Travelling through History

Germany is a country marked by history. In the 20th century, Germany lived through the Second World War, the division of the country and finally the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification. On this tour, travelers will visit the places that were testimony to some of the most important events in recent German history: Munich, Dresden and of course Berlin.

TRAVELOGUE

Day 1 (Frankfurt-) Munich
Arrival in Frankfurt or Munich. If you arrive in Frankfurt, you´ll take a train to Munich (surcharge). Transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Munich
Today you enjoy a city tour of Munich and visit famous landmarks, such as the Frauenkirche and the Marienplatz. In the afternoon you visit Dachau, the former concentration camp that has been preserved as a monument in memory of the Holocaust victims.

Day 3 Munich - Nuremberg
Travel to Nuremberg and sightseeing tour. Visitors still find a lot of evidence of the city’s 950 years of history, including the more recent legacy of the national-socialist era. Nuremberg was home to the former Nazi congress which today houses a documentation center.

Day 4 Nuremberg - Prague
After breakfast we travel to Prague. Since the Middle Ages, Prague has been known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is also nicknamed “the Golden City“ or “the City of 100 Spires“.

Day 5 Prague
After breakfast you enjoy a sightseeing tour of Prague to visit ist most important monuments, including Wenceslau Square, the National Theatre and Castle District. On foot we explore the old city‘s famous square with its astronomical clock and the impressive Charles Bridge. In the afternoon we visit the Jewish quarter and Kafka Museum.

Day 6 Prague - Dresden
This morning we travel to Dresden. Located on the Elbe River and the gateway to Switzerland, Dresden is one of Germany‘s major tourist destinations, famous for its artistic and architectural heritage.

Day 7 Dresden
Today we visit the city’s historic monuments. One of the highlights is the Frauenkirche church, which was destroyed in February of 1945, during World War II and completely rebuilt in 2005 with donations from all across the world. Other attractions include the Zwinger Palace, the famous Semper Opera and the Elbe River.

Day 8 Dresden - Potsdam - Berlin
In the morning we leave for Berlin. Along the way we stop in Potsdam, a city with a privileged setting on the Havel River and its many waterways. Early afternoon arrival in Berlin. Free time to explore the city on your own.

Day 9 Berlin
Today you explore Berlin, a city filled with historic landmarks. At the famous border crossing “Checkpoint Charlie“, we visit the Museum of the Berlin Wall. The fall of the Wall on November 9, 1989 brought an end to the 28-year division of Germany. In the afternoon we visit the East Side Gallery, the largest remaining section of the Wall. In former East-Berlin, we visit the DDR Museum that displays a fascinating collection of artifacts about life in the former Democratic Republic of Germany.

Day 10 Berlin (- Frankfurt)
Free time. Transfer to the airport or the train station. If you leave from Frankfurt, you´ll take the train to Frankfurt airport (surcharge).

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.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour

English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour

Accommodation in a double room in the hotel category of choice

Daily buffet breakfast

Visits and excursions as listed in the program

Admission to the documentation center in Nuremberg, the museum at “Checkpoint Charlie“, the GDR Museum in Berlin and the Kafka Museum in Prague

Prices on request!