2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Poland, East Germany & World War II (RV)

13 days from Warsaw to Munich

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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.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Select Globus 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Special 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

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Poland, East Germany & World War II map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily, 6 Dinners


Notes:

Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum visits are not recommended for children under 14 years old.

 Itinerary

Day 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.

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Day 2 WARSAW

Royal Ceremonies Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour to get you acquainted with Warsaw, Poland’s capital city. Visit the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Town) and the Cathedral of St. John. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more of the city.

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.

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Day 3 WARSAW–AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU–KRAKOW

History Lessons Depart Warsaw and travel south, arrive early afternoonin Auschwitz/Birkenau for a moving guided visit of both former concentration camp sites. See the ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ gates and other haunting reminders of the atrocities that took place here. Later, continue to Krakow.
273 mi / 440 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.

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Day 4 KRAKOW

Heroic Figures Enjoy free time this morning to start exploring the city of Krakow. Later, join a guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, visit the Remuh Synagogue, and see the Oskar Schindler Factory. Later afternoon and evening, enjoy some leisure time to explore more and try some of the local dishes.

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.

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Day 5 KRAKOW–WROCLAW

Gothic Tales Meet your local guide for the city sightseeing tour comprising the Market Square, a photo stop at Wavel Castle and sights of St. Mary’s Church. En-route to Wroclaw see Gleiwitz Radio Station, location of a false flag operation that led to Poland being invaded. This afternoon, arrive in the vibrant and beautiful city of Wroclawand join your Local Guide to discover some of the main landmarks and learn about its turbulent history. Keep an eye out for some of the 800 bronze gnomes scattered throughout the city, symbols of the 1980s anti-communist resistance.
199 mi / 320 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the wonderful town of Wroclaw 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.

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Day 6 WROCLAW–DRESDEN, GERMANY

German Jewels This morning, depart Wroclaw and drive to Dresden. Enjoy some free time for lunch, then follow your Local Guide on a walking tour that features the Zwinger Palace courtyard, the Semper Opera, and the Frauenkirche. This evening, Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite a dinner with local specialties awaits you at Am Pulverturm restaurant.
180 mi / 290 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.

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Day 7 DRESDEN–TORGAU–BERLIN

Remembrance & Faith En-route to Berlin visit Torgau, an elegant town on the River Elbe where the Allied fronts met in 1945. See the monument commemorating this historic meeting and visit the Courtyard at Hartenfels Castle. Continue to Berlin and join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour that features views of the State Opera House, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Tiergarten Park and the elegant Ku-Damm. Stop to take photos at the Brandenburg gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and the Holocaust Memorial. Free time this evening to explore more.
174 mi / 280 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.

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Day 8 BERLIN

The Boulevards of Berlin Enjoy a free day in Berlin, absorb more art, culture, and history in one of the many museums, browse the stores, sink your teeth into some of the local specialties, or join one of the optional excursions.

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
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.

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Day 9 BERLIN–WEIMAR. EXCURSION TO BUCHENWALD

Loss & Liberation Reach Weimar and take a walking orientation of the town center, see the Herder Church, Theater Square, Goethe House at the Frauenplan and Market Square. After some free time for lunch, drive to Buchenwald Concentration Camp Museum for an informative and poignant guided visit.
190 mi / 305 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.

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Day 10 WEIMAR–NUREMBERG

Recording History Today Nuremberg takes the spotlight. Learn about the historic proceeding with a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite visit to the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, Courtroom 600 (if available), and the Documentation Center. Visit the Zeppelin Field, once a parade ground and now a memorial to the victims of Nazi repression. This afternoon, join an orientation walk through the pedestrian area of the Old Town to see the castle courtyard, St. Sebald church, and Market Square. Later, Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite enjoy dinner with traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant.
190 mi / 305 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
WILKOMMEN! Take your seat at Bratwurst Röslein—the largest bratwurst house in the world—in the heart of Nuremberg’s main market square. Taste the family tradition of sourcing the freshest potatoes, vegetables, and fine sauerkraut daily from the Nuremberg Knoblauchsland and other Franconian growing areas.

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Day 11 NUREMBERG–DACHAU–MUNICH

Dark History & A Brighter Future En-route to Munich stop to visit Dachau, Germany’s first concentration camp. Later, your orientation tour of Munich features sights of Nymphenburg Palace, Königsplatz, and Leopoldstrasse before stopping at Marienplatz, Munich’s most important square, to enjoy some free time to browse and see the Glockenspiel, and the Old and New Town Halls.
121 mi / 195 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.

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Day 12 MUNICH

Auf Wiedersehen, Munich! Free time today to get acquainted with lively Munich, considered the richest city in Germany, BMW’s hometown, and location of the world’s largest beer festival. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner together with your travel companions.

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
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!

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Day 13 MUNICH

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

TUNDE DALOS

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

Many people have ancestors from Central Europe. Maybe you do as well! Come discover this unique part of the world. I love showing travelers the spirit of these countries through history, culture, and lifestyle. Born in Hungary, I know this region well, and am sure you'll enjoy each moment. You'll return home with the greatest memories and a little piece of my heart! Don't call it a dream, call it a plan!

Tour Director - TUNDE DALOS

 Accommodations

Warsaw
Krakow
Wroclaw
Dresden
Berlin
Weimar
Nuremberg
Munich

Warsaw

Royal Tulip Warsaw Centre
Royal Tulip Warsaw Centre

Royal Tulip Warsaw Centre

First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

Royal Tulip Warsaw Centre Grzybowska 49, Warsaw, Poland

Grzybowska 49
Warsaw, Poland

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

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.

Hotel Amenities

  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fitness Room
  • Business Center
  • Concierge desk
  • Laundry Available
  • Elevator
  • Free WiFi

Room Amenities

  • Mini-bar
  • Climate Control
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Television
  • Phone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Room Service
  • Internet Access
  • In-Room Safe
  • Desk
Hilton Warsaw
Hilton Warsaw

Hilton Warsaw

First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

Hilton Warsaw Grzybowska 63, Warsaw, Poland

Grzybowska 63
Warsaw, Poland

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Hotel Hilton City Warsaw boasts an excellent location for discovering the vibrant capital of Poland. Just a 10-minute walk from Warsaw's bustling city center, the hotel is conveniently close to key attractions such as the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, and modern shopping districts. The Historic Old Town, with its 17th-century charm, is also within easy reach. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cultural venues. The hotel features 314 well-appointed guest rooms, each equipped with cable TV and telephone.

Hotel Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Currency Exchange
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevator
  • Luggage Storage
  • Laundry Available
  • ATM

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
  • Desk
  • Hair Dryer
  • Television
  • Mini-bar
  • In-Room Safe
  • Internet Access
  • Phone
  • Coffee Maker
  • Room Service
  • Climate Control
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Air Conditioning

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Warsaw
Krakow
Berlin
Munich

Warsaw

Wilanów Palace, Poland's Versailles

Wilanów Palace, Poland's Versailles

Enjoy a visit to gorgeous Wilanow Palace known as the Polish Versailles

Price Range: $$

Krakow

Polish Polka and Dinner Party

Polish Polka and Dinner Party

Let down your hair and enjoy a fun evening of authentic Polish cuisine, wine, and lively polka music and dancing.

Price Range: $$$

World Famous Wieliczka Salt Mine

World Famous Wieliczka Salt Mine

Visit one of Nature's most exciting theme parks: Wieliczka Salt Mine, 12 million years in the making! From underground lakes to chapels made of salt, you won't want to miss this unforgettable experience!

Price Range: $$$

Berlin

Berlin Bites & Delightful Night: A Fusion of Food and Fun

Berlin Bites & Delightful Night: A Fusion of Food and Fun

Savor a tasty 3-course meal in a local restaurant.

Price Range: $$$

Discover Potsdam

Discover Potsdam

On the way to Potsdam, visit the Wannsee Conference House, stroll Sanssouci's gardens, explore the Dutch Quarter and Alexandrowka, and photograph landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Nauen Gate, and the "Glienicker Brücke" Cold War's Bridge of Spies.

Price Range: $$

Berlin's Hidden Past

Berlin's Hidden Past

Get a peek into Berlin's WWII past, including the Soviet War Memorial, East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and a visit to the Topography of Terror, site of Gestapo and SS headquarters.

Price Range: $$

Munich

Driving Through History: The Obersalzberg Bunker & Alpine Roads

Driving Through History: The Obersalzberg Bunker & Alpine Roads

Drive through Bavaria¿s stunning landscapes to visit the sobering WWII documentation center at Berchtesgaden and an up-close visit to Hitler¿s bunker in Obersalzberg.

Price Range: $$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $5,315*
18 guests in a party: $1,305*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



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