About the Tour
“Travel on a journey that takes you from Berlin to Auschwitz to Warsaw, focused on the devastating legacy of the Holocaust, the bombing raids, and the last battles.” -Alex Richie
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Summary Itinerary
Day 1
Arrivals into Berlin
Transfer to the Rocco Forte Berlin and enjoy free time before a Welcome Reception and Dinner
Accommodations: Rocco Forte Berlin (R, D)
Day 2
Berlin
Reichstag Building / Berlin Wall Memorial / Topography of Terror Museum / Olympic Stadium
Accommodations: Rocco Forte Berlin (B, L)
Day 3
Berlin
House of Wannsee Conference / Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam / Guided tour of Allied Museum in Berlin
Accommodations: Rocco Forte Berlin (B, L, R)
Day 4
Arrival in Żagań
Guided tour of Stalag Luft III POW camp in Żagań / Travel to Wrocław
Accommodations: AC Hotel by Marriott Wrocław (B, L, D)
Day 5
Wrocław to Kraków
City tour of Wrocław / Travel to Kraków
Accommodations: Radisson Blu Kraków (B, L)
Day 6
Kraków
Brief stop at Oskar Schindler’s factory / Walking tour of Kazimierz / Afternoon tour of Auschwitz / Martyrdom Museum / Evening at leisure in Kraków
Accommodations: Radisson Blu Kraków (B, L)
Day 7
Kraków
Morning tour St. Mary’s Basilica / Visit to Wawel Royal Castle / Walking tour to Jagiellonian University / Cloth Hall / First-class train ride to Gdańsk
Accommodations: Sofitel Grand Sopot (B, D)
Day 8
Gdańsk
Morning tour of Westerplatte / Walking tour of Gdańsk / Museum of the Second World War / Free time in Sopot
Accommodations: Sofitel Grand Sopot (B)
Day 9
Wolf’s Lair / Mikołajki
Guided tour of Wolfschanze (Hitler’s "Wolf's Lair") and the German command-and-control center at Mamerki / Evening free in Mikołajki, Dinner included at leisure
Accommodations: Hotel Mikołajki (B, L, D)
Day 10
Warsaw
MTravel to Warsaw and enjoy free time to explore / Optional walking tour of Old Town Warsaw / Tour the Warsaw Uprising Museum / Evening Reception at the hotel
Accommodations: Hotel Bristol (B, R)
Day 11
Warsaw
Genscher Cemetery / Umschlagplatz Monument / Guided tour of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews / Free afternoon in Warsaw / Travel to Radzymin / Farewell Reception and Dinner at the private home of Alexandra Richie
Accommodations: Hotel Bristol (B, R, D)
Day 12
Departures out of Warsaw
Transfer to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) for departure
(B)
Program Inclusions
- Exclusive itinerary designed by The National WWII Museum and Alexandra Richie, DPhil
- Special access to sites not offered on other tours, including a special farewell dinner at a historic, private home
- VIP events with the opportunity to meet people who were eyewitnesses to historic events in Germany and Poland
- Full-time logistical tour manager
- Expert local guides
- Roundtrip airport transfers (when arriving and departing on scheduled group tour dates)
- First class train ride from Kraków to Gdańsk
- Luxury 5-star and deluxe 4-star accommodations throughout the journey
- Private, first-class, air-conditioned motor coach transportation
- Personal listening devices on all included touring
- Included gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, and servers
- 11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners, and 3 Receptions
- Beer, house wine, and soft drinks with included lunches and dinners
- Personalized luggage tags and name badge
- Informative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival images to be used throughout your journey.
Destination Map
For tour questions or for more information, the Travel Sales Team is available
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central.
Call: 1-877-813-3329 x 257
Email: travel@nationalww2museum.org
From the Rubble: Berlin in World War II & the Cold War
Three-night pre-tour with Alexandra Richie, DPhil & Michael Neiberg, PhD
May 8 – 11, 2025
Pre-Tour Available for May 13 - 24, 2025 Tour ONLY.
Extend your stay in Berlin with the "From the Rubble" pre-tour for this departure only.
Day 1: Arrive to Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome / Welcome reception & lecture
- Accommodations: Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome (R)
Day 2: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp / Lunch at the Reichstag / Bunker Story Museum
- Accommodations: Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome (B, L)
Day 3: Potsdam / Included lunch / Karlshorst Museum / Farewell reception
- Accommodations: Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome (B, L, R)
Day 3: Individual transfers to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for flights home. (B)