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- Destination: Germany, Czech, Poland
- Duration: 13 Days
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Tour Style: Historical
About This Trip
Explore the profound history of World War II on this 13-day WWII Europe History tour across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland. Visit key cities like Munich, Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw, and uncover their wartime stories through memorials, museums, and historic landmarks. Stand in reflection at former Nazi concentration camps such as Dachau, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Theresienstadt, and learn about the lives affected by the war from expert historians.
This immersive journey includes iconic sites such as Nuremberg Courtroom 600, the Eagle’s Nest, the Potsdam Conference site, and the Warsaw Ghetto, offering a deep understanding of Europe’s turbulent past. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this WWII Europe History tour combines education, remembrance, and exploration, allowing travelers to experience the events of WWII while gaining insight into the resilience and recovery of these historic cities.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 6
Germany
Munich: Frauenkirche Cathedral, Marienplatz Square
Berchtesgaden: Eagle's Nest
Dachau: Nazi Concentration Camp
Nuremberg: Courtroom 600
Berlin: Visit City Landmarks and Learn War History
7 - 8
Czech
Terezin:Theresienstadt Concentration Camp
Prague: Old Town Walking Tour
9 - 13
Poland
Walbrzych: Secret Project Riese
Wroclaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
Krakow: Krakow Ghetto, Heroes Square
Warsaw: Take a Panoramic City Tour before Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Munich Arrival – Birthplace of Nazi Germany
Begin your WWII Europe History journey in Munich, the birthplace of the Nazi Party. Explore landmarks such as Frauenkirche Cathedral, Marienplatz, and the Documentation Center for Nazi History, which details the rise of the Third Reich. Walk through Königsplatz and Hofbräuhaus, learning how these iconic locations were connected to Nazi propaganda and rallies. Your guide shares stories of Munich’s role in shaping modern Europe’s WWII Europe History.
Highlights: Frauenkirche Cathedral, Marienplatz, Documentation Center, Königsplatz, Hofbräuhaus
- Munich
- Day 2: Munich – Eagle’s Nest Excursion
Travel to Berchtesgaden to visit the historic Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s alpine retreat. Explore the surrounding mountains and learn how this site was used for high-level Nazi meetings. Beyond the breathtaking views, the Eagle’s Nest tells the story of power, politics, and strategy during WWII. This stop provides deep insight into Nazi leadership, enhancing your understanding of WWII Europe History.
Highlights: Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), Alpine panoramic views, Berchtesgaden
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- Munich
- Day 3: Dachau Concentration Camp – Nuremberg
Visit Dachau, the first concentration camp established by the Nazis in 1933. Walk through the camp’s historical buildings, watch documentary displays, and learn about the daily lives of prisoners. Reflect at memorials dedicated to the tens of thousands who suffered. This visit is a critical part of your WWII Europe History tour. Later, drive to Nuremberg, a city linked to Nazi trials and post-war justice.
Highlights: Dachau Concentration Camp, Memorials, Historical Exhibitions, Nuremberg city
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- Nuremberg
- Day 4: Nuremberg – Courtroom 600 and Documentation Center
Explore Courtroom 600, site of the historic Nuremberg Trials, where Nazi leaders were held accountable for war crimes. See the tunnel connecting the courtroom to the prison and understand the legal process that shaped international law. Continue to the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, which offers immersive exhibitions on propaganda, rallies, and the rise of the Nazi regime—key elements of WWII Europe History.
Highlights: Courtroom 600, Documentation Center, Nazi Party Rally Grounds
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- Nuremberg
- Day 5: Nuremberg – Berlin Transfer
Drive to Berlin, the epicenter of Nazi power and a city central to WWII Europe History. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a leisure evening, preparing for in-depth exploration of Berlin’s wartime past.
Highlights: Scenic drive, Berlin arrival, leisure time
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- Berlin
- Day 6: Berlin – Monuments and Historical Sites
Discover Berlin’s WWII Europe History through memorials and museums. Walk along Wilhelmstrasse and Vossstrasse, sites central to Nazi administration. Visit the Reichskanzlei, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the Topography of Terror Museum. Learn about the Holocaust, Nazi governance, and the city’s resilience in rebuilding after the war.
Highlights: Wilhelmstrasse, Vossstrasse, Reichskanzlei, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Topography of Terror Museum
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- Berlin
- Day 7: Berlin – Terezin – Prague
Begin the day at the House of the Wannsee Conference, where the “Final Solution” was coordinated. Visit Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, the location of the 1945 Potsdam Conference shaping post-war Europe. Travel to the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp in Terezin, a hybrid ghetto notable for its cultural life during wartime. This journey enriches your knowledge of WWII Europe History before arriving in Prague.
Highlights: House of the Wannsee Conference, Cecilienhof Palace, Theresienstadt Concentration Camp, Prague arrival
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- Prague
- Day 8: Prague – Old Town and Historical Walk
Explore Prague, with a walking tour highlighting its WWII Europe History. Visit the Old Town Cemetery and streets connected to Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Final Solution. See Old Town Square and medieval buildings that witnessed occupation, resistance, and liberation, gaining insight into how WWII shaped Czech history and culture.
Highlights: Old Town Cemetery, Maisel Street, Old Town Square, Reinhard Heydrich sites
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- Prague
- Day 9: Prague – Walbrzych – Wroclaw
Travel to Walbrzych, known for the secret Project Riese, an underground Nazi complex built during WWII. Learn about secret operations and engineering feats that shaped Europe’s wartime history. Continue to Wroclaw, a city rebuilt after heavy WWII destruction, reflecting the resilience celebrated in WWII Europe History.
Highlights: Project Riese (Nazi tunnels), Walbrzych historic sites, Wroclaw city
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- Walbrzych
- Day 10: Wroclaw – Auschwitz-Birkenau – Krakow
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp in occupied Poland. Walk the grounds, see preserved barracks, and hear harrowing stories of Holocaust victims. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a cornerstone of your WWII Europe History tour. Continue to Krakow, a city steeped in WWII culture and history.
Highlights: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Holocaust exhibits, Krakow arrival
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- Krakow
- Day 11: Krakow – Schindler’s Factory, Ghetto, and Heroes Square
Visit Oskar Schindler’s Emalia Enamel Factory, where 1,200 Jews were saved. Learn stories of heroism, explore the Krakow Ghetto, and reflect at Heroes Square. This day brings the human side of WWII Europe History to life.
Highlights: Emalia Enamel Factory, Krakow Ghetto, Heroes Square
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- Krakow
- Day 12: Krakow – Warsaw
Travel to Warsaw and enjoy a panoramic city tour. Explore sites destroyed and rebuilt after WWII, including the Jewish Ghetto and Krasiński Square. This day highlights Warsaw’s recovery and significance in WWII Europe History.
Highlights: Warsaw panoramic city tour, Jewish Ghetto, Krasiński Square
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- Warsaw
- Day 13: Warsaw – Final WWII History Tour and Departure
Conclude your WWII Europe History tour with a final walking tour of Warsaw, visiting landmarks reflecting the city’s wartime experiences. Depart with a deep understanding of Europe’s past and the enduring lessons of WWII.
Highlights: Krasiński Square, Jewish Ghetto, Warsaw landmarks, Departure
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