A journey with Tiyul is more than just a vacation. It is the opportunity to visit not only the “traditional” sites and learn about the history, people and culture of a destination, but also to explore each country’s Jewish past and present within that larger context. We meet with members of Jewish communities, hear people’s stories and learn of the challenges they face. We visit synagogues, Jewish schools, and institutions in remote corners of the world and we celebrate Shabbat on Friday night dinners.
Ariel is THE BEST when it comes to traveling with a group: his reputation is so stellar that he’s given the best tour guides in each City, the best, most well located hotels (with the best breakfasts), great Jewish experts with deep connections to the places) and best of all you really come away with a full sense of the country in a short amount of time.
We traveled for 2 weeks in Brazil
Visited São Paulo, Rio, Manaus in the Amazon, Petrópolis and Igauzcu Fallsa
This trip was fabulous in every way
Terrific tour guide and scholar
Hotels were great and the logistics were incredibly well coordinated
We did usual touristic things as well as Jewish sites in all but Igauzcu Falls
Exceeded my expectations in every way
I hope to travel with Tiyul in the future
Ariel Goldstein and Jehon Grist were terrific group leaders. All of the places we visited were tremendously interesting and meaningful. The synagogues, Jewish museums and Holocaust memorials were very emotional to visit. All of the archaeological museums and sites were jam packed with history. Many new friendships were made on this wonderful trip. The food and accommodations were outstanding. We loved it! JoAnne & Michael Miller
My husband and I both had a fabulous time. Ariel is an outstanding tour Director. Anytime there was an issue he dealt with it promptly. If any person had a problem he made sure it was resolved. He shared his feelings and insights with the group which really made it personal. I would go anywhere with him. The hotels were outstanding. The food was very good and the guys he selected were beyond excellent. Thanks for a truly fabulous trip.