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Poland, East Germany & World War II 2026
13 days from Warsaw to Munich
Tour Description:
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.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Monday 13 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,849 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 27 Apr 26 — Sunday 10 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,599 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 11 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26 | Starting at $3,829 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 25 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 01 Jun 26 — Sunday 14 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,669 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,829 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 24 Aug 26 — Sunday 06 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,599 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 07 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,069 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 21 Sep 26 — Sunday 04 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing of Warsaw includes the Cathedral of St. John• Visit the former concentration camps. Auschwitz/Birkenau, Buchenwald and Dachau• Guided sightseeing in Krakow includes a walking tour of the Old Jewish Quarter and a visit to the Remuh Synagogue • Guided sightseeing of Wroclaw• Guided walking tour In Dresden plus a [LF] dinner with local specialties at Am Pulverturm restaurant• Guided sightseeing in Berlin includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and stops at the Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial• Orientation walk in Weimar• Orientation walk in Nuremberg and [LF] dinner at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant• Visit to the [LF] Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), and the Zeppelin Field • Orientation tour in Munich with visit to the Marienplatz
Notes:
Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum visits are not recommended for children under 14 years old.
Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum visits are not recommended for children under 14 years old.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND
Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 WARSAW
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 WARSAW–AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU–KRAKOW
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 KRAKOW
Heroic Figures 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)
LOCAL FAVORITE
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 KRAKOW–WROCLAW
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 Wrocław 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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 WROCLAW–DRESDEN, GERMANY
German Jewels DRESDEN Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. [LF] 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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 DRESDEN–TORGAU–BERLIN
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 BERLIN
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 BERLIN–WEIMAR. EXCURSION TO BUCHENWALD
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 56.000 people 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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 10 WEIMAR–NUREMBERG
Recording History NUREMBERG [LF] Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), the Documentation Center, and the Zeppelin Field. Take an orientation walk this afternoon through the pedestrian area of the Old Town. [LF] Enjoy dinner with traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Röslein 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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 11 NUREMBERG–DACHAU–MUNICH
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 12 MUNICH
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 socialize at the city’s bustling biergartens. Raise a glass to your fantastic European vacation and the new and wonderful friends you’ve made along the way. Prost!
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 13 MUNICH
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Warsaw | Warsaw | Krakow | Krakow | Wroclaw | Dresden | Berlin | Weimar | Nuremberg | Munich |
Royal Tulip Warsaw Centre
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Grzybowska 49 Warsaw Poland
Royal Tulip Warsaw Hotel offers an exceptional base from which to explore the cultural and historical richness of Warsaw. Ideally situated just a short stroll from the vibrant city center, the hotel is within easy reach of iconic landmarks such as ¿azienki Park, the Royal Castle, and the elegant Royal Route. The charming Old Town and scenic Vistula River boulevards are also nearby. Guests can enjoy the surrounding area¿s diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The hotel features 312 stylish, spacious guest rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with cable TV, and telephone.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Grzybowska 49 Warsaw Poland
Royal Tulip Warsaw Hotel offers an exceptional base from which to explore the cultural and historical richness of Warsaw. Ideally situated just a short stroll from the vibrant city center, the hotel is within easy reach of iconic landmarks such as ¿azienki Park, the Royal Castle, and the elegant Royal Route. The charming Old Town and scenic Vistula River boulevards are also nearby. Guests can enjoy the surrounding area¿s diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The hotel features 312 stylish, spacious guest rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with cable TV, and telephone.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
