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4-Nights A Walk Through History: Remembering World War II from $1,866
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722286
Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks Explore the sobering legacy of modern history on this independent tour based in Munich, with guided visits to Dachau, Berchtesgaden, and key sites.
Trip Overview:
This tour, although in some ways bleak, shows a vivid part of contemporary history. Using Munich as a base with 4 nights’ accommodation (you have choice), you will take tours in and around Munich.
The first morning of touring is to the site of the Dachau concentration camp 16 kilometres/10 miles north west of Munich. This may not be as well known as Auschwitz but it has significant importance as this was not only the first to be opened and also used as a model camp but also where the guards and camp officials were trained. You will visit the memorial site, the museum and see a documentary film.
The following day is devoted to a full day tour to Berchtesgaden, Hitler’s mountain retreat and the former southern headquarters of the Nazi party. You will drive up to the top of Mount Kehlstein at a height of 1835 metres/6150 feet where you will have outstanding panoramic views of the Alpine mountain range. In the winter, there will be an alternative tour to the very interesting underground salt mines.
Your final day will include a walking tour of Munich. It was here that the birth of the Nazi movement had its beginnings. Visit such sites as the Hofbrauhaus where the first Nazi mass meeting took place, the Konigplatz, site of Nazi mass rallies and stop in the Hofgarten to find out about the White Rose resistance movement plus visit other places of significance.
As experts in customizing personalized itineraries, this trip can be extended and/or modified.
Highlights:
- Reflect at Dachau Memorial Site, learning its powerful history through a guided visit of preserved grounds.
- Trace Munich’s wartime past on a walking tour exploring the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
- Journey through the Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden and ascend to Hitler’s mountain retreat, Eagle’s Nest.
- Stroll Munich’s vibrant streets near Theresienwiese, surrounded by cafés, culture and history.
- Experience Bavaria’s poignant heritage, where stories of resilience meet stunning alpine scenery.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport station transfers
- 4 nights premium accommodation in Munich
- Shared trip to the Dachau Memorial Site (max 50 guests)
- Shared Berchtesgaden and the Eagle's Nest tour (max 50 guests)
- Small group Munich Walking Tour
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
4 nights from $1,866 per person
Day 1: Arrive in Munich
Transfer: Munich International Airportto Munich - City Centre
Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Munich Central (4 Star Rating)
This hotel enjoys a central located in the city of Munich. The hotel is located close to the famous Theresienwiese, as well as the pedestrianized area, where a wide selection of shopping and entertainment venues can be found. The main train station is located just a 15 minutes' walking distance away. Links to the public transport network can be found nearby. This wonderful hotel enjoys a modern design. The guest rooms ooze elegance and charm, tempting visitors into a peaceful, relaxed ambiance. Guests can enjoy a delightful breakfast in the mornings, for a great start to the day. This hotel is sure to appeal to discerning business and leisure travellers alike.
Day 2: Half Day to Dachau Memorial Site
Take a 5-hour guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, a place of remembrance and enlightenment. The visit can be challenging, but also a deeply moving and impressive experience.
Your professional guide, trained and authorized by the memorial itself, will organize the entire tour and accompany you on the round-trip bus and train journey to and from Munich. Get an extensive guided tour of the entire site, including all the original structures that have been preserved, the museum's exhibition center, and the cinema where you can watch English-language documentaries. The guides have been specially trained to pass on the disturbing events with a high degree of sensitivity.
Day 3: Half Day Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour
Trace back the political origins of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi movement on a guided walking tour in Munich. Discover Munich’s past as you visit the historical locations during the events of the Third Reich.
Begin your guided tour in Marienplatz. From there, take a walk through the most important events of the Third Reich. After making your way to Odeonsplatz, visit the Hofbräuhaus and delve into the history of Hitler's putsch and the origins of the National Socialist German Workers' Party.
Continue to the front of the Haus der Kunst, which was the first propaganda building in Nazi Germany. Hear stories from your guide about the influence of the regime on art and the banning of degenerate art.
Discover the German Resistance Movement and learn about protagonists such as Georg Elser and the White Rose. Afterward, reach the Fuhrerbau, the place where the Munich Agreement was signed in 1938, before concluding the tour at Konigsplatz.
Day 4: Full Day Berchtesgaden and Eagle's Nest Tour
Take a full-day tour from Munich to Hitler's mountain retreat, located in the mountains above Berchtesgaden. Presented to him in 1939 as a 50th birthday present, the mountain chalet took 13 months to complete and includes an elevator bored through a tunnel in the rocks to reach the entrance.
You will depart from Munich and drive along some of the most scenic roads in the German Alps. On arrival, a special bus will take you up to the Eagle´s Nest entrance area, where you will ride the elevator to the mountain peak, and into Eagle´s Nest itself.
Look at beautiful views over the Alps, with free time on your own to explore. The lower rooms can be visited with an English-speaking guide, and offer views of the building's past through plate-glass windows.
Graffiti left by Allied troops is clearly visible in the surrounding woodwork. A large fireplace in the restaurant shows severe damage along its lower edges, where soldiers have smashed off small shards of marble as souvenirs. Hitler's small study is now used as a store room for the cafeteria.
After the tour, you will get more free time to go to the NS-Documentation-Center in Berchtesgaden, before the drive back to Munich.
Day 5: Depart from Munich
Transfer: Munich - City Centre to Munich International Airport
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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