BBYO – Central Europe Discovery

Explore Europe’s Jewish history from its origins to the 20th century, connecting with vibrant communities today. Optional Israel extension completes your journey. Open to all Jewish teens – no BBYO experience needed.

AGES:

Grades 10-12

DURATION:

16 days

LOCATION:

Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, and Warsaw

Get ready to trace the winding story of Europe from its origins through the history of the 20th Century. As a Jewish teen experience, you’ll get an unparalleled look into Europe’s historical Jewish population – their origins, triumphs, and sorrows – and spend time connecting with the enduring communities of today.

Then, you’ll have the option to travel on to Israel for a true full-circle journey of redemption and renewal in the Jewish Homeland.

Open to all Jewish teens, with no prior BBYO involvement necessary.

What’s included

ALL MEALS

ALL PROGRAMMING

TOURING BUS

BUS PASS

GRATUITY FOR PROGRAM STAFF

HEALTH INSURANCE

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

AUTHENTIC JOURNEYS IN ISRAEL & BEYOND

Testimonials

Choose Your Experience

Pick Your Experience

Beyond the Headlines: Israel Through Different Lenses – Customizable

Ages: All

Customizable

Explore Israel’s complex geopolitical landscape through meaningful, first-hand encounters. Engage with diverse Israeli and Palestinian voices, from journalists to NGO leaders, and gain deeper insight beyond the headlines. Fully customizable, this experience is tailored to your group’s interests and educational goals.

West Bank-Judea Dual Narrative Tour from Tel Aviv

Ages: All

1 day

Explore the West Bank/Judea and Samaria through both Palestinian and Israeli perspectives, with a focus on the moderate voices often lost in the conflict. This thought-provoking tour includes visits to Battir, Gush Etzion, and the Roots Center, offering a deeper understanding of the people, narratives, and shared future shaping the region.

West Bank-Judea Dual Narrative Tour from Jerusalem

Ages: All

1 day

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea: 5-Day Package

Ages: All

5 days

Discover Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on a 5-day journey that also includes Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. With 4 nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, transportation, and a guided Jerusalem Old City tour included, this trip offers a perfect mix of city life, history, and desert landscapes.

Best of Israel and Jordan: 7-Day Package

Ages: All

7 days

Experience Israel and Jordan on a 7-day journey that blends vibrant cities, desert landscapes, historic landmarks, and Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Masada, the Dead Sea, and a night at a Bedouin camp near Petra, this trip offers a well-balanced mix of culture, history, scenery, and adventure, with guided touring and time to explore on your own.

Jerusalem Dual Narrative Tour

Ages: All

1 day

The Jerusalem Dual Narrative Tour with Abraham Tlalim Tours explores Jerusalem’s complex past and present through two perspectives, one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian guide. Visit key holy sites, walk the streets of the Old City, and hear how history, religion, and identity are understood differently by each guide. Rather than clear answers, this experience offers deeper insight, meaningful dialogue, and a fuller understanding of one of the world’s most contested cities.

March of the Living for Young Professionals

Ages: 19-36

7 days

Join peers ages 19-36 from around the world in Poland for a powerful journey of remembrance on the Young Professionals Delegation to the International March of the Living. Visit key Jewish sites in Krakow, Lodz, Lublin, and Warsaw, and take part in the March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah. Led by expert educators, this deeply moving experience goes beyond touring, offering reflection, connection, and lasting friendships through shared moments of meaning.

Masa Tlalim Ulpan & Fun In Tel Aviv

Ages: 18-40

6 weeks

Spend six weeks in Tel Aviv learning practical Hebrew at a professional ulpan. Enjoy your free time by exploring the city’s beaches, cafés, and nightlife, plus social events and day trips around Israel. Leave with improved Hebrew, new friends, and an authentic taste of life in Tel Aviv.