Private tour of Terezin Nazi WWII Camp with Castle and Lunch

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Terezin Nazi camp - gate — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Melnik Chateau with church and Bone church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A Fortress from the 18th century was turned into a Jewish ghetto and Nazi political prison in World War II - experience it and learn more about a sad true part of the European history that influenced all the world. After traditional Czech lunch visit also scenic Melnik city on way back to Prague. It has breathtaking views and “modern” history starting in 10th century. Visit local bone church, Melnik chateau and try some of their locally produced wines in wine bar afterwards (April-October). All this on a comfortable private day trip with professional licensed guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Real Prague Tours

Ages: Adults (0–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch: Main dish + drink
Included: Professional private licensed local guide-driver
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Terezin memorial (museums, political prison)
Not included: Admission fees: Melnik castle self-guided tour of interiors

Itinerary

Terezin Mala pevnost

1 h 20 min Admission not included

Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your Prague place and after 1h of comfortable & safe drive you reach Terezin concentration camp. It is strategically close to Prague. You will learn World War II history - the difference between concentration and death camp, psychology of Nazi propaganda hiding the truth from the rest of the world, Gestapo political prison, individual personal stories, life and culture in Jewish ghetto.

The city is divided into two parts: former Gestapo political prison (joining a group for a while) and Jewish ghetto presented as "a city given to Jews from Adolf Hitler for the war time" (you will see propaganda movie in the political prison).
Terezin Memorial

2 hours Admission not included

You will see a Jewish Museum (historical overview), former Jewish dormitory (exbition about culture in ghetto) and ceremonial halls on a private tour. Admission is 10 EUR per person.

After these history tours enjoy traditional Czech lunch.
Melnik

one hour

On the way back to Prague you stop in scenic town Melnik on a private tour with view on rivers, bone church (since 16th century, admission 2 EUR per person, only weekends), Melnik chateau (optional, guided tour with English text, Tue-Sun in April-October) and wine tasting from local vineyards (since 10th century) in chateau wine bar (optional, not included; objects are open April-October), local sommelier is present Tue-Fri depending on other program (reservation in advance for a professional wine tasting is required).

All the time you will be accompanied by a nice professional local guide that is flexible to adjust the program to your needs. You will feel like you are on a trip with an old local friend who is ready to give you the best insider tips and recommendations.
Zamek MElnik

30 min Admission not included

Visit one of the dominants of a beautiful city Melnik - a castle from 10th century rebuilt in chateau and still owned by old Czech noble family (public guided tour with English text, admission 9 EUR per person, Tue-Sun in April-October). It is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and offers view on confluence of the two longest rivers of Czech Republic - Moldau and Elbe.