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Scenic Berlin by Chartered Train
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover Berlin's fascinating history and vibrant culture on this full-day tour that features both a motor coach tour and a scenic river cruise.
A brief transport to the train station in Hamburg followed by a 2.5 - 3 hour train ride begins the day.
Upon arriving, you'll meet your guide and board your motor coach for a comprehensive tour of the German capital. Your tour of Berlin showcases a revitalized city while being reverent to its past. There are photo opportunities around every corner, and your guide will stop for several key landmarks.
Begin driving by the old Nikolai Quarter, where the city of Berlin was founded and located close by is the Red Town Hall, the current seat of the city's government. Keep your camera ready for Checkpoint Charlie, the former border control point separating east and west, and for some East Germans, a gateway to freedom. Soviet and American tanks briefly faced off at this location during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. Next, you will stop at the most famous sight of Berlin's history: the remnants of the Berlin Wall.
You'll pass Unter den Linden, a tree-lined, east-west thoroughfare through the city of Berlin, and witness such sights as the State Library, and Humboldt University, Berlin's oldest University, your way to the next highlight, the Brandenburg Gate. As the only remaining city gate of Berlin, formerly exemplifying the separation of the city between East and West Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate has now come to symbolize German unity.
Just a short stroll away is the Reichstag. Originally constructed to house the parliament of the newly founded German Empire, the contemporary glass dome designed by architect Sir Norman Foster is one of the city's major landmarks today.
Next, you'll head to a traditional beer-style German restaurant where a lunch awaits you. After a delicious meal, it's all aboard for a scenic motor-launch cruise along the Spree River, taking in the sights and sounds of the capital from the water. The route passes through the inner city, giving you a view of Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral and the Reichstag. Also in view, is the impressive Chancellery.
You'll board your motor coach and drive by the Victory Column, a landmark that celebrates the military successes of Prussia over Denmark, Austria and France, and pass Bellevue Palace, the official headquarters of the President of Germany. Also on your route is the Congress Hall.
Now it's time to shop 'til you drop on Kurfurstendamm, Germany's most famous shopping boulevard. You're free to stroll along the broad, tree-lined avenue, boasting luxury department stores, designer boutiques, shops, cafes, clubs and restaurants.
When it's time to call it a day, you'll travel back to the train station. Enjoy on your return train ride back to Hamburg. A quick coach transfer takes you back to the ship.
Points of interest
Checkpoint Charlie/ Berlin Wall
Brandenburg Gate/Reichstag
Schedule
Special Notes
Coach Transfer will bring you to/from the train station.
The train ride between Hamburg and Berlin is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours each way. The train is air-conditioned.
To avoid congestion, the order of sights visited may vary. Approximately 20 steep steps are required to access the pier for the Spree riverboat.
Wi Fi is not available on the train.
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). Shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Only a few souvenir shops may be open. Not accessible for wheelchair-confined guests.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover Berlin's fascinating history and vibrant culture on this full-day tour that features both a motor coach tour and a scenic river cruise.
A brief transport to the train station in Hamburg followed by a 2.5 - 3 hour train ride begins the day.
Upon arriving, you'll meet your guide and board your motor coach for a comprehensive tour of the German capital. Your tour of Berlin showcases a revitalized city while being reverent to its past. There are photo opportunities around every corner, and your guide will stop for several key landmarks.
Begin driving by the old Nikolai Quarter, where the city of Berlin was founded and located close by is the Red Town Hall, the current seat of the city's government. Keep your camera ready for Checkpoint Charlie, the former border control point separating east and west, and for some East Germans, a gateway to freedom. Soviet and American tanks briefly faced off at this location during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. Next, you will stop at the most famous sight of Berlin's history: the remnants of the Berlin Wall.
You'll pass Unter den Linden, a tree-lined, east-west thoroughfare through the city of Berlin, and witness such sights as the State Library, and Humboldt University, Berlin's oldest University, your way to the next highlight, the Brandenburg Gate. As the only remaining city gate of Berlin, formerly exemplifying the separation of the city between East and West Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate has now come to symbolize German unity.
Just a short stroll away is the Reichstag. Originally constructed to house the parliament of the newly founded German Empire, the contemporary glass dome designed by architect Sir Norman Foster is one of the city's major landmarks today.
Next, you'll head to a traditional beer-style German restaurant where a lunch awaits you. After a delicious meal, it's all aboard for a scenic motor-launch cruise along the Spree River, taking in the sights and sounds of the capital from the water. The route passes through the inner city, giving you a view of Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral and the Reichstag. Also in view, is the impressive Chancellery.
You'll board your motor coach and drive by the Victory Column, a landmark that celebrates the military successes of Prussia over Denmark, Austria and France, and pass Bellevue Palace, the official headquarters of the President of Germany. Also on your route is the Congress Hall.
Now it's time to shop 'til you drop on Kurfurstendamm, Germany's most famous shopping boulevard. You're free to stroll along the broad, tree-lined avenue, boasting luxury department stores, designer boutiques, shops, cafes, clubs and restaurants.
When it's time to call it a day, you'll travel back to the train station. Enjoy on your return train ride back to Hamburg. A quick coach transfer takes you back to the ship.
Points of interest
Checkpoint Charlie/ Berlin Wall
Brandenburg Gate/Reichstag
Schedule
Special Notes
Coach Transfer will bring you to/from the train station.
The train ride between Hamburg and Berlin is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours each way. The train is air-conditioned.
To avoid congestion, the order of sights visited may vary. Approximately 20 steep steps are required to access the pier for the Spree riverboat.
Wi Fi is not available on the train.
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). Shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Only a few souvenir shops may be open. Not accessible for wheelchair-confined guests.