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The European Reformation
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
TL |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Starting Price |
$2169 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$553 |
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Triple room disc. |
$13 |
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Countries Visited |
Germany
Switzerland
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City Highlights |
Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt, Geneva, Heidelberg, Mainz, Munich, Rothenburg, Zurich |
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BERLIN:
Welcome dinner; orientation drive
WITTENBERG:
Guided walking tour, visit the Reformation Museum, Luther House, St. Mary’s Church, Castle Church, and Martin Luther’s tomb
EISLEBEN:
Orientation, visit Martin Luther’s birthplace, the Sterbehaus Museum, St. Andrew’s Church, and St. Peter and Paul Church
DRESDEN:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Frauenkirche, the Hofkirche, and the Old Masters’ Picture Gallery in the Zwinger Palace
EISENACH:
Guided visit of Wartburg Castle; visit the Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach Memorials, the Luther House, and St. George’s Church
ERFURT:
Visit the Augustinian Monastery and the Merchants’ Bridge
COBURG:
Visit the Coburg Fortress
FRANKFURT:
Orientation
RHINE CRUISE
MAINZ:
Visit the Gutenberg Museum
WORMS:
Visit the cathedral, Trinity Church, and the Reformation Monument
HEIDELBERG:
Picture stop of the castle
ROTHENBURG:
Orientation, visit St. Jacob’s Church
NUREMBERG:
Orientation, visit the Lutheran Lorenz Church
AUGSBURG:
Guided sightseeing
MUNICH:
Orientation
ZURICH:
Orientation, visit the Grossmunster Church and the Fraumunster Church
GENEVA:
Orientation; stop at the Reformation Monument and visit St. Peter’s Cathedral; farewell dinner
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
11 buffet breakfasts (BB); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Berlin and a farewell dinner in Geneva.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1 (Mon.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrival in Berlin, Germany (Tue.)
Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)
Day 3 Berlin– Wittenberg–Eisleben– Dresden (Wed.)
After an orientation drive of Berlin, journey to Wittenberg, Luther’s home for 30-plus years and birthplace of the Reformation. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the REFORMATION MUSEUM, LUTHER HOUSE, ST. MARY’S CHURCH where he preached, and CASTLE CHURCH where he hung his 95 Theses. Also visit MARTIN LUTHER’S TOMB. Afterwards, travel to Eisleben and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the HOUSE in which Luther was born and the STERBEHAUS MUSEUM, home of his last residence. Then visit ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH where he preached his last sermon, followed by a visit to the ST. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH where Luther was baptized. (BB,D)
Day 4 Dresden (Thu.)
Situated on the shores of the Elbe River, Dresden has a rich history as the capital and royal residence for the Kings of Saxony. Here culture and art have flourished in past centuries. Your morning guided tour includes the newly refurbished FRAUENKIRCHE, built by the citizens of Dresden, and the HOFKIRCHE built by August the Strong. You’ll also see Dresden Castle, Semper Opera House, and Raphael’s Sistine Madonna in the OLD MASTERS’ PICTURE GALLERY adjoining the renowned ZWINGER PALACE. In the afternoon, free time to explore a museum or other offerings of this unique city. (BB)
Day 5 Dresden–Eisenach–Erfurt (Fri.)
This morning, continue to Eisenach for a visit to WARTBURG CASTLE where Luther translated the Bible. Also visit the LUTHER and JOHAN SEBASTIAN BACH memorials as well as the LUTHER HOUSE where he lived during grammar school. Then visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH where he sang in the church’s boy choir. Depart for Erfurt. (BB,D)
Day 6 Erfurt–Coburg–Frankfurt (Sat.)
Today visit the AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY where Luther lived as a monk, and the MERCHANTS’ BRIDGE. Continue to Coburg, where Luther stayed in 1530 for the Augsburg Imperial Diet. Visit the COBURG FORTRESS. Finally, arrive in Frankfurt. Enjoy an orientation drive on arrival. (BB,D)
Day 7 Frankfurt. Rhine Cruise and Excursion to Mainz (Sun.)
Today features two major highlights: enjoy a scenic RHINE CRUISE, and visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM in Mainz to see original copies of the Bible. (BB)
Day 8 Frankfurt–Worms–Heidelberg –Rothenburg (Mon.)
Stop in Worms, where the Imperial Council passed judgment on Luther in 1521. Visit the CATHEDRAL where Luther presented his case, as well as TRINITY CHURCH and the famed REFORMATION MONUMENT. Next, stop in Heidelberg and take pictures of its red-walled castle. Continue to Rothenburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. (BB,D)
Day 9 Rothenburg. Excursion to Nuremberg (Tue.)
During your orientation of Rothenburg discover sites like ST. JACOB ’S CHURCH with the renowned Blood Altar. Next is Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation in 1525. Orientation includes the famous LUTHERAN LORENZ CHURCH with headsets for clear commentary. (BB)
Day 10 Rothenburg–Augsburg–Munich (Wed.)
In Augsburg guided sightseeing reveals the city where Luther and his followers proclaimed their beliefs. Continue to Munich and enjoy an orientation tour. (BB)
Day 11 Munich–Zurich, Switzerland –Geneva (Thu.)
This morning, travel through the Alps to Zurich for an orientation tour, including a visit to GROSSMUNSTER CHURCH, the mother church of the Reformation in Switzerland under Ulrich Zwingli. Also see the Helferei where Zwingli lived. Then visit FRAUMUNSTER CHURCH, known for Chagall’s stained-glass windows. Next, a comfortable drive to Geneva, where John Calvin and John Knox preached. (BB,D)
Day 12 Geneva (Fri.)
Your orientation tour in Geneva includes the United Nations Headquarters, Red Cross Headquarters, the World Council of Churches Headquarters, and a stop at the REFORMATION MONUMENT. Also visit ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL where John Calvin served. Balance of day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D)
Day 13 Geneva (Sat.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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| Apr 21 - May 03, 2008 | Call Us | $2169 | Call Us | $2722 | | May 19 - May 31, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2732 | | Jun 16 - Jun 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2732 | | Jul 14 - Jul 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2732 | | Aug 11 - Aug 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2179 | Call Us | $2732 | | Sep 08 - Sep 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2199 | Call Us | $2752 | | Oct 06 - Oct 18, 2008 | Call Us | $2169 | Call Us | $2722 |
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