Berlin - Beyond the Wall4th Dec 2025
From:£2,420
Summary
Berlin has been the nexus for many pivotal moments in modern European history as its urban fabric bears witness. Join Nick Jackson, an archaeologist who lives in Berlin, who will reveal to you a Berlin only residents know. He will uncover the fascinating narrative of the region’s past and present: from its Royal Prussian palaces, to its place in Nazi fantasies, and its role as a hub of both socialist cultures and radical countercultures. You will explore a plethora of gems, including the Ishtar Gate housed in the Pergamon Museum and world-changing treaties, to secret escape tunnels and the vibrant city of today. We will introduce you to this multi-faceted culture while allowing you time on your own to experience one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.
What to Expect
- Explore the city with long term resident and archaeologist
- World class museums with a cornucopia of artefacts from the ancient world including the Bust of Nefertiti and Ishtar’s Gate
- Visit Sanssouci, Frederick the Great’s Rococo summer palace
- See Berlin’s iconic sites, including the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
Day by Day Itinerary
London - Berlin
We fly to Berlin from London. In the evening we take a stroll through the heart of Berlin to explore the Prussian city shaped in large part by Frederick the Great. We take in the Opera House, Humboldt University, founded by Frederick William III in the 19th century, as well as the Memorial at Bebelplatz, commemorating the 22,000 books- mainly Jewish or communist – that were burned by students and professors of the National Socialist Student Union in May 1933.
Meals includedDinner
