MARCH OF THE LIVING FOR ADULTS
"Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By." – Elie Wiesel
Join a once-in-a-lifetime journey of remembrance and renewal as part of our annual National USA Adult Delegation to the International March of the Living.
2027 PROGRAM DATES
MAY 3-10, 2027 | Poland Only
MAY 3-13, 2027 | Poland + 3 Days in Berlin
MAY 3-15, 2027 | Poland + 6 Days in Israel
MAY 3-18, 2027 | Poland + 9 Days in Israel
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Travelers also have the option to connect to a separate volunteer experience, starting May 10, 2027 in Israel after the March in Poland
2027 REGISTRATION UPDATE
Registration is open for the 2027 National USA Adult Delegation to the International March of the Living. For a limited time, we are honoring the 2026 price for the 2027 program. Sign up commitment-free to start your journey.
REMEMBRANCE IN POLAND
Together, we'll celebrate the historical achievements of the Jewish People in Poland – Europe's largest pre-War community – and bear witness to all that was lost. Our program in Poland will take us to the cities of Krakow, Tarnow, Lublin, and Warsaw, and it coincides with Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), when we will march in unity with thousands of fellow global attendees from Auschwitz to Birkenau and take part in a special ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.
The March of the Living is a highly emotional experience. More than a tour, this is an opportunity to bear witness to one of history's darkest hours, recommit yourself to the Never Again imperative, and reinforce Jewish values of compassion, tolerance, and action – all as part of a larger global movement and global community.
RENEWAL IN ISRAEL | Optional
Continue to Israel for an optional tour designed for travelers returning to the Jewish Homeland anew. Together, we'll make new discoveries in the Carmel Mountains, Ramon Crater, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. Our itinerary coincides with the national holidays of Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). Together, we'll observe the national siren where the entire country stands in honor of those lost, and we'll experience the authentic joy of celebrating Israeli independence, dancing in the streets of Jerusalem.
JOURNEY TO BERLIN | Optional
Continue to Berlin to discover the pinnacle of Jewish achievements in Europe prior to the Holocaust, and retrace key moments in World War II-era history at the Reichstag, Wannssee, and Potsdam. Along the way, we'll explore Berlin's central role in the Cold War and experience the modern allure of the reunified German capital city.
ABOUT OUR DELEGATION
Organized jointly by BBYO and Authentic Israel, our independent adult delegation is offered in association with the International March of the Living – including participation in the official Holocaust Memorial Day experience. Our group is led by a team of acclaimed Jewish educators, professional guides, and tour staff who support our travelers all along the way of this important journey.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Explore our projected itinerary, subject to reasonable change based on local considerations
Travelers make their own flight arrangements to Poland and are encouraged to arrive at our Krakow hotel on May 2 by prior arrangement with our office. A recommended flight will be designated for travelers who wish to arrive together on May 3, with connecting options across North America.
MONDAY | MAY 3, 2027 | The Kazmierz Legacy
- Our recommended flight arrives to Krakow in the late morning
Travelers arriving on the designated flight will be accommodated with a complimentary airport transfer - Check in to our hotel in central Krakow – meet our staff team and get oriented to the journey
- Introductory walking tour to Kazmierz – Krakow's historic Jewish Quarter, where we honor the proud legacy of Polish Jewry dating back to the 14th century – including stops at the Remu Synagogue, the Tempel Synagogue, the old Jewish cemetery, and Jozefa Street
- Evening: Welcome dinner at the Krakow JCC, now the center of modern Jewish life in Krakow, where we'll meet with the Executive Director, Jonathan Ornstein
OVERNIGHT: KRAKOW, POLAND
Meals Included: Dinner
TUESDAY | MAY 4, 2027 | The March of the Living
Today is Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Memorial Day
- Trace the history of the Holocaust at the Krakow Ghetto, the Plaszów Labor Camp, and view the Oscar Schindler Factory from the outside
- Travel to Auschwitz, where we join thousands of travelers from around the world in unity for the 3-kilometer March of the Living walk from Auschwitz to Birkenau
A boxed lunch is provided along the way - Take part in the official Yom HaShoah ceremony at Birkenau, attended by political leaders and dignitaries from Poland, Israel, and beyond
- Return to Krakow for dinner, followed by a group night out at Old Town Market Square – the biggest Medieval plaza in Europe – and view Wawel Castle
OVERNIGHT: KRAKOW, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
WEDNESDAY | MAY 5, 2027 | Confronting Auschwitz & Birkenau
- Return to the grounds of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where the full horror of the extermination of 1.5 million Jewish People is palpable
A boxed lunch is provided along the way - Continue to Auschwitz I, where we will tour the watchtowers, fences, cell blocks, wall of death, crematoria, and Arbeit Macht Frei Gate
- Close out the day visiting the surviving synagogue of Oswiecim, located just minutes from Auschwitz-Birkenau, to honor what was lost and to process the experience together
- Return to Krakow for dinner and processing time
OVERNIGHT: KRAKOW, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
THURSDAY | MAY 6, 2027 | Lublin & Majdanek
- Depart the Krakow region and travel through Poland’s Galicia countryside to Lublin
- Stop for a solemn visit to the Zbylitowska Góra forest mass grave memorial
- Break along the way to explore the Castle of Lancut and learn about the local Jewish community
A boxed lunch is provided along the way - Arrive in Lublin and enter the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, a famed center of Jewish learning and the site of a massive Nazi book burning
- Check into our hotel in central Lublin
- Evening: Dinner and processing conversation
OVERNIGHT: LUBLIN, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
FRIDAY | MAY 7, 2027 | Majdanek
- Travel to the Majdanek concentration camp, originally set up in July 1941 for prisoners of war, but soon turned into an infamous death camp for Jews and Poles
- Lunch is provided along the way
- Continue to Warsaw – Ascend the Mound of the Warsaw Uprising, an artificial hill created from the rubble of the former Warsaw Ghetto
- Evening: Option to take part in a communal Kabbalat Shabbat service at the historic Nozyk Shul (orthodox) or Beit Warszawa (egalitarian)
- Reconvene for a catered Shabbat dinner experience at our hotel
OVERNIGHT: WARSAW, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
SATURDAY | MAY 8, 2027 | Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
All touring today is on foot
- Free morning or Shabbat service options followed by a group Shabbat lunch
- Uprising! Explore the remains of the Warsaw Ghetto and learn about the Jewish community's famous revolt along the Route of Heroes and at Rappaport Memorial
- Umschlagplatz – Gathering place before transfer to Treblinka Death Camp
- Visit the groundbreaking Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN)
- Dinner at the hotel and mark the end of Shabbat with havdallah, followed by a group night out in Warsaw’s Old Town
OVERNIGHT: WARSAW, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
SUNDAY | MAY 9, 2027 | Treblinka
- This morning, we travel north for a solemn visit to the stark Treblinka Memorial in the forest
A boxed lunch is provided along the way - Return to the city for a visit to the Warsaw Jewish Cemetery – one of the most significant Jewish cemeteries in the world – where we will be inspired by the life stories of Jewish leaders from preceding generations
- View the site of Janusz Korczak's Orphanage and visit the Jewish Historical Institute of Warsaw to explore the “Oneg Shabbat” Archive – a hidden testimony to the experience of Jews who lived and died in the Warsaw Ghetto
- Wrap-up session and celebrate the end of our journey over a closing dinner
OVERNIGHT: WARSAW, POLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
MONDAY | MAY 10, 2027 | The Journey Continues
Transfer to Warsaw airport for onward flights:
- Flights to North America | Our designated flight departs Warsaw in the early morning (TBD)
Travelers flying on the designated flight and other flights departing in the same timeframe will be accommodated with a complimentary airport transfer - Flights to Tel Aviv | An optional group flight will be offered for purchase
We expect the group flight to take off for Israel on Sunday morning
Meals Included: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport transfers for those traveling on the recommended flight and other similar-timed flights
- A Jewish educational guide accompanies the group throughout
- A local tour manager and an armed security escort accompany the group in Poland
- Centrally located 4-star hotels
- All meals are included in Poland, and most meals are included for the optional Israel portion of the program (see itinerary)
All meals are kosher - Luxury private touring bus with A/C
- All programming costs per the itinerary
- VIP reserved seating at the Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) ceremony and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) celebration
- Remote audio headsets
- March of the Living rain jacket
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
An optional group flight from Poland to Tel Aviv is available for those continuing to Israel - Travel Insurance
Protect your investment and plan ahead for the unexpected with a travel protection plan - Medical insurance
- Staff gratuities
- Hotel incidentals
2027 TRAVEL ROUTE
PART I | POLAND
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PART II | ISRAEL (Optional)
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ARRANGING TRAVEL
Travelers arrange their own trans-Atlantic incoming and outgoing flights. Recommended flights are designated for travelers wishing to travel to and from Poland together. These flights are recommended based on the availability of connecting flights from many North American airports. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for travelers flying on the recommended flights or similarly timed flights.
LEARN MORE: Travel Plans 2026 (example)
NOTE: Travelers wishing to arrive early can be accommodated at our hotel based on the group hotel rate and according to availability.
2027 DATES & COSTS
An "Israel only" option, including March of the Living-organized celebrations on Israeli Independence Day, is also available, as is the option to connect to a separate volunteer experience beginning May 10, 2027 in Israel.
ENROLLMENT TERMS
Sign up for March of the Living for Adults via this Registration Form
- To reserve your spot, a $250/person fully refundable deposit is due at the time of your registration (all program costs are listed in US Dollars)
- The deposit becomes non-refundable as of December 15, 2026
- The balance is due January 26, 2027, after which all payments are non-refundable, and exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis at Authentic Israel's discretion
- Separate payment and cancellation terms may apply to the group flight (TBD)
- Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain a travel insurance policy
- Payments may be made by check or credit/debit card, however, a 3.50% processing fee applies for credit/debit card payments (does not apply to the initial $250 deposit). Note: credit card fees are not refundable
- Authentic Israel reserves the right to deny acceptance on the tour according to their sole discretion
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