A Journey Through Germany 2027 with St. Paul's Lutheran, Kenosha, WI

Cost (not including international airfare):

$5499.00 per person (Double Occupancy)
Single Supplement: $1340

Includes:

- Airport Transfers: from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

- Top Rated Accommodations

- Some Meals & Beverages (as indicated in the itinerary, including all breakfasts and 4 dinners)

- Entrance & Speaker Fees

- Guided Food Tour in Berlin

- Transportation by Private Bus

- Expert Local Guides (English-speaking)

- All Tips/Gratuities (for accommodations, included meals, guides, and drivers)

- Dedicated Tour Host from Sunlight Tours

- Whisper Sound Systems to clearly hear the guide's presentation while touring sites

Does Not Include:

- International Airfare*

- Some Meals & Beverages (as indicated by the itinerary, tour does not include lunches and 4 dinners)

- Incidentals (including personal expenses and any service/good/gratuities not mentioned as included)

- Passport/Visa Fees (US citizens will need a EU Travel Visa)

- Travel insurance**

Trip Notes

Other things to know before you go…

Registration Deadline is March 1, 2027

Note about activity levels: While we make every effort to accommodate mobility needs, please note that this tour includes walking tours on uneven surfaces and stairs, standing for extended periods of time, bus tours on uneven roads, etc. For more information or questions regarding activity levels and mobility, please contact us.

*We can book your airfare for you or you are welcome to book your own. We would like to work with you on your arrival and departure times so that we can best arrange for transfers to and from the airport. All flights will arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). If booking through Sunlight Tours, airfare payments (not included in trip price) are due upon airfare booking.

**Travel insurance is highly recommended. As a way to help protect your trip experience, Sunlight Tours offers travel insurance options through our trusted travel partner, Yonder. Free quotes are available. Please contact us with any questions.

A non-refundable deposit required for this trip: $500

Other payments due: first half payment is due by March 7, 2027 and final payment is due by June 7, 2027. If booking through Sunlight Tours, airfare payments (not included in trip price) are due upon airfare booking.

Cash/Check/Credit Cards accepted.

*meals provided listed in ( )

Day 1: Tuesday, September 7

Pack your bags and prepare for a transformative journey through Germany, where history and heritage come alive. Your adventure begins as you board your flight from the U.S. to Frankfurt (FRA).

We can book your airfare for you or you are welcome to book your own. We would like to work with you on your arrival and departure times so that we can best arrange for transfers to and from the airport. All flights will arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). If booking through Sunlight Tours, airfare payments (not included in trip price) are due upon airfare booking.

Day 2: Wednesday, September 8

After arriving in Frankfurt, we will start our day with a walking tour in the Frankfurt city center. During the tour, we’ll get our first taste of German food with a delicious lunch. After our time in Frankfurt, we will head by private coach to Mainz, a charming city along the Rhine River. We will check in to our hotel and then gather for a welcome dinner. Overnight accommodations are in Mainz at Leonardo Hotel Mainz (B, D).

Day 3: Thursday, September 9

We start our day with a walking tour of this amazing city, founded by the Romans. Then we’ll delve into Mainz’s significant contributions to the printing world with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. This museum will take you back in time to explore the printing press’s revolutionary impact on society. Overnight accommodations are in Mainz at Leonardo Hotel Mainz (B).

Day 4: Friday, September 10

Today, we’ll venture through Germany’s heartland with a scenic drive to Eisenach and Erfurt, key locations in Martin Luther’s life. Explore Luther’s childhood home in Eisenach and the stunning Wartburg Castle, where he famously translated the Bible. Visit Erfurt, where Luther studied at the university, and finish the day with a pilgrimage to Eisleben, the place of his birth and death. Overnight accommodations are in Erfurt at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altsadt (B, D).

Day 5: Saturday, September 11

After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll travel to Leipzig. Here we’ll visit St. Nicholas Church, a focal point of the peaceful demonstrations that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn about the role of the Candlelight Revolution in shaping modern Europe. In the afternoon, we’ll journey to Wittenberg, where Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation. Overnight accommodations are in Wittenberg at the Best Western Soibelmanns Lutherstadt Wittenberg (B, D).

Day 6: Sunday, September 12

In the morning, we’ll join the people of Wittenberg to worship in one of the local churches. After worship and lunch, we will enjoy a fascinating city tour, learning about Martin Luther’s life in Wittenberg and the role this town played in the Reformation. Overnight accommodations are in Wittenberg at the Best Western Soibelmanns Lutherstadt Wittenberg (B).

Day 7: Monday, September 13

Our travel, today, takes us to Germany’s vibrant capital city of Berlin. We’ll embark on a sweeping tour through history, exploring: Charlottenburg Castle, the modern Reichstag Building, the iconic Brandenburg Gate, and remnants of the Berlin Wall. Later in the day, we stroll the Kurfürstendamm, the Gendarmenmarkt, and admire the Berlin Cathedral. All throughout our day, we’ll enjoy the energy of this dynamic city that blends past and present. Overnight accommodations are in Berlin at the Hollywood Media Hotel (B).

Day 8: Tuesday, September 14

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll spend time in Potsdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here we’ll explore the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, a former royal residence. With its beautiful gardens and stunning architecture, it is certainly a must see site while visiting Germany. We’ll then return to Berlin for dinner together. Overnight accommodations are in Berlin at the Hollywood Media Hotel (B, D).

Day 9: Wednesday, September 15

Today, enjoy a relaxing morning to explore Berlin at your own pace. In the afternoon, we’ll then indulge in the city’s culinary scene on a guided food tour, sampling traditional German delicacies. Overnight accommodations are in Berlin at the Hollywood Media Hotel (B, Food Tour).

Day 10: Thursday, September 16

After a farewell breakfast together, we’ll travel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for our flights back to the U.S. (B).