Medieval Britain:

WWII from Vienna to Berlin

Germany … a nation that has given us greatness in the form of Einstein, Beethoven, the jet engine, beer and picturesque Rhine castles – is equally remembered for Hitler and the devastation of Europe.

What was life like under Nazi rule and how did it all happen? Explore the dichotomy that is Germany. Venture into the majestic mountain scenery of the upper Rhine, and walk the romantic Baltic seaside. Visit cities that bore the weight of the bombing campaign, and ponder the despair of those who suffered in the infamous camps such as Dachau and Nordhausen. Delve into the Nazi war machine and its ambitions for a new world order – and learn how it all came crashing to an end with the apocalyptic final battle for Berlin.

Liberation Travel presents a sixteen-day tour that mixes amazing European culture with the disastrous history of 1933 – 1945. Step into the story … Inside The Third Reich.

Vienna Munich Berchtesgaden Neuschwanstein Castle Dachau Concentration Camp Nuremberg Rally Grounds

Colditz Castle Leipzig Nordhausen CampMunster Tank Museum Kiel Submarine Pens

V-2 Rocket Factory Seelow Heights Memorial Berlin ... and much more.

2018 Tour

28 July - 12 August 2018Sixteen Unforgettable Days

Inside The Third Reich

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BERLIN

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Nuremberg

Leipzig

HamburgSzczecin

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Day 7 - Friday August 3Our journey takes us north to Nuremberg, where we see the original Nazi Party Rally Grounds just as they were in the 1930s. We also stop at the courthouses where the Nuremberg Trials were held at the end of the war. Overnight Nuremberg - Maritim Hotel. [B,L]

Day 8 - Saturday August 4Today we explore the fascinating history of Colditz Castle and its link to WWII. Later we venture to the town of Torgau where US and Russian armies met on the River Elbe in 1945, and we conclude our day in the amazing cultural city of Leipzig. Overnight Leipzig - Westin Hotel. [B,L]

Day 9 - Sunday August 5Your tour makes a long trip northwest, stopping first at the infamous Nordhausen Concentration Camp, the most brutal of camps established for the production of the V1 & V2 rockets. In the afternoon we stop in Munster to conclude the day with a fascinating visit at the Tank Museum. Overnight Hamburg - InterCity Hotel Dammtor Messe. [B,L]

Day 10 - Monday August 6In the monring hours we tour the submarine pens of Bremen, returning to Hamburg to study the Allied firebombing with a visit to St. Nikolai Museum. Overnight Hamburg - InterCity Hotel Dammtor Messe. [B,L]

Day 11 - Tuesday August 7Day Eleven is a day trip north, first to the port city of Kiel to make a tour inside German submarine U-995. In the afternoon we stop in the beautiful historic city of Lubeck, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight Hamburg - InterCity Hotel Dammtor Messe. [B,L]

Day 12 - Wednesday August 8The tour travels to the far northeast corner of Germany, to the small seaside town of Peenemünde to tour the incredible V2 Rocket Factory. Overnight Szczecin - Radisson Hotel Blu. [B,L]

Day 13 - Thursday August 9Our morning takes us across the border to the Oder River near Kostrzyn, Poland, to see where the Russian Army broke through in their advance toward Berlin. We tour the museum at the historic Seelow Heights, site of the penultimate battle of WWII, before arriving in Berlin for a three night stay. Overnight Berlin - Hilton Hotel. [B,L]

Day 14 - Friday August 10We tour various points of interest in and around Berlin including Wannsee, the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Flak Tower, and more. We end at the Führerbunker, the last of the Führer headquarters used by Adolf Hitler and the final center of the Nazi Regime. Overnight Berlin - Hilton Hotel. [B,L]

Day 15 - Saturday August 11Enjoy a full free day at leisure in the beautiful capital city of Berlin. In the evening we gather together for our Farewell Dinner. Overnight Berlin - Hilton Hotel. [B,D]

Day 16 - Sunday August 12Return flight from Berlin, except for those who may choose to extend their stay or travel onward to further destinations. [B]

Itinerary and hotel locations are tentative and subject to change prior to departure. Minor variances are possible

during the actual tour based on the need to adapt to circumstances we may encounter.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Saturday July 28Depart from Canada for your overnight transatlantic flight to Vienna, except for those who may choose to depart sooner to extend their trip. Select group departure points will enjoy the luxury of a premium departure lounge prior to boarding.

Day 2 - Sunday July 29Upon arrival in Vienna we will transfer to our hotel - your room is pre-booked so that you can check in immediately to take some rest should you wish. In the late afternoon we gather together with our fellow travelers for a cruise on the Danube, followed by our evening Welcome Reception Dinner. Overnight Vienna - Hilton Hotel. [D]

Day 3 - Monday July 30Enjoy a full free day at your leisure in Vienna. Overnight Vienna - Hilton Hotel. [B]

Day 4 - Tuesday July 31We travel southwest into the Bavarian Alps, to the famous mountain village of Berchtesgaden where we’ll sit for lunch at the Eagle’s Nest followed by a guided tour. Overnight Munich - Sheraton Arabellapark. [B,L]

Day 5 - Wednesday August 1Today we explore the places in Munich where it all began, including the site of the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. We also stop at the famous Hofbräuhaus for lunch. In the afternoon we visit Dachau Concentration Camp, the first camp of its kind, opened by Heinrich Himmler in 1933. Overnight Munich - Sheraton Arabellapark. [B,L]

Day 6 - Thursday August 2Day Six is a cultural break, allowing travelers a day to rest in Munich or join the free optional day trip to the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein high in the mountains of southern Bavaria. Overnight Munich - Sheraton Arabellapark. [B,L]

BerlinThe fabled capital of Germany and one of the great cities of the world with a cultural legacy second to none Berlin is also known as the capital of Nazi Germany and the scene of the final cataclysmic battle to defeat Hitler.

MunichHome to the world renowned ‘Oktoberfest’, the annual beer festival, it was here in 1923 that the young Nazi Party made its first attempt at gaining power with the infamous ‘Beer Hall’ Putsch. We visit the site of the putsch and lunch in the famous Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, arguably the most famous beer house in the world.

HamburgRemembered as the first ‘firestorm’ city of the Second War, it is here that we revisit the policies that determined Allied bombing strategy and visit a memorial to those who perished.

NurembergBecause of its rich religious and mythical history Nurnberg was chosen by the Nazi party to be the site for their annual rallies from 1927 though 1939. After the war, and because of the city’s relationship to the Nazi Party, it was decided that the relatively undamaged Palace of Justice would host the trials of German officials involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Dachau Concentration CampThe first of the Nazi concentration camps, its purpose was later enlarged to include forced labour and eventually the imprisonment of Jews. Although never an extermination camp like Auschwitz, Sobibor or Treblinka it is estimated that over 200,000 prisoners died here as a result of malnutrition, disease or beatings. The camp has been kept open as a Memorial Site to honour the dead.

Colditz CastleIn 1158 the major building works began on a promontory above the town. The castle gained international fame as Oflag IV-C, a prisoner of war camp during WWII for ‘incorrigible’ allied officers who had repeatedly escaped other camps.

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ViennaVienna is one of the great capitals of Europe, sitting astride the beautiful Danube - Europe’s second longest river. With a cultural legacy shaped by residents including Mozart and Beethoven this City of Music is also renown for its Wienerschnitzel, apfelstrudel and its many famous coffee houses.

Neuschwanstein CastleOne of the most picturesque of the upper Rhine castles Neuschwanstein or ‘New Swan Stone’ Castle was the template for Disney’s famous Sleeping Beauty castle. Built by Ludwig ll in 1868, and a perfect example of ‘castle romanticism’, it towers above the Alpine foothills in southern Bavaria and hosts more than a million people annually.

PeenemündeIt was here that German scientists, including the famous Wernher von Braun, who would later lead America’s race to the moon, first developed and produced rocket technology.

KielOne of the major naval bases and shipbuilding centres of the German Reich, Kiel was heavily bombed by the Allies during WW2. Here we visit a U-Boat Museum and tour through U-995, a surviving Second War ‘Unterseeboot’ that saw active service during the war.

BerchtesgadenThe site of Hitler’s ‘Eagles Nest Retreat’, the Kehlsteinhaus now has a restaurant with alpine views and a ‘Dokumentation Obersalzberg’ museum that chronicles the Nazi era. Your visit includes a guided tour and lunch reservations.

LübeckThe city of Lübeck can trace its beginnings back to nearly 10,000 BCE as a coastal trading port. It suffered damage during WWII from aerial bombing but much effort was made to restore its historical old town center, which is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

$5850

based on double occupancy

$1500single supplement

Non-Refundable Deposit at time of Booking:

$500

Exclusive Booking Agent: Debbie Baggley

UNIGLOBE Travel Innovations Ltd.1-800-565-7999

debbie@travel-til.com

Ground Travel Handled By

Included in your Package- Fourteen nights accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities in Trafalgar First Class Hotels (European standards)- Premium airport departure lounge at the start of the tour (where available) ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- Immediate early morning check-in available at your hotel in Vienna ... an exclusive benefit not offered by other battlefield tours- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach w/ reclining seats, on-board WC and free mobile Wi-Fi- Buffet breakfast (cold and/or hot) at the hotel each morning, plus selected lunches and dinners as outlined in the itinerary- All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling of one bag per person- Gratuities to Coach Driver, Trafalgar Agent and Local Guides are included! (important note: these costs are extra on most other tours and can add up to $150 CAD or more at the end of your trip, be sure to compare!)- Group pick-up from Vienna Airport on July 29/18 and return group transfer to Berlin Airport on August 12/18 (individual transfers would be the traveler's responsibility)

Excluded- Airfare to/from Europe- Meals other than stated on the itinerary- Travel / Cancellation / Medical Insurance- Passport & related fees- Any optional excursion not stated- Items of a personal nature

Notations- Prices are subject to change based on currency fluctuations, to be confirmed at time of final payment.- This tour requires a minimum of 25 passengers.- Hotels will be pre-booked but are subject to change.- Final payment is due no later than April 25, 2018. All deposits & payments are non-refundable. - Read our Terms & Conditions at www.liberationtours.ca prior to booking.