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German Icons: Berlin, Dresden and Munich

Program No. 16877RJ
Dive deep into German culture as you explore three iconic cities, discovering politics in Berlin, architecture in Dresden and weisswurst, beer and the surrounding countryside of Munich.
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  • The Bode Museum and TV Tower in Berlin, Germany, are illuminated at dusk with their lights reflecting on the river below.
  • A group of travelers poses for a photo on the rooftop of the Reichstag building in Germany on a sunny day.
  • The historic Old Town Hall and its clock tower rise above a bustling city square in Munich, Germany.
  • Two women relax in the shade of a tree in a grassy park in Germany.
  • A traditional German meal with potato salad, dark rye bread, and mustard on a restaurant table.
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Length
11 days
Rating (4.77)
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Berlin
Program Concludes
Munich
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
18 ( 9B, 3L, 6D )
Activity Level
Join local experts to discover the shared history and unique identity behind Germany’s most important cultural metropolises — Berlin and Munich. While both cities boast rich history, traditions and arts, the cultures of each are strikingly different. Halfway between Berlin and Munich, visit the city of Dresden to marvel at the cultural treasures that lay hidden behind the Iron Curtain for a generation.
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  • Examine Berlin’s artistic treasures on the famous Museumsinsel and the German Bundestag, redesigned by Sir Norman Foster.
  • Discover Dresden with its newly restored Frauenkirche and the highly regarded Semperoper.
  • Explore the collection of Old Masters from the 14th to the 18th centuries at one of the oldest art galleries in the world: the Alte Pinakothek.
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General Notes
Program includes independent time to explore the city and several meals on your own. Group Leaders will provide directions for self-directed excursions. Suggestions for free-time activities provided in preparatory materials.
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Sabine Rosenkranz
Sabine Rosenkranz was born in Dresden, East Germany, where she grew up to become an English teacher. In love with her beautiful home city, she decided she wanted to introduce it to visitors. Sabine became a licensed city excursion leader 25 years ago and has delighted in leading American visitors around Dresden since the German reunification of 1990. She particularly enjoys showing off the Saxon State Art Collections.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Sabine Rosenkranz was born in Dresden, East Germany, where she grew up to become an English teacher. In love with her beautiful home city, she decided she wanted to introduce it to visitors. Sabine became a licensed city excursion leader 25 years ago and has delighted in leading American visitors around Dresden since the German reunification of 1990. She particularly enjoys showing off the Saxon State Art Collections.
Ulrich Brückner studied political science, German literature and history at the University of Würzburg and the Freie Universität Berlin. He specialized in European integration and his PhD thesis focused on the role of the European Commission in the policy-making of the EU. He has been a lecturer at the Freie Universität Berlin, Szczecin University and an active member of the European Union’s Jean Monnet Programme. His current fields of interests are institutional developments in the EU, external affairs and Eastward enlargement.
Markus is a professional historian, author and lecturer specializing in European history of the 19th and 20th centuries. He studied modern history at the University of Erlangen in Germany and Kalamazoo College in Michigan. For his PhD thesis, he analyzed the function and perception of the Nazi rallies from 1933-41. He has published several books on Nuremberg, the latest being about the Nuremberg Trials.
Gabor was born in Leipzig in 1970. After graduating from high school, he studied law in Hanover. About 20 years ago he founded his company with a partner. He has been self-employed as a group leader since this time. Gabor leads all exhibitions of the Dresden Residenzschloss, the Zwinger, the Opera, the city of Dresden etc. in German and English. He also accompanies groups around Dresden, such as Saxon Switzerland. His hobbies are playing the piano, astronomy and chess.
Vera Blumenthal studied Egyptology and Classical Archeology at the Humboldt University of Berlin where she obtained her PhD degree with a thesis about the Egyptian Old Kingdom. For more than twenty years, she has worked as a freelancer for the Berlin State Museums, concentrating more and more on cultural education. She is an expert in the history and architecture of Museum Island at Berlin and one of the founders of the agency ARIADNE, specializing on organizing high quality group education in the museums of Berlin.
Guido Petras studied classical archaeology, Byzantine studies, and philosophy at the Freie University of Berlin. His scientific research focuses on the civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean from Late Antiquity to the Crusader Period. For many years he curated the archaeological exhibition of the future episcopal museum in Ayia Napa (Cyprus). Beside his long-standing work as a freelancer for the Berlin State Museum, Guido is one of the founders of the agency ARIADNE, specializing in high-quality group education on the Museum Island.
Activity Level
Varies by Date
Walking up to 4 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over paved and cobblestone terrain. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 29 miles of walking over 11 days. Participants should be prepared to navigate uneven stairs with and without handrails and be comfortable getting on and off trains, trams and buses. Due to the use of public transportation during this program and some sites only being accessible by stairs, escalators and/or cobblestones, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it