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9 DAYS - FROM MUNICH TO BERLIN
The Roots of the Reformation  The story of Martin Luther’s life and the history of the Reformation in Germany are attracting growing interest around the world. Visit the historic cities of Germany, the epicenter of the 16th century Protestant Reformation. Follow Luther’s footsteps across this beautiful country and historic cities.TRAVELOGUE Day 1 Munich - Augsburg In the morning we travel from Munich to Augsburg. In 1530 Protestant believers proclaimed their confession, one of the most important documents of the Reformation, containing the Lutheran articles of faith. Day 2 Augsburg - Nuremberg After breakfast you follow Luther’s footsteps to Nuremberg and visit the Lutheran Lorenz Church. During a city tour you view the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace. Continue on foot through the medieval alleyways to the main market square where you will have free time to stroll around. Day 3 Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Heidelberg One of the highlights is the visit to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Europe. During a walking tour you visit St. Jacob´s Church with the renowned Blood Altar. Then continue to Heidelberg - the very symbol of German Romanticism and home to Germany‘s oldest University, where Martin Luther held one of his earliest debates with church leaders. Day 4 Heidelberg - Speyer - Worms - Würzburg We leave for Speyer, dominated by its Cathedral, several churches and the Old town gate. Continue to Worms where we’ll enjoy a brief walking tour to see the site of the Worms Debates, the Reformation Monument, St. Peters, and the Church of the Holy Trinity. Continue to the ancient town of Würzburg, known as “the jewel of the Main River“. Day 5 Würzburg - Coburg - Erfurt We continue to the medieval city of Coburg where we will visit the famous Veste Coburg, where Luther took refuge and lived during the Augsburg Confession. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Erfurt, including St. Mary’s Cathedral where he was ordained as priest. Visit the Augustinian Monastery where Luther lived as a monk and admire the largest wooden bridge in Europe. Day 6 Erfurt - Eisenach - Schmalkalden - Erfurt In the morning we start our excursion to Eisenach. Enjoy a guided tour of Wartburg Castle where Luther translated the Bible. You will also visit the Luther and Bach Memorials and the Luther House, where he lived during grammar school. On the way back to Erfurt, brief visit of Schmalkalden. Day 7 Erfurt - Eisleben - Leipzig Upon arrival in Eisleben you enjoy a city tour that includes the houses where Luther was born in 1483. In the afternoon you will visit Leipzig, where Bach served as choirmaster for 25 years and was buried at Thomaskirche. Day 8 Leipzig - Torgau - Wittenberg In Torgau we visit the sites associated with Katharina von Bora, including her grave in St. Mary’s Church. Then we proceed to Wittenberg, designated as “Luther Town”. It was here that Luther gained notoriety by posting his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church. Day 9 Wittenberg - Berlin Spandau - Berlin On the way to Berlin, we stop in Berlin Spandau where the prince-elector consummated his conversion to the protestant church. This tour ends with a city tour of Berlin.  If you would like to modifiy the program or include other cities we can adjust the itinerary according to your interests. During holidays, conferences and special events, accomodation may only be available outside the city. Excursions and tours are usually not affected by these events.  Combine this tour with our City Package Berlin. Please contact us for more details. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Heidelberg and Wartburg castle, fortress Coburg, Luther’s home in Wittenberg and Eisleben, the Augustine monastery in Erfurt |
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