Two soldiers look at the ruins of Nazi statues and symbols during WWII.

The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany

Featuring author and historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, a companion tour to Megastructures

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

Program Pricing

Price per person based on Double Occupancy

$8,899 $8,399*


Price per person based on Single Occupancy

$10,899 $10,399*


$329 per person taxes and fees are additional.

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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany

Tour Itinerary & Map

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

The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany

Three-Night Pre -Tour

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

Book Post-Tour

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)

The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany

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