Historical Exploration of Auschwitz

Day 1: Auschwitz I Exploration

Auschwitz, Poland

9:00AM

Visit Auschwitz I Museum

Start your day by exploring the Auschwitz I Museum, where you can learn about the history of the concentration camp through exhibitions and preserved buildings.
The museum is located within Auschwitz I complex and can be reached by walking or taking a guided tour.
Free entry, guided tours available for a fee, 2-3 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Museum Cafe

Enjoy a lunch break at the Museum Cafe, offering a variety of light meals and refreshments.
The cafe is located within the museum complex.
Approximately 20 PLN, 1 hour

1:00PM

Explore Auschwitz I Barracks

Walk through the barracks and see the living conditions endured by prisoners during the camp's operation.
The barracks are located within the Auschwitz I complex.
Included in museum entry, 1-2 hours

3:30PM

Reflect at the Memorial Site

Take time to reflect at the memorial site and pay respects to the victims of the Holocaust.
The memorial site is within walking distance from the barracks.
Free entry, 1 hour

5:00PM

Dinner at Local Restaurant

End your day with a dinner at a local restaurant in Auschwitz town, where you can try traditional Polish cuisine.
You can walk or take a short taxi ride to reach the restaurant.
Approximately 60 PLN, 1-2 hours
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Day 2: Auschwitz II-Birkenau Visit

Auschwitz, Poland

9:00AM

Explore Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Begin your day by visiting Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the larger extermination camp where the scale of the Holocaust becomes even more evident.
Take a shuttle or taxi from Auschwitz I to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, which is a short distance away.
Free entry, 2-3 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Nearby Cafe

Have lunch at a cafe near Auschwitz II-Birkenau to take a break and reflect on the experience.
There are cafes located in the vicinity of Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Approximately 30 PLN, 1 hour

1:00PM

Visit Memorial at Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Explore the memorial at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, dedicated to the victims of the camp and the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
The memorial is within walking distance from the entrance of Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Free entry, 1-2 hours

3:30PM

Contemplate at the Railway Ramp

Take a moment to contemplate at the railway ramp where prisoners arrived at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, symbolising the start of their harrowing journey.
The railway ramp is a short walk from the memorial site.
Free entry, 30 minutes

4:30PM

Departure

Reflect on your visit as you prepare to depart from Auschwitz, carrying the memories of the past to honour the victims and educate others.
You can take a taxi back to your accommodation or continue your journey from the memorial site.
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