VOYAGER
- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Heritage 
Food Tasting Tour 
Current Affairs 
Music 
Special Access 
Art & Culture 
Food & Wine
THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Sun. Apr 4, 2027
- Depart the United States and begin a thoughtfully curated journey through Jewish history, memory, and contemporary life in Poland.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO POLAND
Mon. Apr 5, 2027
- Arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport, where individual arrival transfers will greet you and escort you comfortably to your hotel for a seamless and relaxed arrival.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator and receive an introduction to Warsaw, the journey ahead, and the remarkable 1,000-year story of Jewish life in Poland.
- Stroll through Warsaw’s Old Town, meticulously rebuilt stone by stone after World War II, passing charming cafés, open squares, and historic streets that echo with the memory of Jewish life that once flourished here.
- Ascend to the observation deck of the Palace of Science and Culture, a striking symbol of the Soviet era, and take in sweeping 360-degree views that reveal Warsaw’s transformation into a vibrant modern capital.
- Settle into your hotel and enjoy time to refresh after your travels.
- Gather for a welcome dinner and conversation focused on The Challenges of Jewish Life in Poland Today, featuring Monika Elliot, Program Director of JDC, and Magda Dorosz, Director of Hillel Warsaw.
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
MEMORY AND RESILIENCE IN WARSAW
Tue. Apr 6, 2027
- Enter the Nożyk Synagogue, the last surviving pre-Holocaust synagogue in Warsaw, and meet with Rabbi Michael Schudrich, Chief Rabbi of Poland, to discuss Jewish leadership and renewal today.
- Wander through the monumental Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery, a treasure trove where the gravestones tell the stories of Jewish Warsaw's vibrant past, revealing the lives of great figures who shaped both their community and the broader modern Jewish experience. Discover the rich legacy of thinkers, artists, and leaders whose contributions resonate across the spectrum of Jewish life, from deeply religious scholarship to groundbreaking secular achievements.
- Pause for lunch on your own at the lively Norblin Factory, a reimagined industrial complex offering an array of Polish and international culinary options in a stylish setting.
- On an exclusive private visit at the POLIN Museum, discover a vibrant journey through 1,000 years of Jewish life, where engaging exhibits bring our rich heritage to life and connect you to a powerful story of resilience and culture. Be inspired by the creativity and spirit of Polish Jewry, from its golden age to its enduring legacy.
- Unwind during a Polish cocktail and vodka workshop, discovering local distillation traditions while sampling refined spirits that reflect Poland’s regional tastes and craftsmanship.
- Enjoy an evening at leisure to dine independently and explore Warsaw’s contemporary culinary scene at your own pace.
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
VOICES OF TODAY: BUILDING A MODERN POLAND
Wed. Apr 7, 2027
- Meet with the United States Ambassador to Poland for an insider conversation offering thoughtful perspective on diplomacy, U.S.–Poland relations, contemporary European affairs, and the evolving landscape of Jewish life in Poland today.
- Trace the history of the Warsaw Ghetto on a guided walk, including the remnants of the Ghetto Wall and the powerful Nathan Rapoport Memorial, following the Path of Remembrance past Mila 18 to commemorate the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and concluding at the Umschlagplatz, where Jews were gathered before being deported to Treblinka.
- Continue to the Jewish Historical Institute to encounter the Oneg Shabbat Archive, the extraordinary underground documentation assembled by Emanuel Ringelblum and his team, preserving testimony, evidence, and daily life from within the ghetto in defiance of Nazi efforts to erase Jewish existence.
- Return to the hotel with time to refresh and prepare for the evening ahead.
- Attend a concert at Sala Koncertowa Fryderyk, a charming concert hall that celebrates the legacy of Fryderyk Chopin, offering intimate performances of classical music in an elegant 19th-century setting. It's the perfect spot to experience world-class music in a refined atmosphere.
- Join the community for dinner at the JCC Warsaw, meeting local leaders and members committed to nurturing an open, pluralistic, and vibrant Jewish community, and engaging in meaningful conversation about rebuilding Jewish life in Poland today.
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
KRAKOW: WHERE JEWISH LIFE ONCE THRIVED
Thu. Apr 8, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and depart Warsaw by train, enjoying a comfortable and scenic journey through Poland’s countryside as you travel from the modern capital to the historic heart of Jewish Krakow.
- Depart Warsaw by train to Krakow, traveling through Poland’s scenic countryside.
- Immerse yourselves in Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish Quarter, once a thriving center of Jewish life for centuries and today a vibrant district where memory, culture, and renewal intersect. Our visit will include:
Overnight: Krakow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
AUSCHWITZ: THE FINAL WITNESS
Fri. Apr 9, 2027
- Depart this morning for a day of profound reflection and rare behind-the-scenes access, guided by expert interpretation at one of the most consequential and emotionally powerful sites of the Holocaust.
- Head to the Auschwitz–Birkenau complex, the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Over 1.1 million people lost their lives in the Auschwitz camps. Our experience will include:
Overnight: Krakow
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
RECREATING MEMORY
Sat. Apr 10, 2027
- Visit the Wawel Royal Castle, the former residence of Poland’s kings and a defining symbol of national identity, exploring its beautifully preserved grounds and cathedral while taking in views over the Vistula River that frame centuries of Polish history.
- Explore Krakow’s Main Market Square, one of Europe’s grandest and best-preserved medieval plazas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where historic façades, arcaded halls, and vibrant street life converge to create an atmosphere both timeless and alive.
- Savor the flavors of Krakow on a thoughtfully curated tasting tour through the Old Town, blending culinary traditions with storytelling as you sample authentic local dishes and gain insight into the city’s layered cultural influences.
- Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at your own pace, allowing time for elegant shopping, café conversations, or unhurried wandering through Krakow’s charming streets and quiet courtyards, taking in the city’s refined rhythm.
- Celebrate the journey with a festive farewell dinner at Szara Gęś, one of Krakow’s most celebrated culinary destinations, where refined Polish-European cuisine and attentive service provide the perfect backdrop for shared reflections, gratitude, and a meaningful closing to your experience together.
Overnight: Krakow
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Sun. Apr 11, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and transfer privately to Krakow Airport for your return flight to the United States, carrying home meaningful stories, insights, and lasting connections.
- Travel safely, share your experiences, and we look forward to welcoming you on your next J² journey.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,885
Cost p/p in single room
$6,735
Warsaw: Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Classic Room
- Hotel Website
Krakow: Bachleda Luxury Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Deluxe Room
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VOYAGER PLUS
popular
- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and local guides, 5 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Private arrival transfers from the Warsaw airport.
- Private departure transfers to the Krakow airport.
- Train ticket from Warsaw to Krakow.
- Luggage transfer from Warsaw to Krakow.
- Gratuities for the J² Expert Educator, local guides and drivers are included.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Poland.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Late check out on the day of departure is not included.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $675 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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A family vacation to Israel. An adventure of a lifetime traveling with friends to Morocco. A trip to Poland or Portugal with your community. What do these trips have in common? No matter where you go, you will come back with a fresh perspective and appreciation of the place you visited as well as a heightened awareness of your identity as part of the global Jewish community.
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