Dead to Red Bike Tour
“The trip was fantastic in every way. We cycled, laughed, ate, sleep, met wonderful people and saw so much off and on road in Israel. Our tour guides who lead and supported us were just amazing guys. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you very, very much for making it so special” Adrian Smith, England
“Amir, Asaf, Tomer, and the driver are true gentlemen and you should be proud of the manner in which you represented your country….Irene and myself wish your company the very best.” Peadair O’connor, Ireland
I had an amazing experience, attention to detail was superb, guidance was top class, and the food provided was out of this world. Cycle lengths were just fine, only thing for me was the off road which i sometime found difficult, but the backup facilities were there to lend a helping hand. Thaddeus McLaughlin, Ireland
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and safe trip. We really enjoyed the journey, the travel, the great company, the cycles, the hills, the very fresh food and wonderful accommodation. Thank you all so much. Please keep in touch. Wishing you a safe journey in life – always. Please remember, if you are ever in Ireland – give us a call. Pol O Murchu, Ireland
Israel Classic Bike Tour
“Haim, Amir and Tomer, you guys were great. Can’t say enough good things about all aspects of the tour. The places we stayed in I thought reflected well the places we visited. I really tried to come up with something that you could use to make things better but I couldn’t. So I suppose that says how well things went. Thanks again.” Phil Ruppel, USA
“Fantastic experience, Traveling by bike and seeing the back roads of Israel allowed me to experience the land, people, food and culture of Israel in an intimate way. I highly recommend the Israel Classic!” Scott Landgraf, USA
“Wonderful tour- FAR exceeded my expectations. This was really a unique experience, far from the tour bus routes. I was truly able to feel the land on your bike.” James Appelbaum, USA
Private tours
“Five months ago we – my wife and me, and our two almost-grown-up teenagers – discussed plans for a visit to Israel. We knew we wouldn’t have much time, nonetheless we wished to take home an intensive impression of the country and its people. Having considered various options, we decided for a guided bike tour with EcoBike. Around Easter we met in the Galilee, for a 3 days biking tour between Nazareth and Kinnereth.
“Cycling across the Sinai Peninsula was wonderful. These guys did a great job of arranging the trip.” Robert, UK
“The tour was great! Our expectations were more than fulfilled. Like illuminated by flashlight, we learned of the most relevant historical and present day aspects of this fascinating country: from Roman, Christian, Jewish as well as modern Israeli history to Arab culture and the successes of agricultural development. Following the footsteps of Jesus through an amazing landscape and fascinating natural reserves… Climbing Mount Tabor by bike: your soul opens up and you feel the mystic of that impressive place…
I cannot imagine better use of such short time. If you want to get a deep impression of Israel, ride a bike, up and down the hills, from Arab to Jewish to Tscherkessin villages, along orchards and orange groves, through secondary forests as well as pristine oak wood. With a most experienced and brilliant guide who designed the tours, guided us through nature and history, and made us understand the fascination and complexity of living in Israel. Not to forget the most delicious food in the Arab restaurants which we would never have found alone…Whoever wants to get the real experience of Israel: it’s amazing history, people, nature: explore the country by pedalling.Israel by bike: that was a great adventure and left deep impression. Many thanks” Matthias, Bärbel, Miriam and David Klüglich, Germany
“Amir Rockman is not only a knowledgeable guide. He shares his enthusiasm, his knowledge and his friendship generously. Adventure travel with Amir, is to experience the world in the company of a skilled friend.” Rabbi Bob Levy, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
“As a Cycling reporter I have visited Israel several times and had the pleasure to see the Negev desert, Ramon Crater and the Galilee, and had a wonderful experience with EcoBike every time.” Thomas Sørensen, Writer vildmarksliv.dk, Tollose, Denmark.
“Our guide was just fantastic, my wife and children are still talking about the day in the Zin Valley of the Negev as one of the best of our ten days in Israel. Thanks.” Danny Kurzmann, USA
“It was very interesting discovering Israel by bike that way. Everything was great, no problems on the trip.” Fran Garcia, Spain
“I cannot imagine a better tour or a better guide. We were more than satisfied. WE were ecstatic. I wish it could have been longer. Thanks EcoBike-You’re great!” Judith Gainor, USA
Bike Jerusalem\Bike Tel Aviv
“I really had a great day and enjoyed seeing Jerusalem from a bike. You answered my questions in the mail I send very quickly. I am going to Israel again in May, so hopefully I can join you for a tour through Tel Aviv next month!” Sophie Schmid, The Netherlands
“What a great way to see this amazing country – out in fresh air not sitting on a tour bus with recycled air and microphones blasting away. On the bike tour you really get a chance to take in the beauty and history surrounding you. In biking through the streets and parks of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, I felt less like a visitor to Israel and more like a citizen. What a thrill to be able to ride a bike in the Old City as well as bike through the Prime Minister’s compound (they don’t let tour buses do THAT!). I am 52 years old and not what you would call athletic but I was able to keep up with the 5 girls from Amsterdem (who bike every day to work in Holland) in our group. We stopped about every 20 minutes to learn about the places we were looking at – this is not the kind of tour where you park your bike and go into a point of interest to look around – it’s more of an overview…the following day we went back to look at specific places that interested us on the bike tour. We even biked through the market place on a day it was closed – you can barely WALK through when it’s open so this was fun. I highly recommend taking a bike tour of these two cities.” Sandi Miller, USA
“Amir – your enthusiasm for cycling is very contagious. Your knowledge of Jerusalem was well received throughout the day. A very positive experience and we will recommend you to our friends.” Gaye and Rob Spence, Canada
“I wanted to thank you very much for a really interesting , lively and challenging tour of Jerusalem. Thanks” Carolle Raynor, USA
“I would recommend the Jerusalem tour to everybody, a good way to discover the city. Our Israel tour was very interesting as well.” Martin Munker, Germany
“We have nothing but the highest regard for the cycling tour of Jerusalem offered by Amir Rockman. We were a mixed group cyclists, ranging in age and cycling ability, but Amir’s infectious enthusiasm carried the day. Amir’s knowledge of the city and his ability to move a large group of cyclists safely through it were remarkable. Over the course of our tour, we visited an old Hasidic neighborhood and market, the Russian and German colonies, the prime minister’s residence, the old Turkish railway station, the UN compound and city overlook, the dividing line between old East and West Jerusalem, the Old City, where we stopped for lunch, and an Arab market. Along the way, we developed a much better feel for the city’s layout and geopolitics than we had during previous bus tours to some of the same sites. We were perhaps most impressed, though, by Amir’s low-key style and his deep appreciation for the complexity of the issues that Jerusalem’s old divisions continue to present for the modern world… He took us to places we probably never would have gone…” Prof. Jim Pfander, Evanston, IL
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