Discover two of the most important Holocaust memorial sites in eastern Poland on this private full-day journey from Warsaw. Visit Majdanek State Museum and Sobibór Memorial Museum — the site of the prisoners’ uprising of October 1943, one of the most remarkable acts of resistance inside a Nazi extermination camp. A powerful journey through destruction, courage, and remembrance.
At Sobibór, the story takes a different turn. Built purely for extermination under Operation Reinhard, Sobibór became the place of one of the most extraordinary prisoner uprisings of the Holocaust. On 14 October 1943, Jewish prisoners organized a carefully planned revolt, killed several SS officers, and around 300 prisoners escaped — making it one of the very few successful mass escapes from a Nazi death camp.
Together, Majdanek and Sobibór reveal two faces of Holocaust history: systematic destruction and human resistance. This journey offers a deeper understanding not only of Nazi crimes, but also of courage, dignity and the desperate fight for freedom.
Drive time: 3h 45 minutes each way
Majdanek Museum: 2-2.5 hours
Sobibór Museum: 1 hour–1 hour 30 minutes
Total tour duration: 10-11 hours
Opening hours (museum): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM
A private, unhurried journey
Majdanek: Aktion Erntefest and the final phase of extermination
Majdanek was one of the largest concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland. During your visit, you will see original barracks, gas chambers and crematoria, confronting the physical reality of Nazi terror.
This is also where Aktion Erntefest took place on 3 November 1943 — the largest single-day massacre of Jews during World War II.
Sobibór: the camp built only for extermination
Unlike Majdanek, Sobibór was not a labor camp. It was created solely as part of Operation Reinhard — with one purpose: the immediate murder of deported Jews.
More than 170,000 people were killed here before the camp became the site of one of the most extraordinary acts of resistance in Holocaust history.
The Sobibór uprising: courage against impossible odds
On 14 October 1943, prisoners in Sobibór organized a carefully planned uprising, killing several SS officers and opening the way for escape. Around 300 prisoners broke through the camp perimeter — making it one of the very few successful mass escapes from a Nazi extermination camp.
Their courage forced the Germans to close and erase the camp.
Memory, resistance and understanding
This journey connects two different chapters of Holocaust history: Majdanek — the machinery of industrial murder, and Sobibór — the story of human courage and resistance.
Together, these memorial sites offer a deeper understanding of destruction, survival and the fight for dignity in the darkest chapter of World War II.
What’s included
• Private transportation (hotel pickup and drop-off)
• Professional English-speaking driver
• Entry tickets to Majdanek State Museum and Sobibór Memorial Museum
• Private guided visit at Majdanek Memorial
• Guided visit at Sobibór Memorial Museum
• Historical introduction to Operation Reinhard
• Insight into the Sobibór uprising and prisoner escape
• Flexible itinerary adjusted to your pace
• All parking fees and fuel costs
Everything is carefully arranged for you — from Warsaw to Majdanek and Sobibór — so you can focus on understanding both the machinery of extermination and one of the most courageous prisoner uprisings of the Holocaust.
Official Majdanek Museum website
Not included
Ideal for couples or small groups seeking a quiet, private journey with full comfort.
A perfect solution for families or small groups traveling together, without compromising comfort.
We can also arrange transport and guiding services for larger groups, including minibuses and multi-day itineraries.
Please contact us for a tailored quote.
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Practical answers before your visit to Majdanek and Sobibór Tour — planning, timing and what to expect.
Yes. Advance booking is recommended, especially during the high season, to secure museum availability and organize the full-day route comfortably.
The full tour usually takes around 11–12 hours, including transportation from Warsaw, museum visits, guided tours, and breaks during the journey.
Majdanek was a concentration and extermination camp where much of the original infrastructure survived. Sobibór was created purely for extermination and became the site of the famous prisoner uprising in October 1943.
In October 1943, Jewish prisoners organized one of the most successful revolts in Nazi camp history. Around 300 prisoners escaped, and the uprising forced the Germans to close and destroy the camp.
Yes. The tour includes organized visits at both Majdanek and Sobibór, allowing you to understand both the system of extermination and the story of resistance.
Yes. Both memorial sites deal with some of the darkest chapters of Holocaust history. Sobibór also tells an extraordinary story of courage, resistance, and survival.
Two forgotten extermination sites of Operation Reinhard — a deeper journey into the machinery of mass murder.
Barracks, watchtowers and fences reveal the structure of the German camp system. Explored with a private guide.
Visit Bełżec, Sobibór, and Majdanek on one complete journey through the history of Aktion Reinhard.
Signature Experience
A comprehensive, multi-day experience designed for those seeking a complete historical perspective.
The most comprehensive WWII tour in Poland —
unmatched by anyone on the market.
5 to 7 days
Minimum: 5 full days of intensive touring
All major camps in Poland
Complete historical coverage
This tour is not offered
by any other company in Poland
For serious travelers, historians,
educators, and researchers