Beyond Band of Brothers + Central Europe Remembrance Combined Tour
This combined tour provides an excellent opportunity for passengers to witness farther reaches of the war as the Beyond Band of Brothers Tour overlaps seamlessly with the Central Europe Remembrance Tour to form an 18-day journey. Starting in Paris and running to Krakow, the tour traces the Allied advance in Western Europe and continues the journey eastward to commemorate the Holocaust in Central Europe. This tour visits the sites designed to carry out the Nazis’ Final Solution and increases understanding of the people and mechanisms behind the camp system. The historic cities of Central Europe give insight into the life of the European Jewry before and during the war.
Passengers are greeted at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris and transferred by coach to Normandy. In the evening there is an introduction to the tour and a chance for the passengers to introduce themselves over a welcome drink.
We begin the day with a visit to Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. The day continues with a trip to Pointe du Hoc, where Rudder’s Rangers ascended the steep cliffs to take out the long-range artillery firing on the landing beaches.
We spend the day exploring Utah Beach. We stop at the monument near Brecourt Manor, site of Easy Company’s famous assault on a German artillery position. The afternoon features visits to Utah Beach itself and Sainte-Mere-Eglise. The day ends with a visit to Dead Man’s Corner Museum in St-Come-du-Mont with an opportunity to buy authentic and replica WWII items.
The day begins with a trip to Longues-sur-Mer, the only German battery in Normandy with the guns still in place. We then travel to the town of Arromanches-les-Bains where we visit the Circular Cinema and Gold Beach with its remnant Mulberry Harbor. In the afternoon we stop at Juno and Sword beaches and we cross Pegasus Bridge.
After breakfast in Normandy we travel to Belgium in our state-of-the-art motor coach with regular stops along the way.
In the morning we tour the sites of the Battle of the Bulge. We stop at the Mardasson Monument, which pays tribute to the Allied resolve during this critical period. The foxholes of Bois Jacques highlight the morning itinerary. After lunch we visit the Bastogne War Museum.
We spend the day exploring the northern arc of the Bulge. We travel to Malmedy, La Gleize and Stavelot, where we follow the advance and demise of Colonel Jochen Peiper’s Kampfgruppe and pay witness to the atrocities committed by SS troops.
We pay a visit to the Luxembourg American Cemetery, the final resting place of many 101st paratroopers as well as General George S. Patton, on our way to the city of Munich.
In the morning we visit the infamous Dachau camp, which features a full-scale museum detailing Nazi atrocities. In the afternoon a local guide leads us on a Third Reich Tour of Munich.
The day involves a trip to Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler’s Bavarian retreat and the Eagle’s Nest. We start with a scenic drive up to the Eagle’s Nest itself. We then pay a visit to Dokumentation Obersalzberg, an exhibit set atop the bunker complex that was to serve as the Nazis’ last stand.
In the morning we leave Munich for Austria and have lunch on the road. In the afternoon we visit the Mauthausen memorial at the site of the former Nazi concentration camp. We spend the night in Vienna.
The day begins with a walking tour of Vienna in the footsteps of the Habsburgs. After lunch we visit one of the three flak towers of Vienna and walk along the Mariahilfer Strasse to get a taste of downtown Vienna.
We travel through the Austrian and Hungarian countryside to the beautiful city of Budapest, capital of Hungary and the heart of Central Europe. We visit the castle district in the afternoon and then we make our way up Gellert Hill to the city’s Citadel for a beautiful view of Budapest by night.
We start the day with a walking tour of the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohany Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe and second largest in the world. We spend the afternoon exploring the rich cultural sights of the city and taking a river cruise on the Danube.
The day features travel to Krakow, one of Poland’s most historic and scenic towns. The journey takes us through the majestic Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. The evening is free to explore the city or rest up for the next day’s busy schedule.
We travel to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. Birkenau, Auschwitz’s notorious extermination camp, accounted for the death of more than a million Jews, Roma, POWs and political opponents from across Europe, and stands as a testament to the greatest atrocity of the 20th Century. The day’s events include a visit to Auschwitz I and its piles of personal possessions stripped from the camp’s prisoners, followed by a trip to Birkenau itself.
We start the day with a walking tour of the Jewish ghetto and the castle district. After taking in Krakow’s historic sites and seeing where Schindler’s List was filmed, we visit Schindler’s actual factory and the museum that is now adjoined to it.
After saying goodbye, our guests are brought to John Paul II International Airport Krakow for their return flights.
Tour reviews
Total Score
9.3
Excellent
Customer service:
9.7
Hotel:
8.8
Meals:
8.9
Sights:
9.3
Guide:
9.3
Transportation:
9.6
Procom overall:
9.8
9.7
Excellent
18-day Normandy to Krakow
The attention to detail is superb. The dedication and enthusiasm of the guides is awesome. Everything was about as perfect as it could be. THANKS
Dr. Marybeth Ezaki
Irving, Texas
9.5
Excellent
18-day Normandy to Krakow
Outstanding tour & people!! Excellent sights and tours. Great accommodations, everything went so smoothly. The pre trip prep was awesome. I felt safe.
I would have liked a couple of hours free time every few days for personal sight seeing in the towns. The trip is fast paced & tiring sometimes.
Overall it was the most amazing trip!!!! I would love to travel with you again.
Ms. Ann Marantette
Portage, Michigan
10
Excellent
8-day Battle of the Bulge
Overall service from Procom is outstanding. This was my second Procom trip so I can see that there is institutional excellence with the way that Procom does business.
Mr. Kurt Bielefeldt
Joppa, Maryland
9.5
Excellent
5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget
Great itinerary. I would recommend the tour because of the variety of sites visited and primarily for the access to the Rememberance event.
Ms. Lisa Taylor
Lake Oswego, Oregon
9.5
Excellent
5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget
Navigating Honolulu during the crowded annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event would have been difficult since we didn’t know the lay of the land and the rules of engagement dealing with logistics such as timing, security, etc. Robert was on top of that.
Mr. Ridge Taylor
Lake Oswego, Oregon
9.6
Excellent
5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget
No complaints at all. The tour manager was great. Each of our destinations was great. The Anniversary of Pearl Harbor was an experience that we will never forget. It was an honor and a privilege to meet the survivors and listen to their stories. This is a company that genuinely seems to care about each guest and their experience.
Ms. Betty Bostick
Westwego, Louisiana
9.2
Excellent
5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget
The staff of this organization treats everyone like a valued guest and not just a paying customer.
Mr. Elbert Bostick, Jr
Westwego, Louisiana
10
Excellent
8-day Guam, Saipan, Tinian
We had a variety of foods at both locations. I was looking forward to trying Chamorro food and was able to try Parrot fish. I love seafood so I was in my glory there.
Ms. Patricia Sloan
Prescott , Arizona
9.9
Excellent
5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget
We love Procom - it's always a worry free tour
Mr. William Berkholz
Hardin, Illinois
9.9
Excellent
8-day Guam, Saipan, Tinian
It was a great. We received history lessons and enjoyed the sights and learned many things we did not know about the war on these islands.
Mr. Lindon Sloan
Prescott , Arizona
9
Excellent
8-day Battle of Britain
Just the right balance. Love the fact that you can access everything via MY TRIP on the website. If you get stuck or have a question there is always someone to talk to via chatting or by phone. I love the fact that even with expansion they still have a small company feel. I always am treated as a friend when I call the office, not just a customer. I am never pressured with "What tour can I book for you today?"
Mr. William S. Rafaill
Albion, Michigan
9.1
Excellent
11-day Third Reich
I think for the history buff there is simply no better tour company
Mr. John Vlasic
Rancho Cucamonga, California
9.2
Excellent
11-day Beyond Band of Brothers
The tour met all of my expectations. There was never a time when we did not know what was expected of us as a tour group. The tour description was accurate and I knew what to expect. We covered a lot of ground!
Ms. Nancy Erikson
Liberty Lake, Washington
10
Excellent
11-day Beyond Band of Brothers
General impressions is summed up with WOW. Great tour I would and will recommend to all my friends. I really think that Procom is a very organized company and pays attention to details. I assume it's from reading the surveys and fixing as many of the complaints as you can. No fixing here I think you found the right people and tours.
Mr. Dale Haag
Kingwood, Texas
10
Excellent
5-day Normandy Invasion
I liked the way the itineraries were organized and the meals were a sampling of French cuisine in different venues
Ms. Kate Mentlik
Grapevine, Texas
9.3
Excellent
9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget
This company was wonderful to work with. From the office paperwork to the on tour guide and bus driver, they were always available and helpful.
Ms. Taryce Malnaa
Minot, North Dakota
9.5
Excellent
25-day London to Berlin
No hesitation about giving a five star rating. I wasn't aware of one problem during the trip. Everything went off like clock-work. The tour team was at the top of their game
Mr. Leslie Demme
Seattle, Washington
9.5
Excellent
11-day Third Reich
This was my first tour and I am extremely satisfied with the entire company. Debra Watkins was very helpful in helping me get pre days in Munich and extra days in Berlin. The My trip website is very easy to use. Contacting Procom was easy from the beginning to the end. I will highly recommend Procom to all my friends. Thank you for a very educational and smooth running tour.
Ms. Julie Santamaria
Chandler, Arizona
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