Berlin & Krakow: WWII History & Politics

This trip gives students a profound and respectful understanding of a number of key history and religious education topics, including:

• Holocaust and World War II history.
• Jewish persecution

Through guided visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Jewish Quarter, and Schindler’s Factory, students can explore the impact of Nazi occupation, Jewish persecution, and the resilience of Krakow’s community. It is a powerful experience that supports GCSE and A-Level history, RS, and citizenship studies.

Your group will take part in a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with an official local guide. The visit includes headsets to ensure all students can hear the commentary clearly. The tour provides historical context while maintaining a respectful tone throughout.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau visit is deeply moving and may be challenging for some students. We recommend it for Key Stage 4 and above, though individual schools can decide based on their students’ maturity and emotional readiness. Teachers will receive guidance and resources to help prepare students before and after the visit.

Where possible, we arrange for groups to meet a Holocaust survivor or a relative at the Galicia Jewish Museum. Availability varies, so this is confirmed at the time of booking.

All Krakow school trips include free access to our “Project Krakow” teacher and student resources. These pre- and post-visit materials help students reflect on what they’ve learned and make strong curriculum links to their studies.

We can also support you in answering questions your SLT may have related to the trip. Take a look at our SLT resources now.

Yes. All Adaptable Travel tours are half board as standard, meaning breakfast and a two-course evening meal are included each day. Lunches are not included, allowing flexibility for your group to eat locally or take packed lunches arranged through your hotel.

Every element of your trip is fully risk-assessed through our TourTrust system. You’ll receive comprehensive safety documentation covering accommodation risk assessments and 24-hour emergency support throughout your stay.

We can also offer support with documentation that your SLT may need to help sign the trip off internally.

We provide 24-hour BVG small group tickets for the number of days you are travelling. This is the most cost-efficient ticket for a school group. Each ticket is valid for up to 5 people for 24 hours from time of validation and for any number of shared rides in tariff zone A, B and C. Berlin C zone. Zone A is the most central and Zone C is the greater Berlin area, including the city of Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial and the airport. Tickets can be validated on the platform before your first ride.

The BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) network includes S-Bahn (urban rail), U-Bahn (underground), buses, trams and even BVG ferry services across the Spree. BVG tickets are valid on these modes of public transport, as well as other regional transport options, although not on long-distance intercity trains (IC, EC or ICE).

Yes, school trips are exempt from city tax in Berlin, provided the group leader completes the city tax exemption form before arrival. Our operations team will email this form in advance of the trip and can forward the completed version to the accommodation ahead of arrival.

Our minium group size for all educational tours is a least 20 paying passengers.