Tour Guides

RONI WINTER

I was born in Tel Aviv and speak fluent English, German and Hebrew. I have been an Israel tour guide since 1982, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.

My education includes studying archaeology and Israel history at Tel Aviv University and marine archaeology at Haifa University in Israel.

I also completed religious studies in Christianity, Judaism and Islam at Montclair State University in New Jersey, as well as attending the Religions Institute in Jerusalem.

AVI REGEV

I was born in Israel and speak fluent English and Hebrew. Prior to completing Tour Guide School I served in the Israel Defense Force (1974-1999) completing my service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 2004, I was licensed by the Israel Ministry of Tourism as a tour guide.

My education includes receiving a B.A. with distinction in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Haifa in 1992. In 1994 I completed my M.A. there as well.

During my time in the IDF I worked extensively in the Public Affairs arena and have collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister’s office and Knesset committees.

NIMROD RAN

I was born in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Force. From 1970-1974 I attended Hebrew University of Jerusalem, studying Sociology and Anthropology. I earned a bachelor of arts degree.

I was licensed by the Israel Ministry of Tourism in 1980 after attending Tour Guide School. More recently, I took courses in Christianity and Judaism at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem.

I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew. My work is a mission and opportunity to introduce the Holy Land to Christians and build a bridge between Christians and Jews.

HAIM SABAG

I was born and raised in Israel. I have a bachelor’s degree in Israel’s history & geography, as well as a master’s degree in business management. After leaving the Israeli army in 1987, I became involved in guiding tours. I’ve been licensed since 1990.

For the past two decades I have had the pleasure of guiding students, families with young children, retirees, Hi-Tech workers, Christian pilgrims and others in this extraordinary land. I have led hiking/nature tours, bar/bat mitzvah tours, and other special itineraries.

I enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge concerning all aspects of our beautiful country with others — its 5000 years of history, the breathtaking natural landscapes with its wildlife, and the secret spots.

You will find my instruction vivid and colorful, spiced with interesting and relevant local stories about Israeli life, history and culture.

LIAT BUSSIBA

I was born and raised in Beer Sheva, the capital of the Negev desert. I served three years in the IDF and finished my service as an officer. I gained my BA in Biology and then my MBA.

I have always loved hiking in Israel, exploring and learning about the history of this magical land I’m so connected to. Therefore, I decided to turn my passion into my profession and today I’m a licensed tour guide from the Israeli Tourism Office. Being a tour guide allows me to follow my heart and to do what I love most; connecting people, educating and guiding them.

I think that if you love something, you do it best and this is how I feel regarding my ‘work’. I love sharing my enthusiasm and passion regarding the depth and beauty this land has. I am very devoted to my groups; I invest with all my heart in the people I guide and I try to give them the best experience they could ever have.

KOREN EISNER

I grew up and lived most of my life in Jerusalem. Today I live in a community by the Sea of Galilee with my wife and three children. During my time in the IDF, I served in the Air Force and the Nahal infantry brigade.

I’ve been a guide and and educator since 2005. Since then I’ve gained a lot of experience in guiding a wide range of groups, including Jewish and Christian themed tours, and my areas of interest include: geopolitics, history, archaeology and ecological subjects.

With a major in history at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, I’ve taught at the International School for the study of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem. Past experience also includes research of medicinal plants of the Dead Sea, being a youth guide and counselor, a history elementary school teacher and more.

I enjoy sharing my deep love and knowledge of the Land and its people with travelers, tourists and pilgrims who seek a connection to the place where history comes alive.