The WWII Poland and Germany Tour covers the beginning and end of World War II. The first shots of the war rang out in Gdansk, Poland, on September 1, 1939. Five years later the Warsaw Uprising commenced on August 1, 1944, and lasted for 63 days as the Polish resistance Home Army fought valiantly to liberate Warsaw from Nazi Germany.
On May 8, 1945, the final surrender of Nazi Germany took place at Karlshorst.
Your WWII tour of Poland and Germany begins in Gdansk, which is also the site of another historic push for freedom — the Solidarity movement led by electrician Lech Walesa. You will then wind your way to Berlin, where some of the fiercest battles of the war were fought, stopping along the way in Krakow, Warsaw, and Zagan.
Auschwitz, Stalag Luft III of The Great Escape fame, and the Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory and Museum are among the notable sites you will visit.
Guests who have travelled on this tour rave about the charm of these historic cities and towns, the warmth of the people, and the outstanding restaurants, many of which are located in beautiful buildings that date back to the last century. As always, you can expect an unimpeded history study.
