We have been frequent travelers all our adult lives for both business and pleasure. We consider that we have some high expectations of the guides who manage our time. We have always been satisfied with Overseas Adventure Travel and its guides. We met Rafi through OAT on our 2015 visit to Israel. He exceed all our expectations and surpassed all other guides we have known. Rafi knew the details of his tour domain very well, as we would expect. He went beyond the scope with his ability to integrate the history with its meaning, something that many guides do not do. He gave us a balanced view of issues facing Israel and the Palestinian people. Each day, Rafi excited us with "customer delights," experiences that we had not anticipated. In three examples, he brought us to his home for Friday Shabbat at his own expense! He paused as we entered Jerusalem so that we could share bread and wine in the Hebrew tradition. He also purchased Dead Sea mud for us to slather therapeutically all over our bodies, also at his own expense. He has the ability to bond with people. At Herodium, he engaged a young Hebrew archaeologist who showed us new areas of excavation that had not been opened to the public. Rafi has a terrific sense of humor. He has and an excellent understanding of American colloquialisms, which is most helpful because it makes communication easy. We could write much more, but we think that you get the idea. Rafi Rozanes is the best guide ever. Bob & Rose Jordan

Rafi is very knowledgeable in interpreting Old & New Testament sites; he has a great sense of humor and made a great effort to exceed our expectations.

Rafael is a terrific guide! He is very knowledgeable about the history, geography etc of Israel. He is also wonderful in dealing with people, making everything exciting and interesting. He is also very adept in handling the few quirky(difficult) people who can ruin a trip. One could not get a better guide.

Rafi is a wonderful guide. He is very well versed in all the history--world, Bibical, Muslim, Israeli. He is very willing to manage the tour schedule to ensure that you see everything! He makes sure you experience the local specialities while on tour. He was willing to share personal stories and his family history. He was very good about suggesting activities for our free time. His English is excellent. Rafi made the tour a very special experience!

Rafael is an outstanding guide. He is truly passionate about what he does. I spent two weeks with him this past December and he made our trip truly memorable. He took the time to customize our days. He was very patient with our group, including three teenagers and one young adult on the autism spectrum. I would highly recommend him and I cannot imagine exploring Israel without him in the future.