Embark on a poignant journey through time on a comprehensive, guided excursion to the Auschwitz complex. Delve into the somber history of this former concentration camp, uncovering the tragic events that unfolded within its walls, and explore how this pivotal moment in human history continues to reverberate through the present day.

Embark on a poignant journey through history with a full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum, a former WWII concentration camp. Accompanied by a licensed guide, delve into the significance of this somber chapter in world history. Leave Krakow behind and board a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan en route to KL Auschwitz 1. As you enter the camp, you'll pass through the infamous iron gate emblazoned with the haunting phrase "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free). Explore the 22 brick barracks that once confined hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims. Next, visit block 11, a prison within the prison, where brutal punishments were inflicted upon prisoners. This notorious block was the site of the first attempted exterminations using Zyklon B, and is home to the only remaining crematorium and gas chamber. After exploring Auschwitz 1, transfer to KL Auschwitz 2 Birkenau, a staggering 25 times larger than its predecessor. This massive camp was the largest of its kind, where tragically, over 1 million lives were lost. Conclude your visit at the Memorial, paying respects to the victims of genocide before returning to Krakow.