🌍 Berlin & Paris Adventure

Ahmed Afify

6 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through the vibrant cities of Berlin and Paris. Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and iconic landmarks of these European gems. From awe-inspiring palaces to fascinating museums, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience for solo travelers.

Trip to Berlin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Historic Gems of Berlin

$27

Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$11

3 - 4 min

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Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Urban Parks

$18

$ 4

Baroque summer palace with huge gardens & rooms packed with paintings, tapestries & porcelain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

40 - 48 min

Directions

Park with grassland & trees set on the site of the former border between East & West Berlin.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Heritage

$39

$ 4

Ruins of an original church, built in the 1890s & damaged in the war, with more modern additions.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Expansive, established zoo with animals in naturalistic habitats & a modern birdhouse.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

14 - 17 min

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Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Aquatic Wonders and Historical Significance

$15

$ 7

Aquarium with saltwater, freshwater and marsh zones, plus sharks & a jellyfish breeding center.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

Directions

Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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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 5Luxury Shopping and Artistic Expressions

$ 7

Vast department store, opened in 1907, with beauty products, gourmet food, fashion & home goods.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Serenity in Sanssouci

$15

Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

King's summer residence with period 18th century furnishings & iconic terraced vineyards.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Technological Marvels and Celebrity Encounters

$35

$ 4

Transport & technological museum with an airplane on the roof, set in a green park with windmills.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 8Wildlife Encounters and Tranquil Escapes

$20

$ 4

Huge, tree-studded zoo with a variety of global animals in sprawling enclosures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

23 - 28 min

Directions

Partly-forested riverfront park with a promenade, pedalos, a Soviet War Memorial & an observatory.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Boundless Fun at Tempelhofer Feld

Former airport-turned-public park, with massive lawns for biking, walking, picnics & recreation.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $233 In total

Activities & Food:$202

Transport:$31

Trip to Paris

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Historic Gems of Berlin

Public park, created in 1937, with sculptures & a central fountain featuring 20 water jets.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Majestic Palaces and Urban Parks

$34

$ 3

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

Directions

Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$14

Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Heritage

$ 3

17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $233 In total

Activities & Food:$202

Transport:$31