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ACCOMMODATIONS(With baggage handling.)• Three nights in Berlin, Germany, at the HiltonBerlin.

• Three nights in Leipzig at the SteigenbergerGrandhotel Handelshof.

• Two nights in Dresden at The Westin Bellevue,Dresden.

• Two nights in Prague, Czech Republic, at theHotel Cosmopolitan Prague.

TRANSFERS• All deluxe motor coach transfers in the LandProgram and baggage handling.

• Enjoy an extensive meal program,featuring 10 breakfasts, five lunches and threedinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals,plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties at localrestaurants.

• Attend a special Welcome Reception and Dinner.• Gather for a Farewell Reception and Dinner.

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The followingUNESCO WorldHeritage sites arefeatured in this program:

1. LutherMemorial,Wittenberg,Germany

2.WartburgCastle, Eisenach,Germany

3. Historic Center,Prague, CzechRepublic

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• Informative educational programs,presented by local experts, will enhance yourinsight into the region.

• Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, English-speaking guides.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.• The following excursions:

– Discover the highlights of Berlin.– Follow the footsteps of Luther through Leipzig.– Enjoy a St. Thomas Boys Choir performance.– See Wittenberg’s highlights, including thechurch where Luther posted his 95 theses.

– Explore Erfurt, where Luther was ordained.– Visit Luther’s safe house, Wartburg Castle, inEisenach, and visit the town’s Bach Museum.

– Learn how porcelain is produced at the Meissenfactory and museum.

– See the restored architectural gems of Dresden.– Cruise through the scenic Saxon Alps along theElbe River.

– Take in the splendors of Prague.

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Town Hall, Erfurt

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Dresden

St. Thomas Boys Choir, Leipzig

Saxon Alps and the Elbe River

Wittenberg

Below: Cruising the Spree River, Berlin | Inset below: Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Below: Meissen Below: Old Town, Prague

Drive on Kurfürstendamm, the leafy boulevardlined with exclusive shops, restaurants and cafés.Cruise the Spree River to the Tiergarten, passingby the Reichstag and Berliner Dom. See theMuseuminsel, the river island that is home toBerlin’s most famous world-class museums.Local Flavor: Enjoy a taste of German cuisinefor lunch at a Berlin restaurant.Independent Exploration: Spend the rest ofthe day at leisure exploring Berlin on your own.

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Independent Exploration: Today, create your own Berlin experience. You can return to Kurfürstendamm for a stroll and shopping or browse the galleries of the five world-classmuseums on the Museuminsel, an island in theSpree River.

ELECTIVE | Potsdam. Visit famedCeclienhof Palace, the residence of the Prussian kings and a historic country housewhere Truman, Churchill and Stalin met duringthe Potsdam Conference to settle the terms forthe end of World War II. Pass by Sanssouci Park,the former summer residence of Frederick theGreat, and Neues Palais, a magnificent baroquePrussian castle, both part of a UNESCO WorldHeritage site. Continue to the Dutch Quarter fora delicious lunch.

day five b | lBerlin | Leipzig

Educational Focus: Luther and the Reformation. Delve into the story of Martin

Luther, the monk whose ideas transformedChristianity in Europe and beyond.Depart for Leipzig. Upon arrival, check in to the Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Leipzig.Excursion: Leipzig and Luther. Take a walkingtour of this culturally rich city, now known as the“new Berlin” for the young creative class whomake Leipzig their home. Here, in his famousdebates with Catholic theologian Johann Eck,Luther revealed his beliefs, setting in motion his excommunication. Visit St. Thomas Church,where Luther preached and, later, where JohannSebastian Bach was music director.Cultural Event: The St. Thomas Boys Choir.Enjoy a stirring performance by the St. ThomasBoys Choir, founded 800 years ago.

day six b | lWittenberg

Excursion: Luther’s Wittenberg. In thischarming town filled with pastel-colored 16th- and

17th-century houses, visit the Schlosskirche, where Luther unveiled his 95 Theses. See the University of Wittenberg, where he taught.Visit Luther’s home, now a museum devoted to his life.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Wittenberg.

day seven b | lEisenach | Erfurt

Excursion: Luther in Eisenach andErfurt. In Eisenach, visit Wartburg Castle. At this sprawling showcase of medieval architecture and 15th-century half-timberedbuildings, the exiled Luther translated the NewTestament into German. Next, visit the BachMuseum in this city of the composer’s birth.Continue to Erfurt to visit St. Mary’s Cathedral,where Luther was ordained, as well as the city’sTown Hall and Erfurt’s pretty main square linedwith Renaissance buildings and sidewalk cafés.Local Flavor: Savor a delicious German lunchin Eisenach.

day eight b | d Meissen | Dresden

Excursion: Meissen Porcelain. Visit Meissen,a 1,000-year-old town on the Elbe River. Itbecame famous in the 18th century as producerof high-quality porcelain. Tour the factory andmuseum to learn about the porcelain-makingprocess.Arrive in Dresden and check in to The WestinBellevue, Dresden.Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner tonight in Dresden.

day nine bDresden

Educational Focus: Germany Today.Learn about issues and events shaping modern Germany.

Excursion: Dresden. Severely damaged bybombing in World War II, Dresden has been

restored to its former splendor. See the rococo Zwinger, Taschenbergpalais, RoyalPalace, Royal Catholic Cathedral and muchmore. Visit the Old Masters Gallery, whose collections showcase paintings by Renaissanceand baroque artists including Raphael, Titian,Rembrandt, Vermeer and others.

Independent Exploration: Enjoy a freeafternoon in Dresden. Walk along the Elbe andtake in the city’s grand architecture. Explorethe Altstadt, the old town, or search formementos along Prager Strasse, the city’smain shopping street.

day ten b | lElbe River | Prague, CzechRepublic

Excursion: Elbe River Cruise. Bask in viewsof romantic riverside villages and castles asyou cruise the Elbe from Pillnitz to Königsteinthrough the Saxon Alps. Enjoy lunch on board.

After the cruise, continue to Prague, Czech Republic. Upon arrival, check in to the HotelCosmopolitan Prague.

day eleven b | dPrague

Excursion: Prague. See the Castle Square,the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the PragueCastle Gallery. Visit the Royal Palace and St.Vitus Cathedral. Walk along the Golden Lane,

The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. Itshould weave together discovery, education and humanity, the best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story begins withour commitment to delivering authentic experiences with local people.The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized

care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert guides and lecturers, who call this area home.By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual Travel Director

allows you to immerse yourself comfortably in your surroundings. This high-caliber professional makes you feel safe and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere.The other important characters in this story are the guides

and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines in their insider perspective and commentary.With these specialists at your side, become intimately engaged

in the rhythm of the community, adding another memorable chapter to the rich story of your life.

On the 500th anniversary of the ProtestantReformation, get to know the places pivotal to the life of Martin Luther as you

journey from vibrant Berlin to cosmopolitan Prague.See the highlights of Berlin and Dresden, and learnabout Luther’s life and influence through visits to Leipzig and Wittenberg. Along the way, take ineastern Germany’s music, cuisine and architecture.Learn the centuries-old technique for producing fineporcelain in Meissen. Then delight in the toweringcliffs and picture-perfect villages of the Elbe Valley.Finally, make your way to Prague, where Europe’scommunist past abruptly meets its enterprisingpresent. Your central European adventure immersesyou in this region so steeped in history and culturefrom medieval times through today.

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Depart your gateway city for Berlin, Germany.A

day two dBerlin, Germany

Upon arrival, transferA to the Hilton Berlin.This evening, join your fellow travelers for aWelcome Reception and Dinner.

day three b | lBerlin

Educational Focus: A Tale of Two Cities.When the infamous Berlin Wall came down in1990, East and West Berlin were reunified afterdecades of separation. Long after the wall’sdemise, vestiges of daily life in the eastern sector remain. Learn about East Berlin today and how the two cities coexist as one.Excursion: Berlin. See the highlights of city,including the Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz,Federal Chancellery, Unter den Linden and more.

then continue to Charles Bridge and the OldTown Square.

Independent Exploration: Enjoy a free afternoon discovering Prague’s quirky juxtapositions of the historic and modern.This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Reception and Dinner.

day twelve b

After breakfast, transferA to the airport for the return flights to your gateway city.Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.Walking is required on many excursions, and surfacesmay be uneven or unpaved.A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants

B|L|D denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners.Elective experiences available at an additional cost

>Cruise the Spree Riverthrough the heart of Berlinto the Tiergarten, the city’smost beautiful park.

>Hear a performance of theSt. Thomas Boys Choir,once led by Bach himself.

>Gaze at castles toweringover the Elbe River during a cruise through theSaxon Alps.

>Trace the footsteps of Martin Luther while exploring Wittenberg.

>Take in Dresden’sbaroque skyline as yousip a drink at a riversidebeer garden.

>Experience the culture of Prague, from its historiccity center to its musicaland literary heritage.

A World Apart

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hotel CoSMoPolitan | Prague

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