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Berlin in 5 Days: Unveiling History and Cultural Gems

Igor Stojisic

Igor Stojisic

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover iconic landmarks, delve into the city's dark past, and immerse yourself in world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Germany!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Gateway to History - Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, and Dark Secrets
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$0

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
13 - 20 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Royal Splendor - Museum Barberini and Sanssouci Palace
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$60

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$ 7

Museum Barberini
Art museum with international exhibitions & a collection of impressionist paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Sanssouci Palace
King's summer residence with period 18th century furnishings & iconic terraced vineyards.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
Day 3Divine Beauty and Ancient Treasures - Berlin Cathedral and Pergamonmuseum
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$58

Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
5 - 8 min

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Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$35
Day 4Reliving the Cold War - Checkpoint Charlie, DDR Museum, and Berlin Wall Memorial
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$68

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$ 13

Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$38
7 - 9 min

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DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
9 - 11 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Unraveling the Past - Neues Museum and German Historical Museum
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$59

Neues Museum
Grand 19th-century museum with collections of Egyptian artwork & prehistoric archaeology.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
4 - 6 min

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German Historical Museum
Baroque armory & modern glass hall housing permanent & temporary exhibitions on German history.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $264 In total

Activities & Food:$245
Transport:$20