Highlights
- Learn about the history of the Holocaust and WWII
- Learn about living conditions of Auschwitz prisoners
- Visit the ruins of the gas chambers, original barracks
Description
Embark on a poignant journey from Prague to Auschwitz Birkenau, one of the most somber and historically significant destinations in the world. This guided tour offers a deeply moving and educational experience, allowing you to pay tribute to the memory of those who suffered during the Holocaust.
The day begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Prague, followed by a 5.5-hour drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp Museum. Along the way, you'll have opportunities for occasional stops to break the journey.
Upon arrival, a local guide, fluent in your chosen language, will lead you through an exploration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Camps. This tour covers both Auschwitz I, primarily used for political prisoners, and the vast Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where Jewish and Romani inmates endured unimaginable hardships.
You'll spend up to 3.5 hours inside the camps, bearing witness to the remnants of barracks, watchtowers, and crematoriums that stand as powerful symbols of the Holocaust. After the guided tour, you'll have approximately 1 hour of free time for lunch or personal reflection.
As the day comes to a close, the tour concludes with a return journey to Prague, ensuring you're dropped off conveniently at your hotel.
This itinerary outlines a day of remembrance, education, and reflection, offering you the opportunity to honor the memory of those who endured one of history's darkest times.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver
Auschwitz and Birkenau Camps entry tickets
Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz and Birkenau Camps
Guided sightseeing tour inside the camps
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
