Take your students on the grand tour of Germany. Start your amazing journey in historic Berlin. With a local guide, discover the experience of those impacted by historic events, and how every building has a story to tell. Then discover the beautify of the country, bask in Bavarian Arts, enjoy a castle-filled boat tour of the Rhine, and the Roman ruins in Cologne.
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Germany
10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg, Germany
Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany
Dome of the Reichstag Building, Berlin, Germany
Frauenkirche Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 :
Arrival in Berlin
Welcome!
Arrive in the German capital, Berlin, and begin exploring.
Day 3 :
Berlin
Guided Tour
Sightseeing with a local guide introduces the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, and Unter den Linden. Visit the Reichstag Dome.
LEAP Ich bin ein BerlinerAdd on: Potsdam
This afternoon, opt to visit the Rococo palace of Sans Souci, where a local guide shows you the rich interior, Roman-style baths, and lush gardens of the palace where Frederick the Great was entertained by Voltaire and Bach, and where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met for the Potsdam Conference.
LEAP Guten Appetit!
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.
LEAP Activity | Guten Appetit!
Bring your appetite along with you and cook up a traditional German meal.
Day 4 :
Dresden
Tour the City
A local guide will lead you through the historic city of Dresden, an ancient Slavic settlement. Admire the magnificent Baroque and Rococo architecture of buildings that were carefully restored to their former glory. Explore the Frauenkirche, a sombre reminder of the destruction of the city in 1945, and the Dresden Schloss.
Day 5 :
Nuremberg & Munich
Nuremberg
Take a stroll through Nuremberg en route to Munich.
LEAP Debate the GreatContinue to 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 6 :
Munich
City Tour
A local guide shows you the highlights of the city, including the Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, and the 1972 Olympic stadium.
Nymphenburg Palace
Travel to Nymphenburg, with its 500 acres lined with trimmed hedges, boasting three pavilions and a miniature palace.
Dachau
Visit the former concentration camp at Dachau.
LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts
Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You'll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps taught by local experts.
Day 7 :
Travel to Heidelberg
Rothenberg
Explore medieval Rothenburg en route to Heidelberg, the country’s oldest "college town".
Arrival in Heidelberg
Day 8 :
Rhine Cruise
Tour Heidelberg
Enjoy a walking tour of the city and a visit to Heidelberg Castle.
Rhine Cruise
Cruise along the fortress-studded Rhine, its banks crowned by magnificent castles and breathtaking, vine-terraced hills.
Cologne
Travel this evening to Cologne.
Day 9 :
Cologne
See the City
Discover Cologne’s long history with a local guide. See the Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that took seven centuries to build, the spooky St. Ursula Kirche, which is decorated with human bones, and the city’s Roman ruins.
Day 10 :
Return to the United States
Final Goodbyes
Wrap up your travels and board your return flight home.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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