This educational journey explores three of Central Europe's most significant cities connected to World War II and Jewish heritage. Students will visit important historical landmarks, memorials, museums, and former Jewish quarters while learning about the rise of Nazism, the Holocaust, resistance movements, and the lasting impact these events have had on Europe.
Highlights:
Theme:
Introduction to Berlin and the historical background of World War II.
Morning: Arrival in Berlin, private airport transfer, hotel check-in and luggage drop.
Afternoon: Guided city tour introducing Berlin's most important landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden, and Museum Island.
Evening: Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Theme:
The rise of Nazism and divided Berlin.
Morning: Visit the Topography of Terror, exhibition documenting the rise of the Nazi regime and the crimes committed during World War II, and Checkpoint Charlie, the best-known crossing point between East and West Berlin during Cold War.
Afternoon: Guided Third Reich tour followed by a visit to the Berlin Story Bunker and its exhibition Hitler – How Could It Happen?
Theme:
Life in wartime Berlin.
Morning: Explore Berlin's underground World War II shelters and learn how civilians experienced air raids during the war.
Afternoon: Free time to explore Berlin at your own pace.
Theme:
From the Third Reich to the heart of Bohemian history.
Morning: Private transfer from Berlin to Prague and hotel check-in.
Afternoon: Discover Prague Castle on a guided tour, exploring the historic seat of Czech kings and presidents overlooking the city.
Theme:
Resistance, remembrance, and Jewish heritage.
Morning: Follow the story of Operation Anthropoid and the Czech resistance during World War II, including a visit to the Crypt of the Paratroopers.
Afternoon: Explore Prague's historic Jewish Quarter, visiting landmarks such as the Old-New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, and Maisel Synagogue.
Theme:
Jewish life and World War II in occupied Kraków.
Morning: Transfer to Prague Train Station and travel by train to Kraków. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Afternoon: Discover Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter, and visit Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum to learn about life in Nazi-occupied Kraków and the fate of its Jewish community.
Theme:
Remembering the Holocaust.
Morning: Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial for a guided visit to one of the most significant Holocaust remembrance sites in the world.
Afternoon: Return to Kraków and enjoy free time. Optionally, visit the Eagle's Pharmacy, a museum preserving the stories of the Jewish community during the Nazi occupation.
Theme:
Discovering Kraków above and below ground.
Morning: Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of Poland's most remarkable historical sites.
Afternoon: Explore the Rynek Underground Museum, an interactive archaeological museum revealing the medieval history hidden beneath Kraków's Main Market Square.
Evening: Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Theme:
Departure.
Morning: Private transfer to Kraków Airport for your journey home. Safe travels!
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Accommodation
3× accommodation in Berlin
2× accommodation in Prague
3× accommodation in Krakow
Transportation
1× Private airport transfer – Berlin Airport → Hotel
3× Public transportation tickets (24 hours) – Berlin
1× Private coach transfer – Berlin → Prague
1× 72-hour public transportation ticket – Prague
1× Private coach transfer – Prague Hotel → Prague Main Train Station
1× Train journey – Prague → Krakow
1× Private coach transfer – Krakow Train Station → Hotel
1× Private round-trip transfer – Krakow ↔ Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
1× Private round-trip transfer – Krakow ↔ Wieliczka Salt Mine
1× Private airport transfer – Krakow Hotel → Krakow Airport
Guiding Services
1× Guided city tour – Berlin (4 hours)
1× Guided Third Reich Tour – Berlin (4 hours)
1× Guided WWII & Operation Anthropoid Tour – Prague (4 hours)
1× Guided Jewish Heritage Tour – Prague (4 hours)
1× Guided Jewish Ghetto Tour – Krakow (3 hours)
Sightseeing / Visits
1× Topography of Terror – entrance & local guide
1× Mauermuseum – Checkpoint Charlie – entrance & audio guide
1× Berlin Story Bunker – entrance & audio guide
1× Berlin Underground WWII Shelter – entrance & local guide
1× Prague Castle – entrance & local guide
1× Jewish Museum Prague – entrance & guided tour
1× Schindler's Factory Museum – entrance & local guide
1× Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial – entrance & local guide
1× Eagle Pharmacy Museum – entrance (included with Schindler's Factory ticket) & local guide
1× Wieliczka Salt Mine – entrance & local guide
1× Rynek Underground Museum – entrance & local guide
Meals / Experiences
1× Welcome dinner in Munich
1× Farewell dinner in Berlin
Please note that exact pricing depends on the hotel availabilities and the season
World War II & Cold War
Culture & History
Interactive & Educational
Berlin, Prague, and Kraków are among the most important cities for understanding the history of World War II, the Holocaust, and Jewish heritage in Central Europe. Together, they tell the story of the rise of Nazi Germany, occupied Europe, acts of resistance, and the preservation of memory after the war.
Rise of Nazism: Berlin became the political center of Nazi Germany, where many of the decisions that shaped World War II were made.
Occupation and Resistance: Prague illustrates life under Nazi occupation and the courage of the Czech resistance, including Operation Anthropoid, one of the most significant resistance operations of the war.
The Holocaust: Kraków was one of the main centers of Jewish life before the war and later witnessed the creation of the Jewish Ghetto and the nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp.
By visiting authentic historical sites across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland, students gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of World War II, the Holocaust, and the importance of democracy, human rights, and remembrance in today's Europe.
