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Berlin in 5 Days: Uncover History and Modernity

Tati's Life

Tati's Life

8 Jan 2024

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

Day 1Remembrance and Intrigue
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$53

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$ 20

ibis Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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German Spy Museum
Museum tracing the history of espionage with interactive exhibits, gadgets & props from Bond movies.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$30
11 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$23
Day 2Dive into the DDR and Wall
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$65

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$ 20

ibis Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
8 - 11 min

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Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$35
14 - 17 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
Free
Day 3Majestic Monuments and Royal Gardens
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$35

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$ 26

ibis Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
46 - 56 min

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Sanssouci Park
Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
42 - 51 min

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Charlottenburg Palace
Baroque summer palace with huge gardens & rooms packed with paintings, tapestries & porcelain.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$35
Day 4Iconic Gateways and Artistic Expressions
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$24

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$ 26

ibis Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Jewish Museum Berlin
Striking, contemporary building with exhibits tracing German-Jewish history & a Holocaust memorial.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$24
13 - 16 min

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East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Historic Crossroads
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$78

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$ 20

ibis Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Tierpark Berlin
Huge, tree-studded zoo with a variety of global animals in sprawling enclosures.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$40
32 - 39 min

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Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
10 - 15 min

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Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $365 In total

Activities & Food:$255
Transport:$111