- Europe
- 9 Days
- All Ages
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Discover the history and modernity of Germany!
Germany is one of the most historical places on earth. The combination of history, modernity and gorgeous landscapes makes it the perfect travel destination.
During the 20th century, the ministry of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Germany has been very much affected by events that took place during and at the end of World War II. The Bible prophecy (Daniel 11:30, 31) and historical evidences indicate that Nazi Germany was the king of the north. What led to the rise of Adolf Hitler? How did Hitler “act effectively”? How did he “give attention to those leaving the holy covenant“? What “arms” did the king of the north utilize, and against whom? How did the king of the north “profane the sanctuary“ and “remove the constant feature“?
Our tour includes hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours (Berlin and Munich), visit to the Central Europe Branch Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses, visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, Rhine river boat trip and transport and museum passes (Berlin and Munich).
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DAY 1 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT (GERMANY), WELCOME AND ORIENTATION
Upon arrival on Frankfurt International Airport, you take the train from the airport to Frankfurt Central Station. The Airport local train station is located below baggage claim in arrival Hall 1 of Frankfurt International Airport. You have a wide variety of trains going during the day and you may take a train at your convenience. The train ride takes about 11 minutes.
Your hotel is located in short walking distance of Frankfurt Central Station.
After settling into the hotel, meet in the hotel lobby for a welcome and orientation meeting with your tour leader and fellow travelers.
Overnight: Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Included: Dinner (not included)
DAY 2 – FRANKFURT – MAINZ
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Enjoy a train ride from Frankfurt Central Station to Mainz (50 minutes). Mainz is the romantic place located at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Main.
We will visit Gutenberg Museum, one of the world’s oldest museums for printing. The museum is dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. You will see a reconstruction of Gutenberg’s workshop and two original 15th century Gutenberg Bibles.
Afternoon is time for independent exploration:
Option 1: Self-guided walking tour of Mainz, exploring the medieval half-timbered houses, cobblestone alleyways and charming taverns. Return to Frankfurt by train.
Option 2: Return to Frankfurt by train. Using your Frankfurt transport pass, explore Frankfurt’s historic landmarks on the self-guided tour.
Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 – CENTRAL EUROPE BRANCH OFFICE TOUR AND RHINE VALLEY
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today you will be picked up at your hotel for a day trip which takes you to the Central Europe Branch Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the historical exhibit “Family Chronicle”, we will learn about the history of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
In the afternoon, we take a wonderful panorama boat trip through the very scenic Upper Rhine-Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cruise follows the Rhine upstream for 33 kilometers from St. Goar to Rudesheim am Rhein. Total cruising time will be almost 3 hours. On your way you will have time to see the scenic landscape, historic villages, vineyards, castles, medieval towns and mountaintop castles.
Overnight: Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 4 – FRANKFURT – BERLIN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
By high-speed train today we will travel from Frankfurt to Berlin. Travel time is about 4.5 hours. Your hotel in Berlin is in walking distance from the station.
After settling into the hotel, you may want to start exploring Berlin on your own by following our Berlin walking tour suggestions and using your transport and museum passes.
Overnight: Berlin (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 5 – BERLIN SIGHTSEEING
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. The city was divided after World War II and reunited in 1990 after the Berlin Wall came down a year earlier. Berlin fascinates visitors with its culture and history.
After breakfast at your hotel, we use our Hop n Hop off pass to explore the city. We will see all the important monuments: the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, the Unter den Linden avenue, the Museum Island (designated as World Heritage by UNESCO), Checkpoint Charlie (the most famous border-crossing point in Berlin), the documentation center “Topography of Terror“, the remains of the “wall of shame”, the Tiergarten park, the Victory Column.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Overnight: Berlin (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 – BERLIN-SACHSENHAUSEN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
In the morning we take the train from Berlin Central Station to Oranienburg Station (takes about 30 minutes). The Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen is about 15-20 walking minutes from the station. Sachsenhausen concentration camp was the administrative center of all of the concentration camps. It was intended to set a standard for other concentration camps, in its design and also in the treatment of prisoners. The story of our brothers and sisters during the time of Nazism will help you to appreciate our rich spiritual heritage.
We should be back in Berlin in the early afternoon and you have time for some more sightseeing in Berlin. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Berlin (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 7 – BERLIN – POTSDAM
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today is a free day dedicated to optional activities:
Option 1 is a rail tour into Potsdam (which is located about 25 minutes west of Berlin). The city was built by the Prussian Kings within a lake area. Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam is a masterpiece ensemble of architecture, sculptures and garden art.
Option 2 is to stay in Berlin for another day of sightseeing there. You may use your transport and museum passes for some more self-guided sightseeing in Berlin or shopping. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Berlin (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – BERLIN TO MUNICH
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
In the morning, we will travel by high-speed train to Munich, the capital of the Bavaria Region. Travel time is about 4.5 hours. Your hotel is in walking distance from the station.
After arriving in Munich, you have a free afternoon dedicated to optional tours. Your tour leader will provide you with a suggestion for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Munich (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – MUNICH SIGHTSEEING
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today we have full day for sightseeing in Munich. Along this walking tour we will visit the Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, the Konigsplatz (King´s Square), the English Garden as well as the State Opera House. We will learn about the origins of National Socialism and visit the historical sites from Nazi era.
Overnight: Munich (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 10 – MUNICH – HERRENCHIEMSEE CASTLE TOUR
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today we take a train from Munich to the beautiful Chiemsee, known as “the Bavarian Sea”, close to the Alps. We take a boat trip to two islands: the bigger Herreninsel (gentlemen’s island), home to the Herrenchiemsee Palace and the smaller Fraueninsel (ladies’ island).
Herrenchiemsee Palace was modeled after the Palace of Versailles by King Ludwig II.
You also have the option to visit the interior of the Herrenchiemsee palace. The visit to Herrenchiemsee is one of the most unique and beautiful tourist experiences you can have in Germany.
In the evening we meet together to enjoy the farewell dinner.
Overnight: Munich (Germany)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 11 – MUNICH – END OF TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel and departures. End of tour.
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- Ground transportation via high-speed trains, air-conditioned vans and local public transport
- Accommodation (10 nights) at double/twin beds room in a 3/4 hotel: Frankfurt 3 nights, Berlin 4 nights, Munich 3 nights
- Ticket for unlimited use of the public transportation system (buses, trams, subway) within Frankfurt and Berlin
- Berlin Museum Pass (Museum Pass will give you free admission to more than 30 different museums in and around Berlin)
- Entrance fees for scheduled touring sites: Gutenberg Museum, Rhine river cruise, Herrenchiemsee Palace
- 10 meals – breakfasts (as noted on the day by day itinerary)
- Price includes the professional tour leader and local guide at some sites
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- Airport/hotel transfers
- Transportation for sightseeing and events not scheduled by BCT
- Meals other than breakfast noted as included in the day by day itinerary
- Drinks
- Personal expenses such as passports, laundry and phone calls
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers
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- 25% deposit required to confirm any reservation
- 25% deposit (up to $400 maximum per person) non-refundable
- No insurance, no refunds. A claim, with the proper paperwork, for an insured reason, must be presented to the insurance company.
- Lack of Insurance results in no refunds of any type.
- The final balance is due 90 days prior to departure on all trips.
- Reservations made less than 90 days before departure require full payment.
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Land Package prices signify that…
BCT will provide your transportation during the tour but you will be required to arrange your own transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour.Unless the arrival and departure hotels provide complimentary hotel/airport shuttle service Land Package travelers will need to arrange their own airport/hotel transportation.
BCT is not responsible for any cost associated with the cost of your transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour. Including penalties, fees, and/or rebooking costs when a trip is canceled or moved.
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A 6% convenience (secure processing) fee will be added for reservations made online and a $30/person discount will be added. Booking over the phone, no convenience fee will be added, nor will you receive a $30/person discount.