Dokumentationszentrum "Topographie des Terrors" in Berlin © DZT/Dagmar Schwelle
Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse © Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse/Christine Dierenbach
Maxbrücke in Nürnberg mit Lorenzkirche © DZT/Andrea Hitzemann
Holocaust-Denkmal in Berlin © visitberlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien
Blick auf Humboldt Forum und Berliner Dom © DZT/Dagmar Schwelle
Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer © DZT/Dagmar Schwelle

Traces of World War II

A memorial tour through Germany

This history tour invites you to take an in-depth look at the events of the Second World War in Germany. The itinerary includes historical memorial sites in significant locations such as Nuremberg, Buchenwald, and Berlin - Places where history has been preserved in an impressive and also harrowing way. Guided tours of memorials, quiet visits to concentration camps, and sites full of contemporary evidence make the extent of war, persecution, and injustice palpable to this day.

This journey focuses on remembering and understanding the past: How could one of the darkest chapters in human history have come about? What responsibility do we bear today? An impressive tour into the past of Germany, Europe, and the world.

This group tour is customised by us for you. It can be modified, shortened or extended according to your wishes. We look forward to receiving your enquiry and will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for your group tour.

Duration	6 days/ 5 nights
Travel period	daily
Bookable from	10 person(s)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nuremberg
- Individual arrival in Munich
- Welcome Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant
Overnight stay in Nuremberg
Day 2: Nuremberg
City tour of Nuremberg with an external visit to the Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This is where the National Socialists held their Nazi Party rallies from 1933 to 1938. You will then visit the Nuremberg Trials Memorial, an exhibition at the historic site. Original exhibits – such as parts of the courtroom and historical audio and film recordings – convey an impressive picture of the events of that time.
Overnight stay in Nuremberg
Day 3: Continue journey to Berlin via Buchenwald
After checking out, you will travel by coach to Berlin. Very close to Weimar is Buchenwald, one of the largest concentration camps on German soil, where we will organise an exclusive guided tour for your group. After lunch, you will continue to Berlin, where you will check in and enjoy dinner together at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Berlin
Day 4: Berlin during World War II
The day begins with a city tour of Berlin, passing historic sites such as the Reichstag and the location of Hitlers bunker. You will stop at the Holocaust Memorial for the murdered Jews of Europe and then visit the Topography of Terror centre, which documents the crimes of the Nazi regime at the historic site of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters. In the afternoon, there is time for you to explore the capital on your own.
Overnight stay in Berlin
Day 5: Berlin during the Cold War
The last day of the tour focuses on the period after World War II: the Cold War, when the capital was divided by the Berlin Wall. Explore Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall Memorial on a city tour and experience the history of the GDR during an exciting exclusive tour of Berlins underground world.
Overnight stay in Berlin
Day 6: Day of departure
Check Out and individual departure from BER Airport.

Tip:
This trip can also start in Berlin and end in Munich. We are happy to tailor the itinerary and content to your preferences.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for the historical tour “Traces of World War II”: 6 days/5 nights

5 nights' accommodation with breakfast and city tax in Nuremberg and Berlin
Transfers to Nuremberg and Berlin in modern coaches
Welcome dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant in Nuremberg
City tour by coach and walking tour of Nuremberg with a local guide
Admission to the Nuremberg Trials Memorial
Admission and guided tour of the Buchenwald concentration camp
1x lunch on the way to Berlin on Day 3
Guided tour of Berlin by coach with a local guide
Free admission to the Holocaust Memorial
Free admission to the “Topography of Terror”
Guided walking tour about the “The Cold War in Berlin” with a local guide
Free admission to the Berlin Wall Memorial
Admission and guided tour of Berlin's underground world "Unterwelten"
travel documents for the tour guide
24/7 telephone service during the tour

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Here are some more ideas for your itinerary:

WeimarPLUS: Combine your visit to Buchenwald with an exploration of Weimar.
BerlinPLUS: Extend your stay with a visit to the DDR Museum Berlin-Karlshorst or the Allied Museum to learn more about the Cold War in Berlin
DresdenPLUS: Include a stay in the capital of Saxony, which gained notoriety in 1945 due to the massive bombing by the Allies. Marvel at today's old town and the Frauenkirche, which was faithfully reconstructed in the 1990s and ceremoniously reopened in 2005. It is considered a symbol of reconciliation and peace.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.