from darkness to light, a resilience tour 2026
from darkness to light, a resilience tour 2026
$4,878
USD
$4,878 USD | 10 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
June15
WARSAW
Day 1 Monday - Warsaw
Begin an unforgettable journey with your flight/s to Warsaw (Flights not included in the tour cost).Arrive in Warsaw Airport before 11 am.
A packed lunch will be waiting for you on our bus. Start with a walking tour- exploring the Warsaw Ghetto and visit the Ghetto Heroes monument, the Umschlagplatz, and the Old Jewish cemetery.
Continue to visit the Polin Museum to explore the thousand-year history of Jews in Poland
Arrive to the hotel for check in and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Hotel Warsaw or similar
Begin an unforgettable journey with your flight/s to Warsaw (Flights not included in the tour cost).Arrive in Warsaw Airport before 11 am.
A packed lunch will be waiting for you on our bus. Start with a walking tour- exploring the Warsaw Ghetto and visit the Ghetto Heroes monument, the Umschlagplatz, and the Old Jewish cemetery.
Continue to visit the Polin Museum to explore the thousand-year history of Jews in Poland
Arrive to the hotel for check in and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Hotel Warsaw or similar
June16
TYKOCIN, WARSAW
Day 2 Tuesday - What Was Lost
After breakfast, we will drive to Treblinka Camp memorial (2 hours) and pay our respects to over 800,000 Jews that were murdered. Learn about the history and victims of the camp.
Arrive to Tykocin and after a stopover for lunch (on own), visit the restored synagogue, a historic site reflecting the rich Jewish life that once thrived in the region.
We will stop at Lopuchowo Forest to honor those buried in mass graves by the Einsatzgruppen.
Arrive back to Warsaw and learn about and participate (optional) in a unique preservation project project of Jewish History at the MiPolin Museum
Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Hotel Warsaw or similar
After breakfast, we will drive to Treblinka Camp memorial (2 hours) and pay our respects to over 800,000 Jews that were murdered. Learn about the history and victims of the camp.
Arrive to Tykocin and after a stopover for lunch (on own), visit the restored synagogue, a historic site reflecting the rich Jewish life that once thrived in the region.
We will stop at Lopuchowo Forest to honor those buried in mass graves by the Einsatzgruppen.
Arrive back to Warsaw and learn about and participate (optional) in a unique preservation project project of Jewish History at the MiPolin Museum
Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant
OVERNIGHT: Radisson Hotel Warsaw or similar
June17
MAJDANEK, KRAKOW
Day 3 Wednesday - Majdanek and Travel to Kraków
After an early checkout, we will depart by bus to Majdanek (2 hours). and have a packed breakfast on the bus. We will have a guided visit at Majdanek Concentration Camp including the barracks, gas chambers, and memorial.
Will stop for lunch at a local restaurant – on own.
We continue with a drive to Krakow (~3.5 hours) abd explore Kraków’s Kazimierz district (Jewish Quarter) and reflect at the Ghetto Heroes Square. Dine at a Jewish restaurant for dinner including optional Klezmer music performance.
Hotel check in upon arrival.OVERNIGHT: Holiday Inn Hotel, Krakow or Similar
After an early checkout, we will depart by bus to Majdanek (2 hours). and have a packed breakfast on the bus. We will have a guided visit at Majdanek Concentration Camp including the barracks, gas chambers, and memorial.
Will stop for lunch at a local restaurant – on own.
We continue with a drive to Krakow (~3.5 hours) abd explore Kraków’s Kazimierz district (Jewish Quarter) and reflect at the Ghetto Heroes Square. Dine at a Jewish restaurant for dinner including optional Klezmer music performance.
Hotel check in upon arrival.OVERNIGHT: Holiday Inn Hotel, Krakow or Similar
June18
OSWIECIM, KRAKOW
Day 4 Thursday – Auschwitz & Birkenau and Departure to Israel
After breakfast and hotel checkout, we drive to Auschwitz I, the original concentration camp.
Continue to Auschwitz II- Birkenau, the largest extermination camp established by the Germans. It was a complex of camps including a concentration, extermination and forced labor camp.
Will have a stop for packed lunch and continue to visit the Synagogue of Oswiecim, located just minutes from Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Early dinner at a local restaurant and head to the airport at 7:00PM.06/18 Flight KRK-TLV departure 22:00 land at 02:25 W EL AL Airline.
After breakfast and hotel checkout, we drive to Auschwitz I, the original concentration camp.
Continue to Auschwitz II- Birkenau, the largest extermination camp established by the Germans. It was a complex of camps including a concentration, extermination and forced labor camp.
Will have a stop for packed lunch and continue to visit the Synagogue of Oswiecim, located just minutes from Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Early dinner at a local restaurant and head to the airport at 7:00PM.06/18 Flight KRK-TLV departure 22:00 land at 02:25 W EL AL Airline.
June19
JERUSALEM
Day 5 Friday - Welcome to Israel
Land in Israel and transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem for check-in to refresh.
After a hearty Israely breakfast, we will start the tour with a guided visit through the City of David and the Western Wall Tunnels.
Will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on own.
Visit Magen David Adom Center and get a unique look into how Israel handles emergency care and humanitarian aid.
Back at the hotel and prepare for Shabbat.
Will have a unique shabbat dinner with possible Home hospitality experience by a local family (upon availability)
Overnight at Prima Kings or Royal JLM or similar
Land in Israel and transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem for check-in to refresh.
After a hearty Israely breakfast, we will start the tour with a guided visit through the City of David and the Western Wall Tunnels.
Will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on own.
Visit Magen David Adom Center and get a unique look into how Israel handles emergency care and humanitarian aid.
Back at the hotel and prepare for Shabbat.
Will have a unique shabbat dinner with possible Home hospitality experience by a local family (upon availability)
Overnight at Prima Kings or Royal JLM or similar
June20
JERUSALEM
Day 6 Saturday – Shabbat in Jerusalem
Breakfast at the hotel and rest of the morning at leisure. Optional synagogue visits for those who are interested
Will have lunch at the hotel and right after, start a walking tour of the Old City and the Kotel (The Western Wall).
Evening at leisure and Dinner on own.
In the evening enjoy a unique Sounds and Light Show at the City of David.
Overnight at Prima JLM
Breakfast at the hotel and rest of the morning at leisure. Optional synagogue visits for those who are interested
Will have lunch at the hotel and right after, start a walking tour of the Old City and the Kotel (The Western Wall).
Evening at leisure and Dinner on own.
In the evening enjoy a unique Sounds and Light Show at the City of David.
Overnight at Prima JLM
June21
GAZA ENVELOPE
Day 7 Sunday – Gaza Envelope
After Breakfast and checkout, will head to the Gaza Envelope area. for a Volunteer program in the South.
Enjoy a falafel lunch with soldiers in the South (conditional soldiers on availability) and continue to the Re’im forest to visit the memorial site of Nova festival including a meeting with a family member of one of the Nova victims.
Continue to visit Tekuma site (the Car Wall memorial) and head to Sderot and visit The Founders’ Home to see a short film about the events that took place in the city on October 7th. Continue to the Pillars of Eternity Monument.
Visit Sderot Resilience Centre and learn about the mental health and trauma treatment center that provides emotional support, therapy, and crisis intervention to those are affected by terror and war-related stress
End this emotional day with an Israeli Family hospitality in Sderot for Dinner. Head to the hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in and a good night’s rest. Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
After Breakfast and checkout, will head to the Gaza Envelope area. for a Volunteer program in the South.
Enjoy a falafel lunch with soldiers in the South (conditional soldiers on availability) and continue to the Re’im forest to visit the memorial site of Nova festival including a meeting with a family member of one of the Nova victims.
Continue to visit Tekuma site (the Car Wall memorial) and head to Sderot and visit The Founders’ Home to see a short film about the events that took place in the city on October 7th. Continue to the Pillars of Eternity Monument.
Visit Sderot Resilience Centre and learn about the mental health and trauma treatment center that provides emotional support, therapy, and crisis intervention to those are affected by terror and war-related stress
End this emotional day with an Israeli Family hospitality in Sderot for Dinner. Head to the hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in and a good night’s rest. Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
June22
TEL AVIV- JAFFA
Day 8 Monday - Tel Aviv - Jaffa
After Breakfast, will have a guided tour of The Peres Innovation Centre. Discover an inspiring institution dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering peace, and driving social progress.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on own in Jaffa.
We will experience home hospitality with coffee and light snacks with a local Christian-Arab for an open discussion about coexistence.
Continue a tour of Jaffa, Israel’s ancient port and the colourful sister city of Tel Aviv.
Enjoy some free time in Neve Tzedek, the first neighbourhood built outside the city walls of old Jaffa.
Evening and dinner on your own- free time to stroll along the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
After Breakfast, will have a guided tour of The Peres Innovation Centre. Discover an inspiring institution dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering peace, and driving social progress.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on own in Jaffa.
We will experience home hospitality with coffee and light snacks with a local Christian-Arab for an open discussion about coexistence.
Continue a tour of Jaffa, Israel’s ancient port and the colourful sister city of Tel Aviv.
Enjoy some free time in Neve Tzedek, the first neighbourhood built outside the city walls of old Jaffa.
Evening and dinner on your own- free time to stroll along the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
June23
TEL AVIV
Day 9 Tuesday - Modern Tel Aviv & Innovation
After breakfast, we will visit the ANU Museum and explore the ongoing and diverse story of the Jewish people from ancient times to the present.
Will continue to the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies, for a session on understanding Israel’s Geo-Political Landscape. OR Visit the TLV University Startup Hub, to meet young entrepreneurs and innovators shaping Israel’s future
We will embark on a delicious journey through one of Tel Aviv’s vibrant markets, including free time in the market.
Before dinner, we will have a guided group processing session at the hotel – Reflect, Connect, and Grow led by a professional facilitator.
Farewell dinner in one of Tel Aviv’s up-and-coming restaurants Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
After breakfast, we will visit the ANU Museum and explore the ongoing and diverse story of the Jewish people from ancient times to the present.
Will continue to the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies, for a session on understanding Israel’s Geo-Political Landscape. OR Visit the TLV University Startup Hub, to meet young entrepreneurs and innovators shaping Israel’s future
We will embark on a delicious journey through one of Tel Aviv’s vibrant markets, including free time in the market.
Before dinner, we will have a guided group processing session at the hotel – Reflect, Connect, and Grow led by a professional facilitator.
Farewell dinner in one of Tel Aviv’s up-and-coming restaurants Overnight: Renaissance TLV or similar
June24
TEL AVIV
Day 10 Wednesday - Farewell & Departure
Check Out after breakfast and departure to the airport.
Check Out after breakfast and departure to the airport.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,878 USD per person based on double occupancy.
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Included in your tour:
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival back to Canada. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $550 US per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (March 17, 2026) before departure. The deposit is non-refundable less than 90 days prior to departure
Credit cards are accepted for all deposits. Final payments must be settled no later than 30 days prior.
Land services are subject to a 50% cancellation fee if canceled between 45 and 22 days prior to departure, and 75% if cancelled between 21 and 15 days prior to departure. Cancellation 14 days or less prior to departure will result in the loss of 100% of the total package price.
You can register online as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Other Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
RESPONSIBILITY:
Peerless Travel Inc. has gained a reputation for excellence. Please note that in some cases minor changes may be made to the itinerary or accommodations. These changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour. We will make every effort to ensure that any changes made to the Tour comply with our high standards.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SAHAR - ext. 351 or email: sahar@ihtours.com
All participants must review the Full Terms of Service here https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern on all matters not specifically mentioned below.
TOUR PRICE: $4,878 USD per person based on double occupancy.
It is agreed that the Travel Fees will include all the Company’s costs to provide the tours, including any tax obligation that may be imposed on the travel services or the Company directly. The company reserves the right to change the Fees in the event of any change to the cost of any travel services or tax imposed on the travel services or Company, including the imposition of any tax or visa expense, currency fluctuation of more than 5% or add-ons requested to the itinerary until the tour is complete.
Included in your tour:
- Assistance at the airport upon arrival & departure
- 10 night’s accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Flight from Poland to Israel
- 7 dinners
- 9 days sightseeing (based on the itinerary)
- Deluxe air-conditioned coach
- English-speaking guide on all touring days
- Entrance fees to all sites and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Airfare (apart from the included flight from Poland to Israel)
- Gratuities to guide and driver in both Poland and Israel.
- Meals and drinks which are not mentioned on the itinerary
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Please ensure that you are in possession of a Canadian Passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival back to Canada. If you have a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to inquire at the Consulate if a Visa is required.
Starting from January 1, 2025, tourists, coming to Israel from countries exempt from a visa, will be required to fill out the ETA-IL form before arriving in Israel.
A tourist who will not have a completed form will not be able to check-in and board the flight.
Here is the link for the form: Israel-entry https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Payments:
International Heritage Tours requires a deposit of $550 US per person immediately which is refundable up to 90 days (March 17, 2026) before departure. The deposit is non-refundable less than 90 days prior to departure
Credit cards are accepted for all deposits. Final payments must be settled no later than 30 days prior.
Land services are subject to a 50% cancellation fee if canceled between 45 and 22 days prior to departure, and 75% if cancelled between 21 and 15 days prior to departure. Cancellation 14 days or less prior to departure will result in the loss of 100% of the total package price.
You can register online as an option if you go to our website: www.ihtours.com On the home page, click on Other Tours and scroll down till you see your tour and click on Register and follow the instructions.
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by personal cheque or credit card made payable to:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200
Thornhill, ON
L4J 2J6
RESPONSIBILITY:
Peerless Travel Inc. has gained a reputation for excellence. Please note that in some cases minor changes may be made to the itinerary or accommodations. These changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour. We will make every effort to ensure that any changes made to the Tour comply with our high standards.
FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
All Inclusive and Non-medical
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868
SAHAR - ext. 351 or email: sahar@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**