Ukraine Jewish Heritage Tours

2 days
About this activity
Itinerary

Day 1: Kiev - Zhytomyr - Berdychiv - Vinnytsya - Lityn - Letychiv - Medzhybizh

Stop At: Discalced Carmelites Order Monastery, Soborna Street 25, Berdychiv 13312 Ukraine
The complex of former monastery includes the cathedral (upper and lower), medieval walls, local lore museum
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vinnytsya Mury, Soborna vul. 17 - 23, Vinnytsia 21050 Ukraine
The downtown of Vinnytsya has several old medieval constructions above the Buh River bank. Jesuit, Capuchin, Dominican monasteries. The old Jewish area of the town was named "Yerusalimka" (Jerusalem area). Also a big city synagogue is located on the central street of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Letychivsʹkyy Zamok, Letychiv, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine, 31500
This small town was a big center of medieval life in the past. Jewish population of it was very big.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Medzhybizh Fortress, Medzhybizh Ukraine
The last point of the first day tour will be in Medzhybizh. Will stay overnight in this town.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Medzhybizh - Kiev

Stop At: Tomb of the Baal Shem Tov, Baal Shem Tov st. 24, Medzhybizh 31530 Ukraine
The place of the founder of Hasidic movement. Also in our program is an Old and New Jewish cemeteries, several old and new synagogues, the Holy Spring of Baal Shem Tov.

On this day we will go back to Kiev.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Not included
  • Entry/Admission - Medzhybizh Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of the Baal Shem Tov
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
85% Tourism
85% Sport
15%