Embracing Jewish Heritage in Ukraine: Visit renowned Hassidic pilgrimage sites & rediscover Ashkenazi culture
• April 30- May 12, 2010 (12 days)
In partnership with the Ukrainian Heritage Foundation, Danu Enterprises is pleased to offer a unique tour experience of the Jewish heritage sites of Western Ukraine, whose population was 70% Jewish before World War 2. Since declaring its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine has become increasingly open to tourism from the west and offers a remarkable opportunity for those of Ukrainian ancestry to rediscover their homeland. Of course, there are still deep scars from the Nazi occupation of Ukraine....[next]

Exploring Byzantium:
Discover the culture, history & arts of Western Ukraine
• September 7-19, 2010 (12 days)
Explore the enchanting world of Ukraine’s forgotten past. Discover layers of history and culture that lay beneath the veneer of modern-day Ukraine, an independent country now emerging from the Soviet experience of the 20th century. As Ukrainians embrace their newfound freedom and self-expression, they reach for an identity rich in tradition, legend, folk-lore and resilient spirit. Visit ancient the ancient churches, caves & monasteries of Byzantium; the crumbling castles & fortresses of the medieval era; see where the fierce Cossacks fought the Ottoman Turks and walk...........[next]