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Berlin and Bavaria

The route from Berlin to Munich is paved with the mighty accomplishments and picturesque terrain of a proud country that has seen—and endured—the full scale of human endeavor.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Berlin Wall
  • Pergamon Museum
  • Colorful Museum Island on the Spree River
  • Potsdam
  • Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
  • Grunes Gewolbe
  • Cathedral of Meissen
  • Olympic Stadium
  • Dachau Concentration Camp
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Start tour
Flight to Berlin

Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.

Day 2 : Guten Tag Berlin
Welcome to Berlin

Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel.

Day 3 : Berlin Landmarks
Berlin Guided Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Unter den Linden, and the Pergamon Museum. This museum is the most popular art museum in Germany and boasts famous monumental buildings, such as the Pergamon Altar and Ishtar Gate, which have been reconstructed to their original sizes within the museum. Walk up the massive stone steps to Zeus’s Altar, follow the famous Processional Way and see examples of the intricate weavings of ancient Islamic carpets.

LEAP Ich bin ein Berliner

Step into the shoes of the people whose lives were impacted by the Berlin Wall.

LEAP ich bin ein berliner - Germany

LEAP Activity | Ich bin ein Berliner

Step into the shoes of the people whose lives were impacted by the Berlin Wall. Participate in a group activity that involves reciting personal accounts of the event and discussing its repercussions. Live through their experiences and gain a personal insight into Germany’s history.

Day 4 : Berlin-Dresden
Travel to Dresden via Potsdam

Head to Potsdam to visit Sanssouci, the summer palace of Frederick the Great, an ornate Rococo style palace surrounded by lush gardens and a terraced vineyard.

Day 5 : Dresden
Dresden Guided Sightseeing Tour

Explore the city of Dresden with stops at Frauenkirche, a Lutheran church originally destroyed in World War II, and Dresden Schloss, the city’s royal palace that was home to royalty for more than 400 years.

Grunes Gewolbe: New Green Vault Visit

Discover one of the oldest museums in the world, home to a variety of jewelry, gold, and other treasures.

Optional Meissen Half-day Excursion

Discover Meissen, home of the Gothic Meissen Cathedral, Meissen Frauenkirche, and the Albrechtsburg castle. However, Meissen is most notable for being the first location outside of China to produce high quality porcelain. Pick up a souvenir to remind you of this famous town.

Day 6 : Dresden-Munich
Travel to Munich via Bayreuth

Make your way to Munich with a stop to tour Bayreuth.

Bayreuth Tour Director-led Sightseeing Tour

Bayreuth Tour Director-led Sightseeing Tour

LEAP Debate the Great

Meet six influential figures from Germany's history.

Debate the Great Munich

LEAP Activity | Debate the Great

Meet six influential figures from Germany’s history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.

Day 7 : Munich Landmarks
Munich Guided Sightseeing Tour

Discover Munich, where a local guide brings you to the Olympic stadium, the Glockenspiel, and the impressive Frauenkirche.

Dachau Concentration Camp Visit with Audio Guide

See the first Nazi concentration camp opened in Germany.

LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts

Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history.

Bavarian folk dancing

LEAP Activity | Bask in Bavarian Arts

Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen to and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You’ll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps as taught by local experts.

Day 8 : Munich
Optional Salzburg Full-day Excursion

Discover the birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music in Salzburg, Austria. Having one of the best-preserved city centers, it was listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Hohensalzburg fortress, towering over the old town.

Day 9 : End tour
Return to the U.S.

Board your flight back home as you reflect on the incredible memories you’ve created.

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