The World's most notorious place of genocide and mass grave. Started in 1940 as a concentration camp for Polish political prisoners, in 1942 it became the centre for the extermination of European Jews. In 1940 - 1945 the Nazis killed about 1.5 million people there, mainly Jews but also Poles, Gypsies, Russian POWs and people of other nations.

Auschwitz & Birkenau Tour - you will spend about 3,5 hour in Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps, where you will be given an English guided tour by the Museum's licensed guide. The tour begins with a 15-minute documentary film about the liberation of the camp, then the museum guide will show you exhibits in some of the surviving prison blocks, the gas chamber and the crematorium. After a short break you continue to Birkenau, where you go up to the watchtower above the entrance gate to see the view of the biggest Nazi extermination camp. The tour includes the transport to and from Krakow.

Duration: 6-7 hours

What's included:

• Transport to and from Auschwitz Museum (about 100 miles/ 150 km both way);
• watching a documentary film about the liberation of the camp;
• Guided Tour around Auschwitz with an English speaking Guide (licensed by the Museum);
• Transport to Birkenau;
• Guided Tour around Birkenau with an English speaking Guide (licensed by the Museum).

Why booking with ESCAPE2POLAND?

1. Pick-up at your Hotel or Apartment.*
2. Always a Minivan Transport in a Small Group.*
3. A guided tour with Museum Licensed Guide around both camps.
4. For your safety and comfort we give to your disposal only new vehicles - all fitted with seat belts and recant safety features (Mercedes Vito or similar)
5. Trust the experience of people who have used Escape2Poland (references available or see our testimonials).

For groups of 8 people or more please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for special rates.

SPECIAL OFFER up to 15% OFF on our TOURS (valid till the 30.06.2008)

Price: £ 33 £ 30 / € 42 € 38 per person (guided tours around both camps included)

Price: £ 28 £ 25 / € 36 € 32 per person (only transport)

Please note that some companies offer only transport to Auschwitz advertising it as an "Auschwitz Tour" - the cost of a standard guide service in a group starts from £ 12 / € 15

Museum will be closed on the following dates:

2008 - 30.04; 01.05; 25.12;

PACKAGE from £145

You can also book a package of 2 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel with breakfast and Auschwitz Tour + Flight from just £ 145 per person more info>>.

What else we can organize for you:

• Krakow Hotels;
• Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour (recommended);
• Krakow Sightseeing Tour;
• Visit in Zakopane & Tatra Mountains ;
• Visit in Warsaw or any other city of Poland;
• Dunajec River raft Tour;
• Torun City of Copernicus Trip;
• Car Hire;
• Train Tickets;
• and much more...

*This service is guaranteed only if you book the tour for at least 2 people.