~ Sample Itineraries ~
~ Italy ~
Celebrate your Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Rome, or in the historic Synagogue Ner Tamid del Sud in southern Italy.
Vacation options can include:
- Rome, Florence, Venice ‘Trifecta’
- Tour of the Amalfi Coast, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii
- Milan, Lake Como and the Alpine region
- Family Cruise on the Mediterranean or Adriatic


~ Prague ~
The majestic Jerusalem Synagogue is the site for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Some choices for vacation activities:
- Prague, Budapest, Vienna ‘Trifecta’
- Day trips from Prague: Kutna Hora, Castles, Terezin
- Kids’ activities around Prague: Puppet Theatre, Funicular Railway, Bohemia Glassworks
- Weeklong Cruise on the River Danube
~ Costa Rica ~
For active families! Bar/Bat Mitzvah services with our cantor take place outdoors.
Follow with Rainforest Adventures in Costa Rica:
- Rainforest Zipline tour
- Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs
- River Rafting and Kayaking trips
- Chocolate and Coffee Tour


~ The Caribbean ~
A Synagogue in Aruba, Curacao or St. Thomas makes a beautiful setting for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Beachgoers, divers and snorklers will love the variety of beautiful beaches and amazing sea life on the friendly Caribbean islands.
Your family can enjoy:
- Snorkeling and SCUBA diving off some of the world’s best beaches
- Visits to Aruba’s Donkey Sanctuary and an Ostrich Farm
- Cinnamon Bay National Park, USVI — great for families
- Immersion in Caribbean culture at the many festivals and celebrations held year ’round
- Great shopping for handmade goods in local markets.
Award-winning Travel Counselor Ellen Paderson expertly assists Bar/Bat Mitzvah families to decide on their most appropriate and spiritually fullfilling Destination Mitzvah experience.
After discussing your family’s preferences, Ellen will carefully craft a custom itinerary specific to your needs, and address your questions and concerns both before and during your once-in-a-lifetime Destination Mitzvah adventure!

Leon and Ellen Paderson at ‘Best of the Best’ Travel Agent Awards.
