work with us to experience the beauty and resilience of Israel. We know these are experiences that will stay with you forever, especially experiencing Israel at this moment in its history. Knowing your presence here in Israel at this time will be secure, means you can focus on connecting deeper with Israelis you will meet with and confirm your deep commitment to them – and the Jewish people – in times of challenge and in times of prosperity.
