The 3rd Reich and Divided Germany

Our Third Reich and Divided Germany Tour offers a profound exploration of Germany’s complex 20th-century history, illuminating its often dark and intriguing chapters. We begin with the tumultuous aftermath of World War I, tracing the polarized conditions that paved the way for the rise of fascism. From there, we delve into the 12 years of Nazi rule—an era defined by intolerance, propaganda, and relentless conflict. After World War II, Germany became a nation physically and ideologically split; on our tour, we visit enduring landmarks of this division, uncovering the stories of life behind the Iron Curtain and the resilience of a people shaped by suppression and separation.

The tour begins in Munich, the birthplace of the Nazi Party. We start with an in-depth Third Reich tour of the city, followed by a visit to the KZ-Gedenkstätte Memorial Site in nearby Dachau. A day trip takes us to the Eagle’s Nest and Obersalzberg, the Third Reich’s secondary seat of power. Next, we continue to Nuremberg, site of the Nazi Party rallies and the post-WWII war crimes trials. As we journey north, we’ll explore a fascinating relic of the fortified border that once separated East and West Germany. Next, in Leipzig, we learn about the Velvet Revolution, which contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Just outside Berlin, we visit the historic sites of the Wannsee Conference (1942) and the Potsdam Conference (1945). Our time in Berlin includes two full days—one focused on the Third Reich and World War II, the other on the Berlin Wall and daily life in the DDR.

Border Guard Tower