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Today we explore Berlin city, we see magnificent Berlin Cathedral – the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church with a striking main altar made of white marble and onyx, City Hall – the home to the governing mayor, Berlin Victory Column – an iconic sight built to commemorate the Prussian victories in the unification wars in 1864, Monument Brandenburg Gate – a former symbol of German - German divide during the Cold War, is now a national symbol of reunification, freedom, peace and unity, Unter den Linden – a boulevard that runs from the City Palace to Brandenburg Gate named after the linden trees that line the sidewalks, Check Point Charlie – the best-known border crossing between East and West Berlin during the Cold War and is also a setting for many thrillers and spy novels of Ian Fleming’s James Bond stories, German State Opera House – the first freestanding theatre in Germany built in 1741 and Reichstag Building – an internationally recognisable symbol of democracy and the current home of the German Parliament. Later we visit Berlin Wall – An enduring symbol of the cold war, a 140 km long concrete barrier was built in 1961 to prevent access to East Berlin and East Germany people, eventually this wall was brought down in 1990 during German reunification, followed by a visit to Berlin Wall Museum – to know story of the Berlin Wall through the eyes of the people whose lives were directly affected by it and also hear about people who were given only a few hours’ notice to leave their homes when the Wall was built. In the evening we have free time for shopping in Berlin.

Today we proceed to Dresden - also called ‘Florence at the Elbe’. Upon arrival we explore Dresden city, we see Semper Opera- one of the most beautiful and prestigious opera houses in the world, Dresden cathedral- a symbol of the suffering of German civilians after its destruction in World War II bombing and now of reconciliation. Later we proceed to Nuremberg - The historic medieval city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is one of Germany's most important centres for arts and culture.

Today we visit Nuremberg Castle – the symbol of Nuremberg and has been standing since the middle ages dating back to 1050. Nuremberg played a significant role in the Holy Roman Empire and the castle symbolizes that power. Further we visit Dachau concentration camp - the first Nazi concentration camp, opened in 1933, shortly after Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany. Then we proceed to Munich and Say cheers to Germany's beer capital. Its motto is "München mag dich" (Munich loves you). Upon arrival we visit BMW museum – an automobile museum of BMW history.

Today we explore Munich City, we see Hofbräuhaus – the oldest beer house founded in 1589 by the Duke of Bavaria, Marienplatz - the centre of Munich city since the 12th century and its iconic Rathaus-Glockenspiel – world's most extravagant clock. This tower on Munich's Marienzplatz features a clock face, 43 bells and more than 30 full-sized mechanical figures. The figures act out scenes from German history and mythology, Opera house- the majestic national theatre of the city. Later we proceed to Stuttgart – Famous as a centre of the automotive industry, a business location and a city of trade fairs. Upon arrival we visit Mercedes-Benz Museum

Today we proceed to Europa Park – the largest theme park in Germany, and the second most popular theme park in Europe, after Disneyland Paris. Further we proceed to Heidelberg- one of the most romantic cities in Germany.

Today we visit Heidelberg Castle – Perched on a hill overlooking the town. This 16th-century castle is one of the best examples of German Renaissance architecture. Further we enjoy Rhine River Cruise and experience the sights and sounds of the Rhine river