Mauthausen concentration camp in Upper Austria was one of the largest labor camp complexes in the Third Reich. Between 1938 and 1945 about 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned in Mauthausen. About half of them lost their lives. Today, Mauthausen Memorial stands as a reminder of the darkest days of Austria’s history. Depart from your hotel in Vienna in a private limousine or minivan. Your friendly english-speaking driver will drive you to the Memorial in safety and comfort. Upon arrival explore the preserved historic premises at your own pace with audio-guides (available in 11 languages*). See the Wiener-Graben quarry, the Stairs of Death, the SS-Quarters, the Camp Prison, the Gas Chamber, and visit the newly re-opened Mauthausen Museum. Honor the victims by learning about this crucial period in history. After the visit to the memorial your driver will take you to Vienna and back to your hotel. Itinerary  • Pickup from your hotel in Vienna • 9:30 AM: Tour start. Travel across Lower Austria to Mauthausen. • 11:45 AM: Stopover in Mauthausen (for approximately 3 hours) • Self-guided visit with audio-guide (*available in English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish) • 2:45 PM: Departure for Vienna • Short stop for a snack at local restaurant (at own expense) for approximately 30 minutes • 5:30 PM (approx.): Arrival in Vienna • Hotel drop-off