Introduction to The Berlin Insiders Tour

What is an insiders tour?

It’s more than just a name – our information is dynamic engaging and far beyond the pedestrian. You’ll get insight into what it’s like living in the New Berlin where East and West know no boundaries.

With the Insider Walking Tour we begin our adventure in the heart of Cold War west Berlin’s showcase of capitalism with the looming bombed out spire of the Memorial Church before us. Stroll into the history of the Teutonic Knights and Prussian Kings, through the Royal Hunting Grounds and stand before the Victory Column – marking the birth of the German nation and Europe as we know it today – unbridled Prussian military arrogance at its best!

Then follow the route of the Soviet attack up to the final battle ground of the Reichstag Parliament – crowned with Norman Foster’s glass dome, and by the futuristically charged Government Quarter and Federal Chancellory … then comes the East!

Pass over the line of the Death Strip, under the Brandenburg Gate, by the Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie, and finish with an account of the momentous events which led to the fall of the Wall while standing amongst the heart of the East German Government Quarter and the New Berlin.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Dublin to Berlin and transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 2: Morning Insiders Tour of Berlin. Afternoon at leisure to explore.

Day 3: Day tour to Dresden City. This tour takes you deep into the past of Dresden, discovering it’s history, it’s people and it’s culture. You then have time to explore at your own pace.

Day 4: Day at leisure

Day 5: Collection from hotel and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Dublin.

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to Berlin as outlined above
• Airport transfer to your hotel
• 4 nights accommodation in the 4 star Park Inn Hotel or Scandic Hotel based on 2 sharing
• Buffet breakfast each morning
• Insiders walking tour of Berlin
• Tour of Dresden City
• Return transfer from your hotel to airport
• Flight Berlin to Dublin
• Services of a representative for coach transfers and tour
• Taxes and charges of €106

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Includes check in of 1 standard bag per couple
• Single room supplement €120 for the duration
• Non refundable or transferable booking deposit €100 per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €25 (conditions apply)

Accommodation details

Park Inn Hotel Berlin – Alexanderplatz

Located in the historical heart of Berlin at the legendary Alexanderplatz, the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz is right next to the 368-meter TV Tower and close to the parliamentary district. A firm favourite with Citiescapes clients this hotel offers an excellent location for all your shopping and sightseeing.

• Modern, comfortable and functional hotel
• 1,006 rooms,
• Largest hotel in the city of Berlin
• Three restaurants, two bars and a beer garden
• Panorama Salon on the 37th floor offers fabulous views over Berlin
• Free access to fitness area with state-of-the-art equipment
• Wellness area with sauna, solarium, massage, fitness facilities and health bar (entrance fee)
• Wireless Internet access
• Casino on the 37th floor
• Concierge service
• Numerous shops next to the hotel

Rooms

All rooms have a functional and elegant design and include Non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled guests available upon request. All rooms come with the following amenities:

• Comfortable work desk
• Individual climate control
• Satellite and pay-tv
• Minibar
• Trouser press
• Hairdryer

Scandic Hotel Berlin – Potsdamer Platz – Opening October 2010

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz is a Scandic hotel in a class of its own: it brings you to the very heart of Berlin. Inside you find Scandinavia in design and atmosphere in a warm and welcoming way. As you enter the lobby you encounter a crisp winter atmosphere with colours and shapes that remind of Nordic mountains.

The restaurant takes you to the Scandinavian summer reminding of a meadow with intense greenery. You hear the humming of bees and birds whistling. The lounge bar reflects autumn with earth colours and materials – a relaxing living room to be used both for hanging out or working. The hotel gets more intimate and homelike as you enter the rooms with the four seasons as a theme: choose between a Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter room.

The hotel is located in the central part of Berlin, at Potsdamer Platz, which is one of the most popular attractions of the New Berlin. With its mix of restaurants, shopping opportunities, theatre and cinemas, both Berliners and tourists are drawn in to pass the time. The area is also rich in history, the former wall almost in front of the hotel, Brandenburger Tor, The memorial of the jews and the German Parliament. The underground station (U2 line) is directly outside the hotel and you can easily reach the main train station by foot in just a few minutes.

Dates and Prices

55Club pricing is available to members of Citiescapes 55Club. For more information click here.

Date	Price	Hotel		…….	55Club
13 Jun 2010	€599	Park Inn			N/A
01 Nov 2010	€459	Scandic			€409