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Traveling to Israel has never been more compelling. Beyond the spiritual magnetism and historical depth, Israel continues to surprise and delight with new discoveries and revitalized sites. Ancient History, Still UnfoldingArchaeologists recently unearthed a 2,300-year-old

As Virtuoso Travel Week approaches, we want to clear the air—literally. Israel is fully open and international flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) are ramping up fast. Yet many travelers—and even some in

As Virtuoso Travel Week 2025 approaches, we’re proud to celebrate over a decade of meaningful collaboration with the Virtuoso network. Since 2011, Kenes Tours has served as Virtuoso’s preferred on-site DMC in Israel, working alongside

Throughout this past year, Kenes Tours never stopped operating. Our Israel-based team showed what it means to lead with flexibility, purpose, and grace under pressure. I recently wrote about what it means to be a

What Surviving Three Crises Taught Me About Leadership If you had told me a decade ago that my greatest leadership training would come from a global pandemic, a terrorist attack, and a regional war —

We are very excited that, despite the war, new hotel properties opened in Israel. There are quite a few to highlight, but we only want to focus on two that we know our clients will

Kreplach & Burekas: A Jewish Heritage Tour to the Balkans. From June 8 to June 19, in partnership with Robyn Helzner, join Kenes Tours for an exploration of Croatia and Bosnia. Click here to review the itinerary and register.

Effective January 1, 2025, all U.S. citizens traveling to Israel must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before arriving in Israel.  Travelers must apply at least 72 hours prior to departure from the U.S.; preferably prior

As many know, El Al Airlines is the only flight carrier that continuously has flown between the U.S. and Israel since October 8, 2023.  The following airlines* are expected to resume flights to Tel Aviv

Kenes Tours is proud of its outstanding, sixty-year reputation as a Destination Management Company that is based in and offers travel experiences in Israel. However, we also have extensive experience in offering group travel to

We hope you enjoyed the holiday season as you said goodbye to 2024 and welcomed 2025!   The start of a new calendar year often serves as a catalyst to generate other new things. New ideas, new