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WWII, the Cold War, and the Holocaust

Take a school trip and show your students the impacts of WWII, the Cold War, and the Holocaust in this 10 day tour. Begin in Berlin with a local guide, and see how the Berlin Wall divided the continent. Then, continue to Dresden before visiting Hradcany Castle in Prague. Wrap up your tour with stops in Krakow and Auschwitz.
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Poland, Germany...

10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Berlin Wall
  • Charles Bridge
  • Krakow Market Square

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from the United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to Germany

Day 2 : Welcome to Germany!
Arrive in Berlin

Begin exploring the Kaiser Wilhelm Church and other sites with your Tour Director.

Day 3 : Berlin
Explore Berlin with a Local Guide

Marvel at the sites of this once-divided city. See the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, and visit the Wannsee House.

Reichstag Dome visit

Take an elevator up into the stunning Glass Dome to witness dramatic views both internally of the building and externally of Berlin.

LEAP Ichbin ein Berliner

LEAP ich bin ein berliner - Germany

LEAP Activity | Ich bin ein Berliner

Step into the shoes of the people whose lives were impacted by the Berlin Wall. Participate in a group activity that involves reciting personal accounts of the event and discussing its repercussions. Live through their experiences and gain a personal insight into Germany’s history.

Day 4 : Berlin
WWII Tour Director-led walking tour

Third Reich

Expand your knowledge of the role of the Third Reich during World War II with tours of the Topography of Terror and the Jewish Museum.

Day 5 : Dresden
Travel to Dresden

Travel to the historic city of Dresden, an ancient Slavic settlement, to learn about Frauenkirche and visit Dresden Schloss.

LEAP Debate the Great

Continue to Prague

Debate the Great Munich

LEAP Activity | Debate the Great

Meet six influential figures from Germany’s history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.

Day 6 : Prague
Discover the Golden City

Discover the highlights of the "Golden City" of Prague in the Czech Republic located in the heart of Bohemia. A local guide brings you to Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus's Cathedral, and the Museum of Communism.

Experience Wenceslas Square, the location of many events in Czech history.

Day 7 : Prague - Krakow
Journey to Krakow

Travel to Krakow.

Walking Tour of Krakow

Enjoy an evening tour with a Tour Director.

Day 8 : Krakow
Krakow guided sightseeing tour

Discover the heart of medieval Poland. See some of the city's highlights, including Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, and the Wawel Cathedral with its Zygmunt Bell.

Day 9 : Auschwitz
Auschwitz and Birkenau guided visit

Travel to Auschwitz and Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest internment and extermination camps, to pay your respects and remember the millions of innocent men, women, and children who were killed there during Hitler’s reign

Day 10 : Return to the United States
Map of WWII, the Cold War, and the Holocaust

Have Questions? We Have Answers.

    Do you offer 24-hour emergency support?

    Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central. Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary. The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.

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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program

Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.

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