Guy Walters Colditz
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World War II: the conflict which shaped the modern world. Visit iconic locations in the company of an expert historian on this tour.

Join historian, TV presenter, and journalist Guy Walters on this exclusive six-day tour, immersing you in World War II history.

You'll visit Stalag Luft III, a Luftwaffe-run prisoner-of-war camp, which became famous thanks to the 1963 film, The Great Escape. Tour the camp, taking in some of the routes taken by the prisoners to escape.

You'll also visit the iconic Colditz Castle, the Renaissance stronghold that was converted into a high security prison during the Second World War. The imposing castle sits high on a hill above the River Mulde and you'll learn about how challenging life was for the prisoners who were trapped behind barbed wire, as well as the heroics of those who managed to escape.

Throughout the tour, Guy will offer expert insights, bringing to life the situation the prisoners found themselves in. Guy will also deliver a talk on your first evening and you'll hear from Marek Lazarz, director of the Stalag Luft III museum.

There will also be time during the trip to visit the Museum of Military History in Dresden, as well as the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, north of Berlin, where a number of the Great Escapers were sent. This was the first concentration camp built in Prussia. Back in Berlin, you'll have the opportunity to see many iconic landmarks, including Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and the Reichstag.

"I am REALLY looking forward to returning to Colditz and Stalag Luft III. It's hard to think of two more iconic locations associated with Second World War heroism and plucky inventiveness, and during the course of the tour I shall really be bringing the stories of the prisoners-of-war to life. As well as talking about the escapes and all the exciting bits, I think it's important that we remind ourselves just how tough life was for these poor men, who were trapped behind castle walls and barbed wire for many years. I cannot wait to see you there, and I promise we shall have a great time, not only immersing ourselves in the history, but also in fine food and drink - and great company!"
- Guy Walters

Essential information

FLIGHT TIMES -

13 October LHR - Berlin 07.10 - 10.05

18 October Berlin - LHR 19.55 - 20.50

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT -

£250 per person

A good level of mobility and fitness is required for this trip. Please note this information is indicative and subject to change.

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Tour Highlights

Meet Guy Walters

There’s no better World War II expert than Guy, whose fascinating insights will bring to life the places you’ll visit, as he accompanies you

Visit Colditz Castle

Explore the wartime tunnels and secret radio rooms during a guided tour of Colditz Castle, learning about the creative escape attempts

Dresden

Deepen your knowledge of the defining conflict of the 20th century, with a visit to the Museum of Military History in Dresden
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You'll be joined by

Guy Walters
Historian & Broadcaster

Guy Walters is a British historian, TV presenter, and journalist. He is the author and editor of nine books on the Second World War, both fiction and non-fiction.

Price includes

  • Five nights' accommodation (including breakfast): two nights at the Palac Wiechlice, two nights at the Hilton Dresden and an overnight at a four-star hotel in Berlin
  • Five breakfasts, two packed lunches and two evening meals
  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Guy Walters will accompany you on the tour
  • Hear from Marek Lazarz, director of the Stalag Luft III museum
  • All entrance fees as stated in the itinerary, including three museum visits
  • The services of an expert tour manager
  • Coach transportation between locations with a professional driver

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Żagań
    Zagan, Poland

    Today, you will meet your tour group at Heathrow Airport for your flight to Berlin Brandenburg. Upon arrival, transfer by executive coach to Żagań, Poland. The journey takes around two hours and you will stop for lunch on the way. Once in Żagań you'll have a guided tour of the fascinating Stalag Luft III museum before arriving at the four-star Pałac Wiechlice hotel and checking into your room. This evening, enjoy welcome drinks with Guy who will give a talk on The Great Escape in advance of your tour tomorrow. You'll also hear from the director of the Stalag Luft III museum, Marek Lazarz, before a three-course dinner at the hotel (soft drink or wine included).

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Tour of Stalag Luft III
    Zagan, Poland

    After breakfast, you'll depart from the hotel by coach for the short trip to Żagań. Here, you'll join your guided tour of Stalag Luft III, before visiting Żagań railway station - where many of the Great Escapers boarded trains to take them around the Third Reich. After your packed lunch, you will take a tour of the area surrounding Stalag Luft III, exploring the many locations where the Great Escapers hid as they tried to outwit their pursuers. The tour culminates at the moving Great Escape Memorial in Żagań, where we shall pay our respects. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner and the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day
    3
    Görlitz, Gestapo HQ
    Görlitz, Germany

    After breakfast you'll check out of the hotel and follow the routes many of the Great Escapers took when they were on the run. You'll then drive to Görlitz where you'll visit the Gestapo HQ where many of the recaptured escapers were interrogated. Enjoy lunch at your own leisure in Görlitz (lunch not included), which is a picturesque Saxon town largely untouched by the war. After lunch it's on to Dresden, where you'll check in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Meals - Breakfast
  4. Day
    4
    Colditz
    Colditz, Germany

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Colditz, during which Guy will give a talk on board the coach. Here, enjoy an in-depth tour of the iconic castle and the surrounding areas. Visit the fascinating museum, which tells of the ingenious escape attempts, including the valiant attempt made by the British POWs to construct a glider. A packed lunch is provided today. Return to your hotel and this evening, enjoy a buffet dinner (soft drink or wine included).

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day
    5
    Dresden
    Dresden, Germany

    After breakfast, take a morning visit to the Museum of Military History and the Frauenkirche, a beautiful Lutheran church which was reconstructed in 1992 after being destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden. After lunch (not included), it's onto Berlin, where you'll check in to your hotel. An evening walk around the Reichstag Building and Brandenburg Gate will take you to Central Berlin. Enjoy dinner at leisure this evening.

    Meals - Breakfast
  6. Day
    6
    Berlin and departure
    Berlin, Germany

    After breakfast, depart Berlin and head north to the site of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp where a number of the Great Escapers were sent. After returning to Berlin, you'll have some free time to explore the city - perhaps visiting the surviving remnants of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie or the viewing platform of the Alexanderplatz Television Tower. Transfer to Berlin Airport for your flight back to the UK.

    Meals - Breakfast

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Availability

From
Mon, Mon, Oct 13, 2025
To
Sat, Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Duration
6 Days
Price per person
£1,989*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement applies. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. A good level of mobility is required. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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