Warsaw Uprising & Treblinka

Warsaw Uprising & Treblinka

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Tour Overview

Join us on a fascinating tour as we explore the WW2 battlefields in Poland, the Warsaw Uprising and some of the most important Holocaust sites.

Highlights

  • Travel to Berlin to see the site of Hitler's Bunker and the iconic battle for the Reichstag building.

  • Visit the Seelow Heights, the last major battlefield of the Second World War in Europe.

  • Explore the Warsaw Uprising Museum and see the memorials dedicated to the 1944 uprising.

  • Examine the early battles for Poland at Sochaczew and the Battle of the Bzura River.

  • Visit Treblinka, one of the infamous German Concentration Camps, and see the memorials.

  • Travel to Lublin to visit the site of the Lublin Ghetto and the Majdanek Concentration Camp.

  • Explore the Wolf's Lair, Hitler's battle headquarters on the Eastern Front, and see the ruins.

  • Visit the Treptower Park Soviet Memorial and War Cemetery in Berlin.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Netherlands

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Netherlands for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Battle for Berlin

Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany

Location: Berlin

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel to Berlin where Soviet forces defeated the German Army in 1945, seeing the site of Hitler’s Bunker and looking at the iconic battle for the Reichstag building. We then continue to our overnight hotel in Berlin.

Day 3 Seelow Heights

Location: Seelow

Meals Included: Breakfast


Departing Berlin, we visit the Seelow Heights – the last major battlefield of the Second World War in Europe. Here, we see where the last remnants of the German Army tried to stop the Russians in 1945.


We then continue to our hotel in Warsaw for a five-night stay.

Day 4 Warsaw Uprising

Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw

Location: Warsaw

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we look at the Warsaw Uprising of August 1944, when the people rose up against the German-occupying forces. We visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum and see the memorials.

Day 5 Battlefield Poland

Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw

Location: Warsaw

Meals Included: Breakfast

We examine the early battles for Poland in 1939 and see the battlefield at Sochaczew and the Battle of the Bzura River, visiting the museum, memorials and cemetery. Later, we explore the Polish War Museum in Warsaw.

Day 6 Treblinka

Location: Treblinka

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we examine the Holocaust in Poland, seeing the site of the Palmiry Massacre before visiting Treblinka, one of many infamous German Concentration Camps built in occupied-Poland. Here we see the memorials and the Visitor’s Centre.

Day 7 Majdanek Concentration Camp

Location: Majdanek

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel to Lublin and visit the site of the Lublin Ghetto and the Majdanek Concentration Camp.

Day 8 Opening Shots of WW2

Gdańsk
Gdansk old town
Gdańsk
Artus court, Gdansk

Location: Gdańsk

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we depart Warsaw and travel to Gdansk to look at the opening shots of the WW2 here in September 1939, seeing the battlefield, memorial and the new Gdansk War Museum. We then continue to our hotel in Gdansk for two nights.

Day 9 The Wolf’s Lair: Operation Valkyrie

Location: Wolf's Lair

Meals Included: Breakfast

The bomb plot against Hitler in July 1944 was a turning point in WW2, and today we travel across Poland to the infamous Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s battle headquarters on the Eastern Front, where Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg made the attempt on Hitler’s Life. Here we see the ruins of this vast complex.

Day 10 Poznan

Location: Poznań

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving Gdansk, we travel to Poznan and visit the battlefield here, which was the scene of heavy fighting in 1945. We then continue to Berlin for an overnight stay.

Day 11 Berlin

Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany

Location: Berlin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Before departing Berlin, we visit the Treptower Park Soviet Memorial and War Cemetery before travelling to the Netherlands for an overnight stay.

Day 12

Location: United Kingdom

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfast is included each day of the tour.

  • Transportation

    Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service is included.

  • Guided Tours

    Visits to historical sites such as the Warsaw Uprising Museum, Treblinka, Majdanek Concentration Camp, and the Wolf's Lair are included.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

  • Optional Excursions

    Any optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for one night at the Vienna House Easy Berlin, five nights at the Ibis Warzawa Stare Miasto, two nights at the Hotel Zatoka in Gdansk, before returning to Berlin for one night at the Vienna House Easy Berlin or similar. Overnight stays will be in city-style hotels in the Netherlands.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, with travel to various locations including Berlin, Warsaw, Gdansk, and Poznan, before returning to the Netherlands.

Accommodation

You will stay for one night at the Vienna House Easy Berlin, five nights at the Ibis Warzawa Stare Miasto, two nights at the Hotel Zatoka in Gdansk, before returning to Berlin for one night at the Vienna House Easy Berlin or similar. 
Overnight stays will be in city-style hotels in the Netherlands.
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Check out our Q&As

  • What historical events are covered during the tour?

    The tour covers significant historical events such as the Battle for Berlin, the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, the early battles for Poland in 1939, the Holocaust in Poland, and the bomb plot against Hitler at the Wolf's Lair.

  • Will we visit any concentration camps during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to Treblinka and Majdanek concentration camps, where you will see memorials and learn about the history of these sites.

  • What can I expect to see at the Warsaw Uprising Museum?

    At the Warsaw Uprising Museum, you will learn about the uprising of August 1944 when the people of Warsaw rose against the German-occupying forces. The visit includes seeing various memorials dedicated to this significant event.

  • Is there a visit to any significant World War II battlefields?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to several significant World War II battlefields, including the Seelow Heights, the battlefield at Sochaczew, the Battle of the Bzura River, and the battlefield in Poznan.

  • What is the significance of the Wolf's Lair in the tour?

    The Wolf's Lair is significant as it was Hitler's battle headquarters on the Eastern Front and the site of the July 1944 bomb plot against him. The tour includes a visit to the ruins of this vast complex.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon ...more ...less

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays. ...more ...less

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company. ...more ...less

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic . ...more ...less

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come. ...more ...less

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places. ...more ...less

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description. ...more ...less

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only. ...more ...less

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows ...more ...less

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home. ...more ...less

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Warsaw Uprising & Treblinka

12 Days

Visiting: Netherlands, Berlin, Seelow, Warsaw, Treblinka, Majdanek, Gdańsk, Wolf's Lair, Poznań, United Kingdom ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

12pwt

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Activities:

Sightseeing

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