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An Adventure in Europe Specially created for Jane Example and John Example Itinerary Preview Berlin September 01 – September 04, 2015

A Custom Itinerary designed by Go Real Europe Copyright 2015

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Pre-Paid Tours and Activities: • None

Pre-Paid Transportation: • None

Pre-Paid Hotels, including Daily Breakfast: • 3 nights in the (Hotel T.B.D.) in Berlin

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ITINERARY CONTENTS 1 September 01, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arrival in Berlin Airport and Transfer to Hotel by Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Guided Visit to the Dorotheenstadt (Berlin Mitte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 September 02, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Guided Visit to the Museum Island and Alexanderplatz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Guided Visit to Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 September 03, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Guided Visit to the Tiergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stroll along the Kurf端rstendamm and to the Memorial Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 September 04, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Berlin Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DAY 1 Arrive Berlin

September 01, 2015 (Hotel T.B.D.)

Arrival in Berlin Airport and Transfer to Hotel by Taxi To Be Determined For your arrival in Berlin we will provide information on the customs and passport procedures. We will also provide advice on taking a taxi to your hotel, including an estimate of the cost and time of the ride to your hotel. We will also provide some very basic directions for taking bus service into central Berlin to save on the taxi fare.

Included: Arrival and transfer advice. Not Included: Taxi fare (about 25 EUR)

Self Guided Visit to the Dorotheenstadt (Berlin Mitte) Afternoon The Dorotheenstadt lies in the historic heart of the city and the political center of Germany. The Reichstag, the building which houses the German Parliament, is located here. It is topped by a egg-shaped glass dome which is open to the public. You can look down on the debating lawmakers beneath, or look out upon beautiful views of the city.

You will encounter the city’s most iconic image, the Brandenburg Gate.

Once the main entrance to Berlin, then later a symbol of its division, it is now a symbol of the city and nation’s reunification. At nearly 200 foot tall it is an impressive site to behold. The gate leads into the Unter den Linden. This tree-lined boulevard is Berlin’s central axis and is crowded with important and historic buildings.

Berlin is not a “full service” Go Real Europe destination. Itineraries only provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel directions in Berlin.

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DAY 2

September 02, 2015

Berlin

(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Visit to the Museum Island and Alexanderplatz Morning In the middle of the Spree River lies one of the world’s most impressive collections of museums - Berlin’s Museum Island. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to five museums. A must for any history lover is the Pergamon Museum. It holds a spectacular collection of ancient and classical art and architecture, including whole reconstructed buildings! To the east of the Museum Island lies the Alexanderplatz.

This square was once the center of East Berlin, and was rebuilt in the 1960’s as a showcase of Communist urban planning and architecture.

Towering above the Alexanderplatz is the Fernsehturm, a 1,200 foot tall television tower provides incredible panoramic views of the city.

Berlin is not a “full service” Go Real Europe destination. Itineraries only provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel directions in Berlin.

Self Guided Visit to Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie Afternoon Potsdamer Platz is one of Berlin’s hippest new areas. Historically it was one of the most important commercial and entertainment centers of Berlin, but it was completely leveled during World War II. It was then bisected by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, becoming a lifeless area. When the wall came down, Potsdamer Platz became a symbol of the reunited Berlin, and a tremendous amount of investment went into its rebuilding. Today you can find restaurants, shopping malls, bars, and other establishments that constantly attract locals to the area. A highlight is the Sony Center, a complex of entertainment, shopping, and office buildings surrounding a plaza covered by a unique, tentlike roof. About half a mile from the Potsdamer Platz you will find Checkpoint Charlie, a poignant reminder of the Cold War. Along the way you will see remnants of the Berlin Wall, and although it is not well signed, the WWII command bunker where Hitler met his end is also located here.

Berlin is not a “full service” Go Real Europe destination. Itineraries only provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel directions in Berlin.

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DAY 3

September 03, 2015

Berlin

(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Visit to the Tiergarten Morning Once the hunting ground of the Prussian dukes and kings, the Tiergarten is Berlin’s most famous and expansive park. It is a wonderful escape from urban stress located in the very center of the city. You will discover beautiful forests, fields, and ponds, all easily reached through an extensive and well maintained network of trails. In the center of the park lies the Victory Column. Built as a memorial to Prussian victories in the 19th century, it is now a visitor favorite. A 285-step climb leads up to a viewing platform with unobstructed views of the park and the city. Germany’s oldest zoo is also located in the Tiergarten, and is well worth a visit.

Berlin is not a “full service” Go Real Europe destination. Itineraries only provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel directions in Berlin.

Stroll along the Kurfürstendamm and to the Memorial Church Afternoon In the 1920’s the elegant, tree-line boulevard known as the Kurfürstendamm was the center of Berlin’s nightlife and leisure scene, attracting writers, film stars, and artists. Once Berlin was divided by Communism the Kurfürstendamm became the commercial heart of West Berlin; the city’s own Champs-Élysées. Even after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it remains a favorite destination for Berliners for shopping, dining, and cafés, and in some ways is still the true center of Berlin. At the east end of the Kurfürstendamm, you will discover a chilling reminder of the destructiveness of war. The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gadächtnis-Kirche, is a former church originally built as a memorial to the Kaiser Wilhelm I. The church was mostly destroyed in World War II, and what remains now is the tower, jaggedly shorn of its upper reaches. Nearby you will also discover the famous KaDeWe, the gigantic department store which served as a symbol of Western market capitalism during the Cold War. Berlin is not a “full service” Go Real Europe destination. Itineraries only provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel directions in Berlin.

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DAY 4

September 04, 2015

Depart Berlin

Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Berlin Airport To Be Determined Berlin taxis are generally reliable and honest, so taking a taxi is cheaper than a pre-arranged transfer. Your hotel will be happy to arrange a pick up for you. If you are picked up about 3 hours before your departure time, you should arrive at the airport with a little over two hours to spare. If you are leaving during rush hour, you may want to budget an extra ďŹ fteen minutes or so.

Included: Advice on taking a taxi to the airport. Not included: Cost of Taxi Fare

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