In the world of tourism, Oman itself is a “hidden gem” – especially compared to its flashy and fashionable neighbors, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Just a one-hour flight from the glitz & glamor of posh Dubai, Oman is making a name for itself among travelers for very different reasons. Today one ... Read More »
Greece Tour Package favorites: Epidaurus – A Wellness Destination for Ancient Greeks
One of the sites included in a standard Greece tour package is Epidaurus. Less than 2 hours from Athens, near the Saronic Gulf coast of the Peloponnese, Epidaurus makes an easy day-trip from the capital and is also included in most 3 or 4 day bus tours from Athens. In mythology, Epidaurus was the ... Read More »
Tips from an Israel Tour Operator: Nazareth
As an Israel tour operator for nearly 30 years, Christian pilgrimage tours, especially for church groups, is a top market for Ya'lla Tours USA. This post highlights Nazareth as one of the important sites in a Christian tour of Israel. Nazareth is a holy city for Christians and visits to ... Read More »
Israel Tours Spotlight: Israel Highlights
Israel Highlights is one of our best-selling Israel tours. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for an affordable, general interest tour. By “general interest,” I mean that, although the tour visits religious sites, both Christian and Jewish, it is not conducted as a religious ... Read More »
Morocco Places: Jemaa el-Fna
Jemaa el-Fna square on the edge of the souk of Marrakech is the city's main square. Visit after sunset for an intense immersive experience of local culture. Sizzling food stalls, street theater, story tellers, musicians, snake charmers and an array of vendors attract crowds of ... Read More »
Where in the Ya’lla World?
At the Muttrah fish docks, fishermen unload the day's catch to sell at the adjacent Muttrah Fish market. Many visitors to Muscat seeking an authentic experience will rise with the sun and spend an hour or so browsing the stalls here. It's an opportunity to observe an important local economy at work ... Read More »
