AACI’s Poland & Lithuania Heritage Tour: July 6-15, 2026
Poland & Lithuania Heritage Tour
Join AACI and Rav Aharon Adler to experience an immersive journey through the heart of Jewish history on a comprehensive tour of Poland and Lithuania. From the solemn memorials of Treblinka and Auschwitz-Birkenau to the vibrant spiritual legacy of Lublin and the Kazimierz district in Krakow, you will trace the profound footsteps of generations past. The itinerary balances deep reflection at sites like the Ponary Forest with the celebration of heritage in the historic synagogues of Tykocin and Vilnius. This ten-day tour offers a powerful connection to the resilience and enduring spirit of Eastern European Jewry.
| Date | Day | Locations & Highlights |
| July 6 | Monday | Arrival in Warsaw: Jewish Cemetery (Okopowa), Nożyk Synagogue, Route of Heroism, Mila 18. |
| July 7 | Tuesday | The Road to Tykocin: Tykocin Synagogue, Lopuchowo Forest Memorial, and Treblinka Memorial Site. |
| July 8 | Wednesday | Lublin: Majdanek State Museum and Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin. |
| July 9 | Thursday | Galician Heritage: Łańcut Synagogue, Leżajsk (Tomb of Elimelech), Tarnów, and Zbylitowska Góra Martyrdom Site. Drive to Krakow. |
| July 10 | Friday | Auschwitz-Birkenau: Memorial and Museum tour. Return to Krakow for Synagogue prayer and Shabbat dinner. |
| July 11 | Shabbat | Krakow: Shabbat services at a historic synagogue, festive lunch, and a walking tour of the Kazimierz district. |
| July 12 | Sunday | Krakow to Warsaw: Complete Krakow tour (Ghetto Square/Podgórze). Drive to Warsaw via Kielce. |
| July 13 | Monday | Flight to Vilnius: The Jewish Quarter, Choral Synagogue, and the Great Jewish Cemetery. |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Kaunas (Kovno): The Old Town, Slobodka Yeshiva (Knesses Yisrael), and return to Vilnius. |
| July 15 | Wednesday | Ponary & Vilnius: Ponary Memorial Site and final city tour of Vilnius. |
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