Poland, East Germany & World War II
Poland, East Germany & World War II
Poland, East Germany & World War II
13 Days
Visiting: Warsaw, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Kraków, Wrocław, Dresden, Torgau, Berlin, Buchenwald Memorial, Weimar, Nuremberg, Dachau, Munich
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RV-2024
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Whether you’re fascinated by history, heritage, or both, this moving tour of Poland and Eastern Germany traces the steps of army officers, privates, and prisoners, but also of parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents through some of the most notable sites of World War II. From Warsaw to Munich, you’ll visit significant wartime cities, concentration camps, and memorials, hearing the touching stories of unwavering courage, resilience, and heroism along the way. The Oskar Schindler Factory made famous in the movie Schindler’s List, the courthouse of the Nuremberg Trials, and the former concentration camps of Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Dachau, highlight the tragedies of the deadliest war in history. Visits to Dresden, Berlin, Weimar, and Nuremberg, get you up close to the beautiful cities once fiercely destroyed and painstakingly restored.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Warsaw,Poland
Location: Warsaw, Warsaw
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Meals Included: Breakfast
WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 3: Warsaw,Auschwitz/Birkenau,Krakow
Location: Warsaw, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Kraków
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the former concentration camps.Drive to Krakow. 249 mi / 400 km
Day 4: Krakow
Location: Kraków
Meals Included: Breakfast
KRAKOW Free time this morning before a [LF] guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to the Remuh Synagogue. Free time for lunch before [LF] visiting the Oskar Schindler Factory.
Day 5: Krakow,Wroclaw
Location: Kraków, Wrocław
Meals Included: Breakfast
KRAKOW Guided sightseeing includes sights of St. Mary’s Church.See the former Gleiwitz radio station en route to Wroclaw.WROCLAW Guided sightseeing includes Market Square. 186 mi / 300 km
Day 6: Wroclaw,Dresden,Germany
Location: Wrocław, Dresden, Dresden
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DRESDEN Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at Am Pulverturm restaurant. 168 mi / 270 km
Day 7: Dresden,Torgau,Berlin
Location: Dresden, Torgau, Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
TORGAU See the monument commemorating the meeting of US and Soviet forces and visit the Courtyard at Hartenfels Castle.BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial. 155 mi / 250 km
Day 8: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
BERLIN Enjoy a free day.
Day 9: Berlin,Weimar. Excursion To Buchenwald
Location: Berlin, Buchenwald Memorial
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WEIMAR Take an orientation walk.BUCHENWALD Join an afternoon visit to the former concentration camp before returning to Weimar. 199 mi / 320 km
Day 10: Weimar,Nuremberg
Location: Weimar, Nuremberg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
NUREMBERG [LF] Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), the Documentation Center, and the Zeppelin Field. Take an orientation walk this afternoon through the pedestrian area of the Old Town. [LF] Enjoy dinner with traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. 152 mi / 245 km
Day 11: Nuremberg,Dachau,Munich
Location: Nuremberg, Dachau, Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
DACHAU Visit the site of the former concentration camp.MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz. 137 mi / 220 km
Day 12: Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MUNICH Enjoy a free day in Munich before a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening.
Day 13: Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Classical Weimar|Historic Centre of Krakow|Historic Centre of Warsaw
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Warsaw:Mercure Warsaw CentrumKrakow:INX DesignWroclaw:Hotel Mercure Wroclaw CentrumWroclaw:Art HotelDresden:NH Collection Dresden AltmarktBerlin:Arcotel John FWeimar:Leonardo Hotel Weimar Nuremberg:NH Collection Nuernberg CityMunich:Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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