BOSTON, January 29 — Berlin is the pre-eminent city of the “New Europe.” Re-emerging from the Cold War as a destination for scholars, artists and discriminating travelers, Berlin has become a magnet for its history, its traditions, its nightlife and its myriad of cultural attractions. Celebrating all that this majestic German capital has to offer, Road Scholar is delighted to announce its latest international learning adventure, which takes dedicated and inquisitive travelers deep into the heart of this amazing city.

Road Scholars will experience Berlin’s rebirth firsthand, in small groups, taking an architectural walking tour with a renowned local expert. They’ll meet a member of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation for a behind the scenes look at the memorial and cruise the Spree River for a unique perspective on the government quarter.

Educational adventurers will go backstage at a historic opera house to discover what it takes to mount major productions. They’ll visit a private art collection with artists and learn the latest trends in the newly dominant German arts scene. They’ll become part of the city, exploring its historic places, its hidden courtyards and its popular new neighborhoods from street level.

“Berlin has been reborn in many ways,” says Road Scholar President James Moses. “It’s full of history, but is also solidly avant-garde with its booming arts scene and stunning new architecture. The city is also way ahead of the curve with its cuisine and its multitude of museums. We’re very excited to offer Road Scholars a great opportunity to experience the city the way Berliners do.”

Launched in 2004, Road Scholar is an initiative of Elderhostel, www.elderhostel.org, the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel provider. For more information on Road Scholar, please visit www.roadscholar.org or call 1-800-466-7762.