Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour
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Sobibor. Extermination camp. From memories of Matel Rabinowitz:
“In a short time later, the Judenrat in Włodawa got an order to delivery of 150 Jews for allegedly innocent works at Sobibor, ie. 15 km from Włodawa. From my German boss (…) I got to know that in Sobibor built something that will become famous all over the world, he did not want to say more for fear of the Gestapo. Purpose of the construction of these strange buildings no one could understand. Part of the forest around the Sobibor was fenced and no civilians walked there.
After two months of construction apparently Germans wanted to test the performance of the gas in the common so-called bath. Naked Jews laborers brought to the bath in order to gassing them. A few, however, figured what was going on and they started running away.
Two of them survived, one of them [is] Szaja, son-in-law of Fajwel Cukierman, the second name I do not remember, they were both from Wlodawa. The half-naked in the dark night they sneaked into the city and went to, then living in Wlodawa, a famous rabbi from Radzyn and told him about Sobibor and for what it was built.
Rabbi from Radzyn ordered the three-day fast, asking God to take the care of helpless Jews. The news about the death camp in Sobibor (…) did in Wlodawa horrible and depressing feeling.”
Wlodawa. Great Synagogue. The first Jews settled in Wlodawa in the sixteenth century. They mainly engaged in trade (among of 45 stores in the marketplace, 40 belonged to Jews) and crafts (4 butchers, 3 tailors, 2 goldsmiths, bakers, furriers, barbers). The first electric light bulb lit in 1913 in the Great Synagogue. And electricity, of course, flowed from a Jewish power plant.
The municipality never was very rich, and therefore often lacked the necessary funds to cover expenses. Municipal administration tried to get them by imposing new taxes and fees (eg. of salt, meat and other food products), which, in turn, met with strong opposition from the poor Jews.
Therefore created a special Book of Burial Society, where recorded recalcitrant taxpayers. When died person recorded in the book – to family denied burial until the debt is settled.
Highlights of Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour from Warsaw.
Can you go to Sobibor and Wlodawa from Warsaw ?
- Sightseeing of camp in Sobibor with a guide.
- Sightseeing the temples of three religions in Wlodawa.
- All tickets and fees included in the price (museum, tour guides, parking, fuel).
- Transportation from anywhere in Warsaw directly to all locations on the tour route in the same car.
Toyota Camry Executive VIP. Black colour of the car. Light leather on the seats and in the interior. Capacity: 1 – 3 passengers.
Toyota Camry Executive VIP. Multi-function control panel in rear armrest (e.g. rear seat positioning, radio control, temperature setting).
Private minivan car at your disposal, perfect for the groups up to 6th.
Capacity: 1 – 7 passengers.
Private minibus at your disposal, perfect for the groups up to 19th people.
Capacity: 8 – 19 passengers.
Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour from Warsaw. Trip description.
What's the best way to see Sobibor and Wlodawa ?
- Your journey by comfortable car (1-4 persons: Toyota Camry Executive VIP; 4-6 persons: Mercedes Viano or VW Mulitvan; 7-20 persons: Mercedes Sprinter) will start from anywhere in Warsaw, at time which you will choose.
- After completion of Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour, our qualified driver takes you to any place in Warsaw.
- Upon arrival to Sobibor for 40 minutes you sightsee place of the camp with our english-speaking guide . Then we visit Wlodawa where for two hours we sightsee the temples of three religions - Catholic church with monastery (XVIII century), Orthodox church (XIX century) and complex of synagogues (XVIII century).
Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour from Warsaw. Itinerary of the Trip.
How do I get to Sobibor and Wlodawa ?
1. Transit Warsaw – Sobibor.
2. Sobibor. Sightseeing of camp in Sobibor with guide. Monument of Remembrance for Victims, Avenue of Remembrance with names of Jews murdered in the camp, Sobibor railway station, memorial mound with ashes.
3. Transit Sobibor – Wlodawa.
4. Wlodawa. Sightseeing of Wlodawa with guide. Church of St. Louis and Pauline monastery (XVIII century). Orthodox Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (XIX century). Small and Great Synagogue (XVIII century), Kehilla House (XX century).
5. Transit Wlodawa – Warsaw.
Sobibor and Wlodawa Tour from Warsaw. Practical information.
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All tickets and fees included in the price.
How long is tour of Sobibor and Wlodawa ?
The total duration of the tour: 11 hours.
How far is Sobibor from Warsaw ?
Distance between Warsaw and Sobibor is 270 km / 150 miles.
How far is Wlodawa from Sobibor ?
Distance between Sobibor and Wlodawa is 15 km / 8 miles.
Distance between Wlodawa and Warsaw is 280 km / 153 miles.
How long is the drive from Warsaw to Wlodawa and Sobibor ?
Approximate driving time one way: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Time of Sobibor-Wlodawa Tour may vary slightly due to the situation on the road or random events which are out of Organizer’s control.
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