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Travel across the Netherlands and Germany to gain a deeper understanding of the events of World War II. You'll begin in Amsterdam, then attend special events to honor the fallen and commemorate the end of the war in Europe. Continue on to Berlin to learn more about the war and its aftermath, and see how the city's past shapes its now-bright future.
Your tour package includes
7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
5 dinners with beer or wine
Guided sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
Amsterdam canal cruise
Airborne Museum
V-E Day Remembrance Ceremony
Liberation Day celebrations
Berlin
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Welcome to Amsterdam! Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s panoramic sightseeing tour introduces you to Amsterdam’s iconic canals and unique character.
Stroll by the canals and bridges, taking in the houseboats that dot the banks
View Dam Square, home of many landmarks including the neoclassical Royal Palace, the 15th-century New Church, and the National Monument
Finish with a panoramic bus tour, passing by sites like the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Mint Tower, and Rijksmuseum
Tonight, cruise along the canals of Amsterdam on a houseboat, enjoying the view of row houses lit up for the night. Your cruise will take you through the center of the city as you enjoy dinner by lantern light.
Arnhem Region2 nights
Day 4: Travel to Arnhem Region via Operation Market Garden & Remembrance Ceremony visits
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, set off for the Arnhem area of Holland, exploring sites integral to Operation Market Garden along the way.
Visit the Airborne Museum, dedicated to the Battle of Arnhem, with a local guide
Stop at the Airborne Cemetery outside Arnhem
Enjoy free time in Arnhem to delve deeper into the city’s military history
Then, continue on to visit the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, where over 2,000 Canadian soldiers were laid to rest.
Pay your respects during a nation-wide moment of silence
Join fellow Canadians and locals at the V-E Day Remembrance Ceremony
Tonight, gather with your group for an included dinner.
Day 5: Liberation Day celebrations
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel to Wageningen, a historic town along the Rhine River
Commemorate Liberation Day, when the Dutch celebrate the end of Nazi occupation and honor freedom, democracy, and human rights
Join EF-exclusive events surrounding the celebrations
Berlin3 nights
Day 6: Flight to Berlin & home-hosted dinner
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Berlin. Tonight, you'll enjoy dinner with your group at a local's home, giving you an insider's look at German life and culture.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Berlin
Included meal: Breakfast
A local guide introduces you to the monuments of Berlin’s WWII history as well as the signs of its re-emergence as a vibrant cultural center.
View the Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, former headquarters for the Nazi aviation branch known as the Luftwaffe
See Hitler’s war bunker as well as the Topography of Terror Museum, which marks where the SS and Gestapo were once based
Walk past the Reichstag building to see where the Parliament of the German Empire met from 1871 to 1918
Discover the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of a reunited Berlin
See the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery
Day 8: Free day in Berlin
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Berlin on your own or add an excursion.
This evening, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.
Potsdam
From $149 per person
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Extension to Munich
Munich3 nights
Day 9: Train to Munich & home-hosted dinner
Included meals: Dinner, Breakfast
Travel by train to Munich. Tonight, you’ll gather for dinner with your group at a local’s home to get an insider’s look at Bavarian life and culture. Enjoy regional specialties and taste some of Germany's world-famous beers.
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Munich
Included meal: Breakfast
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Munich, focusing on the city’s WWII history.
Explore Marienplatz, Munich’s medieval heart, and see the famed Glockenspiel
See the former Sterneckerbräu brewery, which served as the meeting place of the original German Workers’ Party
Visit the Monument to the Victims of National Socialism, where an eternal flame burns for those who died under Nazi rule
Spend free time in Munich or add an excursion.
Dachau
From $75 per person
Day 11: Free day in Munich
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Munich or add an excursion.
Tonight, toast your trip with a special farewell drink.
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter the Netherlands and Germany, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You will walk for about 2 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestones and stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Amsterdam and depart from Berlin (or Munich on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis)
There are no major health risks associated with traveling to any of the countries on this tour.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
In the Netherlands, simply prepared meat and fish dishes, substantial soups, and hearty stews are local staples. Snack food traditionally features fish—you might try maatje, raw green herring served with onions—but pancakes, french fries, doughnuts, and waffles are just as plentiful.
German food is hearty and substantial. Among the specialties are dumpling stews, sauerkraut, sausages, smoked cheeses, and dark breads. Bavaria produces some of the world’s purest beers, and white German wines are exceptionally good.
All destinations visited on this tour operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
