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What to expect

Colditz

Colditz

See the 16th-century Renaissance Castle

Berlin

Berlin

Enjoy a city tour of Berlin's top sites

Sachsenhausen

Sachsenhausen

Visit the harrowing concentration camp

Dresden

Dresden

Discover the restored heavily bombed city

About this trip...

About the trip

Germany has played a pivotal role in European history, and no place embodies this more than its capital, Berlin. As the epicenter of the Cold War, Berlin was famously divided between East and West. The Second World War's horrors remain a poignant lesson for today, exemplified by Sachsenhausen concentration camp. We visit this camp, now a memorial and museum, to honour the victims and ensure their stories are never forgotten. Colditz Castle, a striking 16th-century fortress, also holds a significant place in history. During World War II, it served as a POW facility, where inmates executed daring escapes. Our journey concludes in Dresden, a city heavily bombed by the Allies during the war. Witness the remarkable transformation of Dresden as it has risen from the ashes to reclaim its former glory.
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Room for sole occupancy
  • Daily breakfast and two dinners
  • Welcome drink
  • City tours of Berlin and Dresden
  • Historical museum visits and Dresden Memorial
  • Visit to Colditz and Sachsenhausen concentration camp
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

Itinerary

  • Arrive into Berlin
  • City tour of Berlin
  • Sachsenhausen concentration camp
  • Colditz and Dresden city tour
  • Museum of Military History and memorial of Dresden
  • Depart back to the UK

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Berlin

Day One: Arrive in Berlin

Today marks the beginning of our journey as we board our flight to Germany, bound for the vibrant city of Berlin. Upon arrival, we come together for a welcome drink. Later in the evening, we venture out to a charming local restaurant, to enjoy a welcome dinner, savouring the flavours of Berlin and setting the stage for unforgettable experiences to come.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: City Tour of Berlin

Day Two: City Tour of Berlin

We begin our city tour of Berlin by exploring its key landmarks. We visit the Reichstag - the seat of the German government, and Potsdamer Platz - Berlin's vibrant new centre. We then marvel at the iconic Brandenburg Gate and walk along Unter den Linden, the city's historic boulevard. Our tour includes Alexanderplatz and its famous TV tower, as well as a poignant stop at the remains of the Berlin Wall, concluding at the historic Checkpoint Charlie. From there, we head to the Topography of Terror - a museum located on the site of the former Nazi Gestapo headquarters. This museum's permanent exhibition highlights the atrocities committed by the SS and police during the Third Reich. Afterwards, we can choose to visit the Jewish Museum or continue exploring Berlin at our own pace.
  • Breakfast Included
Day Three: Memorial & Museum Sachsenhausen

Day Three: Memorial & Museum Sachsenhausen

Today, we visit a place of profound historical significance - the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen, a former Nazi concentration camp. Established in 1936, Sachsenhausen was one of the first concentration camps. Initially used as a training facility, it became a site of immense suffering and death for tens of thousands of prisoners. During World War II, Sachsenhausen expanded, housing political prisoners, intellectuals, resistance fighters, and others deemed enemies of the Nazi regime. The prisoners endured forced labour, medical experiments, torture, and execution. Sachsenhausen also served as a transit camp for prisoners being sent to extermination camps like Auschwitz. Today, it stands as a memorial and museum, where we can take the time to learn about the harrowing history of this site.

  • Breakfast Included

Day Four: Colditz & Dresden

Day Four: Colditz & Dresden

This morning, we depart Berlin and head to Colditz to visit the Renaissance Castle, which served as a prisoner of war camp for high-ranking Allied officers during World War II. Notable prisoners included Winston Churchill's nephew and the nephew of King George VI. The castle was famous for numerous escape attempts, employing various ingenious methods and achieving varying degrees of success. During our visit, we will learn about some of these daring escapades. Afterward, we continue to Dresden. Upon arrival, we will embark on a walking tour of this city renowned for its rich culture and baroque architecture. Dresden's role in World War II remains a topic of debate due to the controversial Allied bombing in 1945, which created a devastating firestorm. While the city still bears the scars of these bombings, it has undergone significant reconstruction, emerging as a thriving metropolis that has reclaimed its former glory.

  • Breakfast Included

Day Five: Museum of Military History & Memorial of Dresden

Day Five: Museum of Military History & Memorial of Dresden

Today, our journey takes us to the Museum of Military History, housed within an impressive building that has hosted numerous exhibitions on military history over the years. Following its reopening in 2011, the museum has shifted its focus to highlight the human experiences of war, while also showcasing the evolution of German military technology. Following our visit to the museum, we proceed to the Dresden Memorial, a solemn site dedicated to the victims of political persecution during the city's Soviet occupation. Here, we embark on a guided tour of the preserved prison, offering a poignant glimpse into the state's efforts to silence political dissent. Through artifacts, recordings, and the stark environment of the detention cells, we gain insight into the harrowing fates of the inmates and the dark chapter of history they represent.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Six: Depart Germany

Day Six: Depart Germany

This morning we enjoy breakfast together before making our way to Berlin Airport for our flight back to the UK.

  • Breakfast Included

Accommodation

On this tour we will be staying at the following hotels, or similar standard:
  • Martas Hotel Albrechtshof Berlin three-star - Berlin
  • Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden four-star - Dresden

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
15 May 2025 20 May 2025 5 £1799.00 Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to your hotel in Berlin is approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on the traffic.
Dress code
We suggest layers – A warm jacket, sweater and scarf will keep you warm and a light jacket to have on standby if it is a little warmer. Whilst a small hand umbrella for emergencies never hurts. You shouldn’t need any specialist footwear, beyond good walking shoes.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £15. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements
To enter Germany your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
  • less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
  • valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday.  All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Germany Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Health Requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information;
Currency
Euro
Important Information
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change

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