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Berlin Bound: 5 Days of Adventure

Joao Cruz

Joao Cruz

7 Mar 2024

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Berlin. From historic landmarks to lush green parks, this blog will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city's top attractions. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Royal Retreats and Ancient Wonders
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$65

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$ 7

Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$35
15 - 18 min

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Aquarium Berlin
Aquarium with saltwater, freshwater and marsh zones, plus sharks & a jellyfish breeding center.
No time set
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$30
Day 2Unveiling Berlin's Dark Past
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$30

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$ 20

DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
12 - 15 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
No time set
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Free
Day 3A Walk on the Wild Side
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$40

Berlin Zoological Garden
Expansive, established zoo with animals in naturalistic habitats & a modern birdhouse.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
Day 4From Technological Marvels to Urban Oasis
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$120

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$ 20

German Museum of Technology
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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$20
15 - 18 min

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Tempelhofer Feld
Former airport-turned-public park, with massive lawns for biking, walking, picnics & recreation.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Berliner Fernsehturm
368m-tall tower, opened in 1969, with a viewing gallery at 203m and revolving restaurant at 207m.
No time set
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Madame Tussauds Berlin
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
No time set
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$50
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Serene Strolls
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$40

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$ 7

Tierpark Berlin
Huge, tree-studded zoo with a variety of global animals in sprawling enclosures.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
23 - 28 min

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Treptower Park
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

Budget breakdown: $347 In total

Activities & Food:$295
Transport:$52