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Poland, East Germany & World War Ii

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 Trip Length
13 Days
 Trip Starts
Warsaw
 Trip Finishes
Munich
13 Day Poland, East Germany & World War Ii Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Poland, Germany
Trip Operator
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Land Journey
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Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
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44
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Fully Guided
Trip Code
RV

Overview

Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 13 Day Poland, East Germany & World War Ii. 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....read more 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

Welcome to Warsaw!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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.

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.

Heroic Figures

KRAKOW: Free time this morning before a guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to the Remuh Synagogue. Free time for lunch before 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.

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.

German Jewels

DRESDEN: Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Recording History

NUREMBERG: 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. 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.

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.

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!

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

We've packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites!

  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners

  • Warsaw NYX Hotel Warsaw (Deluxe)
  • Krakow Vienna House Andels Cracow (First-Class)
  • Wroclaw Novotel Wroclaw Centrum (Moderate First-Class)
  • Worclaw Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town (Deluxe)
  • Dresden NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt (Superior First-Class)
  • Berlin Abba Berlin (First-Class)
  • Weimar Leonardo Hotel Weimar (Superior First-Class)
  • Nuernberg NH Collection Nuernberg City (Superior First-Class)
  • Muenchen Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Culture Through Cuisine
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Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Poland, East Germany & World War Ii' Reviews

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Poland, East Germany & World War II 9 , VIC, Australia, Jun 2018
Visited a lot of interesting places relevant to the tour topic that I'd been wanting to see for some time. The hotel accommodation was mostly of a high standard and the food was pleasantly varied. I was however quite disappointed with the tour director who made little effort to get to know us or integrate the group together. His knowledge of the places ...read more we visited was also disappointing. His talks were mostly incoherent and vague. I found them frustrating to listen to as I knew he didn't know what he was talking about. He was primarily interested in getting us to the the next destination, that's all.
WW2 Trip 6 , Australia, May 2016
Interesting range of places visited. A very good general guide whose chat (and video) was interesting and entertaining. Quietly very efficient - and charming. Excellent coach driver!
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