Today's tour is dedicated to Warsaw Ghetto, and includes the following memorial sites:

Remnants of the Warsaw Ghetto wall, was the barrier that enclosed the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest of the Jewish ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. Constructed in 1940, the wall separated the Jewish population from the rest of the city, trapping around 400,000 Jews in an area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles) under appalling living conditions. The wall, topped with barbed wire, was a symbol of the brutal segregation and isolation of the Jewish population before their deportation to extermination camps.

The Nożyk Synagogue is the only surviving pre-World War II synagogue in Warsaw, Poland. It was originally built between 1898 and 1902, funded by Zalman and Ryfka Nożyk, a wealthy Jewish couple, and designed in a neo-Romanesque style by architect Leandro Marconi. The synagogue served Warsaw's large Jewish community until World War II.The Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute (JHI)

Warsaw Ghetto Monuments, commemorate the suffering, resistance, and eventual destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest Jewish ghetto established by Nazi Germany during World War II. Spread throughout the city, these monuments honor the memory of the Jews who perished and the courageous fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Some of the most significant monuments include:

Marker honoring "Zegota”, the members of the Polish Council to Aid Jews, which was an underground organization that operated during World War II. It was established in 1942 by the Polish government-in-exile to aid and rescue Jews during the Nazi occupation. Żegota is unique in history as one of the few resistance organizations specifically dedicated to saving Jews from the Holocaust.

Zygielbojm Memorial, honors Szmul Zygielbojm, a Jewish-Polish politician and member of the National Council of the Polish government-in-exile during World War II. He is remembered for his passionate advocacy for the plight of Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland and his tragic protest against the world's inaction during the Holocaust.

Route of Martyrdom and Resistance, (Trakt Męczeństwa i Walki Żydów) in Warsaw is a significant historical and commemorative path that traces key locations tied to the experiences of Jews during the Holocaust, especially focusing on the Warsaw Ghetto. This route, established in 1988, serves as a memorial to both the suffering and the resistance of the Jewish community in Warsaw under Nazi occupation.

Mila 18, was the site of the main command bunker of the Jewish Combat Organization (ŻOB) during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943. Located at 18 Miła Street in the Warsaw Ghetto, the bunker became a symbol of the heroic resistance of Jewish fighters against the Nazis.

Ghetto Wall Markers are commemorative plaques that mark the boundaries of the Warsaw Ghetto, the largest of the Jewish ghettos established by Nazi Germany during World War II. These markers are located throughout the city, showing where the walls of the ghetto once stood, enclosing hundreds of thousands of Jews in appalling conditions before mass deportations to extermination camps like Treblinka.

Umschlagplatz Monument, commemorates the site from which Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto were deported to the Treblinka extermination camp during World War II. The Umschlagplatz (German for "transshipment square") was used by the Nazis between July and September 1942 during Operation Reinhard, a mass deportation that resulted in the deaths of around 300,000 Jews.

Duration of the tour: 6 hours

• Breakfast
• Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw 5*

• Krochmalna Street: before World War II, Krochmalna was part of a bustling Jewish neighborhood and was a vibrant center of Jewish culture, commerce, and life. Isaac Bashevis Singer, the Nobel Prize-winning author, grew up on this street and featured it in his literary works.
• Pereca Street: named after Yitskhok Leybush Peretz, a prominent Yiddish writer, the street also had a significant Jewish community presence before World War II
  
  
• The Korczak Orphanage, also known as Dom Sierot, was a famous orphanage established by the renowned educator, pediatrician, and author Janusz Korczak (real name: Henryk Goldszmit) in Warsaw.  The orphanage was founded in 1912 by Janusz Korczak and his colleague, Stefania Wilczyńska, to provide a safe, nurturing environment for Jewish children in need. Originally situated at 92 Krochmalna Street (now 6 Jaktorowska Street) in Warsaw, the orphanage was moved to the Warsaw Ghetto at 33 Chłodna Street during World War II, as Jews were forced into the ghetto. In August 1942, during the liquidation of the Warsaw Ghetto, Janusz Korczak, Stefania Wilczyńska, and about 200 children from the orphanage were taken to the Treblinka extermination camp. Despite offers to save himself, Korczak chose to stay with the children, and they all perished together.
  
  
• Monument to Janusz Korczak - In August 1942, during the liquidation of the Warsaw Ghetto, Janusz Korczak, Stefania Wilczyńska, and about 200 children from the orphanage were taken to the Treblinka extermination camp. Despite offers to save himself, Korczak chose to stay with the children, and they all perished together. The story of Janusz Korczak and his orphanage remains a powerful symbol of compassion and dedication.
  
  
• Short tour of the Praga district and the Praga Museum

Duration: 6 hours

• Breakfast
• Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw 5*

In the morning, a private drive will take you to the Central Train Station in Warsaw. From here, you will board a fast train that will bring you to Krakow in 2.5 hours. You will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel in Krakow.

In the afternoon, your private guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you on a sightseeing tour of Krakow Old Town. The tour will include the following sites:

Traditional Farmer's Market ''Kleparz'', one the oldest continuous market in Krakow with a 600 hundred years trading tradition. Picture bustling stalls with fresh produce, local cheeses, meats, and flowers. The vibe is super local and authentic—it's where many Krakowians do their daily shopping.

Barbican and Florian Gate with City Walls - The Barbican. (15th-century) and the Florian Gate (14th-century) in Krakow are two of the city's most iconic medieval structures, dating back several centuries and showcasing Krakow's rich history. 

Main Square - also known as Rynek Główny, dates back to the 13th century. The Main Square has always been the heart of Krakow's social, commercial, and political life. It’s a bustling hub filled with historical buildings, restaurants, cafes, and shops. 

Cloth Market - Cloth Hall was a major center for international trade, it is considered the oldest shopping center in Poland dating back to the 13th- century. It still functions as a market today, but now it primarily sells souvenirs, crafts, and art. 

St. Mary’s Basilica, a stunning Gothic church known for its two unequal towers and the famous wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss. (inside) 

Collegium Maius and the Historical University District - The Collegium Maius is the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, one of the oldest universities in Europe. Founded in 1364 by King Casimir III the Great, the Collegium Maius has been a center of academic life and intellectual activity for centuries. It is an excellent example of Gothic architecture, with its distinctive courtyard, arcaded galleries, and beautiful brickwork. 

Planty City Park - was established in the early 19th century on the site of the old city walls and moat. Planty Park in Krakow is a beautiful green belt that encircles the Old Town, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city streets. It's one of Krakow's most beloved park is rich in history and natural beauty. 

Grodzka Street - is one of the oldest streets in Krakow, dating back to medieval times. It was part of the Royal Route, which was used by Polish kings during ceremonial processions from the Main Square to Wawel Castle. 

Kanonicza Street - is one of the most picturesque and historically significant streets in Krakow, situated at the foot of Wawel Hill. The street is lined with other well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque buildings, many of which have their own unique stories and historical significance. 

Wawel Hill - at the top of Wawel Hill sits Wawel Castle, a magnificent architectural complex that served as the residence of Polish kings for centuries. (outside visit) Wawel Hill has been a center of political and cultural power in Poland for over a millennium. It was the residence of Polish kings from the 11th to the 17th century and the seat of the Polish government until the capital was moved to Warsaw in the late 16th century.

Wawel Royal Cathedral, adjacent to the castle, a stunning Gothic cathedral that has been the coronation site of Polish monarchs and the burial place of many notable figures in Polish history, including kings, queens, and saints. (outside or inside if it is before 4.pm)

Duration of the tour: 4 hours

• Breakfast
• Copernicus Hotel 5*

Today's program is dedicated to Jewish Heritage in Krakow. The tour will take you through the rich history, culture, and tragic events that shaped the Jewish community in the city, with an emphasis on both pre-Holocaust life and the horrors of World War II.

Szeroka Street is a historic street located in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, Poland, which was the center of Jewish life in the city for centuries. The street's name means "wide" in Polish and reflects its broader layout compared to other streets in the area.

The Old Synagogue (Stara Synagoga) in Kraków is one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Poland and a significant landmark in the city’s Jewish heritage. Located on Szeroka Street in the Kazimierz district, the synagogue dates back to the early 15th century, making it a remarkable example of medieval Jewish architecture.

The Remuh Old Cemetery, a significant historical and cultural site in Krakow, and one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, dating back to the 16th century.

Former Grand Mikveh building (now the hotel and Restaurant Klezmer Hois)

Helena Rubinstein House - the family house of the famous "beauty queen" founder of Helena Rubinstein Inc.

Mordechai Gebirtig place (memorial)- Mordechai Gebirtig (1877–1942) was a famous Polish - Jewish poet, songwriter, and folk musician, known for his emotional Yiddish songs that captured the everyday life, struggles, and spirit of Eastern European Jewish communities. His work is especially significant for its documentation of Jewish culture before the Holocaust, and for the deep emotional resonance it holds in the context of the tragedies that followed.

You will also pass by the Kupa Synagogue, Isaac's Synagogue, Tempel Synagogue, High Synagogue, Old Jewish Market and former ritual slaughterhouse building, Hevre, the former prayer house of the Psalm Brotherhood Chevra Tehilim, where original paintings are still preserved on the walls, now a restaurant and artistic cafe, Jozefa Street, the most picturesque street with vintage stores, art galleries, and cafes, Jewish Community Centre (JCC),  founded in 2008 thanks to Prince Charles of Wales is Krakow's most vibrant Jewish institutions (the visiting has to be arranged in advance), Jewish Galicja Museum. 

We will also walk to the site of the former Jewish Ghetto on the other bank of Vistula River, see the Ghetto's Heroes Square with the memorial ( the place of deportations of thousands of Jews to death camps), The Eagle Pharmacy (outside), fragments of the ghetto wall 

We will also visit the Schindler Factory - a permanent exhibition, "Krakow Under Nazi Occupation 1939-1945" is a world famous exhibition located in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler’s factory. It was designed as a multimedia museum that provides context of the persecutions of Pols and Jews in occupied Krakow. In a unique and interactive way, the museum explains the history of WWII in Krakow and the Nazi plan of exterminating the Jews. It is a great introduction to what happened in Krakow during the war and is recommend to visit before going to Auschwitz. (inside visit)

KL Plaszow - The German Nazi labor and concentration camp Plaszow was created by the Germans in October 1942 in Kraków on the site of two former Jewish cemeteries. It was operated for over two years. August 1944 was the beginning of its gradual liquidation. Prisoners were deported to different camps in Germany and camp infrastructure was destroyed or removed.

Duration - 6 hours

• Breakfast
• Copernicus Hotel 5*

Visit  Krakow’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup and lunch. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, and learn the harrowing truths of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch, venture underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines. Full-day tour of Auschwitz, Birkenau from Krakow Take a poignant tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps and memorials.

• Breakfast
• Copernicus Hotel 5*

Free morning to enjoy Krakow on your own. In the afternoon, a private driver will take you to Prague. Driving from Kraków to Prague is a scenic journey that takes you through beautiful landscapes of Central Europe. The drive typically takes around 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic, road conditions, and the chosen route. Upon arrivel in Prague, hotel check in and free evening.

• Breakfast
• Art Deco Imperial Hotel 5*
• 540 km / 335 mi

A city tour of Prague explores stunning architecture, rich heritage, and stunning beauty. The historic heart of Prague is Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí), adorned with well-preserved Baroque, Gothic, and Romanesque buildings. The Square is a fun spot with many cafes, shops, and street performers. The main attraction is the medieval Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410. Every hour, the clock comes alive with the show of figurines, including the procession of the Twelve Apostles. The Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn dominates the Square. Its stunning image is a symbol of Prague's medieval skyline.

The Old Town is connected to the Malá Strana (Lesser Town) by the famous Charles Bridge (Karlův most). The bridge was built in the 14th century. It is decorated with thirty Baroque statues and has stunning views of Prague Castle and the Vltava River. As you walk on the bridge, don't forget to stop by the Saint John of Nepomuk statue, where touching the plaque is said to bring good luck.

On the other side, you will find Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), the largest ancient castle complex in the world, overlooking the city from a hilltop. St. Vitus Cathedral is the focal point of the complex. It is decorated by glass stained windows and houses the tomb of St. Wenceslas.

Below the castle is the Lesser Town (Malá Strana), one of the most picturesque parts of the city, known for its charming, narrow streets and baroque architecture. The Church of St. Nicholas is one of the finest Baroque churches in Central Europe. Another interesting spot is the John Lennon Wall. This graffiti-covered wall became a tribute to John Lennon after his assassination in 1980. Take the funicular or walk 299 steps up to Petřín Hill for breathtaking panoramic city views. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is a bustling boulevard and the commercial center of Prague.

This tour represents a blend of Prague's rich history, architectural marvels, and vibrant modern times. Duration - 5 hours

Free afternoon to explore on your own.

• Breakfast
• Art Deco Imperial Hotel 5*

A Jewish heritage tour of the Josefov district in Prague offers a thorough exploration of one of the most historically meaningful and preserved Jewish quarters in Eastern Europe. The history of Jews in Prague is over 1,000 years. The tour highlights the culture and heritage of the Jewish people and demonstrates their strength and resilience in the face of tragic events they have endured in over 1,000 years of their history. You will have the opportunity to see and visit important Jewish Heritage sites in Prague:

Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) is Europe's oldest active and most important in Jewish history. It is a spiritual home of a renowned 16th-century scholar, Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel. Rabbi Loew's name is associated with a mythical creature, Golem, created from clay to protect the Jewish community. According to the legend, the remains of the Golem are rested in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue. Golem statue, which commemorates the fascinating part of Prague's folklore, is near the Jewish Museum in Prague.

Several significant landmarks across the Josefov district represent the Jewish Museum in Prague. It houses thousands of artifacts from Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia. These landmarks are the Renaissance-style Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, which is now a memorial with names of 77,297 Czech Jews who perished during the Holocaust inscribed on its walls, the Spanish Synagogue in the Moorish revival style, one of the most beautiful in Europe. It now houses exhibits on Jewish history in the Czech Republic from the 18th century to the present.

Established in the early 15th century and used until 1787, the Old Jewish Cemetery is one of Europe's oldest surviving Jewish burial sites. Due to limited space, several layers of graves were stacked on each other. There are over 12,000 visible gravestones.

The 16th-century Jewish Town Hall (Židovská radnice) is notable for its beautiful Rococo façade and two clocks—one with Roman numerals and another with Hebrew numbers that run counterclockwise, symbolizing the unique place of Jewish culture in Prague.

The 17th-century Baroque-style Klausen Synagogue is the largest in the former Prague ghetto. It houses artifacts of the Jewish customs, holidays, and traditions.

Another notable site is Franz Kafka's Birthplace and Memorial. The world-renowned writer Franz Kafka was born into a Jewish family in Prague in 1883. His Jewish background and life in the city influenced his writing. The statue honoring Kafka is near the Spanish Synagogue.

Memorial to the Victims of the Holocaust is in front of the Pinkas Synagogue. At the Prague Main Railway Station (Nádraží Praha hlavní). one can see the plaques in memory of the Czech Jewish children sent to concentration camps.

Duration - 5 hours

• Breakfast
• Art Deco Imperial Hotel 5*

Private transfer to the airport or train station depending on your travel plans.

• Breakfast
• Private Transfer