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Luther,
Black Forest, and
Neuschwanstein
Day 1 - Arrive
Berlin and Wittenberg
Upon our early morning arrival in Berlin, our Terra Lu Travel
Tour Director will greet and escort us to our waiting deluxe, air-conditioned
motor coach. On the way to our hotel we'll take a scenic drive through
Berlin. Our sightseeing tour highlights the three centers of Berlin;
the west around Kurfuerstendamm Blvd and Memorial Church, the new
center around Potsdamer Square and the east around Unter den Linden,
Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz. Afterwards we continue on for
a short drive to Lutherstadt Wittenberg, home to the most historic
sights of Luther's life and work. Tonight we'll attend the weekly
service of the Wittenberg English Ministry in one of the historic
churches where Luther himself preached and afterwards we're invited
to a special welcome dinner and orientation. Overnight Wittenberg
Day 2 Wittenberg
Following breakfast, we'll meet our local tour guide for our sightseeing
tour including the inspiring Castle Church, and the historic "Theses
Door", the beautiful "Stadt Kirche" with its marvellous
Cranach Altarpiece, and the Lutherhaus, home to the largest collection
of Reformation artefacts in the world. We'll have time to walk through
the historic places where Martin Luther and his fellow reformers
lived, taught and preached.
Overnight Wittenberg
Day 3 Eisleben,
Erfurt
This morning, we'll travel to Lutherstadt Eisleben. We'll stop at
Mansfeld where Luther's parents were born and where Luther lived
as a youth. Upon arrival in Eisleben, we'll begin our visit with
a city tour including the houses where Luther was born in 1483,
and where he died in 1546. Other points of interest in Eisleben
are St. Peter's Church where Luther was baptized, St. Andrews Church
where Luther preached his last four sermons, and where his body
was laid in state. We'll travel to the city of Erfurt where Luther
took the decisive step to turn to theology and the monastic life
when he was caught in a violent thunderstorm nearby and took a vow
to become a monk. We'll join a local guide for a walking city tour
including St. Mary's Cathedral where Luther was ordained as a priest,
the Augustinian Monastery where Luther lived as a monk and the Medieval
Kramer Bridge on which 33 dwellings are built. We will have time
to enjoy the lovely restored market place and enjoy dinner on our
own at one of the local restaurants. Overnight Erfurt
Day 4 Eisenach,
Wartburg castle, Rhine Region
This morning we'll drive to nearby Eisenach for a guided tour of
the magnificent Wartburg Castle, where Luther took refuge while
he translated the New Testament into the German language. It was
here that Luther obtained a degree in 1502 and a doctorate in the
faculty of philosophy in 1505. We'll have time to see the Bach Museum
and enjoy a musical performance on historical instruments. Afterwards
our journey continues on to the charming wine village of Rudesheim,
which dates back to before the Roman era. Tonight our group will
meet for dinner. Overnight Rudesheim
Day 5 Rhine
River Cruise
Today we'll enjoy a sightseeing tour and cruise along the Rhine
River, one of the most picturesque stretches of this majestic waterway.
We'll board the boat at St Goar & sail past magnificent castles
and the famous Loreley rock. This afternoon is free to explore this
quaint town, shop, sightsee and have dinner on our own. Overnight
Rudesheim
Day 6 Worms
Wine region
After breakfast we travel to Worms, the site where Luther was summoned
to either renounce or reaffirm his Protestant views at the Diet
of Worms April 17, 1521, as Luther replied, "… Here I
stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen." We'll have a
brief walking tour to view the site of the Worms debates, the Church
of the Holy Trinity and the Reformation monument. Our group will
have this evening free to enjoy dinner on our own or with some of
our new friends in one of the restaurants or cafes in town. Overnight
Rhine Region / optional: Heidelberg
Day 7 Black
Forest
We travel south to the spectacular Black Forest Region. The Black
Forest ('Schwarzwald'), mainly known for three distinctive features,
its highlands- scenery and woods; the typical Black Forest Cake
('Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte') whose success is based on tasty
cherry schnapps; and the traditional cuckoo clocks. There will be
plenty of time to shop for a traditional cuckoo clock before our
group meets for dinner to savour some of the delicacies of the region
including the famous Black Forest Cake.
Overnight in a country hotel in a Black Forest village.
Day 8 Neuschwanstein
Early morning departure as we make our way into the heart of Bavaria
and the magnificent Alpine villages of Fussen and Oberammergau.
We'll have time to stroll the old streets lined with the famous
painted houses of Oberammergau and shop in the famous wood carving
studios. Along the way we'll visit King Ludwig's famous Neuschwanstein
or "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" including a stop for a "picture
perfect" photo opportunity.
Overnight Oberammergau
Day 9 Oberammergau
and Munich
After breakfast we travel to Munich, our sightseeing tour of this
lively city includes the Old Pinakothek Museum, Olympia Tower and
Stadium, BMW Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, Deutsches Museum, the Rathaus
and its famous Glockenspiel. We'll have free time to shop and stroll
the Marienplatz. This evening our group meets for our farewell dinner
and entertainment at the famous Hofbrauhaus. A time to reminisce
about the places we have visited, to give thanks to God for Dr.
Luther, and give thanks to Him for the new friends we have made
along the way. Overnight Munich
Day 10 Homebound
flight
Early morning transfer to the Munich airport for our flight home.
Package may
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Private
motor coach from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport (modern coach with
reclining seats, A/C, bathroom, video/DVD), incl. road taxes,
bus miles, bus parking on scheduled tour sites,
Driver's accommodation and meals included |
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TERRA
LU TRAVEL tour director, experienced Lutheran, the friendly
host for the group
Director's accommodation and meals included |
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Hotel
category of your choice |
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Breakfast
every morning, number of dinners of your choice |
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tours
with local guides in Berlin, Wittenberg, Eisleben |
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admission
fees to Wartburg, Bachhouse Eisenach, all visited Churches,
Lutherhaus Wittenberg, Neuschwanstein castle |
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Wine
taste |
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Black
Forest Cherry cake seminar |
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Rhine
Cruise |
This itinerary
is a sample, based on tours we planned for groups. But no two Terra
Lu tours are the same. Our proposal for you might be different,
depending on time of travel and availability of services.
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