Michal Reihanian

Contact: 415-302-4031 or 415-482-8120 Email: michalrr@comcast.net

Voted Best Middle East Travel Expert in the Bay Area 
        –Weekly Readers’ Choice Award – in 2009, in 2010, and in 2011! 

    • Over two decades in the travel industry 
    • First-hand, up-to-date knowledge of the Middle East 
    • Personalized, prompt customer service 
    • Expertise coordinating domestic and international travel 
    • Fluent in English, Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, and French

Shalom!

It is rare to find a region in the world like the Middle East, a wondrous realm where you can leave behind your modern 21st century life and journey to a place lost in time.

The homeland of prophets and kings, and holy to three monotheistic religions that are followed by half of the earth’s population, the Middle East decisively shapes the world we live in.

Touring this region is like stepping into a time machine. By day, you can follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, exploring ancient ruins and temples, while by night, you can dine at award-winning restaurants or enjoy live music or dance shows. Israel, Jordan and Egypt are also home to some of the best museums, cultural institutions and restaurants in the world.

With so many places to choose from and so many things to do, my specialty is in designing one-of-a-kind itineraries that give you access to the most memorable and awe-inspiring sights of the Middle East. From first-class luxury tours to cost-wise travel, my goal is to not just make this a trip, but the trip of a lifetime.

Don’t have time for lengthy web searches and sifting through stacks of travel guides? I will act as your personal travel consultant to: 
    • book comprehensive vacations, tour packages, cruises and airline tickets worldwide. 
    • select only the very best accommodations, tours and more, based on my extensive research, knowledge
      and travels in the region. 
    • create highly-detailed itineraries to serve as mini travel guides during your vacation. 
    • design your "dream" vacation!

Imagine…a private tour with a personal guide. A personal chef for Egyptian-style cooking lessons. Star-gazing in Egypt’s White Desert. A private Nile Cruise. “Exodus” itineraries (“In the steps of our patriarchs”) from Egypt to Israel. The possibilities are endless!  

Let your journey to the Middle East begin with me, and I promise that you will return from this fascinating part of the world with memories that will last forever.   

What People Are Saying About Michal

• “ Reihanian uses her extensive knowledge of the region to plan trips to the Middle East. ‘What I do is a passion,’ says Reihanian, who has 21 years of experience in the industry. ‘It’s not a business. I do it because I feel like a diplomat to my country.’ Reihanian ... looks to go above and beyond other travel agencies in her work at Tamalpais Travel.

•  “Native Israeli Michal Ron Reihanian, a "Middle East expert" travel agent at Tamalpais Travel in Corte Madera, has been putting together tours to Israel for more than a decade. "I want to be the ambassador of my country," Reihanian says. "I do it because I want people to go to Israel and see it the way I see it, love it the way I love it."  read more..