Luther and the Reformation in Wittenberg
Exploring the Reformation Heritage in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, you can discover Luther’s birthplace Eisleben, his home for many years – Lutherstadt Wittenberg – and the parental home in Mansfeld. There are intriguing locations to discover in Thuringia, e.g. the Wartburg in Eisenach, the place where he translated the Bible, or St Augustine’s monastery in Erfurt! Come and join us on this Reformation tour to Wittenberg!
Duration | 4 days/ 3 nights |
Travel period | daily |
Bookable from | 10 person(s) |
Characteristics of the tour |
Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 480
Email: incoming@augustustours.de
Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Wittenberg
Plan your Reformation tour to Wittenberg and get to know the famous sights related to the great reformer Martin Luther. In the evening a special and unforgettable dinner "Dining with Luther" awaits you and your group!
Overnight stay in Wittenberg -
Day 2: Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Cradle of Reformation
Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and enjoy a guided tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Highlight of the guided tour in Wittenberg will be the visit to the Wittenberg Castle church (Schlosskirche). Martin Luther was to make this church, which was built on the foundation of a former castle, known around the world. On 31st October 1517 he nailed his 95 theses on to the main door. Today, inside the church, the grave of Martin Luther and the final resting place of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon can be visited. The chapel is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. You will also have the possibility to get to know more about Luther´s interesting life while visiting the Luther House.
Overnight stay in Wittenberg -
Day 3: Luther in Mansfeld und Eisleben
Today the focus of the programme of this Reformation tour to Wittenberg will be on the life of the reformer Martin Luther. You will get to Mansfeld by coach and visit Luther´s parent´s house. After that interesting visit you get to Eisleben where are guided walking tour of the city Eisleben is scheduled. Luther´s birth house will also be seen. To complete that walk in the footsteps of Luther and his life afterwards you will have admission to the death house of the reformer.
Overnight stay in Wittenberg -
Day 4: Individual departure
Before your departure of this Reformation tour to Wittenberg comes closer a guided visit of the Melanchton house should not be missed. Philipp Melanchton was also a very important figure of the Reformation. Extend your Reformation tour to Wittenberg and plan further excursions to Erfurt, Schmalkalden or Erfurt and Eisenach.
Services
SERVICES INCLUDED
Basic Package for your cultural tour to Wittenberg:
4 days/3 nights
- 3 x overnight stay incl. breakfast in Wittenberg
- Guided walking tour following in the footsteps of Martin Luther in Wittenberg
- Visit to the St. Marien Town Church
- Visit to the Castle Church
- Admission and guided tour of the Luther House in Wittenberg
- Visit to Luther’s parents’ house in Mansfeld
- Walking tour of Lutherstadt Eisleben incl. Luther’s birth house
- Admission to the death house of Martin Luther in Eisleben
- Guided visit of the Melanchthon house in Wittenberg
- Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
- City map
- 24-hrs telephone assistance before and during your Reformation tour to Wittenberg
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
PLUS packages for your cultural tour to Wittenberg
DessauPLUS
- City tour by coach of Dessau, where Luther ordained an earl to a bishop
- Guided visit of the Bauhaus
TorgauPLUS
- Guided walking tour incl. Katharina’s Parlor, Town Church of St Mary’s and guided visit of Hartenfels Castle
ErfurtPLUS
- Guided tour “In the Footsteps of Martin Luther”, 2 hours
- Admission and guided tour of the Evangelical Monastery of St Augustine’s
Further suggestions
- Visit of Halle incl. guided walking tour and visit of the Francke Foundations
- Visit to the "Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz"
- Visit to Leipzig incl. a guided walking tour in the footsteps of Martin Luther
- Visit to Berlin incl. a guided city tour in the capital of Germany and visit the Museum of German History
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.