Day 1: Sunday, 10 May 2026 | Arrive in Warsaw

WELCOME TO POLAND!!

Upon arrival to Warsaw airport (WAW), make your way through customs and luggage claim. You will be met by your driver. This person will be holding a sign with the IWorld of Travel logo and your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the surroundings.

Hotel: Mercure Warszawa Centrum hotel

Day 2: Monday, 11 May 2026 | Warsaw

Today, get ready for your Warsaw full day tour (8 hours – private tour).

Meet your private guide for a full-day exploration of Warsaw’s rich Jewish heritage with the biggest Jewish community in Europe before the war. From the 11th century until the outbreak of World War II, Poland was recognized as a vibrant cultural and spiritual center for European Jewry. Many renowned figures emerged from this community, including the world-famous pianist Arthur Rubinstein and Władysław Szpilman, whose life inspired Roman Polanski’s acclaimed film The Pianist.

During the tour, you will explore significant sites of old Jewish Warsaw, including a historic synagogue, the Jewish cemetery (kirkut), and other locations that reflect the deep-rooted traditions and contributions of Polish Jews. The experience also includes visits to monuments commemorating the tragedies of the Holocaust and the heroism of the Jewish Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.

After a lunch break at a local restaurant, your afternoon continues with a visit to the acclaimed POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. This award-winning museum offers an in-depth presentation of 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland. More than a historical exhibition, POLIN is a space for reflection, dialogue, and learning—inviting visitors to explore the past and present of Jewish culture, challenge stereotypes, and foster understanding in today’s world.

You will have an evening free to venture as you wish.

Hotel: Mercure Warszawa Centrum hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | Warsaw, Treblinka

At proper time, depart to your Treblinka visit (6-7 hours – private tour).

Begin your day with a poignant visit to Treblinka, the site of a former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, located in the Polish countryside. Built by the Germans during World War II, Treblinka witnessed the tragic deaths of nearly 800,000 people over just 16 months of operation, making it the second-largest Nazi death camp after Auschwitz. Today, the museum and memorial on the site serve as a powerful place of remembrance, honoring the victims and preserving the memory of this dark chapter in history.

Lunch stop on the way (consumption on your own)

Later in the evening, immerse yourself in the timeless romance of Chopin’s music in the heart of Warsaw’s charming Old Town. Nestled among cobblestone streets, you’ll find a beautifully preserved neoclassical concert hall adorned with crystal mirrors, original plaster stucco, and elegant 19th-century decor. Enjoy a live, two-part performance of Chopin’s most beloved compositions by internationally acclaimed pianists, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine.

End your day with dinner in one of the many inviting restaurants in the Old Town, perfect for a relaxing and memorable close to your day (consumption on your own).

Hotel: Mercure Warszawa Centrum hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | Warsaw – Lodz

At the proper time, after breakfast and checking-out of your hotel, you will be transferred to Lodz, a city rich in Jewish history and industrial heritage, known as the “Polish Promise Land”. The journey takes 1.35 to 2 hours.

Upon arrival, discover the once vibrant Jewish community of Łódź. Your tour will include a visit to the Radegast Station, the haunting final departure point for Jews being transported to extermination camps from Łódź and surrounding areas. See the Jewish Cemetery, the largest of its kind in Poland, a moving testament to generations past. Pause at the Children’s Martyrdom Monument, often called the Monument of the Broken Heart, which honors the memory of children imprisoned and killed in the Nazi camp on Przemysłowa Street. Take a reflective moment in the peaceful Survivors’ Park, created in memory of the liquidation of the Litzmannstadt Ghetto. See the over 600 “memory trees” planted by Holocaust survivors. Visit Reicher Synagogue, the only surviving pre-war synagogue in Łódź, which was preserved after serving as a salt warehouse during the occupation.

Have some time for lunch in a local restaurant.

Explore Manufaktura, a beautifully renovated industrial complex originally owned by Jewish businessman Israel Poznański. Today, it’s a vibrant cultural and commercial center with shops, restaurants, and one of the longest fountain stretches in Europe. Conclude your tour with a leisurely stroll along Piotrkowska Street, the city’s lively main promenade, lined with boutiques, cafés, pubs, and artistic sculptures commemorating notable figures from Łódź’s history.

Afterwards, return to your hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Ambasador – Lodz
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Lodz – Krakow

At the proper time, after breakfast and checking-out of your hotel, then, depart from your hotel in Łódź and travel south by private coach toward Kraków, the journey takes around 3 hours.

Once in Krakow, have some free time for lunch (consumption on your own)

Then, start your walking city tour and Kazimierz, the best-preserved Jewish zone in Europe, including many “shtetls” on the way – small villages and towns dominated before the War by Orthodox Jews and Chassidim. (Private tour).

At this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the medieval Barbican, Florian’s Gate, the lively Main Market Square with the historic Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church, and the Town Hall Tower. Continue past the prestigious Jagiellonian University and the Archbishop’s Palace—former residence of Pope John Paul II—before visiting St. Andrew’s Church, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, and the magnificent Wawel Hill.

The visit continues in Kazimierz, once a separate town and historically home to Kraków’s Jewish community. Today, this vibrant district is filled with synagogues, markets, and Jewish cemeteries, offering deep insight into centuries of Jewish life in Poland. Its authentic atmosphere even served as the backdrop for scenes in Schindler’s List.

Also you have the opportunity to visit the Schindler Museum before concluding your tour.

Hotel: Kossak Hotel – Krakow
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Friday, 15 May 2026 | Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau

Today, along your guide depart to experience a memorable day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau (Private tour) and latter Shabbat Dinner.

Embark on a deeply moving and educational visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, located in Oświęcim, about 1.5 hours from Kraków. Known globally as a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Holocaust, Auschwitz was established by Nazi Germany in 1940 in occupied Poland. What began as a concentration camp grew into the largest of the Nazi death camps, where over a million people perished. During your guided visit, you will explore the preserved barracks, watchtowers, and exhibits that document the atrocities committed. The experience offers powerful insight into one of history’s darkest chapters and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

Have some time for lunch (consumption on your own)

After returning to Kraków, and before depart for Shabbat dinner, celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat at the hotel.

Then, conclude your day with a Shabbat dinner in a local Jewish restaurant, offering a warm, traditional atmosphere and authentic cuisine. It’s a meaningful way to reflect on the day and honor Jewish heritage and tradition.

Return to your hotel.

Hotel: Kossak Hotel – Krakow
Meals: Breakfast, Shabbat Dinner

Day 7: Saturday, 16 May 2026 | Krakow, Wielicza Salt Mine

This morning, embark on a captivating excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest and most beautiful operating salt mines in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site (Private Tour).

Located just outside Kraków, the mine has been a source of Polish wealth and cultural heritage for over 700 years. During your visit, explore the mine’s labyrinth of chambers across three levels, each showcasing exquisite salt sculptures, stunning underground chapels, and charming subterranean lakes. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Salt Museum, which preserves the rich history and original tools used by miners throughout the centuries.

After a truly unique and enriching experience, you’ll be transferred back to Kraków, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of Poland’s most fascinating historical sites.

Have some free time for lunch (consumption on your own)

Note: For those who don’t want to participate in the Salt Mine tour, a 2-hour walking tour will be available to you.

Hotel: Kossak Hotel – Krakow
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Sunday, 17 May 2026 | Krakow – Lejski – Lublin

At the proper time, after breakfast and checking-out of your hotel, depart to Lublin.

On the way, our first stop will be in Lezajsk, a significant site in the history of Polish Jewry. Here, we will pause to visit the Ohel Elimelecha, the final resting place of the revered Hasidic Rebbe, Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. This will be an opportunity to deeply connect with and discuss the profound legacy of Hasidism in Poland, exploring its spiritual teachings, communal impact, and enduring influence. The Ohel itself serves as a powerful reminder of this rich heritage and continues to be a place of pilgrimage and reflection.

Continue our journey, and the next stop will be at Bełżec Extermination Camp Memorial. This deeply moving site was one of the first to implement the gas chamber method of killing, which was later used in Sobibór and Treblinka. Bełżec remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, and today it stands as a solemn memorial and museum, with a contemplation room for reflection.

Following your visit, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Afterwards, you will continue to Lublin, where after a 2-hour ride, you will be checking-in to your hotel.

Hotel: IBB Lublin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Monday, 18 May 2026 | Lublin & Majdanek

Today, get ready for your Lublin city tour and Majdanek tour.

Lublin, a city where Hebrew culture thrived for centuries, became known as the “Jerusalem of the Polish Kingdom” and the “Jewish Oxford.” Jewish settlers arrived as early as the 15th century, and the city was home to the first Hebrew books published in the 16th century. Begin your tour by exploring the castle and old town, with highlights including the University of Wise Men (Jesziwas Chachmej Lublin), where the old assembly hall once served as a synagogue.

Visit the Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre Centre, a cultural institution located at the historic boundary between the Christian and Jewish quarters. The House of Words and Lublin Underground Trail offer insight into the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Have some time for lunch (consumption on your own).

After lunch, head to Majdanek Extermination Camp, preserved as it was during World War II, offering a powerful reminder of the Holocaust.

Finish the day with a dinner at a local restaurant that captures the essence of traditional Jewish cuisine and the warmth of a Jewish home.

Hotel: IBB Lublin
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | Lublin, Flight Departure

At the proper time, after check out, meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and transfer to Lublin Airport to board your flight back home.

We hope you enjoyed your trip and are leaving with a heart full of memories!

Meals: Breakfast