DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Germany
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Berlin, Transfer to Potsdam
Arrive in Berlin, Germany's capital city and transfer to your hotel in Potsdam. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Potsdam
DAY 3, Thursday - Walking Tour of Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace
This morning, take a walking tour of the city of Potsdam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city's highlights, including the Dutch Quarter and the historic Old Market Square with the famous St. Nicholas Church. Next, visit Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Federick the Great. Stroll through the opulent interiors adorned with exquisite Rococo details and wander along the beautifully landscaped gardens featuring fountains, sculptures, and terraced vineyards. Spend the afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Berlin City Tour
Begin the day with a scenic drive through the landscapes of Brandenburg to Berlin. On arrival, take a guided tour of the city. View the old East and West sections of Berlin, including the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification, the glass dome Reichstag Building, and Checkpoint Charlie, the last remaining mark of the formerly divided city. Drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard past the State Opera House and the cathedral. End the day in the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. Free time to explore on your own before heading to the hotel
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Potsdam or Optional Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Today is free to explore Potsdam at your own pace or participate in the optional Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Embark on a drive to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, a poignant site that serves as a reminder to the atrocities committed during the Nazi era. Located just outside Berlin, Sachsenhausen was one of the first concentration camps built by the regime, serving as a model for others. Walk through the somber grounds, the reconstructed barracks, the original watchtowers, and the execution site. Visit the museum featuring powerful exhibits, personal stories, and artifacts that provide a harrowing insight into the suffering endured by prisoners
Optional: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Leipzig City Tour
Today, travel south to Leipzig, a major center for music and the birthplace of German composer Richard Wagner. Your guided city tour will take you through iconic landmarks such as St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked, the Old Town Hall, Opera House, and the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, commemorating the defeat of Napoleon's army at Leipzig. Return to Potsdam in the afternoon
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Potsdam or Optional Szczecin Tour with Pierogi Lunch
Spend the day at leisure or join the optional Szczecin Tour with Pierogi Lunch. Embark on a scenic journey to the historic city of Szczecin in Poland. Explore the Old Town and view highlights such as the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, the striking Philharmonic Hall, the Church of St. Wojciech, the cathedral, and the Chrobry Embankment along the Oder River. Indulge in a traditional pierogi lunch, where you'll savor Poland's beloved dumplings, freshly prepared and filled with a variety of delicious flavors. Afterward, head back to Potsdam
Optional: Szczecin Tour with Pierogi Lunch
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Potsdam or Optional Spreewald Canal Cruise & German Pickle Tasting
On your last day at leisure in Potsdam, participate in the optional Spreewald Canal Cruise & German Pickle Tasting. Experience the natural beauty of the Spreewald region with a relaxing canal boat cruise through its lush waterways, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. As your traditional flat-bottomed boat glides along the canals, immerse yourself in the pristine landscapes of the area and learn about its rich history. Sample original German pickles, a Spreewald specialty, known for its distinctive flavor and prepared using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Return to Potsdam in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Spreewald Canal Cruise & German Pickle Tasting
Overnight: Potsdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Flight to London, Transfer to Oxford
Head to the airport in Berlin for your flight to London. Arrive and transfer to your hotel in the university town of Oxford. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your English Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Thursday - Oxford Walking Tour, Christ Church, Optional Oxford Pub Dinner
This morning, take a walking tour of Oxford. The ivy-clad colleges that make up the university are renowned for their fine architecture. Visit Christ Church College, used in many of the Harry Potter movies, with its landmark tower designed by Christopher Wren. The rest of the day is yours to independently explore this city, deemed by English poet Matthew Arnold as the "City of Dreaming Spires." Tonight, don't miss the optional Oxford Pub Dinner. Savor a three-course dinner at The Crown, one of Oxford's oldest pubs, renowned for its traditional pies. Delight in a menu of hearty British dishes and finish with a classic dessert such as chocolate brownie, all served in the heart of Oxford's Old Town
Optional: Oxford Pub Dinner
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Friday - Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace
This morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town on the River Avon and birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace on Henley Street, followed by a view of Anne Hathaway's cottage. Next, drive south to visit Blenheim Palace. This birthplace of Winston Churchill is a masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture that was built in celebration of the English victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Saturday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Bletchley Park
Spend the day at leisure. Perhaps, join the optional Bletchley Park. Discover the country estate that was the center for Allied codebreaking, a vital mission for winning World War II. On your tour, learn how the intelligence produced at Bletchley supported Allied troops and influenced the age of information for years to come
Optional: Bletchley Park
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Sunday - Stonehenge, Bath
This morning, travel to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the middle of the Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is unique among stone circles. The first stone was placed here 5,000 years ago with the structure finally completed 1,400 years later. Afterward, drive to the city of Bath, founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. View the Georgian architecture of the imposing 18th century terraced houses of the Royal Crescent, Poultney Bridge, and the preserved 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. Return to Oxford with free time in the evening
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Monday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds
Today is free to discover Oxford on your own, or join the optional Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds, where you will tour the 15th century castle, home to royal art collections and award-winning gardens. Learn about the 1,000 years of English history this Cotswold estate has witnessed, from visits by King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, to World War II, when the castle was used to store the Tate Modern's art collection during the Blitz. Afterward, have free time in a local town for independent exploration and lunch before heading back to Oxford
Optional: Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15, Tuesday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Windsor Castle
Spend the day at leisure, or join the optional Windsor Castle tour. Travel to the historic town of Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, home to over 39 monarchs in the last 1,000 years. Explore the furnished State Apartments decorated with exquisite artworks, lavish furnishings, and priceless treasures from the Royal Collection. Admire the State Dining Room, where grand banquets and state dinners have been held for centuries and view the intricate craftsmanship of the Queen's Drawing Room. Proceed with a tour of the Gothic St George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle. View the chapel's richly decorated interior and magnificent stained-glass windows. Many British monarchs, including Henry VIII, Charles I, George VI, and Elizabeth II are buried here. Return to Oxford in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Windsor Castle
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport in London for your departure flight. Passengers should select flights that depart no earlier than 1 PM
Meals: Breakfast
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