Romantic Preußen Tour

Germany unified with the powerful Preußen Empire

Travel period: 8 nights and 9 days local

Cities visited: Germany (Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden, Wittenberg, Leipzig, Hanover, Bremen, Hamburg, Lübeck, Rügen, Stralsund)

Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip (based on double occupancy in a first-class hotel), meals for the entire trip , Korean guide, private vehicle for the entire trip, Saxon Switzerland, Elbe River cruise, Schwerin Castle, Pergamon Museum

Not included: Shared expenses (20 euros per person per day)

Things to pack

Please make sure to bring a windbreaker or raincoat in case of rain. Also make sure to bring sunglasses and sneakers.

It is recommended that you exchange your currency in advance at your place of residence.

Optional tour

There are no optional tours.

Used in Germany

Event Schedule

Day 1

Berlin

germany

Day 2

Berlin

Potsdam

Dresden

Day 3

Dresden

Bastai

Leipzig

Wittenberg

Day 4

Wittenberg

Hanover

Day 5

Hanover

Bremen

Hamburg

Day 6

Hamburg

Lübeck

Day 7

Lübeck

Schwerin

Rugen

Day 8

Rügen

Berlin

Day 9

Upon arrival at Berlin Airport, the capital of Germany, meet your local guide (schedule may vary depending on arrival time). Head to the city center to see the Brandenburg Gate , a symbol of unified Germany, Checkpoint Charlie , a symbol of division, and the Berlin Wall .

National Assembly Building (Exterior)

After Germany was unified as a single country in 1871, the construction of the German Reichstag was planned. During the Cold War, the Reichstag was located in West Berlin, but after unification, it became the symbolic building of Berlin.

Holocaust Memorial

It was built in 1999 with a budget of 54 million marks and was constructed of 2,711 concrete blocks, with the majority approval of the National Assembly. The first memorial to the murdered Jews was opened in 2005.

Lunch: Korean

Dinner: Local food

Riu Plaza Berlin

or similar hotel

Move to Potsdam (50 minutes) and visit the iconic Sanssouci Palace and Orangery Palace , the symbol of the Kingdom of Prussia, and Cecilienhof , famous for the Potsdam Conference held by the leaders of the four great powers.

Potsdam Conference (External)

This was a conference that discussed the issue of establishing a post-war order in Europe after World War II. The agreement that recommended Japan's surrender in the Pacific War and the issue of what to do with Japan were discussed, and the contents were announced as the "Potsdam Declaration."

Travel to Dresden (travel time: 2 hours 20 minutes) and visit the Semper Opera House , Frauenkirche , and Zwinger Palace .

Semper Opera House

This is a historic place where "The Flying Dutchman" and "Tannhäuser" were first performed, conducted by Wagner himself. It was designed by Godfrey Semper in the Renaissance style between 1838 and 1941 and is called the Semper Opera House.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Pullmann Dresden Newa

or similar hotel

Go to Bastai (time required: 30 minutes)

Bastai (Saxon Switzerland)

Saxon Switzerland is a hilly climbing area and national park around the Elbe Valley southeast of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. Saxon Switzerland is a spectacular landscape with around 1,000 mountain peaks.

Move to Leipzig (duration: 1 hour 20 minutes) and visit St. Thomas Church , the Bach Museum , and Café Baum , famous for Bach's "Coffee Cantata," where you can follow in the footsteps of Sebastian Bach, the father of music.

National Battle Memorial (External)

The largest war memorial in Europe, it was completed in 1913 to commemorate the "100th anniversary of the Napoleonic victories" in Leipzig in 1813. The observation deck 91 meters above offers spectacular views.

Move to Wittenberg (time required: 1 hour 20 minutes)

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Hotel Landhaus Wörlitzer Hof

or similar hotel

We will head to the old town and tour the Castle Church , the site of Martin Luther's religious reform, the house of Philipp Malanchthon , Luther's friend and lifelong comrade, and the city hall .

95 Rebuttals (Internal)

This refers to the statement that Martin Luther posted on the main door of the University Church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517 in protest against the Roman Catholic Pope's excessive issuance of indulgences in order to secure funds for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica.

Move to Hanover (travel time: 3 hours) and visit the opera house built in late Gothic style, Hanover's landmarks such as the New Town Hall and Old Town Hall , and the Markt Church , which is famous for its fairs and exhibitions.

New City Hall (External)

Not only is it a landmark in Hanover, it is also one of the most popular photo spots. Built in 1913, it is a magnificent Wilhelmine-era extravaganza and is characterized by its construction on 6,026 beech pillars.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Hotel Amadeus

or similar hotel

Drive to Bremen (travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes) and see the cathedral , the UNESCO-listed city hall , the statue of Roland , known as the city's patron saint, and the fairytale-like Schonur Straße .

Animal Band

The Bremen Town Musicians is a classic fairy tale written by the Brothers Grimm. It was first included in the second edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales, published in 1819. It is about a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster who are abused and abandoned by their masters.

Move to Hamburg, Germany's largest port city (duration: 1 hour 20 minutes), and take a cruise on the Elbe River.

Elbe River Cruise

Hamburg's most popular sightseeing tour through Germany's largest port.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Holiday Inn Hamburg

or similar hotel

Head to Hamburg's Old Town to see the 647-room city hall , St. Michael's Church , and the beautiful Alster , where two artificial lakes meet the Elbe River.

Binnenalster and Aussenalster

Hamburg's most beautiful squares and historic streets create an elegant atmosphere. Around the lake, there are many concerts and street musicians to entertain visitors.

Drive to Lübeck (1 hour) to see the early 11th century St. Peter's Cathedral , the town hall and the 125-meter-tall Marienkirche .

Holsten Gate

Built in 1464, the wealthy Hanseatic city of Lübeck needed ever stronger fortifications to protect itself from external threats over the centuries.

Machifan

Machipan is a soft pastry made with almond paste, sugar, and egg whites, and is a dough made by mixing sugar and crushed almond powder together. Machipan is mainly used to serve guests at weddings or Christmas.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

or similar hotel

Transfer to Schwerin (travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes)

Schwerin Castle (interior)

It has a mysterious appearance as if it is floating on the lake. The Lord of Mecklenburg built it in 1857 as his residence, modeled after the Château de Chambord in France, and since the palace is on an island, you have to cross a bridge to get there.

Go to Rügen, a European vacation spot (2 hours) and enjoy nature tours

Rügen

It is the largest island in Germany, and the entire island is flat. Many ruins of prehistoric people have been found. It was under Spanish rule until the 17th century, and then became the province of Pomerania during the Prussian era, and railways and roads were built.

Lunch: Local food

Dinner: Local food

AKZENT Hotel Restaurant Altdorfer Hof

or similar hotel

Move to Berlin (3 hours and 20 minutes) and tour the city of Berlin, including the Pergamon Museum.

Pergamon Museum (interior)

Designed by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann, it took about 20 years to complete from 1910 to 1930. It was rebuilt in its original size from the excavated remains on site and is on display.

East Side Gallery

The most famous painting here is not a scene created by the Russian artist Dmitry Vrubel with the message "God, save me from this damned love", but a painting depicting a real event.