9-Day Break

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 first, and only, attempt to seize power (within Germany) by violence in the so-called Beer Hall or Munich Putsch in 1923. We spend the day touring the areas of Nazi influence in this beautiful city, 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. It was here that the seeds of National Socialism were to be sown and nurtured. B
Day 4 – Berchtesgaden (included). Today we travel to Hitler’s very own capital, his home at Berchtesgaden. We climb 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. *Please Note: on May 14th departure the Eagle’s Nest may not be open. If this is the case time will be spent at the Eagle’s Nest museum and in the town of Berchtesgaden. 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 visit the famous Courtroom (subject to modern day court proceedings not taking place) where many Nazis including Goering and Hess, were tried in front of a world audience – the fall of National Socialism. B
Day 7 - The Rhine (included) Rhine Cruise with lunch (optional). We leave Nuremberg and travel north to the River Rhine. Join an optional cruise on the majestic river with lunch included. Following the river north, we drive to Remagen where we will see and hear the story of the famous Ludendorff Bridge, heroically captured by the Americans on 7 March 1945. Overnight in the Rhine area. B
Day 8 – The Ardennes Offensive (included). Today we travel through Luxembourg and 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

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner

12-Day Break

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 and the Final Solution (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
Day 5 – South through Germany to Bad Aibling in Bavaria, Munich for a three-night stay. B
Day 6 – 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 7 – 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 8 – 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 9 – The Rhine (included); Rhine Cruise with Lunch (optional). We leave Nuremberg and travel north to the River Rhine. Join an optional cruise on the majestic river with lunch included. Following the river north, we drive to Remagen to see and hear the story of the famous Ludendorff Bridge, heroically captured by the Americans on 7 March 1945. Overnight in the Rhine area. B
Day 10 – The Rhine (included) Rhine Cruise with lunch (optional). We leave Nuremberg and travel north to the River Rhine. Join an optional cruise on the majestic river with lunch included. Following the river north, we drive to Remagen where we will see and hear the story of the famous Ludendorff Bridge, heroically captured by the Americans on 7 March 1945. Overnight in the Rhine area. B
Day 11 – 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 12 – To Calais, then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

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

Accommodation
You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star Hotel Johannisbad in Bad Aibling, 40 miles from Munich, followed by two nights at the 3-star Ramada Landhotel in Nuremberg or the 4-star Ramada Residenzschloss Hotel in Bayreuth. Your overnight stay in the Rhineland area will be in a minimum 2-star hotel. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Extras
Optional Excursions.
Single room supplement £135. (9 days), £169 (12 days)

Travel Insurance: from £42.95

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Named accommodation may be changed if necessary by the tour operator. If this is the case you will be advised of all new details at time of enquiry. All holidays and prices are subject to availability and changes.