Poland, East Germany & World War II
NZD $6,049.00
Tour Description
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.
HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS
Warsaw, Poland: Begin your exploration in Warsaw, Poland’s resilient capital. Visit the meticulously reconstructed Old Town, and gain insights into the city’s wartime history with a guided tour that highlights the impact of World War II on Warsaw. Explore the Warsaw Uprising Museum, dedicated to the brave efforts of the city's resistance fighters.
Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau: Travel to Kraków, a city renowned for its cultural heritage. From here, take a moving excursion to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. This profound visit offers a sobering look at the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and pays tribute to the lives lost.
Wrocław, Poland: Discover Wrocław, a city with a rich history and vibrant cultural scene. Explore its historic Market Square and visit key landmarks that reflect the city’s wartime experiences and post-war reconstruction.
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND
Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1
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No accommodation info at this time.
Day 2
WARSAW
Royal Ceremonies WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITIONS Explore the historic city of Warsaw where you'll visit the medieval old town and the impressive 14th-century Cathedral of St. John. The Cathedral has witnessed coronations of Polish kings, royal weddings, and funerals throughout Polish history. During World War II it suffered heavy damage as it was in the midst of the Warsaw uprising.
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
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Wilanów Palace, Poland's Versailles
Enjoy a visit to gorgeous Wilanow Palace known as the Polish Versailles
3H
Price range: $ 78 (NZD)
Day 3
WARSAW-AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU-KRAKOW
History Lessons AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the former concentration camps. Drive to Krakow. (B,D) 249 mi / 400 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS A visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau is a sobering and moving experience; a chilling reminder of an era in human history we shall never forget. This opportunity to see the sites where so many lives were affected by the cruelty of the Third Reich during WWII is an unforgettable lesson in history and a cautionary tale for the future. In fact, the subject of the Holocaust is a mandatory part of German school curriculum, with almost all students having visited a camp or memorial.
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1
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Day 4
KRAKOW
Heroic Figures 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. (B) LOCAL FAVOURITE HISTORY & HERITAGE A wealth of history to be discovered in Krakow's Jewish Quarter. Hear the stories of the important role Kazimierz played throughout European history. Visit the Remuh Synagogue which dates back to the sixteenth century and is still active today.
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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
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Polish Polka and Dinner Party
Let down your hair and enjoy a fun evening of authentic Polish cuisine, wine, and lively polka music and dancing.
3H 30M
Price range: $ 146 (NZD)
World Famous Wieliczka Salt Mine - World Famous Wieliczka Salt Mines
Visit one of Nature's most exciting theme parks: Wieliczka Salt Mine, 12 million years in the making! From underground lakes to chapels made of salt, you won't want to miss this unforgettable experience!
3H
Price range: $ 139 (NZD)
Day 5
KRAKOW-WROCLAW
Gothic Tales 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. (B) 186 mi / 300 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Explore the wonderful town of Wroclaw on the Oder River in western Poland. Browse the Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and see the Gothic Old Town Hall and astronomical clock.
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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 0
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Day 6
WROCLAW-DRESDEN, GERMANY
German Jewels DRESDEN Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at Am Pulverturm restaurant. (B,D) 168 mi / 270 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.
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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1
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Day 7
DRESDEN-TORGAU-BERLIN
Remembrance & Faith 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. (B) 155 mi / 250 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Hartenfels Castle is home to the first purpose-built Protestant church. This spiritual heart of the Lutheran Reformation was blessed by Martin Luther himself in 1544. See the courtyard of this architectural masterpiece in Torgau overlooking the Elbe River.
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Berlin Bites & Delightful Night: A Fusion of Food and Fun
Savor a tasty 3-course meal in a local restaurant.
3H 30M
Price range: $ 110 (NZD)
Day 8
BERLIN
The Boulevards of Berlin BERLIN Enjoy a free day. (B) FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE Berlin is a city to be explored and enjoyed. See the street art of the East Side Gallery where a portion of the Berlin Wall now serves as a memorial of freedom painted by local artists. See the classic Cosmonaut mural in Mariannenstrasse or head to the Kreuzberg district for a leisurely stroll along Landwehr Canal.
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Berlin's Hidden Past
Get a peek into Berlin's WWII past, including the Soviet War Memorial, East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and a visit to the Topography of Terror, site of Gestapo and SS headquarters.
2H 30M
Price range: $ 78 (NZD)
Discover Potsdam - Half-Day Potsdam Discovery
Discover the glory of Potsdam, including fabulous Sanssouci Palace; the FBI and KGB's Cold War spy-exchange bridge; and Cecilienhof Palace, where Truman, Churchill, and Stalin partitioned Germany at the Potsdam Conference.
4H
Price range: $ 110 (NZD)
Day 9
BERLIN-WEIMAR. EXCURSION TO BUCHENWALD
Loss & Liberation WEIMAR Take an orientation walk. BUCHENWALD Join an afternoon visit to the former concentration camp before returning to Weimar. (B,D) 199 mi / 320 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Buchenwald was the largest Nazi concentration camp in Germany. During the war over 56.000people lost their lives whilst imprisoned here. After the war it was converted to a Soviet internment camp for German prisoners of war, of whom 7.000 died.
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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1
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Day 10
WEIMAR-NUREMBERG
Recording History NUREMBERG [LF] Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available) and the Zeppelin Field. Take an orientation walk this afternoon through the pedestrian area of the Old Town. [LF] Enjoy dinner with traditional Nurnberger Bratwurste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Roslein restaurant. (B,D) 152 mi / 245 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT A target for allied bombings, Nuremberg was an important symbol to the Nazi regime having been the location of the party rallies. It was chosen by the Allies as the location of the Nurenberg Trials. Visit the Courthouse where you'll learn all about these historic trials.
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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1
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Day 11
NUREMBERG-DACHAU-MUNICH
Dark History & A Brighter Future DACHAU Visit the site of the former concentration camp. MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz. (B) 137 mi / 220 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Experience the geographical and cultural heart of Munich at its Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the home to historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.
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Bavarian Brew & Bites
Get a firsthand look at Munich's rich beer heritage as you visit an authentic Bavarian beer place for a typical 3-course dinner with Bavarian beer!
2H 30M
Price range: $ 146 (NZD)
Day 12
MUNICH
Auf Wiedersehen, Munich! MUNICH Enjoy a free day in Munich before a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D) FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE If steins and suds are on your mind, then Munich is the place to sip and socialise at the city's bustling biergartens. Raise a glass to your fantastic European holiday and the new and wonderful friends you've made along the way. Prost!
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Spectacular Berchtesgaden with Hitler's Eagle's Nest* - Discover Berchtesgaden with Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Travel through fresh mountain air and unbelievable scenery to Berchtesgaden for a visit of Adolph Hitler's infamous Eagle's Nest command post. (*Hitler's Eagle's Nest available from mid May to October).
8H
Price range: $ 165 (NZD)
Day 13
MUNICH
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
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Meals
12 breakfasts 1 lunch 6 dinner
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
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Booking and Payments
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.
Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by Client:
More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.
30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.
Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Changes to Itinerary
Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.
Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.
Travel Insurance
Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.
Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.
Health and Safety
Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.
Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.
Liability
Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.
Third-Party Services: The company is not responsible for the actions or omissions of third-party providers, such as airlines or accommodation services.
Visas and Documentation
Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.
Conduct
Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.
Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.
Complaints
Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.
Post-Tour Complaints: Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the tour's conclusion.
By booking this tour, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions.