Eastern Europe Tours

Explore the history and stories of Jewish Eastern Europe, from the depths of Jewish despair to the hopes and prayers of the modern Jewish communities. With the expert guidance of your tour educator, you will gain a greater understanding of the impossible situations facing the Jews during the Holocaust, while also viewing the complexities and wonders of the communities prior to World War Two. Our Eastern European tours are a journey through Jewish history, offering a deeper discovery of ancient lands.

Take the time to understand the land that was Jewish Eastern Europe, from Poland to Prague, Brno to Berlin. This journey of Jewish history will be enriched by the expert guidance and knowledge of the tour educator, and the Da’at encounters with Jews currently living in these cities. The fifteen-day tour is an opportunity to enrich your knowledge of Jewish history and understand the Jewish heart and soul.

Visit the towns and cities of the Baltics, the squares, statues and synagogues of Vilna, Kovno, Riga and Tallin, all centers of Jewish life before World War Two, when Jewish culture and civilization were at their peak. From the architectural marvels of each city to the Holocaust memorials that dot these once thriving Jewish centers, a tour of the Baltics is an opportunity to experience Eastern European history and Jewish memory.

See the quaint and charming, grand and imposing sights of the Baltics and Russia’s St. Petersburg, for a continuum of Jewish and Eastern European history. Nearly two weeks of travel will take you from Vilna and Kovno, Riga and Tallin to St. Petersburg, for a broader view and understanding of life as it was and is in this part of the world. The monuments and memorials, churches and synagogues will take you back to an earlier time, as well as leave you hopeful for a brighter future.

From ancient times until today, the Balkans have been home to people of all social, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Historical monuments, Roman ruins, holy places important to Jews, Muslims and Christians – these are the only some of the hallmarks of a visit to this fascinating part of the world. Travel through villages and see green vistas seemingly untouched by modern times. Learn about the Jewish community's experience in this part of the world – their longevity and preservation efforts today.