Imagine Tours & Travel - Lakeland, Florida

Dennis G.

My wife and I started hosting tours organized by Rick Ricart, the owner of Imagine Tours & Travel 25+ years ago when he worked for another travel company! In the last 20+ years that Imagine has been in business, they have put together well over 15 tours for us. They are top shelf in every way. We have great confidence in their ability to provide the highest quality experience for our travelers. Their team is always professional and responsive. They have repeatedly proven their ability to adapt when needed, be creative and solution-oriented, and deliver a product that always exceeds the expectations of our travelers! We just went on a River Cruise with Imagine and some of their staff last week. This new river cruise option is an OUTSTANDING partnership with Gordon Cruises and they both did a fabulous job at every level! We have several more trips planned with Imagine in the next couple years! While I've tried other travel companies in the past, we now exclusively use Imagine Tours and Travel!

Steve H.

If you want to see the world, you have plenty of choices out there. But the key is trusting that the company you contracted a tour with, is able to deliver. You won’t always get that from every tour company.

For 11 years now I have entrusted my friends, congregants, family, and extended new acquaintances to Imagine Tours to take us everywhere from Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Norway, Ireland, N Ireland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. In partnership with Imagine Tours we even have an upcoming trip to Iceland and France. The passengers who travel with me are repeat customers because they are completely satisfied with everything Imagine Tours offers. So many memories have been made and new friendships are secured for a lifetime. The Bible comes alive and history is learned, Imagine Tours helps the world a much smaller place.

You won’t find a finer company to travel with.

Pastor Stephen Hein Prescott Valley, Arizona

Susan J.

We joined this 10 day tour with a church group. We enjoyed the majority of this Greek tour following the footsteps of Apostle Paul. Having said that, we were VERY disappointed to learn 1 week before our scheduled departure that the Celestyl Cruise ship was overbooked and our entire group was put on a MUCH SMALLER turkish cruise line. In addition, our planned port and excursion in Crete was canceled. We kept an open mind to the changes that occurred. The cruise ship our group was reassigned to was very disappointing. It was an older ship, very dated and not very clean in comparison to other ships we’ve sailed. The sleeping rooms were small, the only pool and hot tub on the ship was empty and was not filled with water for the entire time we were on the ship (3 nights). We heard the captain did not want the pool or hot tub to be filled. Having been on other cruises and comparing this cruise to others we have been on, I would rate the cruise line and experience a 2. The food was ok but was the same every night. The only compensation we were given for this unfortunate change in cruise ship and the revised itinerary was an excursion in Santorini. It’s hard to understand how overbooking our cruiseline occurred and communicated the week before our departure! We were at their mercy. I feel we should have been compensated for the change to an inferior cruise line. The land tours, all excursions and hotels were very nice. Not sure I would take another tour with Imagine Tours because of what occurred with the last minute cruise line change.

John C.

Our time in Israel was amazing! Imagine did a great job facilitating our time and their guide was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and played the flute at some sites. We were able to see more sites each day because of the attention to detail and the was the sites were planned. I’m excited to go again with my wife and take our kids.

Luann K.

My wife and I went on our first trip to Israel and Imagine Tours & Travel were the best ever! Rick Ricart and his team made sure that we were able to enjoy the trip and not worry about any logistics. Even if there was a problem, we never saw it or heard about it. Bottom line: If you're looking for an unforgettable trip that will last a lifetime... call Imagine Tours & Travel NOW!!!

Robert G.

Rick and his crew at Imagine Tours & Travel are exceptional. We have traveled to Israel with them multiple times. From the time we initially booked, to the time spent making sure we are prepared for the trip, to the quality of the accommodations in country, the knowledge of the guides, to the little details that never seem to get missed, travel with Imagine is amazing. I would highly recommend Imagine to anyone looking to have an experience, not just a trip.

If you are a Christian, a trip to Israel can be one of the most powerful spiritual experiences you may ever have, and will make the Bible come to life in ways you would never experience otherwise. My wife Sharon and I have already taken our two girls, but we can't wait until we are able to take our boys so they can experience the Bible in person.

Imagine Tours & Travel makes the trip an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Thank you Rick!

Jan H.

This was my 3rd trip to Israel with ITT, and with Ikey as tour guide. The individuals at ITT were wonderful to work with, they answered all questions and concerns promptly and professionally. With Covid, we had a few additional concerns, but all concerns were dealt with and we felt very secure with the processes needed to go to and from Israel. We had an absolutely fantastic trip! Ikey is so very knowledgeable, we went to some places where I had not been before (which was a treat), and there were no lines at any site. So, we really got to see a lot. The blending of the Old and New Testament was powerful. I encourage everyone to go to Israel.

Dale C.

I have co-hosted four Holy Land pilgrimages with Imagine Tours and I cannot imagine (pun intended) ever working with anyone else. As a pastor, they take care of all the paperwork, design of my personalized brochure, record-keeping of those who've signed up and paid, airline reservations and, all the details of the tour once you're in Israel. And, once you're in Israel, you just sit back and let them take care of you. They're even prepared to take care of personal requests and unexpected emergencies. I don't like the word "pampered," but when the pilgrimage is over, that's how you'll describe your experience with Imagine.
Rev. Dale L. Chrisman, Rector
Trinity Anglican Church
Lago Vista, Texas