Visit the largest former Nazi concentration camp on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw and learn about one of the darkest chapters in the history of Europe with an official guide. See the gas chambers and barracks, as you comprehend the enormity of what happened here.
Step back in time and learn more about one of the darkest chapters in European history. Auschwitz was the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers. Over 1.1 million men, women and children lost their lives there. Funded by the Nazi party in 1940, Auschwitz-Birkenau became both a symbol of Holocaust, human suffering and a witness to physical and emotional exhaustion.
Take a 15-minute break after your tour of the main camp. Following the break, you will be driven the 3km distance to Birkenau, the second part of the camp. The second half of the tour will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Finally, travel to Krakow known for its former Kings, monarchs, Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, Old Town Hall and much more. You will be delighted with the local architecture, palaces and interesting monuments of Mickiewicz and Eros’ head! See highlights in Krakow Old Town and hear selected history about them from local expert-guide.
During the tour you will also stop for a traditional Polish Dumpling lunch with some free time to spend relaxing afternoon in Krakow with your friends or family, take some pictures and buy souvenirs.