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Berlin Bound: Unveiling History and Cultural Marvels

Wayne Rocha

Wayne Rocha

16 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover the secrets of the Jewish Museum and the haunting Topography of Terror. Immerse yourself in the Cold War era at Checkpoint Charlie and marvel at the grandeur of Pergamonmuseum and Berlin Cathedral. Explore the fascinating Museum Island and delve into the intriguing DDR Museum. Uncover the remnants of the Berlin Wall, witness the iconic Reichstag Building and Brandenburg Gate, and pay tribute at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Unveiling Berlin's Jewish Heritage
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$24

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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$24
14 - 21 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Traversing Cold War History and Architectural Wonders
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$96

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$ 7

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
9 - 11 min

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Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$35
6 - 9 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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$23
Day 3Immersing in Art and Intrigue on Museum Island
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$60

Museum Island
Small island in the Spree River, home to a unique ensemble of 5 renowned museums.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
Day 4Reflecting on Berlin's Dark Past and Monumental Landmarks
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$0

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$ 7

Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Reichstag Building
Neo-Renaissance parliament building topped by a Norman Foster glass dome with 360-degree city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $193 In total

Activities & Food:$180
Transport:$13