Spend a day exploring German history and culture with a visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and a tour through Munich. Together with a knowledgeable guide, learn about Dachau's sobering background, and end your tour on a light note as you visit Munich's most famous sights.
After meeting your guide in Frankfurt, transfer to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Set up in March of 1933 as a concentration camp for political prisoners, the site saw the imprisonment of over 200,000 people in its 12 years of existence. As you walk through the preserved buildings and detailed exhibitions, learn of the site's tragic history and how it was transformed into a memorial in 1965 by survivors of the camp.
Follow this educational and eye-opening experience by continuing on to Munich, the lively capital of Bavaria. Lift your spirits with a visit to Hofbräuhaus, the world's famous beer hall, and then see the highlights of the city. Your tour takes you past beautiful examples of architecture and culture, including the Marienplatz marketplace, the neo-Gothic town hall, and the gorgeous Gothic-style Frauenkirche, or the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady. Wrap up your tour with a visit to the bustling farmers market in Viktualienmarkt, and return to Frankfurt with your guide.