Berlin by Train & Jewish History

Berlin by Train & Jewish History

12.5 hours | Berlin (Warnemunde) | Z W D - 1 1 5
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Berlin Wall
  • Holocaust Memorial
  • Jewish Museum
Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Get a revealing look at Berlin's history on this all-day tour. Your tour begins as you board a chartered train for an approximately 2 ½ - hour ride to Berlin. Upon arriving, you'll board your motorcoach for a city drive, driving past Checkpoint Charlie, the point separating East and West, and stopping to take photos at Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. You'll visit the Jewish Museum, the city's Old Jewish Quarter featuring the new Synagogue/Centrum Judaicum, as well as the Holocaust Memorial, and continue to the western sector. You'll drive by the Victory Column, passing Bellevue Palace, the official headquarters of the President of Germany, and Congress Hall. When it's time to call it a day, you'll travel back to the train station. Water and a snack box are yours to enjoy on your return train ride back to the pier..

Special Notes:

The train ride between Warnemunde and Berlin is approximately 2½ hours each way. The train is air-conditioned. For security reasons, passengers must check large bags at the museum entrance and undergo a security screening to enter the museum. On Saturdays the cemetery in the Old Jewish Quarter will be closed. Passengers should wear appropriate conservative clothing which covers shoulders and knees. Headsets are provided for the walking tour of the Old Jewish Quarter. Please note that the permanent exhibition of the Jewish Museum is closed due to renovations works. Local currency is recommended for shopping. Wi Fi is not available on the train. This tour is not available to passengers beginning or ending their cruise in Warnemunde. Tour sequences may vary to avoid congestions at venues.
The coach for the city tour is equipped with seat belts, guests are required to use them. Guests may not stay on the coach during free time. The tour runs during all weather conditions. Guests should be prepared for the possibility of rain.
It is advisable to bring some small change of Euro coins as some shops do not accept other currencies nor Credit Cards for small purchases (furthermore, guests may have to pay for public bathroom facilities, usually between 50,- cents and 1,-Euro pp). Shopping location may vary as most shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Only a few souvenir shops may be open.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board your chartered train and enjoy the ride to the German capital

Transport type: Train
Transport Capacity: 620
Travel time: 02:25
Walking distance: 120
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes

Upon arrival meet your guide and start your tour, stop at the last remnants of the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Museum, enroute you will also see Checkpoint Charlie

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 60
Restroom available: Yes

Visit of the Jewish Museum, partly guided, free time for lunch included

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Guided walking tour of the former Old Jewish Quarter, pass by Centrum Judaicum

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 200
Restroom available: Yes

City tour of West Berlin passing the Victory Column, Congress Hall, Bellevue Palace and transfer back to train station

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:40
Time at site: 00:25
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 50
Restroom available: No

Free time at the Kurfuerstendamm Boulevard

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Transfer by coach to the train station and board your train to Warnemunde

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:25
Steps: 50
Restroom available: No

Scenic train ride to Warnemunde, escorted

Transport type: Train
Transport Capacity: 620
Travel time: 02:45
Walking distance: 120
Steps: 4
Restroom available: Yes