KenIsrael is a free planning resource I built as a licensed Israeli tour guide. Immediate access to destination guides for 150+ sites, free tools to plan your trip around Shabbat and holidays, direct access to me when you need it, and a trusted network of guides and experiences when you're ready to book.
So that Israel's story becomes yours.
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I am Chen Sirkis, a licensed Israeli tour guide who spent more than two decades in medical marketing before building KenIsrael.
My goal is to give every visitor a real planning resource, and the right people and experiences to make the trip a success, for the country I love to call home.
Browse the guides, use the free tools, and if there is anything else you need, feel free to let me know.
More about KenIsrael →The questions travelers always ask, turned into tools anyone can use for free.
Enter your dates and see every Shabbat and Jewish holiday that could affect your visit, before you book anything.
Check your dates →Enter two locations and get the estimated driving time before you plan your day, with a direct Google Maps link.
Calculate a route →Answer a few quick questions and get a month-specific recommendation built around how you want to travel.
Take the quiz →Every significant archaeological site, church, synagogue, fortress, and natural wonder, covered by a guide who has actually been there.
Written from real visits and kept current, not brochure copy or stale scrapes.
When you're ready to book, KenIsrael points you to a trusted network of guides, drivers, and experiences that bring a place to life.
Shabbat and holiday timing, driving distances, and when to visit, so your plan actually works.
Stuck on a question? Reach out and hear back from an actual guide.
Reach out about a tour, or just to sanity-check a plan. It comes straight to a real guide.
Ken. Yes. Israel.
