Led by Cantor Sarah Sager and Rabbi Josh Caruso

April 28-May 8, 2025

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Day 1- Monday, April 28 – DEPARTURE FOR ITALY - Departure to Milan, Italy to begin our adventure in one of the most charming countries: landscapes that will take your breath away, rich history, beautiful art, delicious food and rich Jewish heritage. Italy's beauty is unparalleled.

Day 2 –Tuesday, April 29 – MILAN - Arrival in Milan Malpensa airport and meet Nir and your staff. Departure to Milan City for a panoramic city tour. Milan is the business hub of Italy and the fashion capital. It is home to some of the most famous Italian fashion houses including Giorgio Armani, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana Versace. Beneath this surface energy lays an old city with a deep history that extends back through renaissance, medieval and Roman times. Check into the hotel and enjoy a welcome Dinner. Overnight in Milan.
Dinner & overnight: Hotel Type TOCQ or similar

Day 3 –Wednesday, April 30 - MILANO – our day will start at the Wall of the Dolls, an art installation designated to raise awareness of violence against women. We will then visit the Duomo (including entrance to the cathedral interior), we will visit Brera district, wander past fashionable stores and diverse architecture. We will learn about the history of the Sforza Castle, a medieval marvel dating back to the 15th century. Proceed to Binario 21 - The Shoah Memorial of Milan, located deep within the city’s Central Station. In the years 1943–1945, in this place, thousands of Jews and political opponents were loaded onto livestock cars, which were then lifted to the track level above and joined together into trains headed for death camps or concentration camps, both abroad and on Italian soil.
In the early afternoon, visit Modern Milan districts, the contemporary botanical gardens, see the space that houses over 100 plant species and enjoy the calming atmosphere. Next, explore the iconic Bosco Verticale buildings and study the architecture.
Evening: Opera show at La Scala
overnight: Hotel Type TOCQ or similar

Day 4 –Thursday, May 1 – CREMONA-VERONA - Morning departure to Cremona, Capital of music from the Violin Museum to the Auditorium and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. We will visit the violin museum that takes visitors through Cremona five-century history of violin making, the great masters and their violins. We will also visit a violin-making workshops. In the workshop we will learn how the masters make their instruments and you can discover all the details of the entire process.

In the early after we will proceed to Verona, the city of love and UNESCO heritage. It is famous throughout the world as the birthplace of Romeo and Juliet, but it also has much to offer. We will start our tour in Piazza Bra where we can admire the ancient walls of the Verona Arena, then we walk through Corso Porta Nuova, the shopping street of Verona, will take us to the discovery of Piazza Erbe. Visit the synagogue of Verona and meet local representative from the Jewish community. Proceed to Venice for overnight.
overnight: Hotel Carnival Palace – Venice Collection or similar​