Tour Overview
Trace the dramatic final chapters of World War II in Europe on this immersive journey from Prague to Berlin led by acclaimed historian Saul David, PhD. The Educational Travel Program has previously offered a similar itinerary as part of an Elbe River cruise. This all-new land-based itinerary allows for deeper exploration and more meaningful time at the sites that defined the war’s final phase.
Starting in Prague, examine the Nazi occupation and the story of Operation Anthropoid, the mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, and the retaliatory massacre at Lidice. In Terezín, uncover the realities of the ghetto for Czech Jews at Theresienstadt, infamously deemed a “model” concentration camp through deceptive propaganda disseminated by the Nazis.
Continue into Germany to explore Colditz Castle, the Renaissance hilltop fortress that was transformed into a prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. Visit the “Florence on the Elbe” during a walking tour in Dresden, known for its remarkable postwar reconstruction. The tour culminates in Torgau, where American and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe in April 1945. Conclude in Berlin with visits to pivotal sites including Treptower Park and Karlshorst. This powerful journey offers a deeper understanding of the events, decisions, and human experiences that shaped the end of the war in Europe.
Program Pricing
$9,599 per person based on double occupancy
$10,599 single occupancy
$399 taxes and fees are additional.
Flights are not included in the price of the tour.
We impose a surcharge of 3% on the total transaction amount on credit card products, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance. We do not surcharge debit cards or e-checks.
Download the Flyer
Download the official East Meets West: Prague, Berlin, and the Link-Up on the Elbe flyer for a listing of inclusions, accommodations, and other useful information.
Optional 1-Night Pre-Tour Extension Program
May 28, 2027
Treasures of Prague
$1,699 per person double occupancy, $2,199 single occupancy
Jewish Quarter and Old Town Walking Tour / Prague Castle / Strahov Library
Accommodations: Hotel Augustine (B, R)
Main Tour Itinerary
May 29, 2027 - Day 1
Arrive in Prague
Individual arrivals into Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) / Welcome Reception, Lecture, and Dinner
Accommodations: Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague (R, D)
May 30, 2027 - Day 2
Heydrich & the Occupation of Prague
Panenské Brežany / Former Villa of Reinhard Heydrich / Lunch on own in Prague / Petschek Palace and Memorial Peckárna
Accommodations: Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague (B)
June 1, 2027 - Day 3
Operation Anthropoid
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral / Kubiš and Gabcík Safehouses / Lunch at Hoffmeister / Lidice
Accommodations: Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague (R, D, L)
June 2, 2027 - Day 4
Terezín
Theresienstadt Ghetto / Lunch at Kotlina / Small Fortress / Reception featuring classical musicians playing music from composers who were prisoners at Terezín
Accommodations: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (B, L, R)
June 3, 2027 - Day 5
Colditz and Meissen
Colditz Castle / Lunch on own in Meissen / Schloss Proschwitz and wine tasting
Accommodations: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (B)
June 4, 2027 - Day 6
Pirna and Königstein Fortress
T4 Euthanasia Center at Sonnenstein / Lunch on own in Pirna / Königstein Fortress
Accommodations: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (B)
June 5, 2027 - Day 7
The Bombing of Dresden
Dresden Old Town Walking Tour / Bundeswehr Military History Museum / Münchner Platz / Group Dinner at Hotel
Accommodations: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (B, D)
June 6, 2027 - Day 8
The Link-up on the Elbe
Torgau / Hartenfels Castle / Lunch with Lecture in Torgau Town Hall / Berlin in WWII Walking Tour
Accommodations: Hotel de Rome Berlin (B, L)
June 7, 2027 - Day 9
The Fall of Berlin
Seelow Heights / Group lunch / Treptower Park / Dinner at Käfer on the Reichstag
Accommodations: Hotel de Rome Berlin (B, L, D)
June 8, 2027 - Day 10
Karlshorst
Karlshorst Museum / Lunch on own / Optional afternoon tour to Museum Island (includes Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church) / Farewell Reception and Lecture
Accommodations: Hotel de Rome Berlin (B, R)
June 9, 2027 - Day 11
Departures
Transfer to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for individual flights home
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Program Inclusions
- Travel with expert historian Saul David, PhD
- Full-time logistical Tour Manager
- Expert local guides
- Roundtrip airport transfers (when arriving & departing on scheduled group tour dates)
- Luxury 5-star hotel accommodations throughout the itinerary
- Private, first-class, air-conditioned motor coach transportation
- VIP access to sites and hand-tailored experiences not offered on other tours
- Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and historic attractions in itinerary
- Video oral history presentations from the Museum's collection
- Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, and servers
- Personal listening devices on all included touring
- 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Reception, and 3 Dinners
- Beer, wine, and soft drinks with included lunches and dinner
- 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
Saul David, PhD
Saul David is an award-winning military historian, author, and broadcaster. He earned his PhD from the University of Glasgow and is currently a Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Buckingham and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His many books include The Force: The Legendary Special Ops Unit and WWII’s Mission Impossible; as well as Sunday Times Top 10 bestsellers Sky Warriors: British Airborne Forces in the Second World War and SBS: Silent Warriors. His book Operation Thunderbolt: Flight 139 and the Raid on Entebbe Airport was named a 2015 Amazon History Book of the Year and later adapted into the movie Entebbe. He is currently working on a history of the Battle for Europe, 1944–1945. He has presented and appeared in history programs for major TV and streaming channels, and co-hosts the popular Battleground podcast with Patrick Bishop.
Prague
Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Dresden
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski
Berlin
Hotel de Rome
