MARCH OF THE LIVING FOR ADULTS

PAYMENT DUE DATES

A deposit of $1,000 is required with submission of your application – due no later than December 31, 2025
Full balance is due by February 5, 2026
The deposit and prior payments will be deducted from the final payment
Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain a travel insurance policy
The March of the Living reserves the right to deny acceptance on the program according to it sole discretion

CANCELLATION DEADLINES

To help us manage the travel arrangements behind the March of the Living, the following fees are withheld in the event of a cancellation. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged.

Through December 31, 2025 – Nothing withheld
January 1, 2026 – January 14, 2026 – $500
January 15, 2026 – January 25, 2026 – $500
On or after February 6, 2026 – 100% of Total Cost

PROGRAM DATES

2027 PROGRAM DATES

VIEW 2027 PROGRAM HERE

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 April 20, 2026 in Israel after the March in Poland

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2026 REGISTRATION UPDATE

We have reached capacity for the 2026 National USA Adult Delegation to the International March of the Living. Sign up commitment-free to join the waitlist.

“Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By.” – Elie Wiesel

Embark on a transformative journey with the National USA Adult Delegation to the International March of the Living. This once-in-a-lifetime experience blends remembrance, history, and cultural renewal, honoring the past while strengthening Jewish identity for the future.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE IN POLAND

In Poland, you will honor the resilience and achievements of Jewish life in what was once Europe’s largest Jewish community before WWII. This powerful program includes visits to Krakow, Tarnow, Lublin, and Warsaw, where history comes alive. Timed to coincide with Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the highlight of the journey is the solemn March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau, uniting thousands of participants from across the globe in a moving memorial ceremony, joined by international leaders and dignitaries.

RENEWAL IN ISRAEL | Optional Extension

Extend your journey with an optional tour of Israel, rediscovering the Jewish Homeland through vibrant landscapes and historic cities. Explore the Carmel Mountains, Ramon Crater, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv, while experiencing the spirit of Israel during its most meaningful national holidays: Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). Stand together during the nationwide siren in remembrance of fallen heroes, then celebrate freedom and unity by joining locals dancing in the festive streets of Jerusalem.

The March of the Living is not just a trip, it is an emotional, life-changing experience. It is a chance to bear witness to the tragedies of the Holocaust, reaffirm the global commitment of “Never Again,” and strengthen core Jewish values of memory, compassion, resilience, and justice. By joining, you become part of a worldwide community united in remembrance, solidarity, and hope for a better future.

ABOUT OUR DELEGATION

In partnership with BBYO and Authentic Israel, this independent adult delegation is organized in coordination with the International March of the Living, ensuring full participation in the powerful Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) commemoration and official ceremonies. Participants are guided by an experienced team of renowned Jewish educators, expert tour guides, and dedicated staff, providing insight, context, and care at every stage of this meaningful journey.

PROGRAM ITINERARY

Explore our projected itinerary, subject to reasonable change based on local considerations

PART I | BEARING WITNESS IN POLAND

Participants arrange their own international flights; early arrival in Kraków is recommended. A group flight option and suggested arrival on April 12, 2026 will be announced for those who prefer to travel together

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026 | The Kazmierz Legacy

Arrival: Recommended late-morning arrival into Kraków. Complimentary airport transfer for guests arriving on the designated flight or within the same arrival window.
Hotel: Check-in at a centrally located Kraków hotel; meet the trip staff and receive an orientation.
Afternoon: Guided walking exploration of Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish Quarter – visits include the Remu (Remuh) Synagogue, the Tempel Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and Jozefa Street, with commentary on centuries of Jewish life in the region.
Evening: Welcome dinner hosted at the Kraków Jewish Community Center (JCC); chance to meet local community leaders, including the JCC Executive Director.

Overnight: Kraków, Poland
Meals included: Dinner

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 14^th century – including stops at the Remu Synagogue, Old Synagogue, Tempel Synagogue, Isaac Synagogue, and the old Jewish cemetery.
- 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

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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 security escort accompany the group in Poland
Centrally located hotels per the itinerary
All meals are included in Poland and most meals are included for travelers to Israel (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 backpack and 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

2026 TRAVEL ROUTE

PART I | POLAND

PART II | ISRAEL (Optional)

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

NOTE: Travelers wishing to arrive early can be accommodated at our hotel based on the group hotel rate and according to availability.

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2026 DATES & COSTS

PROGRAM OPTIONS	TRAVEL DATES	DOUBLE ROOM OCCUPANCY	SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
POLAND ONLY Land costs only	MAY 3 – MAY 10, 2027	$4,050/p	$4,650/p
POLAND +3 Days in Berlin Land costs only	MAY 3 – MAY 13, 2027	$6,050/p	$6,950/p
POLAND + 6 Days in Israel Land costs only	MAY 3 – MAY 15, 2027	$6,900/p	$8,450/p
WARSAW TO TEL AVIV FLIGHT	APRIL 19, 2026	$600	$600

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 April 20, 2026 in Israel.

FOR AGES 19-36, WE OFFER A
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DELEGATION

ENROLLMENT TERMS

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, 2025
The balance is due January 26, 2026, 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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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Who staffs the tour?

March of the Living for Adults is led by a professional Jewish educator/guide who escorts the tour on a 24/7 basis. Our program leader is joined by a local tour manager and a security escort in Poland.

Will we be traveling with teens?

March of the Living for Adults is an official part of the overall March of the Living initiative, but we travel independently of the many teen groups who comprise the majority of the program. We stay at separate hotels, have separate meals, and we travel with our own separate staff team. For those who wish, there will be opportunities for some shared moments with the BBYO National Teen Delegation.

How active is the touring?

Because we want you to get the most out of your travels, our touring days are full, and there is quite a bit of travel on foot. While none of the walks are strenuous, you will find at the end of the day that you have taken a large number of steps. Be prepared for an average of 3-4 hours of walking a day over all manner of surfaces (e.g., cobblestone paths, uneven walkways, etc.). Travelers requiring walking support or with mobility constraints will not be well accommodated on this program.

Is the tour kosher and Shabbat observant?

March of the Living for Adults is a pluralistic Jewish travel experience open to all. Group meals are kosher and other meals are on own at the traveler’s discretion. All touring on Saturdays is on foot, and there are opportunities to participate in local Shabbat services.

How are special dietary needs accommodated?

Travelers can note any special dietary needs as part of online registration. We will coordinate with our catering partners to arrange special accommodations wherever possible.

Can I leave Poland or Israel earlier than the official dates?

Yes. Please contact us to make special arrangements.

How do I get ready for the trip?

Detailed pre-trip material is distributed approximately four months prior to arrival and travel planning guidance is available now. You’ll also be invited to a trip Facebook group to connect with fellow travelers before the program and stay in touch afterward.

How does Authentic Israel approach safe travel?

Providing safe travel experiences is our guiding consideration. We appreciate our responsibility and the trust that travelers place in us. We care about their well-being like family. Key security-related protocols that we follow include:

Traveling on private transportation only
Traveling with a licensed Israeli guide at all times who has been trained in security response
Traveling with a security escort (Poland)
Avoiding travel to areas of heightened concern
Use of hotels with a guard and a secure area (Israel)
24/7 support from our headquarters office in Israel
Close coordination with the Israeli security services via the “Situation Room”
Willingness and ability to modify our programming, staffing structure, and/or overall protocols as needed based on actual conditions where we travel.

Finally, in the rare event of an acute security event, we have issued full refunds in the past, and we will continue to follow this principle should we deem the situation appropriate.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us to learn more about our approach to providing travel experiences that are safe, meaningful, and joyous.

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