Have a guided tour in the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp established during World War II. Visit in both Auschwitz and Birkenau sections is included.
After lunch break back to Krakow for your free time.
🕯️ Auschwitz-Birkenau: A Day of Remembrance and Reflection
Step into a solemn chapter of human history with a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most notorious of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps established during World War II.
🏚️ Auschwitz I – The Original Camp
Begin at Auschwitz I, where the tour introduces the historical context of the Holocaust and Nazi occupation of Poland.
See preserved brick barracks, barbed wire fences, and exhibits documenting life in the camp.
Stand before the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate and visit cell blocks that now serve as museums.
🚂 Birkenau (Auschwitz II) – The Extermination Camp
Continue to Birkenau, the vast extension built primarily for mass extermination.
Walk along the railway tracks that brought over a million victims to this site.
Witness the ruins of gas chambers, guard towers, and memorials to victims from across Europe.
🔎 Guided Experience:
Your professional guide will provide insight with historical facts, survivor stories, and moments of reflection.
Both Auschwitz and Birkenau are included, ensuring a comprehensive visit.
🕊️ Please Note:
Out of respect, this visit is conducted in a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Comfortable shoes and modest attire are recommended.
Photography is allowed in designated areas, but discretion is encouraged.
🧠 Did You Know?
Auschwitz-Birkenau was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Over 1.1 million people—mostly Jews—were murdered here between 1940 and 1945.
The site now serves as a memorial and museum, dedicated to preserving memory and educating future generations.
🕯️ “For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” — Elie Wiesel
Would you like me to add this into your main Kraków flyer, or set it apart as a special standalone reflection day insert?