Travel from Warsaw to the city of Oswiecim for a tour of the nazi camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau
Auschwitz - Birkenau was the largest concentration camp established by the Nazi regime to carry out the extermination of not only European Jews but also Poles, Gypsies and people of other nationalities. It consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II (Birkenau) and Auschwitz III (Monowitz). After WW2 the Polish government restored Auschwitz and turned it into a museum. It was also included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979.
Full itinerary:
12 h tour from Warsaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Warsaw - Auschwitz – Warsaw - minivan tour
6.30 am Hotel pick-up (early morning!)
Our experienced driver picks you up from your Warsaw hotel/apartment. Transportation in a comfortable A/C minivan.
6.30 - 10.30 Transport from Warsaw to Auschwitz
We drive from Warsaw to Oswiecim town (4 h travel time), where Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located. 15 min break to grab a cup of coffee included.
10.45 - 12.30 Auschwitz camp visit
Guided group tour of Auschwitz concentration camp in English with a licensed museum guide. Audio headsets to hear the guide speaking will be provided. All fees included in price
12.30 - 12.45 Transport from Auschwitz to Birkenau
We take you to the second part of the sightseeing tour to Birkenau camp grounds.
12.45 - 14.00 Birkenau camp visit
Guided tour of Birkenau concentration camp in English. All fees included in price
14.00 - 18.00 Transport from Birkenau to Warsaw
Return transportation from Birkenau to Warsaw (4 h travel time). Our driver drops you off at your Warsaw hotel/apartment.