Berlin
As heart of the Prussian kingdom, cultural centre of the Weimar Republic, headquarters of Hitler's Third Reich and a key frontline flashpoint in the Cold War, Berlin has long been a weather vane of European – and world – history.
World War II may have left the city devastated to such an extent that there was serious debate about leaving it in ruins, but in the following years the city did a remarkable job rebuilding. Reconstructions of its sixteenth-century core exist in the Nikolaiviertel, while nearby stand many rebuilt nineteenth-century buildings from the time when the city prospered as capital of the Second Reich. Little from the Third Reich has survived, and no one has cared to rebuild it, with the notable exception of the 1936 Olympic Stadium.
Day 1:
We depart Gloucestershire early in the morning and make our way to our overnight stop in Gelsenkirchen, arriving in time for an evening meal.
Day 2:
After breakfast we travel further east across Germany to our main hotel in the heart of Berlin, with suitable comfort stops en-route arriving again in time for an evening meal.
Day 3 - 5:
During your visit we will have a free day to explore the city, and two days out on the coach to visit the surrounding area such as Potsdam and the Grunewald Forest.
Day 6:
After break fast we travel west retracing our earlier journey as we return to our overnight stop at Gelsenkirchen.
Day 7:
On our last day we leave the hotel and travel back to Calais where we board our ferry to the UK. On arrival in Dover we will return to Gloucestershire, with a suitable comfort stop en-route and arrive early evening.
Accommodation:
The Maritim Gelsenkirchen
Standing on the edge of the city park near the city centre this excellent hotel is the ideal venue for our overnight stops on the first and last night of our holiday to Berlin. All rooms are of the highest standard and are fully en-suite.
The Maritim ProArte Hotel
This 4* superior hotel with its large conference centre stands in the heart of Berlin. Enjoy the amenities such as the exclusive Spa area, restaurants or the Checkpoint Bar. Near the hotel is the German Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Gendarmenmarkt, the Museum Island and many more visitor spots plus after dinner there is a vibrant nightlife. All rooms are fully en-suite.
This holiday includes:
- 6 nights/7 days accommodation
- Meal Basis: Bed & Breakfast
- Lift: Yes
- Return transfers to Gloucestershire.
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| Departure Date | Hotel |
Days |
Adult (From) |
| 8th July 2012 | The Maritim Gelsenkirchen The Maritim ProArte Hotel |
7 |
£545.00pp No Single Room Supplement |