Overview
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On this faith-based tour, you’ll visit many of the sites important in Luther's life. In Wittenberg, visit St. Mary's Church, where Luther preached reform, got married, and baptized his six children. Also visit Luther House, where Luther and his family lived. In Eisleben, visit Luther's birth house and death house museums, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites; St. Peter & Paul Church, where Luther was baptized; and St. Andrew's Church, where Luther preached his last sermon in 1546. Visit the Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt, where Luther lived as a monk, and Coburg Fortress in Coburg, where Luther was protected during the Imperial Diet of Augsburg in 1530. In Eisenach, visit the house where Luther lived; Wartburg Castle, where he lived in disguise as "Knight George;" and St. George's Church, where he was a choir boy and later preached. In Worms, visit the Reformation Monument and the cathedral where Luther presented his case.
A tour highlight is the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, performed every 10 years since 1634. Set in the charming, unspoiled, Bavarian village of Oberammergau, enjoy first-class seating for this world-famous play performed by Oberammergau residents.
These are just some of the many highlights included on this faith-based, Germany tour. You'll not only see these amazing sites, but you'll also be accompanied by others desiring an inspirational journey and a Tour Director committed to bringing you these inspiring places. It's a vacation you can believe in and one sure to leave you with many memories of a lifetime!
By June 2021, your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of £480. Prior to June 2021, a minimum of £200 non-refundable per person deposit is required to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
WITTENBERGGuided walking tour, visit the Luther House, visit St. Mary’s Church
LEIPZIGWalking tour, visit the Thomaskirche and the market square
EISLEBENVisit Luther’s Birthplace and Death House Museums, St. Peter & Paul Church and St. Andrew’s Church
ERFURTVisit the Augustinian Monastery and the Merchants’ Bridge
EISENACHGuided visit of Luther House and St. George’s Church; see the Luther & Bach Memorials; visit Wartburg Castle
COBURGVisit the fortress
RHINE CRUISE
WORMS
Visit the cathedral, Trinity Church, and Reformation Monument
MAINZGuided visit of the Gutenberg Museum
ROTHENBURGWalking tour, visit St. Jacob’s Church
NUREMBERGWalking tour, visit St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
OBERAMMERGAUPassion Play
MUNICHGuided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner
2022 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 8 dinners
ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY
Day1
Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and begin your journey 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 in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged spire, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. In the afternoon, continue to Wittenberg, Martin Luther’s hometown for more than 30 years and birthplace of the Reformation.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WITTENBERG–LEIPZIG
Day3
Enjoy a guided walking tour 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 the 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LEIPZIG–EISLEBEN–ERFURT
Day4
Today, stop in Eisleben, where Luther’s life began and ended. Visit his BIRTH HOUSE and DEATH HOUSE MUSEUMS, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites; as well as ST. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, where Luther was baptized, and ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, where Luther preached his last sermon in 1546. Later, drive 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, and the unique MERCHANTS’ BRIDGE, lined with half-timbered homes on both sides.
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 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ERFURT–COBURG–WIESBADEN
Day6
Continue south today to Coburg and visit fascinating COBURG FORTRESS, where Luther lived, and was 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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.
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NUREMBERG–OBERAMMERGAU
Day9
Drive to picturesque Oberammergau, where the afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the people of the town.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU–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 its old and new Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH.
Day11
Your vacation 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
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- 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
- Laundry Available
- 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
- Laundry Available
- 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 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
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- 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
Romantik Hotel Boeld
First-Class
Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Konig-Ludwig-Strasse 10, Oberammergau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
First-Class
Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum.
Location
Hochstrasse 3, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Voicemail
