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Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
WITTENBERG Guided walking tour, visit Luther House and St. Mary’s Church
LEIPZIG Walking tour, visit the Thomaskirche and the market square
EISLEBEN Visit Luther’s Birthplace and Death House Museums, St. Peter & Paul Church and St. Andrew’s Church
ERFURT Visit the Augustinian Monastery and the Merchants’ Bridge
EISENACH Guided visit of Luther House and St. George’s Church; see the Luther & Bach Memorials; visit Wartburg Castle
COBURG Visit Coburg Fortress
RHINE CRUISE
WORMS Visit the cathedral, Trinity Church, and Reformation Monument
MAINZ Visit the Gutenberg Museum
ROTHENBURG Walking tour, visit St. Jacob’s Church
NUREMBERG Walking tour, visit St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
MUNICH Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY
Day1
Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and begin your fellowship at this evening’s welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
BERLIN–WITTENBERG
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Castle, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the 21-foot Victory Column. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH, a memorial to peace and reconciliation. Drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie, the best known former border between east and west Berlin. In the afternoon, continue to Wittenberg, Martin Luther’s hometown for more than 30 years and birthplace of the Reformation.
Today’s Distance: 96 mi / 155 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WITTENBERG–LEIPZIG
Day3
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Wittenberg and visit the LUTHER HOUSE, where Martin Luther and his family lived. Also visit ST. MARY’S CHURCH, a twin-towered gothic church where Luther preached reform, got married, and baptized his six children. Finally, see the door of Castle Church, where Luther posted his 95 Theses, launching the Reformation in 1517. Continue to Leipzig for a walking tour and a visit to THOMASKIRCHE, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a cantor. Also, see the market square that today is a site for celebrations and festivals, but once was the scene of executions and political demonstrations.
Today’s Distance: 68 mi / 110 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LEIPZIG–EISLEBEN–ERFURT
Day4
Today, stop in Eisleben, and visit Luther’s BIRTH HOUSE and DEATH HOUSE MUSEUMS, as well as ST. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, where Luther was baptized, and ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, where Luther preached his last sermon in 1546. Continue to Erfurt, whose 36 churches, 15 monasteries, and other ecclesiastical buildings have earned it the nickname “Thuringian Rome.” The beautiful Old Town preserves the atmosphere Luther must have experienced during his student days. A highlight is an inspirational visit to the AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY where Luther lived as a monk in his youth, and the unique MERCHANTS’ BRIDGE, lined with half-timbered homes on both sides.
Today’s Distance: 127 mi / 205 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ERFURT. EXCURSION TO EISENACH.
Day5
Journey to Eisenach and meet your Local Guide. Visit LUTHER HOUSE, ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, where Luther was a choir boy and later preached, and see the Luther and Bach Memorials. Also, visit beautifully restored WARTBURG CASTLE, where he lived in disguise as “Knight George.” It was during this period that Luther translated the New Testament from Ancient Greek into German in just ten weeks.
Today’s Distance: 99 mi / 160 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ERFURT–COBURG–WIESBADEN.
Day6
Continue south today to Coburg and visit fascinating COBURG FORTRESS, where Luther lived protected during the Imperial Diet of Augsburg in 1530. As an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire, he could not attend the Imperial Diet of Augsburg, but instead spent his time continuing his work translating the Bible and writing on Reformation issues.
Today’s Distance: 255 mi / 410 km (B,D)
WIESBADEN. EXCURSION TO THE RHINE VALLEY, WORMS & MAINZ
Day7
Enjoy a scenic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and half-timbered towns. In Worms, where the Imperial Council passed judgment on Luther in 1521, visit the CATHEDRAL where Luther presented his case, as well as TRINITY CHURCH and the Reformation monument. Continue to Mainz to visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM, which houses original copies of the Bible.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi / 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WIESBADEN–ROTHENBURG–NUREMBERG
Day8
Journey to the medieval walled town of Rothenburg, where your walking tour takes you to ST. JACOB’S CHURCH with its masterpiece Altar of the Holy Blood. Afterwards, there is time to shop for the town’s famed Christmas ornaments. On to Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation in 1525. Your walking tour features the gothic ST. LORENZ LUTHERAN CHURCH, where you can pause for quiet meditation.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi / 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN.
Day9
NUREMBERG–Continue to picturesque Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi / 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN–MUNICH.
Day10
In Munich, explore Germany’s “Secret Capital” with your local guide, including the Olympic Stadium, the 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 56 mi / 90 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH
Day11
Your Reformation discovery ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Crowne Plaza Berlin - Potsdamer Platz
Superior First-Class
A 256 room hotel occuping a former post office building with an Art Déco flair. Broad corridors with natural stone floors, high ceilings, wood paneling and an open fire in the lobby convey glamorous Berlin city life. Facilities include Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, an elegant restaurant with a show kitchen and seasonal outside terrace, a hip cocktail Bar serving drinks and casual food and a spa with a fitness area, sauna and steam room.
Location
Hallesche Strasse 10, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Luther-Hotel
First-Class
The Luther-Hotel, with 159 modern guestrooms, is located in the middle of the historic city center of Wittenberg, where many cultural events take place. A special highlight is the sauna on the 4th floor.
Location
Neustrasse 7-10, Wittenberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
The Westin Leipzig
Superior First-Class
Impressive 27-story hotel located in city center, 300 meters from train station and close to museums and monuments.
Location
Gerberstrasse 15, Leipzig, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
Radisson Blu Hotel Erfurt
First-Class
Modern 14-story Hotel located 2 km from train station & 10 km from Erfurt-Bindersleben Airport.
Location
Juri-Gagarin-Ring 127, Erfurt, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Phone
Mercure Wiesbaden City Hotel
First-Class
Hotel with multilingual staff lies in the center of the capital within walking distance to the pedestrian zone and the old town.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 10-12, Wiesbaden, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
NH Wiesbaden
First-Class
Situated in a peaceful suburb, the center of Wiesbaden is just a short bus ride away. This 130-room property has a contemporary restaurant with a relaxing summer outdoor terrace and a stylish bar offering a full range of Fine German wines. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout and leisure facilities include a Wellness area with fitness equipment, steam bath and sauna.
Location
Aukamm Allee, 31, Wiesbaden, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Dry Cleaning
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
NH Collection Nuernberg City
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, this 244-room property has a striking modern design and offers a Free Wi-Fi connection throughout. The restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean food with a summer terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, other amenities include a contemporary bar and Gym with sauna and steam room.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 19, Nuernberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
Mercure Garmisch-Partenkirchen
First-Class
This modern 117 room hotel boasts a stunning setting at the foot of the Bavarian Alps with Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Authentic regional specialties are served in the main restaurant which has a seasonal outdoor terrace and the cozy bar has traditional German wheat beer on tap. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and sauna.
Location
Mittenwalder Strasse 2, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Room Service
- Television
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
Holiday Inn Munich Westpark
First-Class
Conveniently located in the southwest borough of Sendling close to the Harras train station, this 207-room contemporary style property has an inviting open lobby with a sleek bar and a modern restaurant serving international cuisine. Colorful air-conditioned guestrooms are complete with iron & ironing board, in-room safe, coffee/tea making facilities, and free Wi-Fi internet access. Other amenities include an exercise room and sauna.
Location
Albert-Rosshaupter-strasse 45, Munich, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Holiday Inn Munchen Leuchtenbergring
First-Class
This contemporary hotel offers a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with its open fireplace the Jazz bar forms the centerpiece of the hotel where guests can relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Traditional Bavarian specialties and international cuisine can be enjoyed at the cheery Sunlight restaurant. Get the extra boost of energy in the fitness center or relax at the peaceful greened courtyard. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Leuchtenbergring 20, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
