Advent Tour: "Berlin in its festive glory"
Journey
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Kudamm at Christmas time
Image source: VisitBerlin Dagmar Schwelle -
Christmas market Castle Charlottenburg
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Christmas decorations at Tauentzien
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Christmas market at Gendarme market
Image source: Wolfgang Scholvien, visitberlin -
Christmas market at Alexanderplatz
Image source: Wolfgang Scholvien, visitberlin
What to expect
When thinking of Christmas time in Germany, Berlin might not be the first thing to come in mind. But the German capital has lots to offer in December.
About 60 Christmas markets all over the city open their doors at the end of November and turn the grey streets into a magical Christmas paradise. The Alexanderplatz for example turns into a massive Christmas market with many small wooden huts. Around the historic Neptunbrunnen the “Berliner Weihnachtzeit” is taking place and the historic architectural setting of the Kulturbrauerei offers a picturesque backdrop for a special Christmas experience. Also the famous Gendarmenmarkt opens its doors and greets guests with more than 1,000 strings of light.
And even romantic castles like the baroque Charlottenburg Palace are sumptuous backdrops for Christmas markets in Berlin.
No matter if you love the traditional with craftsmanship, mulled wine and German Bratwurst or if you want to experience a modern and international version of Christmas, Berlin will convince you.
Contact Person
Caroline Nitschke
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My tip for your Advent tour: Plan your arrival on a sunday. You will avoid the hurly-burly of the weekends in advent and enjoy the Christmas feeling a bit more relaxed.
Itinerary
Detailed information for journey "Advent tour Berlin"
Basic package for your festive tour to Berlin:
4 days/3 nights
Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
Start the first day of your Advent Tour to Berlin with a city tour and stroll with your local guide through the city center of Berlin. Afterwards you can take a break at one of the many Christmas markets and enjoy the Christmas feeling
Day 2: Art of Berlin with ArtPLUS package*
Whoever wants to visit Berlin, should not miss to visit its famous museums. Take a guided tour through one of the five museums: The Pergamon Museum houses the Collection of Classical Antiquities, the Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Museum of Islamic Art. In the New Museum you find the history of art, museums and technology of the 19th century. The Old National Gallery shows the era between the French Revolution and the World War I., the Classicism and the Secessions. Be impressed by the world-famous collection of Greek art in the Old Museum or the Sculpture Collection and the Museum of Byzantine Art (Bode Museum).
Day 3: Free time and Berlin Reichstag
In the morning you will have time to explore Berlin and its Christmas market. Why not visit the traditional market at Gendarmenmarkt? It is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin. In the afternoon the Berlin Reichstag likes to welcome you. The seat of the German Bundestag invites you to cake and a cup of coffee at "Käfer's" at the dome of the Reichstagsbuilding.
Day 4: Departure or extension in Berlin
After a great Advent Tour to Berlin it is time to return home or travel to your next destination.
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next Christmas tour which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team looks forward to putting together your next Advent Tour.
Contact Person
Caroline Nitschke
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
My tip for your Advent tour: Plan your arrival on a sunday. You will avoid the hurly-burly of the weekends in advent and enjoy the Christmas feeling a bit more relaxed.
Services
Services included
Basic package for your festive tour to Berlin:
4 days/3 nights
- 3 x overnight stay incl. breakfast and city tax in Berlin
- Sightseeing tour of Berlin with local guide, 3 hours
- 3x day ticket for public transport in Berlin (zone AB)
- Coffee and Cake package at the Restaurant at the dome of Rreichstagsbuilding
- City map of Berlin per room
- Travel documents for the tour manager
- 24-hours telephone service during your tour
PLUS packages for your festive tour to Berliin
ArtPLUS
- Admission to the museums of Museum Island (area ticket)
- Guided tour of one museum at Museum Island (Pergamon Museum, New Museum, Old National Gallery, Old Museum or Bode Museum), 1 hour
- Visit of Berlin Reichstag incl. coffee and cake at Käfer Restaurant
CulturePLUS
- Dinner as 3-course-menu at the west wing of the Great Orangery at Charlottenburg palace illuminated by hundreds of candles
- Followed by Berlin Residence Concert at the Great Orangery
Further suggestions
- Visit significant historical buildings like Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall Memorial, the Church of Reconciliation, ...
- Boat trip on the River Spree through the center of Berlin and past the Museum Island
- Excursion and guided tour to Potsdam with the park and palace of Sanssouci (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Christmas Concerts in the Berlin State Opera, Deutsche Opera or the Philharmonic orchestra as well as palaces like in Charlottenburg Palace or Köpenick Palace
This itinerary is only a suggestion for your next Christmas tour which can be adjusted according to your desires. Whether you draw inspiration from the proposals made in this itinerary or blend them with your own ideas, the AugustusTours team looks forward to putting together your next Advent Tour.
Contact Person
Caroline Nitschke
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
My tip for your Advent tour: Plan your arrival on a sunday. You will avoid the hurly-burly of the weekends in advent and enjoy the Christmas feeling a bit more relaxed.
Quotes
Prices for services included
This Advent tour to Berlin is characterized by its creativity and flexibility, with each itinerary specially tailored to both your requirements and those of your guests. It can be shortened, extended or adapted according to your desires. The prices are based on the programme, group size and hotel class. We are looking forward to your inquiry and provide you with an individual offer for your Advent tour to Berlin or to other German cities . We are also happy to organize city tours in different German cities for your group!
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