Germany & Austria

German History & Holocaust Tour

12 Nights
Historic, Quaint
An awakening journey through German history and the Holocaust, exploring poignant sites that shaped the nation’s past with an insight into modern life.
Impero Travel
Berlin: 3 nights
DAY 1 Berlin: Arrival
Berlin

Arrival

  • Arrive in Berlin, check into your hotel.
  • Orientation walk around Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building with an expert guide.
  • World Heritage Potsdam cruise.

DAY 2 Berlin: Nazi tour
Berlin

Nazi tour

  • Guided tour visiting the Topography of Terror Documentation Center, Holocaust memorial and the Jewish Museum Berlin for insights into Jewish history and culture accompanied by an expert.
  • Dinner in a trendy neighborhood.

DAY 3 Berlin: Cold war tour
Berlin

Cold war tour

  • Guided tour of the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and Stasi Museums to understand East German surveillance.
  • Optional guided evening city walk learning about modern Berlin life.

Dresden: 1 night
DAY 4 Dresden: historic old town
Dresden

historic old town

  • Train to Dresden.
  • Explore the historic old town at your leisure or with a knowledgable guide.
  • Relaxing dinner by the Elbe River.

DAY 5 Dresden: WWII tour
Dresden

WWII tour

  • Dresden Frauenkirche and learn about the city’s destruction during WWII.
  • Visit Dresden Military History Museum for insights into wartime history.

Nuremberg: 2 nights
DAY 6 Nuremberg: Old town tour
Nuremberg

Old town tour

  • Train to Nuremberg.
  • Old Town tour experiencing the most characteristic spots like a local with your knowledgable guide.

DAY 7 Nuremberg: Propaganda tour
Nuremberg

Propaganda tour

  • Guided tour Nuremberg Trials Memorial and Documentation Center.
  • Visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Museum.

Munich: 2 nights
DAY 8 Munich: Bavarian history tour
Munich

Bavarian history tour

  • Train to Munich.
  • Guided tour of the Munich City Museum for an overview of Bavarian history.
  • Leisure evening in Marienplatz.

DAY 9 Munich: Concentration camp
Munich

Concentration camp

  • Private excursion to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a day of reflection.

DAY 10 Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich

Neuschwanstein Castle

  • End your time in Munich on a lighter note with a Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace day tour passing the Bavarian countryside.
  • Private transfer back to Munich with an optional tour to a famous beer hall to soak in the traditional Bavarian atmosphere.

Salzburg: 2 nights
DAY 11 Salzburg: Schindler tour
Salzburg

Schindler tour

  • Train to Salzburg, Austria.
  • Visit Mönchsberg for the story of Oskar Schindler.
  • Traditional Austrian dinner back in Salzburg.

DAY 12 Salzburg: Berchtesgaden
Salzburg

Berchtesgaden

  • Excursion to Berchtesgaden for a guided tour of the Obersalzberg area, including the Eagle’s Nest and Hitler’s Berghof.
  • Visit the Dokumentation Obersalzberg to learn the area’s history during the Nazi regime.

DAY 13 Salzburg: Departure
Salzburg

Departure

  • Train back to Munich or over to Vienna, Austria for your flight home or next part of your tour.

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