Day 1 | Warsaw

We'll embark on our first tour in Warsaw: exploring the meticulously reconstructed Old Town after World War II, traversing the central streets such as 'Marszałkowska' and 'Jerusalem', passing by Three Crosses Square, stopping by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, admiring the elegant "New Area" street, and gazing upon the towering Palace of Culture and Science – the tallest building in Poland, built between 1952 and 1955 as a gift to the Polish people from Joseph Stalin, among other sites. After a lunch break, we'll continue our walking tour in the Old Town: visiting the Market Square, strolling alongside the city walls, enjoying the view of the Vistula River and the "Siren" monument, a symbol of Warsaw. We'll proceed along the "Royal Route" – the city's central axis – seeing the Royal Łazienki Park, a vast and beautiful green space, and being impressed by the statue of Frederic Chopin, the national composer. Overnight stay and dinner in Warsaw.

Day 2 | Jewish Warsaw

The second day of our journey will be dedicated to a tour of Jewish Warsaw. We'll start our visit at the Nożyk Synagogue, the only synagogue that survived in Warsaw and remains active to this day. From there, we'll head to Grzybowski Square, where we'll see the Jewish Theatre stall named after actress Esther Rachel Kamińska. We'll walk through Prozna Street, hearing the moving story of the Orphans' House named after Janusz Korczak and the monument dedicated to his memory. Continuing to visit the square from which thousands of ghetto prisoners were sent to the death camps in Treblinka and other concentration camps: Umschlagplatz Square, notorious for its tragic history. We'll conclude the day with a visit to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, established in the area of the monument commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising created by the artist Nathan Rapoport, a native of Warsaw. The replica of the monument is located in the Yad Vashem complex in Jerusalem, and it is one of the well-known symbols of the Holocaust and heroism.

Day 3 | Warsaw - Auschwitz - Krakow

A long and challenging day lies ahead as we bid farewell to the captivating city of Warsaw and head towards our next destination, Krakow – the second largest city in Poland and one of the most fascinating and beautiful cities in the country. On our way south, we'll stop in Częstochowa, located on the banks of the Warta River, the city known for the Jasna Góra Monastery, a major pilgrimage site mainly due to the icon known as the "Black Madonna of Częstochowa," making it a significant pilgrimage site for many Catholics. We'll be impressed by this impressive creation and then continue to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where approximately 4 million prisoners passed through, with about 1.6 million people, including 1.1 million Jews from all over German-occupied Europe, being murdered. We'll visit Auschwitz, which now serves as a museum, seeing the cynical sign "Arbeit Macht Frei," the prisoner barracks, punishment blocks, crematorium number 1, walking along the railway tracks, remnants of the gas chambers, and what remains of the horrifying murder facilities. After the challenging tour, we'll continue to Krakow for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4 | Krakow

One of the beautiful and exciting days of the journey in Poland, this day will be devoted to Krakow, the ancient capital of Poland, which was hardly affected by World War II and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. We'll visit impressive synagogues, living and breathing testimonies to vibrant and rich Jewish culture, for hundreds of years: Altshul Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue, the Temple, and more. From there, we'll cross the Vistula River to the Jewish Ghetto located in the Podgórze district, where we'll observe Oskar Schindler's Factory, well-known for its significant role and Pankiewicz's Pharmacy. We'll then head to the Old Town, sit in cafés, and soak up the unique atmosphere of charming Krakow. We'll visit the Jagiellonian University, Wawel Hill, the Planty, and the largest square in Europe – the Main Market Square. In the evening, we'll enjoy dinner and local Polish folk music. Overnight stay and dinner in Krakow.

Day 5 | Kraków - Wieliczka Salt Mines - Tatra Mountains

This morning, we'll visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of Poland's popular tourist destinations. This underground city is filled with buildings, sculptures, and churches – all made of salt. Descending to a depth of 200 meters, we'll walk through the mine's corridors and witness the process of salt production from the 11th to the 20th century. We'll see unique salt-made exhibits. In 1978, the mine was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Wieliczka, we'll travel to Zakopane, a resort and skiing town located in southern Poland near the Tatra National Park. It is the highest town in Poland, with an elevation of over 800 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, we'll embark on a tour of the Tatra Mountains, enjoying the breathtaking scenery and indulging in the famous apple pie of the region: szarlotka. We'll stroll among the interesting houses of the picturesque town and be impressed by the different lifestyle exposed to us amidst the mountainous and green landscape. We'll take a cable car ride to the breathtaking viewpoint from Gubałówka Hill and return to Zakopane. Overnight stay and dinner in Zakopane – the ski resort town.

Day 6 | Zakopane - Lancut - Zhovkva

From Zakopane, we will continue to the town of Lancut, a city in southeastern Poland, the capital of the Lancut district, known as the residence of Count Potocki, called the "Jewish Shield". We will visit the magnificent palace, which presents the length of the Polish nobility's life, as well as the large and beautiful park surrounding the palace. We will visit the synagogue of Lancut, one of the most beautiful in all of Poland. Then we will continue to the city of Zhovkva, a city in the central Galicia region and today the largest in southeastern Poland. We will see the city's fortress, the old and new synagogues, the Gilead memorial to the Jews of Zhovkva, the old market square, and more. Overnight stay and dinner in Zhovkva.

Day 7 | Zhovkva - Lublin

We will leave Zhovkva and head to Lublin, a city in eastern Poland known by Jews as the "Jerusalem of Poland". Upon arrival in Lublin, we will stroll through the old town, one of the best-preserved in Poland, and see the remnants of the surrounding wall, through which the entrance to it from the direction of the castle is via the "Grodzka Gate," also known as the "Jewish Gate," which served in the past as a crossing point between the Jewish and Christian parts of the city. This is a city with a rich culture, with museums, art galleries, cultural institutions, and more. We will visit the famous Lublin Yeshiva and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Overnight stay and dinner in Lublin.

Day 8 | Lublin - Kazimierz Dolny - Warsaw

We will bid farewell to Lublin and travel back to Warsaw. On the way, we will stop in Kazimierz Dolny, an ancient town located on the banks of the Vistula River and today a well-known tourist site thanks to the square surrounded by Renaissance-style buildings. In the 14th century, King Kazimierz the Great ("the Great") acquired a village, which until his time was called "Witchena Wola," and renamed the place Kazimierz after himself. The town is connected to the ancient history of Polish Jewry, and it is told of the love between King Kazimierz the Great and the local Jewish woman named Esther (Estherka in Polish). We will continue to Warsaw to complete shopping at one of the city's modern malls.