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Itinerary for: Hitler's Capitals - the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (9GHCV/1)

Germany Munich
Berchtesgaden Battlefields

Our 9-day tour follows the story through Munich and Nuremberg, whilst
the 12-day tour also visits Berlin.


9-Day Break - Munich & Nuremberg



  • Day 1 – Local departure then onwards to Belgium
    for an overnight stay.

  • Day 2 – South through Germany to Bad Aibling in
    Bavaria, Munich for a three-night stay. B

  • Day 3 – Munich (included). Hitler considered
    Munich as the ‘Capital of the Movement’ and it was the birthplace of
    National Socialism. It was here that the dictator made his attempt to
    seize power in the so-called Beer Hall, or Munich Putsch, in 1923. We
    spend the day touring the areas of Nazi influence, including the route
    of the Putsch to the Feldernhalle, and the sites of the former Nazi
    Headquarters, the ‘Brown House’ and the Königsplatz parade ground. B

  • Day 4 – Berchtesgaden (included). Today we
    travel to Hitler’s very own capital, his home at Berchtesgaden. We make
    our way up the hill to the Nazi enclave, the National Redoubt. We also
    pay a visit to the ‘Eagle’s Nest’, commissioned by Martin Bormann on
    behalf of the Nazi Party as a present for Hitler’s 50th birthday. We
    see, too, the site of Hitler’s former home, the Berghof, where he spent
    most of his time during the Second World War. B

  • Day 5 – Munich (included); Dachau (included).
    Today gives us some free time in the beautiful city of Munich, very much
    rebuilt in its original style after the ravages of the war. In the
    afternoon we visit Dachau, the first true Concentration Camp – a moving
    reminder of the brutality of National Socialism and all that it
    entailed. From Dachau we travel on to Nuremberg or Bayreuth for a
    two-night stay. B

  • Day 6 - Nuremberg (included). We spend the day
    in and around the city Hitler considered to be the ‘Capital of the
    Party’. Here we see examples of Nazi architecture, the former parade
    grounds and stadiums. It was here, in Nuremberg, that the party was to
    grow, and to die. The city was chosen as the site for the famous
    ‘Nuremberg Trials’. We see the famous court house where many Nazis
    including Goering and Hess were tried. B

  • Day 7 – The Rhine (included); Rhine Cruise
    (optional). We leave Nuremberg and travel north to the River Rhine. Join
    an optional cruise on the majestic river with lunch included. Overnight
    in the Rhine area. B

  • Day 8 – The Ardennes Offensive (included). We
    travel through the Ardennes Forest, the area used by Hitler during the
    winter of 1944/1945 in his last attempt to divide and defeat the Allies
    as they advanced towards Germany. The operation, known as the ‘Battle of
    the Bulge’, was to cause major problems to the Allies. Overnight stay
    in Belgium. B

  • Day 9 – To Calais, then return home. B


Included Meals:
B=Breakfast



12-Day Break - Berlin, Munich & Nuremberg



  • Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onwards
    to Belgium for an overnight stay.

  • Day 2 – Travel across Germany to Berlin for
    three nights. B

  • Day 3 – Berlin (included). We spend today in
    and around Berlin where we visit the Wannsee Conference Centre (entrance
    is approximately €2 per person and is dependant on modern day
    conferences not taking place) where the infamous meeting took place that
    determined the ‘Final Solution’ and fate of European Jews. B

  • Day 4 – Nazi Berlin (included). We look at the
    story of Hitler’s rise and fall, visiting the Reichstag Building, the
    Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower, Brandenburg Gate and the former
    Chancellery area, standing above Hitler’s bunker. We then discover the
    Topography of Terror (notorious SS/Gestapo areas) and the Karshorst
    Museum – the former Soviet HQ and location of the Third Reich surrender.
    B

  • Days 5 to 12 – As Days 2 to 9 of the  9-day
    tour. 8xB 


Included Meals:
B=Breakfast


Please Note: Entrance fees to museums and places of
interest are at extra cost.






Notes


Prices are per
person, based on two sharing


Extras:



  • Optional excursions

  • Single room supplement £135 (9 days), £199 (12 days)

  • Travel insurance from £43.95 (9 days); £45.95 (12 days)