- Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress) - It was originally built to become a proud and impregnable fortress surrounded by walls and protected by a sophisticated system of flood trenches. Built in 11 years at the end of the 18th century this fortress, whose first cornerstone was laid by Emperor Joseph II, and the city carrying the name of his mother Empress Maria Theresa,never protected anything from anyone in the end.Terezín was determined to become a huge jail. It first became a jail as early as in the mid-19th century. Its most famous prisoner was Gavrilo Princip, who fired the first shot in Sarajevo and started the First World War before being brought here in 1914. However, the fate of this town was fulfilled during the Second World War. In 1940 the Small Fortress of Terezín became a prison of the Prague Gestapo, to which especially political prisoners were sent. Only one year later the whole town was turned into a collective and pass-through camp for Jews.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Knowledgeable professional guide
- Refreshments including bottled water
- Friendly and informative driver/guide
- Inclusive of landing and/or facility fees
- No additional surcharges on fuel
- Comfortable transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch is not included in this tour (available to buy)
Located in the fort city of Terezín, Theresienstadt concentration camp, often referred to as Theresienstadt Ghetto, was established by the SS troops during the World War II. The camp was managed by German Nazi guards as a part of their concentration camp system in the war.
Thousands of individuals lost their lives in this camp, some being brutally murdered and others losing their lives to illness and starvation. In addition to that, over 150,000 individuals including many children experienced prolonged suffering in this place for several months or years. These individuals were later transported through railway to demise at the extermination camps of Auschwitz and Treblinka in occupied Poland, and other smaller concentration camps.
The tour will commence at 9am with a professional pick-up service from your hotel lobby. It will take approximately an hour to reach the destination and the entry charges are part of the package. Following the tour, we’ll savour an authentic Czech meal in a local and quaint Terezín restaurant.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
