Best of Berlin by Train
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Port
Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$379.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 12½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Your tour begins as you board the train for an approximately 2.5-hour escorted ride to Berlin. Enjoy a light snack and water along the way.
In Berlin, board a motorcoach with a local guide for a panoramic drive to view the city's main highlights. Snap photos of the remnants of the Berlin Wall and drive past Checkpoint Charlie -- the point separating East and West Berlin. Soviet and American tanks briefly faced off at this location during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.
Continue to 17th-century Gendarmenmarkt Square -- site of the twin French and German cathedrals and the Schauspielhaus (Concert Hall). Pass Unter den Linden Boulevard -- a tree-lined, east-west thoroughfare through the city of Berlin, the State Library, Alexanderplatz (a beautiful town square), and the Humboldt University -- Berlin's oldest university. Driving past Bebelplatz, you'll see the square where the burgeoning Nazi Party held its infamous book burning.
Head to your lunch venue, where an authentically German meal awaits you.
The Brandenburg Gate is the only remaining city gate of Berlin, and used to represent the separation of the city between East and West Berlin. It has now come to symbolize German unity.
Stroll to see the Reichstag -- seat of the German parliament. Originally constructed to house the parliament of the newly founded German Empire, the glass dome designed by architect Sir Norman Foster is one of the city's major landmarks today.
Drive by the Victory Column -- a landmark that celebrates the military successes of Prussia over Denmark. Pass Bellevue Palace -- the official residence of the President of Germany -- and Congress Hall.
You will also have approximately 30 minutes of free time to shop and explore the Hackesche Höfe courtyard complex, located in the trendy Mitte district.
Finally, visit the iconic Tempelhof Airport, renowned as one of the largest architectural structures ever built. Described by British architect Sir Norman Foster as "the mother of all airports," it holds historical significance as the site of the Berlin Airlift. Take advantage of an extended photo stop to capture this remarkable location before continuing your journey.
When it's time to call it a day, relax and enjoy the rail journey back to the ship. Your host will hand out a light snack and water.
Notes:
Tour includes numerous photo stops where guests get off and on the coach. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Tour sequence may vary depending on traffic conditions. The train ride Warnemünde-Berlin-Warnemünde is air-conditioned. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Use of public restroom facilities costs 50 cents - €1 cash. Shops are closed on Sundays and holidays; a few souvenir shops may be open. Tour sequence may vary.