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Visit the fascinating city of Berlin, focus of Germany's history and once again the nation's capital. Berlin's cultural programme is amazing: three opera houses, over 150 theatres and playhouses and over 170 museums. There are many historical sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of the divided city during the Cold War and now the focus of a reunified city. With several museums and art galleries, you will not be disappointed in a trip to this amazing city.
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6 days/3 nights
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Includes:
- 3 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport (youth groups)
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationBrandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was commisioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II to represent peace. The Gate was designed by Karl Gotthard Langhans the Court Superintendent of Buildings, and the main architectural design of this landmark hasn't changed since it was first constructed in 1791. Ironically the gate was both used for triumphant military parades during the Third Reich and incorporated into the Berlin wall...
Bundestag
Formerly the Reichstag, the seat of Germany's parliament lay empty and derelict from 1933 to 1999. Now crowned with a dome designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster, the Bundestag is once again the focus of German political life.
Museuminsel (Museum Island)
Berlin's world-famous Museuminsel is wedged between the river Spree and Kupfergraben. The buildings on the island accommodate the archaeological collections and the art of the 19th century. The Altes Museum, built in 1830 after the design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, was the first building on the museum island and the first public museum in the Prussian state. It was followed by the Neues Museum (1...
Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery)
The Alte Nationalgalerie, located on the Museuminsel, houses 19th century sculptures and paintings. The museum is regarded as a comprehensive collection of art of the era between Classicism and Secessions.
Pergamonmuseum
The pergamon Museum was planned by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann and built over a period from 1910 to 1930. It houses original-sized, reconstructed monumental buildings such as the pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate, consisting of parts transported form the original evacuation sites. The museum is subdivided into the antiquity collection, the middle East museum and the museum of of Islamic art...
Hamburger Bahnhof
Berlin's Museum for contemporary art housed in a former railway station is dedicated to art from the second half of the 20th century onwards. The collection contains works by such internationally renowned artists as Andy Warhol, Anselm Kiefer and Joseph Beuys.
Gemaldegalerie
The Gemaldegalerie possesses one of the world's finest collections of European art from the 13th to 18th century. The exhibition includes masterpieces by artists from every age of art history such as van Eyck, Bruegel, Durer, Raphael, Tizian, Caravaggio, Rubens, Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Kathe-Kollwitz-Museum Berlin
Opened in 1986 the Kathe-Kollwitz-museum shows in a permanent collection the works of Kathe Kollwitz, who was born in 1867. After having lived and worked more than 50 years in Berlin, Kathe Kollwitz died in 1945 in Moritzburg near Dresden.
Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery)
The Neue Nationalgalerie, the famous "temple of light and glass", houses a collection of 20th century European painting and sculpture. Ranging from early modern art to art of the 1960's, the collection inclludes works by Munch, Kirchner, Picasso, Klee, Feininger, Dix, Kokoschka, and many others.
Bauhaus Museum
The Bauhaus was the twentieth century's most important school of design, architecture and art. Its programme and products have maintained their influence on design up to the present day. This museum traces the history of the movement and also houses the most complete Bauhaus collection.
Day 1
Early evening: Depart school
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Days 2
Afternoon: arrive in Berlin
(Driver's 9 hour rest break)
Time to explore Berlin on foot/public transport
Evening Meal in accommodation
Day 3
Breakfast in accommodation
Morning: Visit the remains of the Berlin Wall and walk along the length of the East Side Gallery (free)
Drive to Alexanderplatz and go up the TV Tower for fabulous views over the city )from €5,50)
Time for lunch in Alexanderplatz
Afternoon: Visit the famous Museuminsel with museums such as the Pergamon Museum, Boden Museum and the Old and New Galleries (free with advance registration)
Evening meal in accommodation
Evening activity (bowling from €8,50 for 2 hours)
Day 4
Breakfast in accommodation
Morning: Visit the Hamburger Bahnhof - one of the most important museums of contemporary art (free with advance registration)
Time for lunch
Afternoon: Visit the Reichstag (Dome and Terrace) and the Brandenburg Gate before walking through the Academy of Art to the Holocaust Memorial (all free)
Evening meal in accommodation
Evening activity: IMAX cinema (from €5,50)
Day 5
Breakfast in accommodation (coach not in use until departure)
Morning: take public transport to Ku'damm - visit the Story of Berlin (from €4,00) and complete any last minute shopping
Late afternoon: depart and head back to Calais
Day 6
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Afternoon: Arrive back at school Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
Early evening: Depart school
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Days 2
Afternoon: arrive in Berlin
(Driver's 9 hour rest break)
Time to explore Berlin on foot/public transport
Evening Meal in accommodation
Day 3
Breakfast in accommodation
Morning: Visit the remains of the Berlin Wall and walk along the length of the East Side Gallery (free)
Drive to Alexanderplatz and go up the TV Tower for fabulous views over the city )from €5,50)
Time for lunch in Alexanderplatz
Afternoon: Visit the famous Museuminsel with museums such as the Pergamon Museum, Boden Museum and the Old and New Galleries (free with advance registration)
Evening meal in accommodation
Evening activity (bowling from €8,50 for 2 hours)
Day 4
Breakfast in accommodation
Morning: Visit the Hamburger Bahnhof - one of the most important museums of contemporary art (free with advance registration)
Time for lunch
Afternoon: Visit the Reichstag (Dome and Terrace) and the Brandenburg Gate before walking through the Academy of Art to the Holocaust Memorial (all free)
Evening meal in accommodation
Evening activity: IMAX cinema (from €5,50)
Day 5
Breakfast in accommodation (coach not in use until departure)
Morning: take public transport to Ku'damm - visit the Story of Berlin (from €4,00) and complete any last minute shopping
Late afternoon: depart and head back to Calais
Day 6
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Afternoon: Arrive back at school Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
DJH Berlin-International
A traditional Youth Hostel excellently situated in close proximity to Potsdamer Platz and the Tiergarten. The extremely popular Youth Hostel Berlin offers accommodation in mainly 4 and 5 bedded rooms and twins for adults. Showers are located on each floor. Buffet style breakfast and evening meals will be provided in the hostel cafeteria.
Meininger City Hostel Tempelhofer Ufer
One of a new breed of privately-run hostels offering hostel accommodation at near-hotel standards. This hostel is in a lovingly restored turn-of-the-century building. Its friendly staff are full of good ideas, our favourite being the teachers’ lounge, reserved for staff, offering free drinks and Internet access! The hostel has a total of 18 single, twin and multi-bed rooms on three floors. All rooms have shower/WC and TV.
AO Hostel Mitte
A&O Hostel Mitte is located in the very heart of Berlin and is a popular choice amongst school groups. All rooms are light and have modern furnishings, students will usually be accommodated in 4-6 bedded rooms and staff in twins, all of which are en suite and include a TV. There is also a 'Teachers Lounge' where you can enjoy a quiet moment- the room has a pc, printer, internet and telephone. Other amenities include Billiard table, video games, table football, Wii-Lounge with free game play and a TV room.
Aletto Jugend Hotel Kreuzberg
The Aletto Youth Hotel is a popular choice amongst school groups, it opened in 2005 and has a clean, modern feel throughout. All rooms are equipped with cable TV; radio; alarm clock; bathroom with shower and WC. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. The hostel offers a spacious lounge with games and Internet access and best of all, two rooms with widescreen TV and an extensive collection of DVDs!
