Why you should go…
Embark on a deeply moving and enriching journey through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as you trace the vibrant legacy and tragic history of Jewish life in the Baltic region. From the medieval streets of Tallinn and Riga to the quiet memorials of Rumbula, Salaspils, and Paneriai, this tour offers a profound encounter with the cultural, spiritual, and historical roots of Baltic Jewry.
Travel ltinerary Highlights
Tallinn | Parnu | Riga | Rumbala |Rumbula and Bikernieki Memorials| Salaspils | Liepaja | Kaunas |
Vilnius | Paneriai | Traka
Suggested Length
12 Days / 11 Nights
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Arrival, meeting, and transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel.
Visit Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, where ancient traditions blend with modernity. Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, remains preserved with its city walls, cobblestone streets, torches, and hidden alleys, earning it the nickname “The Forgotten Pearl of the Baltic.” Explore landmarks like the towers of “Tall Hermann” and “Fat Margaret,” Town Hall Square, and St. Olaf and St. Nicholas churches. On Toompea Hill, see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toomkirik Lutheran Church, the Parliament of Estonia in Toompea Castle, the Estonian Art Museum, and the Kiek-in-de-Kök tower-museum. Enjoy free time in the afternoon for exploring.
Travel along the Baltic coast road to Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia, where we will make a brief stop. Continuing the journey, visit the Gauja National Park in Sigulda, known as the “Latvian Switzerland.” We’ll explore the ruins of the Castle of the Teutonic Order (13th century), which was connected to other small buildings through underground passages. Also, visit the medieval Turaida Castle (1214), the best-preserved castle in Latvia. Additionally, we’ll see the Sigulda Local History Museum, the Turaida Museum Reserve, the Gutmann Cave, and the Daina Park, a sculpture park dedicated to Latvian folklore. Arrive in Riga in the late afternoon.
In the morning, we will explore Riga, founded in 1201 by Bishop Albert and known as the “Paris of the North.” The historic center, located between the Daugava River and the city canal, was once a major trading hub and a prosperous member of the Hanseatic League. Today, Riga is the largest Baltic capital. Our tour will visit its charming city center, featuring a mix of architectural styles, from Romanesque to Art Nouveau. Highlights include the Old Powder Tower, Swedish Gate, Riga Castle, and the “House of the Three Brothers.”
Travel to and visit the Rumbula and Bikernieki Memorials, where the Nazis killed thousands of Jews. Go to Salaspils, where we will see the memorial for the concentration camp that was located there. Return to Riga.
Discover Liepaja
In the morning, transfer to Liepaja, a city with a rich history and a once-thriving Jewish community. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jews played a vital role in the city’s economic, cultural, and religious life. During World War II, most of the Jewish population was deported and killed by the Nazis. Today, Liepaja honors the victims of the Holocaust with memorials, preserving the memory of its Jewish heritage and promoting tolerance and intercultural understanding.
Depart in the morning for Kaunas, Lithuania. Visit the Ninth Fort, a historic fortress used as a prison during WWI and later as a Nazi execution site during WWII. Today, it houses the Museum of Genocide, with exhibitions on the Holocaust and political prisoners. Continue to Kaunas Old Town, home to the 13th-century castle, the “White Swan” Town Hall, the Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, Jesuit Monastery, Perkunas House, and Church of Vytautas. Visit Slobodka, once a Jewish suburb and WWII ghetto, including the old Jewish cemetery, Synagogue, Children’s Memorial, and the home of Israeli poet Leah Goldberg. Enjoy a walk through the charming old town with its churches, cobblestone streets, cafes, and galleries. Arrive in Vilnius in the afternoon.
In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, including its UNESCO-listed historic center. Highlights include the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, the neoclassical Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Gate of Dawn, Vilnius University, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Visit the artist’s haven of Užupis, a creative “republic” with its own anthem, constitution, president, and even a guardian angel statue. Once a poor, neglected district, it’s now a vibrant, prestigious neighborhood.
In the afternoon, explore the medieval Jewish quarter, the WWII ghetto, the synagogue, the Jewish cemetery, and the Gaon of Vilna’s grave. Visit the Ponar Memorial and the Museum of the Jewish State.
In the morning, transfer to Paneriai to visit the Memorial Museum, where around 100,000 people, half of whom were Jewish, were killed by the Nazis between 1941–1944. Continue to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 27 km east of Vilnius. Trakai Castle, situated on an island in Lake Galve, is Lithuania’s most iconic and frequently photographed castle. Built in the 14th century by Grand Duke Vytautas, Tatars guarded it from the Crimean Peninsula, known as the Karaites, who still preserve their unique traditions. Return to Vilnius
Transfer to the train station/private transfer to the airport for return flight.
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