The Holocaust in Europe
Trace the escape route of Checkpoint Charlie and witness the sobering vestige of Auschwitz.
The gravity of this war becomes tangible as you walk through Jewish museums and cemeteries that immortalize the memory of millions. End in Prague, known for its role in the Velvet Revolution and remarkable landmarks, from the St. Vitus Cathedral to the Prague Castle.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz MemorialStop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 4: Berlin
Take a tour of the Old Jewish QuarterVisit the Jewish MuseumParticipate in a panel discussion addressing life on both sides of the Iron Curtain
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Day 5: Berlin • Warsaw
Travel by train to WarsawTake a walking tour of Warsaw with your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Warsaw
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Day 6: Warsaw
Visit the Warsaw Ghetto MonumentTour the Jewish Ghetto with an expert local guide
Visit the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
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Day 7: Warsaw • Krakow
Travel to KrakowTake a guided tour of Krakow
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Wawel Hill
- Glowny Square
Enjoy dinner in Kraków
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Day 8: Krakow
Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau with an expert local guide
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Day 9: Krakow • Prague
Travel to Prague -
Day 10: Prague
Tour Prague with an expert local guide
See Charles Bridge
Walk down the Golden Lane
Visit St. Vitus CathedralTour the Jewish Quarter with an expert local guide
Explore the Jewish Museum
Visit the Jewish Cemetery
Visit the Spanish Synagogue
Tour the Old-New Synagogue
Enjoy dinner in Prague
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Prague • Nuremberg • Munich
Travel via Nuremburg to Munich
Tour Nuremberg with your Tour Director
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich
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Day 12: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a WWII-focused walking tour of Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz MemorialStop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 4: Berlin
Take a tour of the Old Jewish QuarterVisit the Jewish MuseumParticipate in a panel discussion addressing life on both sides of the Iron Curtain
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Day 5: Berlin • Warsaw
Travel by train to WarsawTake a walking tour of Warsaw with your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Warsaw
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Day 6: Warsaw
Visit the Warsaw Ghetto MonumentTour the Jewish Ghetto with an expert local guide
Visit the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
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Day 7: Warsaw • Krakow
Travel to KrakowTake a guided tour of Krakow
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Wawel Hill
- Glowny Square
Enjoy dinner in Kraków
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Day 8: Krakow
Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau with an expert local guide
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Day 9: Krakow • Prague
Travel to Prague -
Day 10: Prague
Tour Prague with an expert local guide
See Charles Bridge
Walk down the Golden Lane
Visit St. Vitus CathedralTour the Jewish Quarter with an expert local guide
Explore the Jewish Museum
Visit the Jewish Cemetery
Visit the Spanish Synagogue
Tour the Old-New Synagogue
Enjoy dinner in Prague
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Prague • Nuremberg • Munich
Travel via Nuremburg to Munich
Tour Nuremberg with your Tour Director
Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich
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Day 12: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a WWII-focused walking tour of Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 11 with extension
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Topography of Terror Museum, Jewish Museum in Berlin, House of Wannsee Conference, Warsaw Ghetto Monument, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Auschwitz and Birkenau, Golden Lane, St. Vitus Cathedral, Jewish Museum in Prague, Jewish Cemetery, Spanish Synagogue, Old-New Synagogue; with extension: Dachau
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.