This trip will
include 3-nights in Berlin, 2-nights in Dresden, 2-nights in Bamberg
and 4-nights in Munich all at great 4-star and even 5-star hotels!
We also have great group air from LA. Here is the itinerary.
From
medieval Old Towns to modem metropolises, discover a Germany that
is history-conscious butforward-looking. Begin in artsy, edgy
Berlin, reunited Germany's political and cultural capital. stop
at the historic outpost of Potsdam, then continue to dramatic
Dresden---"jewel box" of baroque and rococo architecture. Take
a step back in time onto the medieval streets of Bamberg, before
ending in Munich, capital of Bavarian food and culture.
Day 1 - AUGUST 26th
We will depart from LAX on Luthansia Airlines at 11
am. We route through Frankfurt and arrive in Berlin at 2 pm on
the 27th
Day 2 - BERLIN
Touch down in the capital of reunified
Germany.
The rest of the day is free
to relax or begin acquainting yourself
with the city, a spectacular center
of German culture.
Day 3
Since
the Berlin
Wall came down in late 1989, Berlin
has continued to evolve into a thriving
metropolis. We will
take a half day tour with a local expert
guide introduces you to the monuments to Berlin's intricate past as well as signs
of its re-emergence as a vibrant cultural center. Arrive at the Brandenburg Gate,
once the symbol of the undeclared
Cold War, and now the symbol off a reunited
Berlin. See the site where
Checkpoint Charlie
once guarded the border
between East and West Germany.
As you see where the Berlin Wall actually stood, imagine the bleak
watchtowers and piercing
spotlights that guarded
"the border.•
Journey down Unter den Linden, once considered one of the world's most elegant
boulevards.
Spend a free afternoon exploring Berlin
on your own or take part in an optional World War II walking
tour.
Day
4
Travel to Potsdam, the pride and joy of former East Germany
on this optional tour. Once the royal playground of Prussian King Frederick the Great, Potsdam was also the location where American, British and Soviet
leaders drew up
plans for the postwar
administration of Germany at the Potsdam
Conference in 1945.
A local guide introduces you to the town then escorts you through Cecilienhof
Palace, built by Emperor
Wilhelm II of Germany in the early 1900s and the site
of the Potsdam
Conference's iconic
photograph of Truman,
Churchill and Stalin.
Day
5 - DRESDEN
Leave
Berlin for Dresden today.
Enjoy a guided tour of Dresden,
once considered by many to be the most beautiful
city in the world.
Pass the renovated Semper Opera House and a statue
of Martin
Luther. You'll also visit gardens at the magnificent Zwinger Palace. Destroyed by the
Allies' infamous Dresden
firebombing in 1945,
the palace was later rebuilt and remains one of the most impressive examples
of baroque architecture in Eastern Europe. It is now
home
to the works
of such
luminaries as Raphael,Dorer and Titian.
Visit the New
Green Vault, one of Europe's most impressive treasure
museums.
Day
6
Today, pass the time
at your leisure
in Dresden or embark
on an optional excursion to GOrlitz.
The best place to begin a walk through Görlitz would be the historic
city centre or the Nikolaivorstadt, both of which are dominated
by medieval architecture. The ensemble of historic buildings appear
to have been copied straight from an old painting. Wherever you
turn, you will find late Gothic arcades, lavishly decorated portals,
facades painted with acanthus ornaments and splendid courtyards.
A Mediterranean influence is unmistakable, and that is not surprising
since the master builders from Bohemia learned their craft in
Italy.
Day
7 - BAMBERG
Travel
to Bamberg
by way
of Weimar,
where you'll
enjoy an optional guided sightseeing tour of the
city. This intellectual hub nurtured the genius of Goethe,
Nietzsche and Schiller, as well
as the entire Bauhaus
architectural movement.
The city also
gave rise to the Weimar Republic, the failed attempt to establish a liberal
German democracy between
the two World Wars.
Day
8
Today's
guided
tour leads you through
the plain,islands and seven
hills of Bamberg. Wander
through the historic Old
Town, named
a UNESCO World Heritage site
for its well-preserved medieval buildings and
feel,which was spared
any destruction during
World War II.
See the
Bamberg Cathedral,a Romanesque structure with
four imposing towers, which
ranks as Bamberg's most famous landmark.
Then pay a
visit to
"Little Venice,"
en old colony
of quaint fishers' houses on the
banks of the river
Regnilz.
This afternoon, delve into
Germany's medieval
history with
an optional excursion to Rothenburg.
Day 9 - MUNICH
This morning, travel to Munich, a city
renowned for its festive and
charming traditions. Stop in Nuremberg along the
way to see the
legacy
of the World War
II military tribunals.
Day 10
This morning, embark on an expertly
led optional tour of the
Bavarian
capital. Travel past the Olympic stadium,
the fashionable Schwabing district
and the Residenz, once home to the Wittlesbach dukes
of Bavaria. Pay
a visit
to Nymphenburg Palace and continue
to Marienplatz, Munich's medieval heart, where you'll see the city's
famed Glockenspiel. This afternoon, join
an optional
excursion to the former concentration camp site at Dachau.
Day 11
Enjoy another free
day in Munich.
You might stroll through
the Englisher Gardens or explore
the BMW Museum.
Alternatively, you might
opt to travel into the
Bavarian mountains to the castle
of Neuschwanstein, the
fairytale palace
of Mad King
Ludwig. From there,
you'll visit the
scenic town of
Oberammergau, known throughout the world
for its open-air
staging of the
Passion Play, Germany's oldest festival.
Your
tour includes:
International
Air
10
nights double occupancy in handpicked 4* hotels
Breakfast
daily
Private
deluxe motor coach
Optional
Guided sightseeing
Tour
Director
Does
not include:
Departure
tax of $698.31 (subject to change)
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT (your own room): $600
OUR
AIR: Deduct
$775 with your own air and you will not pay the departure tax
Flight:Lufthansa
457 Departure: Los Angeles 26AUG /310P Arrival:Frankfurt 27AUG/1110A
Flight:Lufthansa
184 Departure: Frankfurt 27AUG /1245P Arrival:Berlin Tegel 27AUG/155P
Flight:Lufthansa
452 Departure: Munich 06SEP /1200P Arrival:Los Angeles 06SEP/315P
OUR
HOTELS:
BERLIN
ARCOTEL John
F Berlin 4-1/2 STAR!
WEBSITE
#43 OUT OF 665 in Berlin on Tripadvisor
Right
in the heart of the capital city, located at its trendy cultural
district of “Berlin-Mitte”, welcomes you the design hotel ARCOTEL
John F Berlin - an ideal starting point for city and business
trips. The 4-star-superior-hotel is centrally located between
the famous Museumsinsel and Gendarmenmarkt, directly at the "Quartier
am Auswärtigen Amt", with walking distance to the famous Friedrichstraße
and the “Unter den Linden” boulevard. The combination of heart-felt
hospitality and extraordinary design will turn your stay into
an extraordinary experience: the ARCOTEL John F Berlin is appointed
with pieces of furniture especially designed for the hotel. Together
with the high-quality materials one can experience comfortable
design.
Free
Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel
DRESDEN
Swissôtel Dresden Am Schloss
5-STAR!
WEBSITE
#2 OUT OF 125 hotels on Tripadvisor
2014 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Winner – Top 25 Hotels in
Germany!
The
exclusive hotel Swissotel Dresden Am Schloss is located in the
heart of historic Old Town. Its central location, great shopping,
entertainment and nearby historical sights such as the Semper
Opera and Zwinger Palace make this the perfect gateway to the
city's business and culture.
Swissotel Dresden's historic facade houses stylishly modern interior
design, with cutting-edge technology and the warmth of Swiss hospitality.
235 elegant rooms & suites are designed for comfort and style,
with state-of-the-art technology and all the services and conveniences
you need, such as a free internet connection. Innovative Swiss
cuisine is the cornerstone of the hotel's Wohnstube restaurant,
for quick & healthy snacks or elegant formal dining.
A
sumptuous breakfast buffet at Esszimmer offers a wide range of
choices to energise your day. Purovel Spa & Sport is styled around
a historical stone cellar with vaulted ceilings – a fascinating
mix of medieval construction and modern design for the alpine-inspired
gym, sauna and treatment rooms. Cutting-edge technology and seven
meeting rooms in various sizes with a total capacity of 300 guests
offer the perfect space for your successful business or social
event. At your service are a team of experienced meeting coordinators
to help with the details – from initial concept to completion
– so that everything goes just the way you’ve planned.
BAMBERG
Hotel Bamberger Hof - Bellevue 4-star!
WEBSITE
#16 of 40 hotels on Tripadvisor
Hotel
Bamberger Hof Bellevue greets you to charming ambience with personal
service. Our house provides you with the exceptional atmosphere
of a turn of the century Grand Hotel, combined with modern elegance,
stylish interiors and friendly hospitality. You will experience
style and savoir-vivre as well as love for the tradition and,
for your well being, attention to every small detail. Those who
visit Bamberg will feel very much at home in Hotel Bamberger Hof
Bellevue.
Our
house provides you with the exceptional atmosphere of a turn of
the century Grand Hotel, combined with modern elegance, stylish
interiors and friendly hospitality. You will experience style
and savoir-vivre as well as love for the tradition and, for your
well being, attention to every small detail. Those who visit Bamberg
will feel very much at home in Hotel Bamberger Hof Bellevue.
Bamberg
is rightly known as one of the most beautiful German towns. Culture,
churches and culinary delights in the emperor town are available
in quality and quantity. Regardless of whether you are visiting
for the first time or returning, in high summer, in the romantic
Christmas time, there is always something new to discover.
Free
wireless throughout the hotel
MUNICH
Four Points by Sheraton München Central 4*
WEBSITE
#64 of 383 hotels on Tripadvisor
The
hotel in Munich is located right at the heart of the beautiful
town: it is not only directly next to the "Theresienwiese", site
of the famous Oktoberfest, also the central station is only a
few minutes' walk away. Choose Four Points by Sheraton Munich
Central and you choose a hotel in Munich that offers superb treatment
and that is the perfect location for business or leisure.
Everything
in the Neighborhood If shopping and sightseeing are on your agenda,
Munich's city center is within walking distance, packed with fascinating
sights and stylish stores. Discover the Bavarian capital with
our city tips and enjoy the variety of the town. Airport and exhibition
center are easily accessible; the nearest metro station is just
around the corner. Fully Equipped:
Your
City Hotel in Munich You can look forward to a central hotel in
Munich that offers 102 well-appointed guest rooms and genuine
Four Points comfort for your overnight stay, 3 conference rooms
for up to 55 people, an air-conditioned fitness room and many
other amenities combining free time and business. Free internet
access is offered in the lobby and in the rooms. You need more
space? Our Studios with kitchenette are pefect for families, as
well as extended stays.
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