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Berlin in 5 Days: Uncover History and Cultural Marvels

Luz Garde Oroz

Luz Garde Oroz

30 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, explore poignant memorials, and immerse yourself in the city's diverse museums. This 5-day itinerary is packed with excitement and promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Artistic Treasures and Architectural Wonders
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$181

Bode-Museum
Riverside museum of sculpture & Byzantine art, with regular exhibitions & events, plus a shop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$68
8 - 12 min

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Alte Nationalgalerie
Collection of Romantic, Impressionist & early Modernist art in an elegant, colonnaded building.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$68
5 - 8 min

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Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$45
Day 2Iconic Landmarks and Reflective Remembrance
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$68

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$ 13

Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Gemäldegalerie
European 13th-18th-century masterpieces, including works by Rembrandt & Rubens, in a modern museum.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$68
Day 3Unveiling the Past and Witnessing Historical Significance
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$124

Jewish Museum Berlin
Striking, contemporary building with exhibits tracing German-Jewish history & a Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$76
6 - 9 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Delving into German History and Mesmerizing Exhibits
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$120

German Historical Museum
Baroque armory & modern glass hall housing permanent & temporary exhibitions on German history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$70
12 - 18 min

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Tränenpalast
An old border crossing point, now housing a permanent exhibition on daily life in divided Germany.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Unraveling the Gritty Past and Honoring Freedom
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$128

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$ 13

DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$60
6 - 9 min

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Neues Museum
Grand 19th-century museum with collections of Egyptian artwork & prehistoric archaeology.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$68
12 - 15 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $647 In total

Activities & Food:$621
Transport:$26