Germany - European Brick Stone Gothic Tour - Go East!
Discover the cultural heritage and beauty of brick stone architecture in the northern parts of East Germany and Poland along the “European Brick Stone Gothic Route”. Churches, monasteries, ministers, town gates and many ancient monuments are waiting for you at the scenic Baltic Sea coast. Travel back in history to the 12th century and enjoy vibrating urban life of Hanseatic cities, dozing ancient villages, the recreational charm of the landscape and local culinary delights at the same time. Visit the famous seaside resorts along the Baltic Sea coast in Germany and Poland. Many historic places offer atmospheric classic musical performances – indoor during the chilly season and open-air summer concerts. Leisure, culture and history - the ideal trip to recharge your inner batteries!
European Brick Stone Gothic Tour itinerary
(10 days, Friday - Sunday, on land: 8 days / 8 nights)
Day 1: Individual departure from the U.S. or elsewhere
Day 2: Individual arrival & activities in Berlin. Welcome Dinner in the modern German capital Berlin - one of the most spirited and exciting cities in the world! Overnight stay: Berlin
Day 3: Town Parchim (St. Mary’s & St. George’s church, city hall from the 14th century), historic brickworks in the village Benzin, state capital Schwerin (old town, fairytale castle Schwerin set on a lake with castle gardens, cathedral with organ, St. Nicolas’ & St. Paul’s church, grinding mill from the 18th century), boat trip (only May-September), Grevesmuehlen (one of the oldest towns in the Region Mecklenburg, St. Nicolas’ church from the 13th century, Dutch wind mill). Overnight stay: Wismar
Day 4: city Wismar (UNESCO World Heritage Site, old town centre with all key characteristics of a Baltic Sea coastal trading town in Germany and a member of the Hanseatic League from the 14th century, St. Mary’s & St. Nicolas’ & St. George’s church), Bad Doberan (Franciscan monastery & minister, resort railway “Molli” from 1886), seaside resorts Heiligendamm (site of G8-summit Germany 2007) and Kuehlungsborn (Baltic Sea brewpub, beach trip, amber jewelry). Overnight stay: Kuehlungsborn
Day 5: Hanseatic & University city Rostock (old town centre, St. Mary’s & St. Nicolas’ church, old town library, university from 1419), seaside resort & harbor Warnemuende (typical coastal gothic architecture and the romantic atmosphere of a former fishing village), Baltic Sea Island Ruegen (largest Island of Germany, biosphere reservation, distillery in the remote fishing village Alt-Reddewitz, beach trip). Overnight stay: Island Ruegen
Day 6: Hanseatic city Stralsund - an inexhaustible source of living history (old city hall, St. Mary’s & St. Nicolas’ church, church of the Holy Spirit, patrician houses, Baltic Sea port with warehouses and canals), University town & Hanseatic city Greifswald (old market square, ruins of the Eldena monastery, university from 1456, home of the romantic mysticist Caspar David Friedrich, St. Mary’s & St. Nicolas’ church), Neubrandenburg – the city of four gates in the middle of a beautiful landscape (St. Mary’s church – one of the most beautiful brick gothic churches in Northern Germany, old town gates, St. John’s church & Franciscan monastery, chapel of St. George). Overnight stay: Neubrandenburg
Day 7: Poland: border city Szczecin on the banks of the river Odra – two third of the city is occupied by lakes, canals, parks, forests etc. (St. James’ cathedral, riverside structure “hooked terraces” from 1920, parks, old city hall, St. Peter’s & Paul’ church), city and seaside resort Kolobrzeg – the pearl of the Baltic Sea (salt springs, St. Mary’s church, medieval tenement, gunpowder tower). Overnight stay: Kolobrzeg
Day 8: Poland: city Stargard – Pomerania’s Jewel (St. Virgin Mary Queen of the world’s collegiate, old town hall, St. John Baptist church, bastion, Gothic house), Germany: Marwitz – home of artistic ceramics manufactures), Transfer to Berlin. Overnight stay: Berlin
Day 9: Potsdam - Sightseeing tour (UNESCO World Heritage Sites: park and palace Sanssouci, historic own market, old town square), Farewell lunch in Berlin, Berlin: sightseeing & boat trip on the river Spree (Brandenburg gate, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin cathedral). Overnight stay: Berlin
Day 10: Individual departure from Berlin and individual arrival in the U.S. or elsewhere
Starting dates on request.
In packages included service - see "Guided Theme Tours"
Tour prices 2009 (air fare not included, for 10-18 persons):
1,400 Euro per person (double occupancy)
1,700 Euro per person (single occupancy)
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If you get your own group together we offer a discount of 100 Euro per person (min 10 participants)! Not to mention that you travel with your friends or family on a individual customized tour! Starting dates are more flexible too!
If you travel off-season we also offer a 50 Euro discount.
Don't hesitate to contact us.