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“I wanted to thank you for arranging such a great trip for me and my family. Everything worked so well. The transportation, the guides, the crew on the ship were all perfect. The teenagers loved it as did my girls. We had one night on the ship that was rocky so missed the island of Delos but the extra stops for beach and swim time made up for it. The hotels in Athens were over the top! And the guide on the last day even walked us into the counter at the airport, checked us in and walked us to the security line. Great people. I should have taken more cash as lots of the small businesses asked for that instead of Visa. Greece is very popular this year with huge crowds which made us appreciate our little ship even more.
Thank you again”
McCrae family
June 2024
“I cannot thank you enough for helping put together a perfect honeymoon trip to Turkey! As you promised, our guides and drivers were spectacular! Both were engaging, interesting, accommodating and fun. And the hotels - wow! The Museum hotel upgraded us (thank you!), and we loved our suite, where they did an in-room massage and bath one afternoon. The food and ambience there was so amazing that we sometimes cut our tours a little short to enjoy the hotel, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. And the Peninsula - well, there is a reason it's the best hotel in Istanbul! They have thought of everything to make you feel pampered and taken care of. The location is great, and a little oasis from the noise of the city. We ended up eating dinner there 3 of our 4 nights, and loved it. The cooking class was really fun as well - the chef was a delight.
This has been the best trip I've ever been on, and that is saying something! I appreciate your help, and please thank the team in Turkey for their thoughtfulness and experience!”
Shelley Knoedler
Travel Advisor &
President at My Trip Coach
June 2024
“You did it again!! ...my thanks to you and your team for making me look good!!”
Jane Folsom, Travel Advisor
Destination by Design Travel
May 2024
“wonderful itinerary, very special experiences and a magical trip”
the Kauffmans
April 2024
“Just returned from a wonderful two-week trip to Egypt. Traveled from Alexandria to Karnak, Luxor, Aswan down to Abu Simbel. Saw the great pyramid and visited the Valley of the Kings. Every site was amazing, the people were so kind and we never felt safer. So blessed for such great memories!”
the Javens
April 2024
"...All the guides and assistants were all wonderful and thank them for me for taking good care of my clients. They have created new ambassadors for Egypt...A trip of a lifetime.
They really were pleased with Yalla Tours. This is their second trip with you. They went to Israel and Greece about 7 or 8 years ago."
Chantal Kelly, Travel Advisor
April 2024
“...Egypt and Jordan SUCCESS! I wanted to let you know that Katherine & Dave absolutely loved their trip. They said it was a dream come true. They are busy back to work, but still intend to visit Turkey and Greece with the family. I will reach out once they have decided to move forward. I appreciate all of your/the Yalla teams hard work on this trip!”
Kristine Kristiansen Nations
Nations Travel
December 2023
“We had a wonderful time during our 2 weeks in Egypt. This has been a bucket list trip for the two of us for so long and it did not disappoint- we had such a good time!
Everything was seamless during our time in Egypt. Ya’lla Tours was super responsive and helpful with meeting us at the airport, helping with our visas, assisting with luggage, always being on time for private transfers and having super friendly and knowledgeable egyptologists who really made our trip so memorable and with who we learned so much from while visiting pyramids, temples and all sorts of other places!
I think Emily and I can both agree some of the highlights for the trip are of course visiting the pyramids of Giza and the sphinx and taking a camel ride by the pyramids, the Nile River cruise (we particularly enjoyed visiting Karnak & Luxor temples and our day trip to Abu Simbel) and visiting Valley of the Kings! It was a really wonderful trip which we will remember for a very long time.”
the Rich sisters
December 2023
“First of all I want to say that this was a dream come true for me and my family group. Yalla tours was outstanding in every way. Lisa gave the best advice and helped me to customize our itinerary and make it work for all in our group with ages 80 to 25. Her advice was invaluable and spot on. She was very patient with my many questions, she was also very encouraging as she said that Yalla would keep us safe after the Oct. incident in Israel. I can truthfully said we all felt perfectly safe at all times. I would even say that we felt safer than many places in the US. We always had 2 people with us and they were the most kind and considerate guides I have ever dealt with in my 40+ years as a travel agent.
We were met at the airport by Maget who helped navigate us thru everything in immigration and customs. During our visit I wanted to make a few changes and he made a few change that greatly enhanced our experience.
Let me say that at 80 with back and shoulder problems Egypt is a real challenge. Unless you are in a new museum ,there are not railings on steps and almost every surface is very uneven. But with the help of those in my group, the wonderful guides and drivers I did it all.
We had Two guides during the trip, Essam and Schnuda. Both were exceptional with their knowledge and compassion. The on the spot changes they made were great.
All of our hotels were great and perfect locations for our itinerary. Our Nile Cruise ship, the Chateau Lafayette was also perfect for our group.
One of the reasons we choose that was because it had an elevator. We also liked the European feel and the especially friendly staff.
On our last day we went to the new GEM museum. It is not fully open but Essam gave us a fantastic tour of the first floor and the statues and artifacts. We spent almost 2 hours there, including a visit to their lovely gift shop. Looking at all the construction outside the museum and their plans for the grand opening,a multi day celebration, Essam thought it would be mid 2024 before it opens. We all thought our visit was well worth it. We also added a trip to the Alabaster Mosque and were glad we did.
I have nothing but praise for Yalla tours and would recommend them to anyone going to Egypt or Israel or Jordan. The personal attention to every detail makes it a pleasure to travel with them.”
Linda Farrar & family
November 2023
“The trip was great and would highly recommend Ya’lla again... maybe best guide I’ve had. Thanks again for making this a memorable trip ”
Gralnek family
November 2023
“Our Yalla tour guide and driver made Athens the highlight of our two-week trip to Greece, Croatia, and Turkey. They were waiting when we disembarked the ship, made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, and returned us to the ship right on time. Yalla provided excellent quality head sets so we could hear well as we walked and drove around the city. Our guide had even found and checked out in advance a shop where we could replenish a hearing aid battery supply, relieving us of much stress for the rest of the trip.Our guide was very knowledgeable, engaging, and patient whenever we wanted to linger at a spot. He started our tour early at the Acropolis (to avoid later in the day crowds), made sure we toured the entire site, and gave us lots of information about the history, architecture, art, and mythology. The same was true at the archeological museum and on our walk through the old city. Our driver was excellent, skillful at navigating the city, finding parking, and picking us promptly after visiting various places.This was our second experience (two days in Istanbul on an earlier trip) with a Yalla tour guide, and I cannot say enough good about the quality of both experiences. I look forward to another opportunity to engage them!”
J & T Williamson
August 2023
“...Janis and Dani said their tour was 5 star, the guide was outstanding, everything worked well and they had a fantastic time and wished they could stay longer in Morocco!
I appreciate all the help you gave me, getting their change of flights from Marrakech to Paris and then onto Philadelphia instead of flying from Marrakech to Tel Aviv.”
Elana Glinert
Blue Skies Travel
October 2023
“It was a super fun experience! We had a great time touring in Jerusalem!! Loved our guide and the entire experience. I ABSOLUTELY loved my time over there and kind of wish we would have toured more... Just so much more I wanted to see. Thanks again for all your help!”
the McDonalds
September 2023
“The Jordan tour was great - Naser was an EXCELLENT guide who is a font of knowledge. The Ya'lla members who assisted at the airport were also wonderful, and very helpful with getting through lines... My travelers really felt cared for…. In summary, I think all the ladies would not hesitate to go on another tour with Ya'lla Tours USA.”
Suzan Czoschke
Time 2 Go Travel
Cape Coral, FL
September 2023
"Hi Stephanie,
...Our entire Greece trip was none other than truly amazing. As you know, it was both Angie and my first trip to Greece and it did not disappoint! It was, for both of us, our best travel experience we've each had. The one and only little glitch was having our luggage delayed for a couple of days going over, but we made the most of it and actually have some really great memories linked to that event.
Athens:
The New Hotel was absolutely fabulous! Wonderful staff, nice comfortable room, and a very good rooftop restaurant with excellent food and cocktails! Wandering around town from that location was perfect and convenient. The guided tour was exactly that, as expected, lots of people and some really great sites! The signature moment here of course was the evening at Dionysus which is where I proposed to Angie. This evening was made incredibly special by the wait staff and host! They were so attentive and so clued in and responsive to the proposal event, it was very special! Your pre-arrangements and a brief conversation I had with them the day of, and they were on it!
Mykonos:
Oh my goodness! Awesome! Great vibe! The old town area is an absolute must see and the restaurants throughout were great and so much fun! We spent one day in a rental car and went down south to some of the famed beaches, which was nice for a day trip but you had us in a perfect location at the Nimbus. The Nimbus was our favorite hotel! We didn't have a view in this room but there are plenty of them. What set this hotel apart for us was the setting including the pool area and 100% the staff. These people were amazing and we had a great time there!
Santorini:
What can I say? The views! We wandered all over the place and simply did not run out of amazing views! Our private tour with Demitrius was amazing and he was a joy! Our sunset dinner cruise was also a big hit! The captain let us join him up top where we had our own little comfy space on a cushion providing great views. The Belvedere was another fantastic hotel. The service here was slightly less than the other two but still very good, and this was our best room. The VIP suite right on the edge with a great view!
The travel:
Air travel was per normal, comfortable with no delays or issues (except for the luggage). Here's the best part and the part we really have to thank you and Ya'lla Tours for. Our connections, ground travel, ferries, etc. were flawless! This is the part that can make or break a trip and they were perfect. At each connection we were met on time by an individual (mostly just assigned to us), and they stayed with us until we were settled and ready. Thanks to you, Ya'lla Tours, and Star Hellenic Tours for the seamless connections and the accommodating service!
Thank you!"
Stephanie Warrington of World Travel Inc., Portland, Oregon (travel advisor)
Scott and Angie (travelers)
June 2023
"...we had such a wonderful trip. The hotels were wonderful. A day and a half in Athens was plenty. Our hotel had a beautiful view of the acropolis from the top deck and was super walkable to many wonderful restaurants and attractions. Great tour guide for the acropolis. Glad we went early to avoid the heat and crowds.
Paros was perfect! The hotel was gorgeous and the rooms were super nice and clean - glad we did the swim out, it was worth it! Great breakfasts at the hotel and the staff was very friendly. I’m pleased we rented the car so that we could go out for dinners, drive around the island and pick up supplies. And it was a good thing we did the transport from the airport and had the car delivered because no way were our seven pieces of luggage fitting in those cars! The hotel is not walkable to anything except the beach club right by the hotel - we loved it there! Best beach on the island we thought. Everyone talked about golden beach but punda was our favorite.
The highlight was definitely doing the cooking class! We had so much fun. But all the tours that were arranged were great, and just the right balance of tours and relaxation, since relaxation is really what we wanted.
The local tour contacts were a super friendly, I just had to ask for details for everything. I like to know the plans a day before, maybe I am unusual in that manner?
Great trip! Thanks for your help in planning. I am glad I did not do it on my own!"
Pamela
June 2023
"I can't say enough good things about this trip and Ya'lla Tours! I last minute was a solo traveler and Ya'lla Tours still made this a spectacular trip! Soufiane the driver was so helpful and made sure I got to every Riad without having to walk/navigate myself by myself...I never was worried of getting lost! He was 10/10!
All the guides were very knowledgable...Good mix of knowledge/history and small town trivia."
Katherine
January 2023
"My clients have done nothing but rave about the services and attention from Ya’lla Tours.
As they continue thru the rest of Europe, I keep getting messages from them asking for Ya’lla to service them! So, you have earned many stars from them!
Thank your folks in Greece for helping keep them happy!"
Mary Marlowe
Direct Travel
Portland, OR
July 2022
"It took almost 3 years, but we made it to Cairo, Jordan and Israel. What an excellent trip, filled with fantastic memories.
All of our guides were fantastic and patient with our needs. They were very helpful and took into account those who were younger, older, and in-between. Henry, Taher and Michele made the sites come to life for us.
Our hotels and breakfasts were also wonderful. We especially loved the Old Village Resort in Petra. Great food and service. All breakfast buffets were delicious!
Our bus drivers were courteous and safe! The one in Israel was also humorous!!
We crammed in so much – and the notebook itinerary really helped during and after the trip to refresh our memories.
Thank you for your patience during Covid – this was an unforgettable experience."
Charlie & Valerie Maxey
Oklahoma
June 2022
"I just had to email you to let you know that the Longs got back last night from their Greece trip that you and I did for them and….THEY HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME! She said it was absolutely perfect.
Thank you, thank you for all you did to make me look like a rock star!"
Becky Word, Travel Advisor/Owner
Word Destinations
June 2022
"Thanks SO MUCH for your expert work on our trip to Greece! It was truly a "trip of a lifetime"
to see the birthplace of democracy, especially with what is going on in our country at this time.
We are SO lucky to have inherited the knowledge that evolved during the ancient grecian times!
Susan and I would like to give you a quick summary of our trip highlights and observations:
1. The Ya’lla service was flawless! The car services at the Athens airport and through the Peloponnese region were excellent. All the drivers were on time (usually 10-15 min early) and the cars were in perfect condition.
2. Michaelia, our guide in Athens and the Peloponnese region of Greece was outstanding! She was extremely knowledgeable in Grecian architecture, sculpture, pottery, mythology, history and current events. She is fluent in 4 languages (Greek, Italian, Spanish and English) and she is a great storyteller. She was also very good at circumventing the lines of "cruise ship day trippers” at the entrances of the museums and the Acropolis. Of all the tour guides we have had on our previous trips to Europe, she was the absolute best...
3. The hotels in Heraklion (Megaron), Delphi, Porto Heli (Amanzoe) and the Athens airport (Sofitel) were all outstanding.
4. Our Backroads trip to Crete and Santorini was GREAT! Susan and I were SO glad that we had rented e-bikes, as we were able to easily ride some fairly steep hills, especially during the afternoon heat.
5. The United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Denver was surprisingly outstanding! United has begun to upgrade some of their international flights. We flew on a Boeing 787 with the new Polaris Business Class, which was better than anything we have ever had before (including Lufthansa). We would happily use the United Airlines Polaris Business Class again for future trans-Atlantic trips.
Thanks again for your expertise!!"
Bill & Susan Miller
May/June 2022
"...My trip was wonderful and my driver was so great, very skilled at driving some treacherous roads in the High Atlas, not to mention Marakesch. I felt very safe with him and he took good care of me. And best of all, he knew about the best Arabians in Morocco at the Selman Hotel, very posh, so he took me to see them on my last night. If anyone else loves Arabians make sure that gets on their schedule. Everything and everyone was wonderful. Things I might mention, the Berber camp had the best WiFi, and their website said they have none, and the manager at the Riad in Palai Khum is not cooperative about doing laundry, The cooking class was great and fun besides. It was very professionally handled in a great set up. The trip is a lot of driving but so worth it. So the first ride in Marakesch was just ok, just walking for 2 hours around blocks. The very nice owner doesn’t allow any trotting or cantering, so boring for me. The ride in the Atlas Mountains was gorgeous, scenery spectacular. Terrain varied and I even got to gallop. Perfect ride. I also picked up a ride along the road where the monkeys are after Ifran. Got some cantering done on that too. So I’m a very happy camper. And, I learned so much! The riads were gorgeous.
Thank you so much.
Penny Kuzmenko
May 2022
"I would like to express my appreciation to our YA’LLA tour guide, Albert Veron, who guided us through the magnificent sights of Istanbul on May 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2022. We systematically got to visit all the sights we had planned on seeing. He took us to restaurants for lunch which provided Turkish Cuisine so that we might enjoy the tasty cuisine of this country.
The kind YA’llA representative who met us on our arrival at the airport in Istanbul showed us to our hotel,then took us to the reception desk to ensure we were properly were settled in and all our needs met. Our driver, who drove us for the three days of our tour, was very professional and most courteous and safely guided us through the busy traffic.
On our last day of the tour, my leg had become somewhat painful. My girlfriend and I had just completed an eleven-day tour of Israel which included much walking. I asked Albert if he knew of a clinic which I could go to get my leg examined. I did not expect it, but he was most kind and had our tour driver take us to the American Hospital. He stayed with me and interpreted my concerns to the staff. The medical staff were professional, courteous, and efficient. I related well as I am a retired nurse. I believe Albert went above and beyond. I am most appreciative to Albert Varon and the hospital emergency room medical staff.
Gail Jones and I were very impressed with everything about your company and would highly recommend you to friends."
Christine Skow
May 2022
"Had an excellent tour of Abu Simbel thanks to you and your arrangements!
Best was the blessing of electric golf cart to take me from visitor Ctr. Around site to enter temple. Was not so fit as hoped. This really allowed me to catch my breath and appreciate temple and its art instead of gasping for breath, or flopping to the ground short of temple entry.
Then cart took me back.
All staff worked to help me.
Thanks again for splendid memory!"
Kathy Wells
May 2022
"I wanted to drop you a note and let you know the Ballews had an amazing trip! They said every single detail of their trip was planned perfectly! So, an extra thanks to you on ensuring each stop was an amazing experience!!
They loved their guide, Henry. They said he was so knowledgeable and such a passion for Egypt, he made each excursion an adventure. The resorts were great and they said they found the people at each hotel to be very helpful and attentive...
...The Desert Rose at the Red Sea was a great place to end their trip. They had some down time and could hang out at the beach or pools. They said they had every activity you could think of there and that the staff was so excited they were there, because they were the only Americans there at the time...
On a personal note, I really appreciate your patience in working with me and being willing to teach me a lot about the area. I know I was extra effort, but you were great and so quick to respond to our many questions. Thank you so much for doing that. I already have a couple wanting to book an Egypt, Dubai, and Abu Dabi [sic] trip based on their glowing reviews of their experience with Ya’lla...
Thanks again for everything! Glad to have established a great partnership with you and your company!"
Rhonda Roberts
Independent Affiliate of Uniglobe Travel
Newport Beach, CA
May 2022
"I just had to let you know that our guide and experience in Dubai far exceeded our expectations. We had a fabulous time, and man, what a city!!!!
Thank you for all that you did to make our short time there so worthwhile. It was unforgettable…
Not only did we have a drink at the Address, but Melvin got us the best table in the house!
A highlight for sure, and the perfect way to end a wonderful experience."
Linda Conley
The Journey is Yours
Santa Rosa, CA
April 2022
"I spoke with Ward party and they thoroughly enjoyed their stay and Private tours in IST.
Their guide Mehmet – they said was EXCELLENT. They enjoyed the hotel. Thank you."
Susan K. Dwyer
Travel Specialist
World Encounters Ltd.
March 2022
"I just wanted to let you know that we had the most wonderful trip to Barcelona and Marrakech! Mouley was amazing and the desert camp was unbelievable.
My husband and daughter loved everything. And my husband said to me flying home yesterday that the trip was great and everything was organized so well and fantastic!! Thank you!"
Robin Friedeman
March/April 2022
"Just wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Said in Oman. It was definitely the high point of our time in the Middle East. Which is what we had anticipated.
Thank you for providing an informative and heart-warming experience for us."
Marjorie Hanson & Victor Gerez
Bozeman, MT
March 2022
"I want to thank you for one of the best tours I’ve taken in my 60 years in the travel industry! The tour hit the best spots and gave us the most enjoyable time to spend at the World Fair Expo.
....Your guide was terrific! She was able to get motor scooters for us and lead us to the best of the exhibits. We were also able to get to the front of the lines which was of great help because my knees are quite tender.
You have certainly gone above and beyond your responsibilities and we will continue to promote Ya’lla Tours as one of the finest tour operators in the Middle East and Mediterranean."
Ed Stahl
Los Gatos, CA
March 2022
"The evaluation boxes to check are all “excellent”!! For example, my driver was courteous, reliable and a safe driver. The vehicle was very comfortable, Thank you Ameen.
The hotels were great, very luxurious and well located. A special nod to Movenpick for their chocolate hour at the bar and their ice cream. Food was delicious. For an expected basic tent in the Wadi Rum, the bathroom was totally modern, a nice surprise.
My guide, Mr Mohamad Al-Oemer, made my trip! He was personable, attentive, knowledgable, articulate, always pleasant and agreeable to my wants. He obviously cares about people and his country. He is very well liked by the other guides, the shopkeepers, the restaurant owners, which says a lot about him as a person. He has a great personality. I felt very lucky that he was my guide and I learned so much, not just about the antiquities and history, but about the people and essence of the country. I was sad when the week was over and I had to say goodby.
Many thanks for a memorable trip!!"
Penny Kuzmenko [Jordan trip]
West Palm Beach, FL
October 2021
"Our trip was fantastic and more than I expected! Every aspect of the experience of traveling to and through Jordan was phenomenal! You took great care, as well as Ya'llla tours to ensure that it was! I can not thank you enough! From your detailed instructions on entering into Jordan successfully. To each of the representatives that helped with our arrival and departure at the airport. Taher, our guide, was amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge and a great pleasure to travel with! Najeep, our driver was as well!
Looking forward to working with you in the near future!
shukran jazilan lak"
Joy Baker
Courtland, CA
October 2021
"This is a recommendation of the highest degree for Ya’lla Tours USA and all the professionals they lined up for our Moroccan visit.
Our party of four worked with Lisa Christensen and Ronen Paldi to arrange our private tour of Morocco Sept 25-October 9, 2021. They communicated quickly and effectively to answer all of our questions and concerns and managed through the several flight changes due to airline issues with airlines scheduled by us. They put together an excellent tour schedule and everything on the ground in Morocco went perfectly. The Ya’lla representative met us at the airport and ushered us through quickly to our amazing guide Ahmed A.
Ahmed is a true professional guide who shared much about the people and culture of Morocco that made our trip so very special and memorable. Ahmed was attentive and anticipated our every need. He was three-steps ahead in planning what was needed for the day’s activities. He is a warm and thoughtful individual that contributed enormously to the success of the adventure.
Our driver, Aziz A. is an expert. Navigating traffic circles in the larger cities of Morocco and driving over the Atlas Mountains is not for the faint of heart and Aziz is the best. Aziz demonstrated such calm, confidence and good judgment throughout our adventure. We always felt safe with Aziz behind the wheel.
Our group had such a good time traveling Morocco with Ahmed and Aziz. We now consider them friends and hope they will look us up if ever in the USA.
Ya’lla Tours Morocco representative Najla Dardari checked in with us mid tour to assure all was going well. Ya’lla Tours exceeded our expectations in Morocco. I would highly recommend working with this group."
V. Lynn Cox, MA, CMC
Sonoma, CA
September/October 2021
"We recently took a tour of Morocco with Hicham, and we would like to thank you for working out the details, and to Hicham for this most wonderful experience. We expected to enjoy Morocco, but our experience far exceeded our expectations. Hicham freely shared his love for his country, and his knowledge of its culture, history, geography, and religion were unbelievable. He anticipated any issues we might have and left us confident that everything was running smoothly.
We absolutely loved our trip, and the fact that there were few tourists made it that much better. That said, we will ardently advocate for friends to travel to Morocco and experience what Hicham showed us.
We hope that with the stabilization of Covid, tourism will once again boom.
Thank you again for an unforgettable vacation!"
Dennis & Irisa
Three Rivers, MI
September 2021
“….My daughter and I just returned from an amazing trip to Egypt. From the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to ancient temples of Abu Simbel, we were immersed in thousands of years of history.
Maged, from Ya’lla made our trip effortless. It was so helpful to have him as we began our days, whether in Cairo or the airports. He made each transition relaxing and we saved hours each day because of his help.
While in Cairo, we visited the Pyramids of Dahshur, Giza and Saqqara, the old markets of Cairo and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Miram, our Egyptologist, was a great tour guide. She’s energetic and knowledgeable and so much fun to be with. She also takes much better pictures than I do and was instrumental in creating lasting memories all along the way.
Everybody says this is a once in a lifetime trip, but after spending four days on a Nile cruise, I just want to figure out a way to go back. Traveling along the Nile was magical, and the highlight of the trip was touring with our Egyptologist guide. We were immediately taken in and enjoyed learning from and exploring with him each day. One minute we were with a passionate historian and teacher and the next we were enjoying a cup of tea in the company of a friend. I can not think of a better way to explore Aswan and Luxor…”
Joanie
Louisville, CO
June 2021
“...We had a great time! Loved seeing all the history in Egypt and the river cruise was fantastic! Thanks for everything you did to make it a great trip for us!”
Cindy
Tucson, AZ
May 2021
“…It was wonderful, Ya’lla Tours was fantastic and their tour guides were wonderful... The live aboard was wonderful, we got to dive the WW2 wreck that I was super excited about and the coral was amazing. Our room on the live aboard was fantastic, even better than our room on the boat for our honeymoon to the Galapagos. Overall it was an incredible experience, I was a little nervous about a trip to the middle east, but everyone was incredibly nice and getting to do all the tours private instead of group tours was honestly better...
The hotel in Aswan was absolutely fine. We ended up going to a different museum and it was better, the guide recommended it and we agreed and we really enjoyed that museum. The final hotel we stayed at was INCREDIBLE!!!“
Liz
Evergreen, CO
May 2021
"I want to thank you for your efforts and foresight in managing our planned trip to Israel and Jordan in March. Before cancellation of a trip due to the virus was "the thing to do," you took action. Your attentiveness to the developments that were just beginning to be discussed in Israel prevented the 21 of us from being caught with an unexpected quarantine had we arrived in Israel as planned. Not only did we avoid the quarantine, but we also avoided having the substantial difficulty we would have faced in returning to the U.S. In just three days you were able to completely rebook our trip to 2021. Your quick action not only saved our investment, it kept us out of harm's way from undue exposure to the virus.
My entire group sends you a huge pat on the back for such thorough and professional guidance. We look forward to finally taking this wonderful trip next year."
Linda Plummer
Direct Travel
San Jose, CA
April 2020
“From the minute we arrived in Cairo, Maged was a thoughtful and helpful ambassador for Ya’lla and Egypt, supervising every aspect of our sightseeing visits and coordinating with our guides and drivers throughout our stay in Egypt to accommodate our interests and maintain our safety. At no time did we feel any unease at being strangers in a strange land or feel in any kind of danger.
All the guides were excellent at making us feel welcome guest and showed obvious pride in showing off the cultural sights of Egypt. They were open and honest about answering our questions. I would definitely recommend Ya’llah tours to anyone contemplating a trip to Israel or Egypt.
We were treated like rock stars on our Nile Cruise and enjoyed the intimacy of the Accomar Star.
I have no reservations about recommending Ya'lla Tours to anyone contemplating a trip to Israel/Egypt.”
Miriam Schneider
Boise, ID
May 2019
"Excellent tour. Ori Stern is an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and personable. When we had issues with lack of parking, traffic stoppages, etc. Ori spontaneously came up with fantastic activities to do instead. For example we got stuck behind a car accident on the highway from Jerusalem to Masada. Ori pulled off the road and took us offroading in the Judean Desert while waiting for traffic to clear. He used his propane stove to make us mint tea in the middle of a beautiful and isolated area of the desert that we never could have accessed as part of a large tour, it was a fantastic and unexpected experience.
On the way back from Bethlehem, we had a few minutes so he also took us to Rachel's Tomb which wasn't on the itinerary but was fantastic as well! We highly recommend that Yalla continue to use Ori Stern for future groups!
All 3 hotels were in excellent walkable locations. The Dan Panorama is the most luxury class of the 3. Which was good - we stayed there 5 nights, their family room was very large and wonderful.
Wonderful and very complete. Thanks very much to Lisa for working with us and handling a last minute booking with extreme care and professionalism.
FYI, we were given a note from Polaris Aviation when we arrived in Tel Aviv that we didn't need to present the hotel vouchers. Indeed, its all done electronically now."
Lester Family
Colorado Springs, CO
October 2018
"...received our box of Travel documents yesterday. Wow, this is fantastic! I thought I've received nice documents before, but Ya’lla Tours has surpassed all! I'm so impressed, happy and super excited. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
All I can say is working with you has been such a Blessing!”
Kathy Harris
Ships and Trips Travel
Tracy, CA
“John Vangrunsven called me and ... I just wanted to share with you things he said to me.
He was EXTREMELY complementary of the Ya’lla Egyptian staff. They could not do enough for him. They loved the view of the Pyramids from their hotel room. Service on the ship was excellent, they appreciated the upgrade by moving them to the other ship.
Karnak Luxor high point
The Ya’lla itinerary included everything they wanted to do and see.
They were escorted while in the Bazaar and were never concerned about their safety
Loved the Luxor hotel
Had dinner with the Ya’lla contact last evening and he was a wonderful host.
They couldn’t say enough about the quality of the trip.
They think I’m a star, so thank you very, very much!"
Kevin S. Prime
KP Trips Worldwide Travel
Hillsboro, OR
February 2018
“…..I can't believe it's been a week already that I've been back from Israel! I'd like to thank Ya'lla Tours, for the incredible experience! This was more than just a "trip" for me; it was an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating a memory that will forever warm my heart.
I learned so very much, experienced the culture, was rededicated in the Jordan….visiting sights that Jesus saw and walked moved me so deeply, floating in the dead sea-what a gas that was, going to the Holocaust museum was very sobering, and all of the other sites are burned in my memory….
I've already spoken with many friends and family members about my trip. They are amazed at the pictures that I posted to FB, and all that I talk about to them about everything that I experienced, and saw. Everyone asks, "did you feel safe", I answer with a resounding "YES, VERY"!!
When I requested to join the Israel trip, never in my wildest dreams did I realize the profoundly moving affect that this trip would have on me!
Thank you all! Your cohesiveness as a group made this experience unbeatable! Every need, question, and desire was taken care of...all I can say is WOW!! You guys are TERRIFIC!!”
Mary Osterloh
Batavia, IL
February 2018
“Hi Ronen:
I happened upon your page and remembered fondly your help in my very first experience of taking a group to Israel back around 1995. I have since taken many students to many locations but that first trip still ranks among my favorites……
I remember you fondly and thank you for nourishing that seed of me escorting tours as it opened up vast experiences for me."
Bill Briare
Clackamas, OR
January 2018
"...
Morocco was amazing!! ... Our driver, Ahmed was a wealth of information and surprisingly, a source of comfort-he was always on the distance waiting!! The guides in each city were a wealth of information, especially Moolay in Marrakech!
Surprisingly, the coolest city, was unfortunately where we spent the least amount of time-Chechaouen. I wish we had at least 24 hours.
Also, the riads that I was so concerned about were perfect. We were the only ones staying at the one in Marrakech. The chef, with moolay’s translation, asked about the types of food we liked, went to market and prepared us a fabulous meal which we ate in front of a fire in a private dining room!
All in all, a fabulous trip!”
Robert Cook & Linda Croke-Di Pietro
Savannah, GA
November 2017
"Susan Sanders suggested I contact you about our recent trip to Jordan, Israel, and Athens organized by Ya'lla Tours. In a word, it was fantastic and without a doubt one of the most interesting, educational, and impressive vacations we have taken. The accommodations were wonderful, the locations we visited stunning, and (with one small hitch in Athens that was handled very nicely by the local office) the transfers were extremely helpful and smooth. But above all we were impressed with the guides we had throughout. Each was interesting, informative, engaging, and made the trip so special.
We are particular fans of Ahmed, our Jordanian guide. He gave us a very different, local perspective on many of the issues facing that part of the world, not to mention an education in the history and culture of the land. He and our driver, Jihad, were quite the pair and sometimes played off of each other. We felt that we had made new friends by the time we parted.
Zvika in Jerusalem was equally well informed and entertaining. His stories were wonderful and his knowledge of the history, architecture, and literature that informs so much of the region was impressive. Getting his perspective not just on the particular issues in Israel but some of the broader regional issues we had also discussed with Ahmed was enlightening. We felt that both guides were completely candid with us and more than willing to answer questions.
We truly loved Charis, our Athens guide and felt that we spent way too little time with her. She made the Acropolis and the new museum come alive and gave us an wonderful perspective on Greek history and culture during the Golden Age. The next day we visited the Archaeological Museum on our own and were amazed by how much better we appreciated much of the art based on what we had learned during our tour.
We generally travel independently so this was the first time an entire trip was organized and guided for us. In that part of the world and for the places we visited, I could not imagine a better approach. Thank you again for putting it together, and for accommodating our last-minute change to Athens. We are already talking about a return to Greece and if so will certainly want to talk with you about planning some or all of that trip, even if only to recommend the best islands and beaches!"
Dane and Pat Gillette
Kinsington, CA
September 2017
"Thank you so much for your help in booking the Saunders to Cuba. We just heard from them and they LOVED their trip, They said their driver and guides were '"unbelievable and liked that they never left them alone."' They said the Melia Habana Level is the '"only place to stay."' They said they enjoyed the trip immensely and very much enjoyed the educational cultural element. They said some of the restaurants were excellent and some were not as good as they could have been. But, overall, a resounding success! An '"A"' they said."
Maureen Foyle
E. Clarke Travel
Closter, NJ
July 2017
"We have just returned from Jordan, and were very pleased with the organization of the trip, and the entire tour. Our guide was excellent, and was very flexible, as our trip to the Dead Sea had to be cancelled due to an Arab Summit in Amman, but he rearranged and rescheduled our itinerary to include it. He also spent extra time with us on our free afternoons, and took us to places which we had wanted to visit, but which were not on the itinerary. From the moment we were met at the airport, everything seemed to flow flawlessly.
The hotels were great, and transportation was also excellent. We ended up being only ourselves for two days and an additional two other women for the rest of the trip, so it was truly almost a private tour.
We would just like to thank you for enabling us to enjoy this wonderful country, and for providing us with a very professional and enriching experience. We would definitely recommend your agency to anyone who is interested in going to Jordan, and can only have the highest praise for our wonderful guide, our driver and all the other persons involved in our transfer and journey.
A wonderful country, a wonderful experience."
Janet and Rick Weiss
Cary, NC
March 2017
"We are writing express our appreciation for our wonderful trip to Morocco. Our guide Moulay Hachem El Bissouri was simply the best and truly worked hard to ensure we had a great experience. He was patient with us and is incredibly knowledgeable…..
The local Moroccan contact Najla Dardari was also very sweet and helpful the few times we spoke. We will highly recommend Yalla Tours to all our friends and family.
Thank you for all your work!"
Michael and Adrianne Curran
Los Angeles, CA
March 2017
"Fred was the BEST tour guide I’ve ever had! And he had LOTS of patience with the TA group… The places we visited in Turkey hit the mark for historical sites. I felt very safe, people were friendly, lots of security present. Great food, clean restrooms and lots of variety.
The buses were clean and comfortable.
Thanks so much for a trip of a lifetime."
Loreene Orgoralini
Can I Go Too?
Canyon Lake, CA
February 2017
"I just wanted to tell you that the trip to Turkey was absolutely fantastic. Dale and I both enjoyed it immensely. Thank you so much for making it possible, and seeing to it that every element of it was well-planned and perfect.
Fred was a wonderful guide... truly spoke from his heart, and fit all the categories that you had laid out for a perfect guide. And of course, the guide always makes or breaks the experience, and he certainly made it both educational, and enjoyable.
You truly do manage to find the best people for your tasks at hand!"
Linda Sains, owner
Lindale Travel
Ashville, NC
February 2017
"I could not wait until our arrival back in California so I am sending you a short e-mail while still aboard Oceania's Nautica. Yesterday, we were in the beautiful country of Jordan to experience visiting Petra. Our travel agent Marilyn, owner of Willow Glen Travel, arranged our sightseeing with your company YA'LLA tours USA. I just want to tell you how pleased we were with the guide that was sent to us, Ahmad al Khald, and we could not have been more pleased with the opportunity to have a man that was so outgoing and had a command of being able to tell us the story of Petra. We left Jordan with the feeling of being so warmly welcomed and informed.
Thank you YA'LLA tours for a great experience."
Anna Sordello and Mel DiSalvo
San Jose, CA
November 2016
"I wanted to give you feedback about our trip to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. I have done extensive traveling and this trip was the absolute best. It was flawless... Your guides cannot be better.
All of them. The accommodations were exceptional especially in Egypt and we loved being at the Inbal in Jerusalem with access to their guest meals on the 9th floor. If I go to any of your other locations, I will definitely use only you in that your services were the best. Thank you for a trip of a lifetime."
Nadine Popham
Golden, CO
November 2016
"We were particularly pleased and impressed by the high degree of expertise and experience of Boaz Cohen (guide). He made the bulk of our trip very meaningful by his deep understanding of country and culture. He kept us on track with concern for our comfort and physical limitations."
Alan & Sheila Barnett
San Diego, CA
October 2016
"Thank you, again, for the wonderful trip to Cuba!. It was such an incredible opportunity for me. My head is still swimming with all of the images and information. It truly was a memorable trip."
Lisa Anthony
Huntley, IL
August-September, 2016
"…I left my Ya'lla bag behind with donations. LOVED the idea of bringing such critically needed items to Cuba... This tour was amazing, exceeding my expectations and renewing my determination to recommend Cuba - and Ya'lla Tours! LOVED Ari the guide - she is awesome! Comfortable bus, amazing lodging, and oh, my, what great experiences. I could write pages, waxing very eloquent on the quality of this adventure, but the bottom line is: SUPERLATIVE and THANK you for the opportunity! SO glad to have done this! THANK YOU! Ya'lla Tours is definitely at the top of my list of preferred vendors! STUNNING!"
Allison Wright, travel agent
San Andreas, CA
August, 2016
“Thank you very much for your prompt, professional, and friendly service in organizing this Greek trip! We were met and transferred at every point seamlessly. Your contacts in Greece were all exceptional. The hotels you booked were great, exact to our specs. Glad you booked our ferries from island to island, giving us a hassle free vacation. The ferries were wonderful! Booking the Saronic day tour from Athens and Delos tour from Mykonos ahead of time with your Greek reps was the way to go!
The 3 island Saronic cruise was really very nice with an extraordinary buffet lunch on board! Loved the first island of Hydra...simply charming.
The Mykonos rep Gabriella was fabulous!...extremely friendly, helpful, efficient when a glitch came up...and always made sure we were taken care of.. In getting a rental car, island tutorial, prompt pick up and drop offs, etc.
Despina, the owner of the bed and breakfast we stayed at in Naxos and our rep on the island, was absolutely wonderful... Again gave us a tutorial of the island. She could rule the world! She always made sure our every need was met. Really enjoyed her a lot!!!
Christopher, our rep in Santorini was great too...gave us all info about island and was very helpful at airport upon leaving the island."
Sue Dudum
San Francisco, CA
June 2016
“…..The Cuba trip was excellent in every aspect. The hotel was outstanding – service, location, facility (cigar bar especially enjoyable!) The agenda allowed us to see so much of Havana. Restaurants were all notable, especially Habanera, the paladar we went to on our last night.
I give special props to Rosie, our tour guide, and the driver, Castillo. Rosie was knowledgeable, personable, and very accommodating. Jim wasn’t feeling well on the last day of our trip, and Rosie’s flexibility allowed him to get some rest while still getting much of the agenda in.
We especially appreciated your sending Emilio to meet us and get us through the airport in Miami. He was very pleasant and very helpful. We appreciated Laura stopping by to introduce herself in Havana as well….”
Beki Perkins
New York
May 2016
"The trip [to Israel] was nothing short of magnificent! It was a perfect combination of superficial fun (shopping, eating, etc.), outdoor adventure (caves), and most impressively 2000+ year-old culture! We learned so much from the private guide and truly had a unique and magnificent experience. Thank you so much for all that you did to help make this a reality for us!!
Honestly, I cannot thank you enough. The trip was amazing. The private guide was knowledgeable and flexible to make changes on the fly. He was great with the kids and he made the experience far more than it ever could have been without him. The shopping area in the old city of Jerusalem was my favorite part. The air is just thick with culture as you move from the Muslim quarter to the Jewish quarter to the Armenian, and then the Christian. People are walking around in all sorts of religious garb and it is just an amazing place to see. I, of course, had the time of my life bargaining for jewelry and eating my way from one end to the other. The Bedouin experience and camel riding was a favorite for the kids…. This was all while we dined on a meal that would blow your mind. The underground ammunition factory was 1000 times better than I ever thought it would be – it was a can’t miss experience. The girls, who are young and not into history, were so blown away but this group of teenagers that risked their lives in this place for years, that they list it as one of their favorite parts of the trip. I could just go on and on. Each day was unique and exceptional. We had time on our own to shop and explore and time to get in some of the things we really wanted to do. Oh… and I brought back so many awesome products from the Dead Sea that I expect I will look 30 again by my next vacation.
Thanks again so much!!! "
Sheri Weintraub
N. Easton, MA
April 2016
"My clients Ed and Kathy Krafchow are home safely and are so happy with their trip [to Israel]. Their guide made the experience memorable. This is what you do so well Ronen, thank you. Yes, you are the best! You always will have my business for sure."
Kimberly Beland
FROSCH Travel
Phoenix, AZ
April 2016
“…Words are absolutely inadequate to describe an incredible, enjoyable, interesting week with our guide, Arian Crespo and our driver Leoncio of San Cristobal Travel Agency. Armando of Ya'lla Tours met us at the airport to make sure we were escorted through the check in process at Miami which is quite confusing…
Ya'lla did an amazing job of creating an itinerary that allowed for flexibility. The pace was perfect and allowed us time on our own… The Melia Cohiba is beautiful. While I am very appreciative of our stay at the Hotel Presidente last June, I would definitely chose the Melia Cohiba again.
Just three of the highlights - It was an extreme honor to have ten minutes with Laura Alonzo, the students of the Clave Del Sol music project allowed us to sit in on their rehearsal - amazing, and the music by the Hermanos Morales during lunch at Las Terrazas was so enjoyable.”
Janice Wakimoto
San Jose, CA
April 2016
"We just returned from our fantastic pilgrimage to Turkey and I wanted to thank you for the experience. We had 50 clients traveling with us and they all raved about the experience. Perhaps more interesting, not ONE of them felt unsafe while we were there. In fact, at one point, I asked, 'How many of you were told that you were crazy for traveling to Turkey?'
Nearly everyone raised their hand. But to a person they went on to say how secure they felt and how sorry they were for those who didn’t share the experience.
Anyhow, once again, it was a trip of a lifetime for our people. Thanks for the great work you and your company does!"
Dr. Mark J. Toone
Senior Pastor
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
Gig Harbor, WA
March 2016
"".... If people want to go and still experience an old Cuba - now is the time. All four of us agree that 7 and 10 days is a waste of time. Go for 14, see it from Havana to Baracoa. It is tough, but anything less is just a waste of time and money. What you provided is the only way to go. And every trip I looked at had first and last in Miami, and that is cheating the traveler. One needs to see it all, to trust that they can walk wherever they want, talk about anything they want, and be safe. And dress CASUAL, as you said. The itinerary itself was fabulous. Mandy (our guide) and Santiago (the driver) were a delight. We had very honest discussions, and some of the funniest laughs I have ever enjoyed on a trip."
Mile and Barbara Landreth
Anaheim, CA
February 2016
"... just a note to let you know how much me were impressed with Mariana Tamayo on our Cuba trip Feb 21-25. She was very informative, knowledgeable and fun. She's a great asset to your team in my opinion. There were only the three of us in our group... Glad it was just us because we have been on many tours with 20-30 people all over the world and decided 5 years ago that private tours were worth the extra money for us. We enjoyed your country and people very much. I tell all I talk to that they should visit CUBA!!"
Jim Darby
Bernice, OK
February 2016
"Our trip was amazing and Ya’lla Tours USA was the best experience we have ever had in travel!
Our guides were the best. Top notch service from start to finish.
Thanks for everything!!!"
Alisha N. Nesbitt
Lithonia, GA
Travel to Egypt & Abu Dhabi
February 2016
"Dubai was amazing!! Thank you Ya'lla Tours!! Everyone was pleased with all Ya'lla personnel. Mohammad (transfers to hotel) and Dana (tour guide) were exceptional! Everyone was excellent!!
I will definitely recommend and use Ya'lla Tours again...
The highlight of our stay in Dubai was the Desert safari!! It was great! The drivers, camel ride, BBQ and entertainment were enjoyed by all. My driver, Mohammed was excellent, pleasant, personable, professional and safety conscious. When I return to Dubai I definitely will request Mohammed to be my driver."
Jennifer Barrett
Xstream Travel
Allen, TX
January 2016
"I am writing this to thank you so much for taking such good card of my client on her recent trip to Dubai and Jordan. She had nothing but great things to say about all of her drivers and guides. They all went above and beyond! She was specifically impressed that you made the effort to keep her informed of the different weather issues that would have spoiled a large portion of her trip. There was a storm coming in and she was contacted and with her permission the trip was rearranged to avoid this storm. If this had not been done, she would have missed a great deal of her trip. She was also impressed that Ya’lla was concerned not only of her safety but of the safety of your staff. She was dropped off at the airport for her trip home earlier than normal due to icy conditions. She was treated to dinner to compensate for the early arrival at the airport which she didn’t expect. She is very appreciative of how she was treated and the fact that Ya’lla made extra efforts to make sure that she got to see the majority of her itinerary even though the weather did not cooperate."
Kris Thompson
eTravel Unlimited
Centennial, CO
January 2016
"We are having an amazing trip to Cuba.
Thank you so much for organizing this great trip for us, our guide and driver have been amazingly wonderful.
We have enjoyed this adventure so much. Spirited and knowledgeable.
Lots of music and song. Great explanations of the history of Cuba.
Wonderful rural scenes of horses, wagons, carts and
Bicycles everywhere in the eastern section of Cuba."
Christine and Donald Bartletts, South Strafford, VT
Joseph and Constance Brennans, Portland, ME
November 2015
“Thank you very much for preparing such a fabulous trip to the Holy Land for the 4th Blood Moon tour with Pastors Larry & Tiz. It was a phenomenal experience and done in excellence.
Jacob was excellent... We look forward to the next trip. Well done!”
Tony & Hope Cummings
Fort Worth, TX
October 2015
“I want to thank you for helping to organize the most phenomenal trip of my lifetime.
Our guide Rashid was for me pure "manna from heaven"! Traveling can be so stressful and Rashid made EVERYTHING run smooth and took the complications of travel into his hands and we benefited completely because of his abilities and capabilities Rashid is a library of knowledge and facts which I thoroughly enjoyed as he wove these threads into our trip bringing out the beauty that is Morocco. Rashid went above and beyond any guide I have ever encountered.
I can't thank you enough for sending this incredible "Gem" our way!
This trip will forever be in my heart and soul thanks to Rachid who made it seamless."
Cheryl Negrin
California
September 2015
“Our guides and drivers in Turkey were highly professional and efficient. They were always on time and had the day's event all planned out. This was our second trip with Ya'lla (first was in Jordan). It is a great tour operator!”
Janet Mainiero & Thomas Peyton
Croton Hudson, NY
September 2015
“We just returned from the tour you put together for us called ‘The 4 Blood Moon Tour’ and it was amazing!!! First of all, the Hotels and food were perfection, the tour guides you selected all amazing. The protection you provided each day, tracking our every move to be sure we were safe was like a movie script. We were always safe and secure, traveling through the country enjoying all of Israel during this special celebration. You made changes each day as needed and in general went above and beyond... Thank you for your professional and kind service, we love Ya’lla Tours and look forward to another tour with your company.”
Pastor Nancy A. Cole
Bedford, TX
September 2015
“As we prepare for our final 8 hours in Morocco, I just wanted to write and say thank you for arranging such a terrific collection of drivers and guides for our stay in Morocco.
When environmental circumstances (rock slide between the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech) created delays and missed connections, you were completely flexible and accommodating.
Our travel agent, Mary Marlowe of Journeys, first set us up with your company in 1998 with a trip to Israel... We enjoyed the highlights of Israel including the Dead Sea and Masada with our, then, 8 year old son. We traveled with Ya'lla to Turkey a few years ago and now Morocco.
We had such confidence in how seamless the experience would be, we invited friends to join us on our Moroccan adventure...they were so happy with all the arrangements!
You have made us loyal customers who will ask for your help in the future! ”
Karen and Samuel (Skip) Freedman
Portland, OR
September 2015
“…Just a quick note to thank you again for all your assistance on the G…n booking. I got the docs (lovely!! – I especially liked the General Info book with the history of Israel) and when my client picked them up – she too was ‘wowed’ and is SOOO excited. You really made this a dream come true for them. And personally, thank you from me! You made ME look good!! For sure I will use Ya’lla again and so will the other agents in the office! Toda! Danke! Merci beau coup!
THANK YOU!”
Leslie Edwards, CTC
Edwards Lalone Travel, Spokane, WA
September 2015
“Just wanted to pass along some comments from our mutual clients. They had a great time, and I have you to thank for this. I will not hesitate to use your services again. You made me look great, and that is all due to the excellent job that you did. Thank you!”
Bob Peyton, Manager
Woodside Travel, Seattle, WA
August 2015
“This was a fabulous trip made especially wonderful by our guide Mouley and driver Ibrahim.
I’d like to travel back to Morocco again with the same guide and driver.
….we had a wonderful and beautiful lodgings.”
Darline Gasaway
Seattle, WA
July 2015
“The Ya’lla Tours trip to Cuba was a most memorable experience for me. The people of Cuba are so friendly and hospitable. The culture and history are so fascinating. The Ya’lla tour guide, Alejandro, did an excellent job of conveying and translating all aspects of Cuban life. Our bus driver, Lazaros, was awesome in his ability to navigate tight spaces at times. Also, the accommodations and food were excellent. Cuba is such a vibrant country with art, music and entertainment around every corner. The nostalgia of the mid-century cars was delightful to see. They reflect the ingenious, resourcefulness of the Cubans, who manage to keep them rolling down the roads. I feel so fortunate to have visited Cuba at this pivotal point in time. I would definitely return to this intriguing country and would recommend Ya’lla tours, who have a vast knowledge of Cuba."
Debbie Forde
McMinnville Travelwise
McMinnville, OR
July 2015
“....it was definitely the trip of a lifetime. Our tour guide, Zvika, was phenomenal. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and was accommodating to our needs. He gave us a wealth of information about Israel that was, to me, very impressive. I also want to thank you for all you have done for us. You were very thorough with what we should expect on our trip, which took out a lot of the anxiety for me. Thank you again for making my trip unforgettable." Judy Wind
Los Angeles, CA
May 2015
“There were 6 of us on this trip - 4 days in Istanbul and 4 days in Athens. The entire trip was a wonderful experience. We cannot say enough about the service we received from Ya'lla. Friends had traveled to Morocco with Ya'lla and highly recommended them - we'll be doing the same."
Mary Ellen & Peter Lawrence & friends
Duxberry, MA
April 2015
“I am a veteran travel agent (35+ years full time travel agent). Just recently Ya’lla was
able to assist me with 6 of my clients. My clients were under deposit with another
tour operator who cancelled their ISRAEL escorted tour. There were many details that
were in place that did not allow for different travel dates, I called Ya’lla to see if they
could accommodate these displaced customers and I was assisted very professionally
and knowledgeably by Lisa Christensen, a senior reservations agent at Ya’lla.
Ya’lla is a preferred supplier to our consortium MAST. The customers will travel in
October 2015. I appreciate their destination knowledge and their professionalism."
Susan K. Dwyer, Travel Specialist
World Encounters Ltd.
Arlington Heights, IL
April 2015
“… we had the most incredible trip. We wanted to thank you so much for your attention to detail and passion for Cuba. We saw so many different parts of the country and were able to mix culture with pure relaxation! One thing is for sure, we will be back! Thank you again, and happy new year.”
Patsy Govindarajan
Hanover, NH
December 2014
"Just spoke to the Linds who were in Cuba over Christmas… They had a fabulous time. Raves all around. Thought their guide - Abel - was the best guide they’ve ever had on any trip. I can always count on marvelous feedback from Cuba. Thanks again.”
Sue Alstedt, owner
The Travel Counselor
New Milford, CT
December 2014
"...Morocco was magical… The guides you provided were great and extremely helpful… The hotel in the Medina, Riad Amina, was perfect and the hosts and people there were exceptionally nice and welcoming..."
Barbara & Christoper Garand, Upper Saddle River, NJ
November 2014
"…I want to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for the trip. It turned out excellent and we had a spiritual experience of a life time. Our itinerary was perfect and our Tour Guide, Leah, couldn't have been better. She was so good that we became good friends. She bonded with all of us quickly, and understood our need. She was extremely helpful, kind and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed and appreciated her company. Shalom, In His service…"
Pastor Ruth Maina, KS
November 2014
"Just a quick email to say THANK YOU for making my clients trip a success! The clients just returned and had a wonderful time! He couldn’t stop raving about the promptness of the transfers, the professionalism of the guides and basically said from a-z, everything went wonderfully! He even mentioned that the guide called them when they returned from the flight to Izmir to make sure that they arrived safely back to their hotel. The client was highly impressed.
So, I want to say thank you Ya’lla Tours for making my clients trip to Turkey a huge success!!!"
Melissa Kinion
World of Travel/Travel Leaders
Mesa, AZ
October 2014
"... I had a blast. Wael and his driver were wonderful and so patient and flexible We frolicked all over Jordan and I have never had better and more knowledgeable company... I could not have had a better trip.
Very warmest regards to you..."
Michel Terry
Kentwood, MI
August/September 2014
"Since it was my first booking with Ya'lla Tours, I wanted you to know that I received an email from my clients. It was short and sweet: 'It was Amazing. Thank you.'
Thank you!"
Annette Salem
Jetway World Travel
Chicago, IL
June 2014
"I just wanted to give you a very special thank you for all that you did to make our group's tour so special! Everyone had a wonderful time. We found it to be intense, educational, emotional, awesome, and ... exhausting.
The hotels were great -- especially the setting of the hotel in Tiberias -- we loved the ambiance of that, and marveled at the beauty of it all. The boat ride on the Sea of Galilee as our first event set the perfect tone for our fabulous tour ahead.
There is no doubt that all of our guests have incredible experiences to share with others -- and it can only benefit both Ya’lla Tours USA and us. We truly appreciate having you as a travel partner.
There is no doubt -- you left no stone unturned in seeing to it that we had an incredible experience, and for that we will always be grateful.
Thank you, again, our friend!"
Linda and Dale Sains
Linda Sains, Owner
LINDALE TRAVEL, INC., Ashville, NC
June 2014
"What an incredible experience! We can’t thank you enough for the opportunity to see the real Cuba."
Steve Sherwood
Minnetonika, MN
June 2014
"I want you to know that the trip to Cuba was outstanding. We enjoyed every minute. The guide Niecy and the bus driver Oscar were very responsive to all our needs. The hotels were great especially the Grand Iberostar in in Trinidad. You covered every detail from Miami airport to leaving Cuba. You delivered everything you promised. We learned a lot about Cuba, its people and its politics….After spending 6 days in Cuba, I found the people pro American…
Thank you for taking care of all the details. I was very impressed with the package we received. "
Rhoda and Morris Orenstein
New York, NY
February 2014
"Thank you for organizing a wonderful and memorable tour of Morocco for our group. Your guides, drivers and Yalla’s representatives made the best of the kaleidoscope of contrasts Morocco offers its visitors. The sojourn to Sahara desert was a true highlight of the trip, but Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh and the Atlas mountains are fantastic. Your arrangements at every step of the way – hotels, restaurants, sightseeing stops and beyond all – your guides, were absolutely superb. Thank you again from our entire group!"
Dr. Boris Draznin
Aurora, CO
February 2014
"Thank you for your planning... our Church Pilgrimage to Israel. It was indeed a memorable time…
We loved being on the Sea of Galilee and the lunch at Nazareth was the best. Such a beautiful country and people. We continue to discuss what we did and it still will take time to sort out the many things we experienced. Communion at the Garden of the Tomb was so special and our guide there was so good…He is a knowledgeable and very kind man. We were privileged to have him. He certainly tried to look after our best interest. We will count him a friend forever."
Joyce Engelhardt
Sequin, TX
February 2014
"We had a wonderful time in Cuba, thanks to you…It was a trip none of us will ever forget. We were especially pleased with our guide, Laura Norat. She was amazing. Most of us have traveled extensively, and several of us commented that Laura is the best guide that we have ever had. She was so informative, had a huge grasp of factual information at her fingertips, came up with innovative ways to keep us interested during long bus trips, and was very easy to travel with."
Walt Wilson
Rochester, MN
February 2014
"Cuba was everything that you said it would be and much more...From the very beginning...everything was perfect...Since our trip was geared to the Jewish life in Cuba, spending Friday and Saturday with the small congregation in Santiago was truly a "Mitzvah", one that 16 adults will never forget.
After leaving Santiago, we flew to Havana, and although, we thought that it could not get any better, it certainly did. Havana is a poor country with some of the happiest people I have ever met. Riding thru the streets of Havana, you could easily imagine how spectacular this country was back in the 1950's. You really feel as if you stepped back in time, and are hoping to see Dezi Arnaz entertaining at the Tropicana.
I could go on and on, but truthfully, you have to really experience Cuba on your own. Words just don't do it justice. Tracy, Ronen, Teri...everyone involved in this tour, I thank you for doing a truly professional job. All 16 of us cannot stop raving about this experience. I personally cannot wait to go back."
Carol Nagel
Professional Travel Associates
Boston, MA
January 2014
"Would highly recommend Ya’lla Tours USA to others traveling to your destinations. You make traveling so easy, enjoyable and informative. We loved every minute."
Carol Short
St. Louis, MO
October 2013
"Well, it has been a week since we got home from our wonderful trip. I have not stopped talking about it and am excited to read more about the country's history. I can't say enough good things about Ari. She was a real gem as was Abel. She added so much, was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The pace of the trip was perfect."
Sandi Carter
mybucketlistadventures.com
Portland, OR
October 2013
"Mr. Fisher praised the good people you have working for you in Istanbul, especially Mr. Gencay Ucok…The Celal Sultan Hotel was excellent!!! They enjoyed the roof top dinning and the hotel’s motif… Thanks again for your quick attention to this booking when our travelers were in Turkey. This is why we use Ya’lla!"
Douglas Walker
Walker Travel & Cruises
Gresham, OR
October 2013
"My dad and I had a great trip to the Holy land in Israel. Barry Fisher from ProTravel Fresno provided outstanding service in coordinating with Ya’lla Tours out of Portland to make this life-experience tour possible. With the special needs service that my father needed, Barry & Ya’lla Tours got us in touch with the appropriate contacts to insure that we were able to see nearly all the sites that were on the itinerary. We thank Barry and ProTravel Fresno for making this trip possible."
Paul
Fresno, CA
October 2013
"I just want to say thanks, THANKS, THANK YOU for offering me this fabulous opportunity to experience Cuba. All of your arrangements were wonderful, your suggestions for meals were terrific, the entire trip was executed PERFECTLY...
I learned a lot and hopefully can interest others in visiting Cuba with Ya'lla Tours in the very near future."
Joan O'Brien
Altair Travel
St. Louis, MO
October 2013
"I just heard back from Michell Turkington. They said everything was fantastic with Morocco.
Thank you for your help with the quick turnaround, conference call with the client to help guide them, and multiple revisions on this last minute trip!
Nice job… We’ll be back!!"
Jesse Taylor, Manager, Sales & Concierge
Going Places Travel
Dania Beach, FL
August 2013
"Fantastic trip overall – we loved every island and Athens…. The walking tour with Juliet that Ya’lla provided was awesome. We felt really well taken care of in Athens. If I had to do it again I might remove one of the islands to give more time to get settled in. Didn’t feel rushed per se but we were definitely on the move… Service was excellent at every property. Very impressed with Ya’lla overall. The local agents on the ground kept telling me that Ya’lla and Dream are the best. While we paid for it, it was worth it. Thanks again for all your help. Our wedding and honeymoon were just fantastic!”
Jon Kropf
Newport Coast, CA
June 2013
"The Harvey's had their best trip ever [to Israel]. Their guide was great and they can't wait to go back again. Yalla Tours did a wonderful job. Thank you Yalla..."
Noreen Pokras
Personal Vacation Planner
Beacon Falls, CT
May 2013
"I met with Dr. Tom yesterday for an hour to discuss the recently completed Greek group with Ya'lla Tours. In summary he used a scale of 1 - 10 with 1 being very dissatisfied, 10 highly satisfied.
Dr. Tom gave Ya'lla a 12! Tour Guide Juliette was EXCELLENT! Very friendly, professional, very accommodating to changes and suggestions. Juliette was very knowledgeable and seemed like she was "always" there with the group.
I look forward to working with Ya'lla Tours to ALL your destinations!"
Rick DiGenova
Crossroads International Missions Travel
Emory University
The Woodlands, TX
May 2013
"THANK YOU so much for your FANTASTIC work on our recent trip to Cuba! We had a FABULOUS time and enjoyed our accommodations and activities more than we could have hoped for! The food was fantastic. The hotel was generous and very comfortable, with a GORGEOUS sunrise over the water! Our bus driver, Rudolfo and tour guide, Laura were knowledgable, hospitable, and accommodating of our request – regardless of how crazy it was.
…..We had a great time and look forward to returning to Cuba in the future."
Lisa Garvin
Associate Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
May 2013
"I cannot begin to describe what a wonderful adventure we recently had in Cuba. As you know this is my third visit but, hands down, this particular trip was the best. From the guide, who was excellent, to the conversations we had,to the choice of hotels, to every meal, everything was superb, simply superb.
Thank you again, for working with me to plan a very full itinerary for our group. Our days were long but very comprehensive and informative. We learned a great deal and that was our goal. On our last day in the country, we didn't want to leave. The hospitality was 5 stars and we would certainly recommend Ya'lla Tours to ANYONE wanting to visit Cuba, particularly colleges and universities. Thank you for your expertise and your professionalism."
Cynthia Shaw
Director, The Journeys Program
Office of the Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
May 2013
"We just returned from a fabulous adventure in Cuba planned and organized by Ronen Paldi of Ya'lla Tours USA. ...the itinerary, sightseeing by an outstanding English speaking guide and driver coupled with wonderful dining experiences in unique Paladares. Ya’lla Tours USA was able to deliver an experience which was one of our best travel experiences ever! Thank you."
Judy Tabak
Livingston, NJ
May 2013
"For a long time I was hoping to include Cuba in my travel plans, and when a travel agent I met introduced me to Ya'lla Tours USA the dream started to become a reality. The itinerary was tailored to my interests, and every detail of traveling to a complicated place was handled thoroughly and professionally. I was very impressed with every aspect of how Ya'lla does business and look forward to working with them again in the future."
Ruffin Beckwith
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
May 2013
"I truly thank all the Yalla Staff since thanks to you I could get to know the rest of my family that is in Cuba and I haven’t seen for over 30 years. Arianne, the tour guide, is a well experience young professional that knows very much her job and the history of the country. We were treated so warmly that we felt as part of her family! The driver Eduardo was a true professional expert, he knows well the roads and every part of the tour as well as Rogelio, the other driver, we received from all a very efficient treatment, thus all went so good that we cannot wait till next year to go back and get to see more of the country…"
Rina Crespo & Teri Fogel
Gilbert, AZ & Old Saybrook, CT
April 2013
"Oh MY GOODNESS!! It was absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Egypt is amazing…I haven’t stopped telling people about it…just ONE of those places you have got to go! The crew there was fantastic …both the Ya'lla folk and the tour guides. They were very professional, fun, kind…and so reliable! Can’t speak highly enough about our experience…"
Martha Cruz
Thousand Oaks, CA
April 2013
"We just wanted to shoot you a quick email to sing your praises about our trip-- it was so wonderful. Laura was a great guide and Adolpho was a great driver-- both were easy to be with and were warm and friendly, as well as informative.
Cuba is a very photogenic country and a country of paradoxes- it has to be experienced to be understood, so Austin and I thank you for the opportunity to get a great taste, smell, sight, audio, and feel for a very special place. We loved our trip."
Beth Gomberg-Hirsch & Austin Hirsch
Portland, OR
January 2013
"In short, it was a fabulous trip. We all fell in love with Cuba and her people. Thank you for making this wonderful and memorable trip to Cuba possible for us. We all hope to return some day. I just spoke to my client, Sheldon Taback. He said the trip was absolutely fabulous, the gullet worked out great, great hotels and the way the itinerary was done was perfect."
Laurie, Nancy, Julie, and Morgan
January 2013
“… Had a great time. Really enjoyed Morocco…Guide was great….Moroccan people - Everyone encountered was very, very nice."
Perlman Family
Valgosta, GA
December 2012
"Cloyd and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Israel. Everything went smoothly even in spite of what was going on in the Gaza Strip. Our guide, Ze'ev Friedmann, kept us informed of the situation and we felt very safe throughout the trip. We wish to commend Ze'ev for the success of the journey. He is an outstanding guide and knows the country of Israel like the back of his hand. We learned so much and were blessed the entire time we were there.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We recommend Ya'lla Tours highly."
Ellie Knight
Arlington, TX
November 2012
"Your Morocco staff is doing a wonderful job. You probably know that my customer twisted his ankle badly at the Marrakesh hotel, and everyone from the hotel manager to your reps have gone above and beyond to be certain they are comfortable. They are very impressed.
And again, I am impressed with you and Ya'lla."
Ann Gray, CTC
Interlachen Travel, Inc
Edina, MN
Proud member of Ensemble Travel Group
October 2012
"I appreciate all your effort and all the fantastic insight and guidance that your professional team provided in Israel, Jordan and Turkey, All of our guides were spectacular and a couple really stood out."
Chuck Watkins
Portland, OR
September 2012
"We appreciate the help you gave us via email while in Egypt. And on a weekend no less! What a fabulous tour we had there. Our guides and drivers were stupendous. The rich culture and History of the country was brought to life by our guides, Essam and Ramey. Class acts! Our safety was a priority. We will give your company a high rec to anyone! Thank you."
Barbara Gamrath, WA
August 2012
"You did an amazing job and you make me look so good to my clients..."
Ted Bradpiece
Two Bears Travel
Shadow Hills, CA
August 2012
"The Compton/Crown party got back last week. They had a great time. Thank you for your help. It was a comforting thought knowing once they hit Santorini, you had taken care of them. I never worry when you are onboard with my bookings."
Maureen Roemmick
Worldview Travel McMinnville
McMinnville, OR
August 2012
"I wish to offer my (very) belated thank you for the wonderful trip to Morocco you assembled for me last year. It could not have been more successful, due in large part to the excellent personnel you assembled to help me, guide me and transport me..."
Len Jekanowski
Amherst, MA
July 2012
"It's hard to settle in at home after the trip of a lifetime, which is what all seven of us agreed our Turkey adventure was. Our week in Istanbul and driving down the coast was just glorious. Our guide, Orhan Sezener, was absolutely fabulous, and we loved our excellent and cheerful driver too. We had the right amount of time, Orhan gave us so much information in the most interesting and lively way, and of course the country and its sights are amazing."
Julie Hungar
Kelso, WA
July 2012
"I have had the pleasure to work with Teri on several occasions, and I want you to know she is really about the best there is in the industry. I have been around for over 30yrs, and have dealt with plenty of agents. She is by far the most knowledgeable, straightforward, efficient and absolutely the top of the tier on every aspect. Thanks for such great service from her and Yalla as well."
Maureen Roemmick
Worldview Travel McMinnville
McMinnville, OR
June 2012
"I just returned from Israel – I want to say THANKYOU for your hard work and everything you laid out for us to see and do. You did an awesome bangup job. The trip was amazing and you took care of every little detail – the hotels were superb, nice and clean and all the trips were amazing. Again THANK YOU."
Marion Sim
Olympia, WA
June 2012
"...everybody at Ya'lla was top notch. They made us all feel like VIPs...The level of service provided by the Ya'lla representatives was truly outstanding. Every detail was covered in moving us from location to location and without their assistance we would have had no clue how to navigate through Egypt. Our tour guide, Essam, was very knowledgable and helpful and by the end of the trip I felt as if he was part of our group. I had the time of my life..."
Johnny Callison
Tulsa, OK
May 2012
"Thank you all for the best trip in israel ever."
Mike Gandolfo
Barnwell, SC
May 2012
"Again, thanks for your help repairing this trip. It turned out to be nothing like I thought but everything I hoped for. It was wonderfully exciting and exotic. Mohamed Menara was the most important part of this tour. He anticipated our questions, accommodated our requests, spoke good clearly understandable english. After many trips with many guides to many countries, he was exactly what any traveler needs and wants..a gem. After a very short time in his charge, we stopped worrying about details and paid attention to having fun."
Stephen C. Fischer, M.D.
Spring, TX
May 2012
"We went to Israel and Jordan with Joe Claseman in February. This note is to let you know what a wonderful tour it was. Thanks for customizing our arrangements. Our guides were teriffic, Zvika in Israel and Ahmed in Jordan. We will always cherish our experience and your professional assistance was a big part of it."
M.B. & A.B
Missouri
April 2012
"We got back this past Friday from Egypt. We had an amazing trip. We can't say enough positive things about Yalla. Every representative was professional, knowledgeable, punctual, positive etc... We would not have been able to do all we did without them. A+++. All the sights were uncrowded and we felt lucky to see everything without a lot of people. There's definitely a sense of need since tourism is down so much- I hope things look up for Egypt in that aspect soon."
Sarah & Rob
Portland, OR
February 2012
"Our Moroccan visit was fantastic, beyond our wildest expectations. Ya'lla Tours thought of everything to maximize our experience. The tour guide and driver were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The cities we visited, Casablanca, Rabat (!), Fes, and Marrakesh (!!!) were magical. And the hotels and restaurants were beyond five star, especially La Maison Arabe.
Probably our strongest memory will be of the Moroccan people who were so courteous, friendly, and funny too. Plus the incredible beauty of the buildings and gardens.
We rated our trip as A++ and will definitely go back again."
Alexandra, Boston
Jennifer, Baltimore
January 2012
"Our trip to Jordan was one of a lifetime experience. Your tour provided and guaranteed that for us. We are so grateful for your commitment and support throughout our tour dates. The hotels and the tour schedule were just as I had expected and much more. Nothing was left to uncertainty. Your guide and driver were always there to accommodate us. I cannot praise them enough. These two individuals were extraordinary and so much more...I cannot say enough about them!
We hope to return to Jordan someday, as it is a wonderful land." Janet M. Mainiero
Thomas F. Peyton
Croton Hudson, NY
December 2011
"I had gone with Yalla Tours for the first time in January of 2011 with my sister and her husband. It was wonderful and our guides, were knowledgeable and personable. So, I did it again in October and November. Five weeks of Egypt with both of those wonderful guides and the most peaceful and patient of drivers. Both Mena and Milad remembered how I liked to see the monuments and after showing me around a bit and discussing dates and dynasties, I was able to rearrange my schedule to my liking without any conflicts or problems. I never had any fear for my safety in Cairo or Luxor or Aswan. It really was a most wonderful trip that Yalla and I created for me. A tour company is the people who work for it and these are wonderful people."
Ailsa Crawford
Ridgefield, WA
December 2011
"We returned from a Ya'lla Tours organized trip to Egypt at the end of October. We had a great time, with no security concerns whatsoever. All of the staff and accommodations were excellent, particularly our guide in Cairo, Maha Hosny. While at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we ran into a group from a well known, very expensive tour operator. They had 20+ in their group w/one guide, while we had only 6 with our own driver, van and guide. Trip was excellent, and the cost was fair."
RB
December 2011
"My clients the Morton Family – shore excursions Egypt, Turkey & Greece – were so impressed with your drivers and guides. They wanted me to tell you thank you!"
Collette Peck
Andavo Travel
Salt Lake City, UT
December 2011
"...we travel a lot and we are extremely impressed by the arrangements you made and will certainly use your agency again and recommend it to others..."
E.C.
Rapid City, SD
November 2011
"I just spoke with Ed & Toni. They are SO ecstatic about YALLA. They said EVERYTHING has been first class, and they are SO pleased. So I just wanted to pass that along to you again. Big pat of the back for YALLA and all you personally recommended. They said their favorites were the Petra Kitchen & the balloon ride. SO HAPPY!!!"
Colette Miller, CTC
Dakota Travel West
Parker, CO
November 2011
"ISTANBUL was wonderful! Our guide was excellent – above and beyond...We re-worked a few things – and that is what was wonderful about having a private guide – which I will highly recommend. It was just so nice to sit in a café and have Turkish tea or a coffee or a cold drink and not be rushed. To go to his favorite local spots, etc. Last evening rep. from YA’LLA called our hotel room to make certain we were happy with everything and to reconfirm our car and driver for the next day (they had also done this while we were in the van with our guide/driver) – this is a nice touch.
Thank you once again, for all your hard work. It is always a pleasure to work with you."
Fran Adelman-Bricker
AAA Washington, Bremerton Office
October 2011
"Just to say thanks for a great trip. The six of us had a great time in Turkey. A wonderful guide and driver. The way to visit Turkey is by driving throught the country. Everybody loved the hot-air bolloon ride. All six of us would like to return to Turkey to visit the eastern side of Turkey. The young lady we had in Patmos for a guide was one of the best guides we have had on our trips. I will start working hard on our next trip to Israel and Jordan."
Steve Barry
Louisville, KY
October 2011
"I just spoke to my client, Sheldon Taback. He said the trip was absolutely fabulous, the gullet worked out great, great hotels and the way the itinerary was done was perfect."
Carolyn Marra
Clarkstown Travel Services
Congers, NY
September 2011
"Thank you so much for helping me plan their trip and for all the detail and security that Ya'lla Tours provided for my clients."
Pattie Sellars
&Vacation Agency
Springfield, OH
August 2011
"...absolutely loved the tour guide, Moulay, his care, his interest and knowledge of his country and his gracious attitude..."
Diane & Ed Fagan
North Carolina
August 2011
"I just wanted to tell you what a fabulous trip it was. The guides, the hotel, the driver, all were the best. I've taken 10 different tours and this one is the one to best."
Dr. Mark Brewer
Senior Pastor Bel Air Presbyterian
Los Angeles, CA
July 2011
“Thank you all for working so hard to make the 'fam' trip to Egypt perfect! It was just the most wonderful experience start to finish. I feel so enlightened and lucky to have gone to Egypt at this time. I love the land and all its history but even more I love the Egyptian people - and I want peace and freedom for all of them.“
Louise Bird
Colonial Travel
Clackamas, OR
"...It was fabulous! Istanbul is an exciting, exotic, friendly city that is incredibly clean and so much fun! ... The rest of the tour took us over most of western Turkey ... We were pleased to have such a congenial, knowledgeable guide and our driver was an expert in traffic or driving in the mountains. Both men were very professional and really added to the enjoyment of the trip... our hotels were very nice as were all the people we met. In conclusion, we would highly recommend Ya'lla Tours for a high end, informative, enjoyable tour.“
Nancy and Al Priddy
Fort Worth, TX
April, 2011
“...in November, 2010 we signed up with Ya’lla Tours for 3/29-4/12/2011. We tried not to think too much about the trip since it was a few months off. Then comes “25 January” 2011; the first day of protests... We were waiting on pins and needles till we heard that we could still come to Egypt for our tour. We are both SO happy that we did go; and so were the Egyptian people! We not once felt threatened or scared; Meena and the whole Ya’lla Team took such good care of us. We were pampered and cared for the whole trip.“
Susan & Michael Daugherty
Portland, OR
April, 2011
"I thought you may be interested in hearing what my clients said about their Greece tour...
'The guide "Juliette" was superb. She and Ya'lla did a wonderful job of getting us to and fro and sharing insights into what we were seeing. She went above and beyond the call of duty in locating Nan's luggage at the end of the trip. ~ Bill Phipps'
Just more positive reasons why I always call Ya'lla for any of the destinations you represent!!!"
Kaye Carmichael, Carmichael Travel
Lithia Springs, GA
“Just wanted to let you know that you folks at Yalla hit another one out of the park! The trip was awesome and went off without a hitch!“
Paul & Gail Vinay
South Carolina
March 2011
“We wanted you to know how well all of our arrangements worked out. We were most impressed with our guide, Hani Heyasat and driver, Qassem Majdalawieh. They were waiting for us when we crossed the border from Israel to Jordan...they were FANTASTIC. Our thanks go out to you and your team in Israel and Jordan for providing 1st rate service.“
Lorrie & Lou Dretchen
Valley Cottage, NY
March 2011
“Thanks for your many years of great service to the travel industry and the sincere pleasure you depart to your clients. Your longevity speaks for your efficient and personal care you give to all of us.“
Karen Floyd
“Our trip was fabulous, and esp. the Ya'lla tour of the pyramids and highlights of Cairo! I want to esp. recommend our tour guide, Maha Hosny, she was so much fun, plus a walking encyclopedia! We were in the best of hands with her, and the driver (OMG on Cairo traffic!!)“
Emily & Ben Meek
Portland, OR
December 2010
“My husband and I want to express our gratitude towards your tour company and the many wonderful people who contributed to our fun and exciting trip to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. We came away from our vacation happy to have met such wonderful people and experience such wonderful hospitality. You all represent your countries well.“
Chris & Sharon Fitzpatrick
West Richland, WA
November 2010
“We just want you to know how very pleased we were with the entire Ya'lla experience. It was so nice to be by ourselves with a guide, instead of being in a large tour group. We were able to avoid the crowds and ask questions.
For us, the Ya'lla tour and our experiences in Egypt proved to be the highlight of our entire cruise. We want to thank you for providing such dependable and wonderful service.
Our guides were exceptional...“
Shirley & Gary Beck
Portland, OR
November 2010
“I just returned from accompanying a group of 10 to Morocco. The trip was planned by Ya'lla Tours with whom I have dealt numerous times over the years. As always, I was not disappointed! In a nutshell, the trip was outstanding and far exceeded the expectations of the entire group. Everything was meticulously planned and executed.“
Suzanne Homme
Leisure Travel Specialist
Pro Travel International
October 2010
“Everything was perfect and ran smoothly. The service Yalla provided was extraordinary. We were met by a representative every step of the way - at airports, hotels and any time we made a transfer.“
M. Merriman
March 2010
“This is to express my heartfelt gratitude and respect for your Egyptian staff for their guidance and assistance during our recent group tour of Egypt. At each site, Aswan, Luxor and Cairo They were unfailingly cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful! It is without hesitation that we would recommend your sevice to others traveling to Egypt.“
Bernice H. Hill, Ph.D.
Boulder, CO
February 2010
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