Israel with 90 year old

Old Jun 6th, 2013, 09:50 AM
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Israel with 90 year old

I am considering offering to take my mother-in-law back to visit Israel for her 90th birthday. She has been there 15+ times, having led groups at one time. I have been there 3 times, leading a group once. She is physically mobile (using a cane for extra security) and cognitively strong. We will want to visit some friends and relatives and see/revisit some sights as we have not been there in 19 years. Any recommendations for a tour for return visitors or a private guide?
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Old Jun 8th, 2013, 10:42 AM
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We were there in 2010 and used Menachem Holzman ([email protected]) as our private guide. We were traveling with my parents (in their early 70's) and this was our first trip there, but he has been guiding for a long time and I'm sure could help you plan a great itinerary even for your 15+ trip. We actually booked him through a travel agent, but I know you can also contact him directly. He was an excellent guide great stories, discussions and always took us for great food! Here is a link to my trip report a long with pictures:
http://www.fromhometoroam.com/catego...e-east/israel/
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Old Jun 8th, 2013, 07:31 PM
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jgg-thanks, so much. I will contact your guide. The last time we were in Israel (1994), we had a guide and van and all was good, so we should go that route again. What are your thoughts about Petra for a 90 year old?
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Old Jun 9th, 2013, 01:30 PM
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There is quite a bit of walking. If you don't want to walk down the long entrance into the Siq you can rent a horse or a buggy, and once you arrive down there you can hire a donkey or camel to walk you further down and possibly up to see some of the other buildings. We just did it all walking so I am not exactly sure of the details. The walking too and from the Siq was the longest, so perhaps if you got some sort of transport to do that.
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Old Jun 12th, 2013, 05:55 PM
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We have decided that it may be too much of an undertaking and will take a more relaxed 3-4 day trip for the 90th celebration stateside. Thanks all.
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