Day 1 | Warsaw

Upon arrival, we will meet our guide/driver who will accompany us during the first days of the tour. We'll then proceed to the hotel located in the city center. Dinner is not included.

Day 2 | Warsaw - POLIN Museum - Białystok

This morning, after breakfast, we will embark on a tour of Warsaw's Old Town, marveling at the reconstructed buildings erected after the city was completely destroyed during World War II. We continue with a visit to the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, inaugurated in October 2014, which uniquely and modernly narrates the story of the Polish Jewish community over 1,000 years of history. Heading north to the town of Tykocin, situated on the banks of the Narew River, we explore its rich history. If time permits, we'll visit the impressive synagogue built in 1642. We then proceed to explore the town further and later stop at the Lochochów Forest Massacre Site to pay respects to the Jewish inhabitants who were killed in the mass shootings, followed by a visit to the historic site of Treblinka. Overnight stay in the Bialystok area.

Day 3 | Bialystok - Vilnius

This morning, we will depart Bialystok and travel to Lithuania, passing through the desolate border crossings (European Union). Continuing northward, we arrive in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital. Upon arrival, we meet our local guide who will accompany us on a tour of the city, exploring its fascinating Jewish history. Vilnius, known as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania," has been a center of Lithuanian power and culture since ancient times. Its heart is the Old Town, which combines ancient buildings, churches, and beautiful structures. We will enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Gediminas Tower, visit the Cathedral, and stroll through picturesque streets. We'll also taste some "kibinai" pastries. A visit to the museum and the Jewish Quarter, the vibrant heart of Lithuanian Jewry, is also included. After the tour, we'll settle into our hotel in the city.

Day 4 | Roots Tour in Ziezmariai - Flight to Lviv

This morning, we head to the town of Ziezmariai to trace the roots of your family. We'll search for places where your family members lived, addresses, and more. After the roots tour, we return to Vilnius, from where we fly to Lviv. Upon arrival, we meet the new team who will accompany us and head to our accommodation in the city.

Day 5 | Lviv and Its Sites

Today, we explore Lviv, known as the "City of Lions," one of the oldest cities in Europe located at the foot of the Carpathians. We'll start with an ascent to the high fortress for a panoramic view of the city. Then, we'll wander through the old city, tracing the different minorities that lived in its quarters: Poles, Jews, Ruthenians, Armenians. First and foremost, we'll explore the Jewish quarter: Jews comprised about a third of the city's population before World War II and resided both in the Old Town and in the new quarters outside the walls. We'll walk through the city square, Rynok Square, which is remarkably well-preserved in Ukraine, and visit the pharmacy located in the square. We'll be impressed by the interesting architecture surrounding the square, blending Baroque and Renaissance styles together. In the afternoon, we'll travel to the ghetto area established during the German occupation where Lviv's Jews were concentrated. Overnight stay in Lviv.

Day 6 | Lviv - Krakow

This morning, we will  leave Lviv and head to the city of Krakow: one of the most beautiful and exciting days of the trip to Poland. Today will be dedicated to Krakow, the ancient capital of Poland, which was almost untouched during World War II and is considered one of Poland's most beautiful cities. We will visit impressive synagogues, living and breathing evidence of vibrant Jewish culture, for hundreds of years: Altshul Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue, Tempel, and more. We will explore the Old Town, sit in cafes, and soak up the magical atmosphere of charming Krakow. We'll visit Jagiellonian University, Wawel Hill, the Pantheon, and the largest square in Europe – the Main Market Square, and more as time allows.

Day 7 | Krakow - Warsaw

This morning, we will depart for the Wieliczka Salt Mine – to visit ancient mines dating back 1,000 years, built from shafts and underground crossings reaching depths of 135 meters below the surface. Most of the statues, paintings, rooms, halls, and the church are made of salt and are breathtakingly beautiful. We'll explore the vast mine and observe the special sculpture with a guide. If time permits (additional cost), we will visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where about 4 million prisoners passed through, and about 1.6 million people, including 1.1 million Jews from all over Europe who were occupied by the Germans, were murdered. We'll visit Auschwitz, which serves as a museum, including the cynical sign "Arbeit Macht Frei," see the block houses used as prisoner quarters, the punishment block, and the crematorium. From here, we continue on a long journey to Warsaw for overnight stay.

Day 8 | Warsaw 

On our last day of the trip, we bid farewell to the Polish capital, Warsaw: our tour begins in the Three Crosses Square and Saski Park, where the special monument to the anonymous Polish soldier and the honor guard are located. We will stroll for our pleasure in the park, and we will hear the story of the city's famous son, composer Chopin. We'll continue among the noble palaces of Poland to the Old Town, where we'll see the Royal Palace and the Baroque Market Square, continue to the Supreme Court and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. We'll continue to tour Vistula Park, and if we're lucky, enjoy a street concert held here occasionally. Once again, we pay tribute to the composer Frédéric Chopin and his statue in the heart of the park. We'll continue to explore as much as time allows before transferring to the airport for our return flight.