The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of Germany

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Unravel the complex social and political history of Germany in the 20th century as you explore museums and palaces, memorials and landmarks on this captivating educational adventure.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Journey by boat through Berlin on the Spree River to learn about the Berlin Cathedral, parliament and the Reichstag; and then venture out of the city to Sanssouci, the King of Prussia’s summer palace
    • Experience the tumultuous history of Germany through the memorials and people of Berlin
    • Discover the roots of an intellectual scene that inspired people like Einstein, Kandinsky and Klee

What's this trip about?

    Unravel the complex social and political history of Germany in the 20th century as you explore museums and palaces, memorials and landmarks on this captivating educational adventure.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Berlin
  • Munich
  • Nuremberg
  • Potsdam

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Introduction & Orientation Berlin D Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Activity note: Check-in available from 3:00 p.m. Lunch: Explore local fare on your own. Afternoon: Meet at 3:45 p.m. for an introduction to the program and welcome orientation. Your Gr...
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3 Europe on the Threshold of the 20th Century Berlin B,L Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals...
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4 Discover Berlin Mitte, Walk of Remembrance Berlin B,L,D Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Discover the trendy neighborhood around Hackesche Höfe on an expert-led walk. Stop for a visit to the Otto Weidt Museum W...
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5 Postwar Berlin - A Divided City Berlin B,L Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: This morning, visit and learn about the Hohenschönhausen Prison, a memorial site since 1994. No other site in Germany is so intricatel...
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6 Jewish History, the Holocaust, and the End of World War II Berlin B,L,D Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: The day starts with an expert-led visit to the Jewish Museum in Berlin, which introduces visitors to more...
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7 Berlin Film Industry, Free Afternoon Berlin B,D Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: This morning, lose yourself in the glamour of Berlin’s silent movies during an expert-led visit to the Film Museum. As one of the...
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8 Transfer to Nuremberg - City of Crime and Punishment Nuremberg B,L,D Hotel Burgschmiet Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Depart Berlin by private coach to Nuremberg. Lunch: Packed lunch en route. Afternoon: This afternoon, you wil...
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9 Transfer to Munich, European Modernism Munich B,D Carat Hotel Munich Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Free morning to explore Nuremberg on your own. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests yo...
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10 The Political History of Munich Munich B,L Carat Hotel Munich Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: This morning, learn about the pre-Nazi and Nazi period of Munich during an expert-led walk. At the end of the second German Empire, Munich face...
Day
11 "The Blue Rider" in Munich and Murnau Munich B,L,D Carat Hotel Munich Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Enjoy an expert-led field trip through the exquisite Lenbachhaus. Since reopening in May 2013, the former mansion of artist Franz von L...
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12 Bohemian Schwabing, Jewish Munich Munich B,D Carat Hotel Munich Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Enjoy a stroll through the charming streets of Schwabing, a Munich neighborhood known for its bohemian lifestyle. Learn about the influence o...
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13 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel restaurant. Morning: Transfer to the airport for departures. This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Price per day$269
Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Age Requirements
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