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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Departure for Germany
Begin your spiritual journey with an overnight flight to Berlin, Germany. Prepare yourself for an immersive experience exploring the roots of the Protestant faith.
Day 2: Arrive in Berlin
Arrive in Berlin and meet your Sacred Travel Paths Tour Guide. Start with an orientation tour of the city, giving you a feel for its historical and cultural significance. Enjoy a relaxing one-hour Spree River Cruise, taking in the city’s beautiful architecture from the water. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Berlin.
Day 3: Berlin
After breakfast, embark on a comprehensive guided tour of Berlin. Stroll along Unter den Linden Strasse, see the Russian War Memorial, and visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Witness the remnants of the Berlin Wall and explore Checkpoint Charlie, a pivotal site in Cold War history. Visit Kurfürstendamm Strasse and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Spend the afternoon at leisure for personal exploration and sightseeing, then return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Wittenberg / Leipzig
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Leipzig, with a stop in Wittenberg, officially known as Lutherstadt-Wittenberg. Here, visit All Saints’ Church, where Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 Theses, marking the beginning of the Reformation. Explore the City Church and Luther’s well-preserved house, immersing yourself in the historical atmosphere. Continue to Leipzig for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Eisenach / Erfurt
Travel to Eisenach and visit Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the New Testament into German, making the scriptures accessible to the common people. Explore the Bachhaus, dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Lutherhaus, Luther’s residence. Visit Georgenkirche, where Luther often preached. Continue to Erfurt to see the Augustinian Monastery, where Luther lived as a monk, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Return to Leipzig for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Leipzig / Munich
After breakfast and check-out, spend a half-day sightseeing in Leipzig. Visit the Altes Rathaus, a historic town hall, St. Nicholas Church, pivotal in the peaceful revolution that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall, St. Thomas Church, associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Bach Museum. Transfer to Munich, Bavaria’s capital, and check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Munich
Enjoy a guided tour of Munich, exploring Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel, the majestic Frauenkirche, the historic Hofbräuhaus beer hall, and the opulent Nymphenburg Palace. Spend the afternoon at leisure for personal reflection, sightseeing, or shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Neuschwanstein / Oberammergau
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Oberammergau via Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale palace that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Tour the castle, admiring its stunning architecture and breathtaking views. Continue to Oberammergau, a picturesque village known for its Passion Play, for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 9: Oberammergau
Attend the world-famous Passion Play, a tradition since 1634, performed by local inhabitants in open-air stages. The play vividly depicts the life and death of Jesus, from his visit to Jerusalem to his crucifixion. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner during the intermission and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Depart for Home
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Munich airport for your return flight home. Reflect on the cherished memories and spiritual enrichment gained from your pilgrimage through Germany’s historical and religious landmarks. Return home with a renewed faith and deeper understanding of Protestant heritage.