Political Trip to Berlin

Overview

About this trip

Berlin is the seat of German government — the Chancellery, the Bundestag in the renovated Reichstag building, the Bundesrat in the former Prussian House of Lords, and nearly every federal ministry. For politics students, the whole constitutional machinery of Europe's largest democracy is on display in one city.

This itinerary pairs living institutions with the city's political past: the DDR Museum, the Bundestag dome, the Stasi prison at Hohenschönhausen, the Europa Experience, the Brandenburg Gate and UNESCO-listed Museum Island.

Day by day

The itinerary

Trip highlights

Bundestag Glass Dome
DDR Museum Life
Stasi Prison Memorial
Europa Experience
Brandenburg Gate
Museum Island UNESCO
Berlin Free Exploration

Day 1 of 5Berlin
Arrival in Berlin
Germany's capital opens up on a free first afternoon, with time to get oriented before dinner at a local restaurant.
- Free time to explore BerlinIndependent first look at the German capital
- Dinner at a local restaurantEvening meal out in the city
Learning focus: Politics · German Studies
Meals included: Dinner
On arrival at Berlin International Airport you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring this amazing city, with dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
Day 2 of 5Berlin
DDR Museum & the Bundestag Dome
Everyday life under the GDR brought to life through hands-on exhibits, then Norman Foster's glass dome above Germany's working parliament.
- DDR MuseumInteractive look at daily life in East Germany
- Bundestag domeGlass dome above the German Parliament
Learning focus: Politics · Cold War History · Government Institutions · Democracy
Meals included: Dinner
DDR Museum & the Bundestag dome
Visit the DDR Museum in the former governmental district of East Germany, on the Spree opposite Berlin Cathedral, for life under the German Democratic Republic. In the afternoon, visit the Bundestag dome at the heart of the German Parliament. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 of 5Berlin
Hohenschönhausen & Europa Experience
A former Stasi prison lays bare the machinery of state surveillance, before an interactive exhibition on how European democracy works today.
- Berlin-Hohenschönhausen MemorialFormer Stasi prison established by the Ministry of State Security in 1951
- Europa ExperiencePermanent exhibition exploring Europe and EU institutions
- Dinner at a local restaurantEvening meal out in the city
Learning focus: Politics · Cold War History · European Union · Human Rights
Meals included: Dinner
Visit the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial — the former Stasi prison established by the East German Ministry of State Security in 1951 — then continue to the Europa Experience, the permanent exhibition where you discover Europe in Berlin. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4 of 5Berlin
Brandenburg Gate & Museum Island
Prussia's great neoclassical gateway, later a symbol of division and reunification, paired with the UNESCO-listed cluster of museums on the Spree.
- Brandenburg Gate18th-century neoclassical monument of Frederick William II
- Lunch at a local restaurantMidday meal in the city
- Museum IslandUNESCO World Heritage complex of museums
Learning focus: German History · Politics · Heritage
Meals included: Lunch
Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the 18th-century neoclassical monument built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II, with lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Museum Island, the entire complex listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Day 5 of 5Berlin
Departure from Berlin
Final morning in the German capital before the transfer to the airport and the flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast

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What's included

Everything in the price

✓Return economy flights
✓Return airport / hotel transfers
✓4 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel
✓Daily breakfast and dinner
✓Sightseeing tours with all entrance fees
✓English-speaking tour guide
✓All internal transfers
✓Fully comprehensive group travel insurance
✓All taxes included

Booking terms & conditions

Upon confirmation of the booking, a 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Passport copies of all passengers are required within 10 days of confirming the booking.
Cancellation 90–61 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 60–31 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 30–1 day before departure: no refund is given.
Visa refusal or no appointment available: 25% non-refundable from the date of confirmation; 90–61 days 50%, 60–31 days 75%, 30–1 day 100% non-refundable.
If passenger numbers are reduced, rates are subject to revision.

Cultural awareness

Customs & norms in Germany

A little cultural fluency goes a long way — these are the habits your hosts will notice and appreciate.

Punctuality is a courtesy — be on time for everything.
Wait for the green figure before crossing the road, even with no traffic in sight.
Sundays are quiet: most shops close and noise is kept low.

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