Germany - Berlin
Berlin has evolved in recent years from being the symbol of the East/West divide to the place where the two now meet and entwine. Germany’s most recent seat of government offers the young European a close look at the contrast between eastern and western ideologies. Berlin is a unique and fascinating city; the colourful remains of the wall, sites of National Socialist conferences and the Prussian palaces are evidence of just some of the momentous historical events which have taken place in this city. The layers of history combine with the showcase centres of East and West, art, music and entertainment to create a diverse and exciting destination.
Visits & Excursions
In addition to the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Alexanderplatz in former East Berlin, the following visits and excursions are recommended:
Boat trip passing by the Cathedral ,the Reichstag and Tiergarten.
The TV Tower on Alexanderplatz with amazing views over East and West Berlin.
Olympic Stadium: built by the National Socialists for the 1936 Olympic games.
The Jewish Museum: a groundbreaking architectural feat by Daniel Libeskind.
The Reichstag: the Parliament building with its famous glass dome designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Sachsenhausen concentration camp: near Oranienburg, 30kms north of Berlin - sobering and educational.
The Video bustour: a historic bus tour showing fascinating film footage.
Suggested ItineraryDay 1 - Leave school late afternoon for early evening Channel crossing. Drive overnight. Day 2 - Arrive Berlin after lunch. pm: Using the excellent metro system, visit the Brandenburg Gate and the Museum Island where all Berlin museums have been relocated after the fall of the Wall. pm: Visit to Checkpoint Charlie. After dinner a river cruise. Day 3 - am: Sachsenhausen concentration camp, then onto the 1936 Olympic Stadium, scene of many Nazi rallies. pm: after dinner a visit to the TV Tower. Day 4 - am: Guided coach tour of Berlin with visit to Berlin’s Underground bunkers and escape tunnels. pm; shopping on Kurfuerstendamm. After dinner a visit to the Aquapark Oranienburg. Day 5 - Visit to the Jewish Museum and walking tour of the Jewish Quarter with the New Synagogue. Day 6 - Channel crossing in morning with arrival back mid afternoon. |
Accommodation |
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| JH Berlin International Superior Youth Hostel The hostel is only 20 minutes’ walk from the Brandenburg Gate and 5 minutes’ walk from the Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest park. |
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| Capacity: | 350 beds. |
| Category: | Jugendgästehaus |
| Rooms: | 4 – 5 bedded. Shower and WC in some rooms. Ample showers and WC on each floor. Single & bunk beds. |
| Facilities: | Meeting & class rooms, self service restaurant, TV room with video, table football, snack bar, bar and outdoor table tennis. |
| Leaders: | Twin rooms - most with facilities. |
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| A&O MITTE HOSTEL | |
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Berlin is served by a huge array of low cost operators from almost every UK airport. Ryanair, Easyjet and Air Berlin are the most popular. Due to excellent public transport you may not need local coach hire.Freephone 0800 496 4996
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| INFORMATION | |
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| MINIMUM DURATION | 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | RING FOR DETAILS |
| COACH TYPE | EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING |
| TOUR MANAGER | FULL TIME |
| MEALS | FULL BOARD |
| JOURNEY FROM CALAIS | 4-5 HOURS |
