Like many others, our family had been postponing this trip due to the situation in Israel. But, I…read moream here to speak from experience that you should go! We had an amazing time and felt completely safe, and a large factor in this was that we an exceptional tour company that thoughtfully planned our trip, made the preparations for us, accompanied us throughout the journey, and did not leave us, but continue to be a special part of our lives. Holy Land VIP tours is unique in that their guides speak Arabic and Hebrew, have many connections (no lines, no hassle), and will bring a Christian perspective to your tour. I didn't know this before my trip, but if you hire a Jewish guide you will not be able to go into the West Bank (Bethlehem, Jericho, etc.), but if you don't hire a Hebrew speaking guide, your trip will not go as smoothly in many areas. We had Daniel as our guide and he was definitely born to bring people on this once-in-a-lifetime trip, and he even states that it is his mission in life. When I called him for the first time, I had no idea what I needed to see/do because I was so overwhelmed, but limited in my knowledge. He gave me many suggestions and worked with me to make a truly customized trip. We visited all the sites in and around Jerusalem, (including the Dome of the Rock), the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem and Jericho, and the beautiful Petra in Jordan (his VIP service makes your border crossing seamless). We also had unique experiences like a boat ride of Galilee, baptisms in the Jordan, floating in the Dead Sea, tunnels under the Western Wall, scooters around Jerusalem, and a meal with a Christian family. He can take care of your accommodation needs, or allow you to book your own (which we did due to our family size of 6 people--he let me know which airbnbs were good options and which were less desirable). We felt very welcome as everywhere we went people knew him, and being that he is former police, we felt very safe. He is a devout Christian, knows his history and politics, and is an all-around personable and likeable human being. My kids continue to talk about him well after the trip. We also spent time with his son Philip who is also a guide, and Isa--both of whom were also wonderful. So if you are ambivalent at all about visiting the Holyland, you won't have to be at all if you book through Holy Land VIP tours.