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Berlin Unveiled

KY Lai

KY Lai

25 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Berlin's captivating history and vibrant culture. Uncover the secrets of the Stasi Museum and stand in awe of the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Descend into the Berlin Underworld and pay homage at the Berlin Wall Memorial. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Pergamonmuseum and experience the significance of Checkpoint Charlie. Dive into the intriguing world of the DDR Museum and confront the haunting past at the Topography of Terror. Finally, reflect upon the solemn Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and delve into the rich heritage of the German Historical Museum.

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Unveiling the Past: Stasi Museum & Brandenburg Gate
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$50

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$ 13

East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Stasi Museum
Museum with Stasi spying equipment & archives housed in imposing, original HQ of the secret police.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
Day 2Journey into the Depths: Berlin Underworld & Berlin Wall Memorial
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$70

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$ 26

Berlin Underworld
Subterranean museum exploring the city's underground history, with a focus on WWII bunkers.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Neues Museum
Grand 19th-century museum with collections of Egyptian artwork & prehistoric archaeology.
No time set
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$70
Day 3Ancient Marvels: Pergamonmuseum & Checkpoint Charlie
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$76

Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$76
Day 4Unraveling History: DDR Museum & Topography of Terror
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$60

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$ 13

DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$60
8 - 10 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
Day 5Remembering the Fallen: Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe & German Historical Museum
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$50

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$ 13

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
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Free
6 - 8 min

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German Historical Museum
Baroque armory & modern glass hall housing permanent & temporary exhibitions on German history.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $371 In total

Activities & Food:$306
Transport:$65