Explore the darkest chapter in history with this emotive trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. Representing a truly awful point in the history of humanity, this tour of the camps will give you insights into both the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition.

Exactly how many innocent men, women and children were murdered at Auschwitz is not known but all estimates are above the one-million mark. The tour includes a visit to Auschwitz I, the administrative centre of the camp, and Auschwitz II, which was designed and constructed as an extermination facility.

Walk through the gate bearing the fallacious inscription: ‘Arbeit macht frei’ (work sets one free) and begin touring the complex. The guide will explain the origins of the camp, its history and the everyday life of the prisoners. The memorial and museum were founded in 1947 and the complex comprises the camps of Auschwitz (Auschwitz I) in Oświęcim and Birkenau (Auschwitz II) in Brzezinka. There are approximately 150 buildings and 300 ruins. The original roads, fences, watchtowers and railway ramps have all been preserved. In 1979, the camp was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.

You’ll fly to Krakow and stay in this wonderful city which has so much to see and do, explore the wonderful Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square and the fascinating and lively Kazmierz area, the Former Jewish District. See St Mary's Basilica and Wawel Royal Castle.

Your base is will be the 4* Sympozjum & Spa or similar which is just 3 kilometres from Krakow's Old Town. Buses and Trams stop right outside the hotel and you can be in the centre in 15-20 minutes. All rooms come with a minibar, free Wi-fi and satellite TV. The hotel’s restaurant, Rozmaryn, serves fine European cuisine and a wide selection of wines, while the café-bar is a great place to relax with a drink.

The spa facilities of Hotel Sympozjum include a swimming pool, saunas and massage rooms. Hotel Sympozjum & SPA allows easy access to Krakow's tourist attractions. The beautiful Main Market Square with famous Cloth Hall is only 2.5 miles away.

On the day of your choice you’ll meet our representatives and you’ll be taken to Auschwitz where you spend a combined time of around 4 hours split between the two camps before returning to Krakow.

Price Includes;

• Return Flights from London
• Hand Baggage
• 3 Nights 4* Bed & Breakfast in Krakow
• Full day excursion to the Auschwitz concentration camps.

Regional airports are available 

Hold luggage and pre-booked seats can be added at the discounted airline rate.

Airport transfers are not included, we can arrange transfers if you require.

Prices are based on 2 sharing based on the cheapest departure in the given month.