The darkest chapter of WW2, this tour helps students understand the Holocaust and includes a memorable visit to Auschwitz, forever a symbol of ‘The Final Solution’.
The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters of the Second World War. More than six million men, women and children were murdered by the Nazi Regime in Concentration Camps across Europe. The sheer scale of it is often hard for students to understand, but a visit to Auschwitz puts the subject into context. On this tour we get an insight into this important part of studying WW2 by flying into Krakow and examining aspects of the story here.
KS3 National Curriculum – The Second World War and the Holocaust
OCR GCSE Syllabus – War and British Society 1790-2010
OCR GCSE Syllabus – World Depth Study – Living Under Nazi Rule,1933-1945
Specialist Battlefield Guide. For larger groups we have two guides per booking.
Tour pack of information and resources to use in the classroom
Meal at Jewish Restaurant on Day 2.
Flights and transfers.
2 or 3 breakfasts depending on tour duration, and 1 dinner.
Travel by coach from your school.
Departing from your regional UK airport, we fly into Krakow.
After arrival, in Krakow we visit the Jewish Quarter and examine the pre-war history of Jews in Poland and the city of Krakow.
Krakow Jewish Quarter
Today, we spend a full day visiting Auschwitz. We start at Birkenau, the main concentration camp, with its iconic entrance which has become a symbol of the Holocaust. Here we see the ramp where people were selected for work or death, and then walk the camp to get an idea of the vast scale of Auschwitz, seeing the site of the gas chambers and crematoria.
In the afternoon we see Auschwitz I, with its iconic entrance that proclaims ‘Work Sets You Free’. This site is a virtual museum, and we have a guided tour looking at different aspects of the Holocaust.
In the evening we return to the rich culture of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow and take an evening meal in one of the Jewish restaurants.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Auschwitz
This morning we visit the Krakow Ghetto. The Jewish population was forced into this after the fall of Poland in 1939, and people sent from it to work, and ultimate death at Auschwitz. The Ghetto was later closed and many people murdered here.
We see the memorials and the moving ‘chairs’ in the main square to symbolise those who were lost and also visit the Eagle Pharmacy, now a museum, which was at the heart of the Jewish Community.
We will then return to Krakow airport for our return flight to the UK.Included meals: Breakfast
Krakow Ghetto
Eagle Pharmacy Museum
Departing from your regional UK airport, we fly into Krakow.
After arrival, in Krakow we visit the Jewish Quarter and examine the pre-war history of Jews in Poland and the city of Krakow.
Krakow Jewish Quarter
Today, we spend a full day visiting Auschwitz. We start at Birkenau, the main concentration camp, with its iconic entrance which has become a symbol of the Holocaust. Here we see the ramp where people were selected for work or death, and then walk the camp to get an idea of the vast scale of Auschwitz, seeing the site of the gas chambers and crematoria.
In the afternoon we see Auschwitz I, with its iconic entrance that proclaims ‘Work Sets You Free’. This site is a virtual museum, and we have a guided tour looking at different aspects of the Holocaust.
In the evening we return to the rich culture of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow and take an evening meal in one of the Jewish restaurants.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Auschwitz
This morning we visit the Krakow Ghetto. The Jewish population was forced into this after the fall of Poland in 1939, and people sent from it to work, and ultimate death at Auschwitz. The Ghetto was later closed and many people murdered here.
We see the memorials and the moving ‘chairs’ in the main square to symbolise those who were lost, and also visit the Eagle Pharmacy, now a museum, which was at the heart of the Jewish Community.
Included meals: Breakfast
Krakow Ghetto
Eagle Pharmacy Museum
If you choose to extend this tour by an extra day we include a full day exploring the real history of the film ‘Schindler’s List’. We will see Schindler’s Factory – now a museum – and visit the Plaszow Concentration Camp in Krakow, which was depicted in the film.
We also have free-time in Krakow to explore its rich history and culture before we return to Krakow airport for our return flight to the UK.
Included meals: Breakfast
The Jewish Quarter
Plaszow Concentration Camp
If you would like more information or would like to customise this tour to suit your needs, get in touch today.
Each of our tours are tailor made to suit your school’s specific requirements.
Our team of experienced specialist guides are both passionate and knowledgeable.
Our tours are carefully designed to meet the aims of the National Curriculum.
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