Lost Shtetl: Šeduva Express | Full-Day Tour

"The Lost Shtetl," emerging like a mirage from the mist, is one of the most anticipated museums in Lithuania in recent years. With it, the word "shtetl" is reborn in our language. In Yiddish, it means a small town – this is what Jews called their places of residence. However, these were the same towns where Lithuanians also lived. Šeduva was one of more than 200 such shtetls. The "Lost Shtetl" museum sensitively and aesthetically reveals what once was. Over a hundred people, from Šeduva to Hollywood, worked on this exceptional creation, distinguished by both its architecture and creative solutions. Their main goal, and ours as your guides, is for at least one story of a person from Šeduva to find a place in your memory. During this full-day Vilnius–Šeduva–Vilnius excursion, we will explore not only the "Lost Shtetl" museum but also Šeduva itself – its buildings, streets, and signs bearing witness to lives cut short. Throughout the tour, we will draw lines between past and present, between the living and the dead, between ourselves and the other. We will also visit the old Jewish cemetery of Šeduva – one of the few surviving witnesses to a once-flourishing community. The Memorial Park, a living memorial created by Italian landscape architects to honor the memory of Šeduva's Jews, will also leave a lasting impression. During the trip, we will have lunch according to Jewish cuisine recipes: we will taste bagels with forshmak, hummus, salmon, and vegetables. From morning till evening, we will be accompanied by stories, memories, sounds, and tastes, helping us not only to understand but also to feel. Experiential Tour Program: * 8:00 AM: Departure from Vilnius "Akropolis" parking lot. The bus will be waiting behind rows 1-9 (information with the bus license plate number will be sent before the excursion). The bus departs on time, so it is very important not to be late. * Tour of the "Lost Shtetl" museum, Memorial Park, and Šeduva Jewish Cemetery. * Bagel tasting at the "Molinė saulėgrąža" farmstead. * Tour of Šeduva. * ~8:45 PM: Return to Vilnius. Price includes: Vilnius–Šeduva–Vilnius travel, guide services.

Adresas: Ozo g. 25, 08217 Vilnius, Lietuva