Globus Poland, East Germany & World War II(RV)
13 days from Warsaw to Munich
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. 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 (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND |
| | Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) |
| Day 2 | WARSAW |
| | WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Warsaw with an excursion to Wilanów Palace. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 3 | WARSAW–AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU–KRAKOW |
| | AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the former concentration camps.Drive to Krakow. (B,D) 311 mi / 500 km |
| Day 4 | KRAKOW |
| | KRAKOW Free time this morning before a [LF] guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to the Remuh Synagogue.Free time for lunch before [LF] visiting the Oskar Schindler Factory. (B) |
| Day 5 | KRAKOW–WROCLAW |
| | 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,D) 186 mi / 300 km |
| Day 6 | WROCLAW–DRESDEN, GERMANY |
| | DRESDEN Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at Am Pulverturm restaurant. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 km |
| Day 7 | DRESDEN–TORGAU–BERLIN |
| | 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) 196 mi / 315 km |
| Day 8 | BERLIN |
| | BERLIN Free day. (B) |
| Day 9 | BERLIN–WEIMAR. EXCURSION TO BUCHENWALD |
| | WEIMAR Orientation walk.BUCHENWALD Afternoon visit to the former concentration camp before returning to Weimar. (B,D) 199 mi / 320 km |
| Day 10 | WEIMAR–NUREMBERG |
| | NUREMBERG [LF] Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), the Documentation Center, and the Zeppelin Field. Orientation walk this afternoon through the pedestrian area of the Old Town. [LF] Dinner with traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (B,D) 193 mi / 310 km |
| Day 11 | NUREMBERG–DACHAU–MUNICH |
| | DACHAU Visit the site of the former concentration camp.MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls. (B)137 mi / 220 km |
| Day 12 | MUNICH |
| | MUNICH Free day. Farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 13 | MUNICH |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners