Dear National Trust Traveler: Discover the heady blend of grand museums, contemporary architecture, and cutting-edge culture in the avant-garde city of Berlin. Deemed one of the “hottest destinations on the planet” by The New York Times, explore the city’s impressive new buildings and embassies juxtaposed to the city’s historic core. Learn how Hitler rose to power and how the shadow of the Third Reich’s enormous crimes influences post-war Germany. And, experience the city’s amazing transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Led by an expert Berlin scholar who received rave reviews after leading four previous National Trust trips to Germany, this week-long itinerary offers a wonderful variety of perspectives and experiences on one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Visit Berlin’s most impressive museums and cultural attractions. Celebrate new architectural works by Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, Frank Gehry, and others. Excursions to Dresden, whose countless palaces, squares, and art galleries contribute to its reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, and Potsdam, once the stomping grounds for Prussian nobility, will enlighten you to the area’s rich history. Throughout the itinerary, experts in culture, art and architecture will enhance your understanding of this complex city. Join us on this National Trustexclusive journey for an unparalleled view of Berlin. Space is limited, so sign up today! Sincerely,

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Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam

• View Berlin’s many superb ancient treasures, including the world-renowned Egyptian bust of Nefertiti, the Ishtar Gate, and the Roman Market Gate from Miletus.

• Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dresden Castle and see the astonishing restoration of the historic Green Vault and the exceptional treasures therein.

• Enjoy the academic leadership of a local Berlin scholar who has led four highly successful National Trust tours.

• Examine Berlin’s cutting-edge architecture, including the remarkable Norman Foster glass dome atop the Reichstag, the Jewish Museum, the recently opened Neues Museum, Mies van der Rohe’s New National Gallery, I.M. Pei’s stunning addition to the German History Museum, and Gehry’s surprising DZ Bank interior.

• Explore Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great’s summer retreat, considered Germany’s most outstanding palace complex, with almost 300 acres of intricately landscaped gardens, glorious fountains, orangeries, and heroic statues.

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September 26 - October 3, 2015

September 26 - October 3, 2015

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Sept 27: Arrivals in Berlin Upon arrival at Berlin’s international airport, take independent transfers to the superior, five-star Westin Grand Hotel, situated in the heart of downtown Berlin. At 4:00 pm, meet a local Berlin scholar and set out on an orientation walking tour, including Peter Eisenman’s soul-searching Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Parizer Platz, the historical square adjoining the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the intriguing DZ Bank building whose classic façade belies its signature Frank Gehry interior. Conclude at one of the city’s finest restaurants. Westin Grand Berlin (D)

Sept 28: Introduction to Berlin Walk to the German History Museum, housed in a Baroque palace, and view I.M. Pei’s stunning addition, as well as the museum’s vast collection of historical images and artifacts. Then, set out on a coach tour of Berlin featuring the outstanding architecture on display in the government district, including the Swiss Embassy and the Chancellery building. Enjoy lunch in the former home of silent film actress Henny Porten before seeing West Berlin highlights, including the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Kurfürstendamm - one of Berlin’s most famous avenues - as well as Checkpoint Charlie, the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point during the Cold War. In East Berlin, drive through the Nikolai quarter, the city’s oldest district, and Gendarmenmarkt, an elegant, French-inspired square housing the Konzerthaus concert hall and the French and German cathedrals. Conclude with a special architectural tour of the exceptional Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Westin Grand Berlin (B, L)

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Sept 26: Departures for Berlin Take independent flights to Berlin, Germany.

Brandenburg Gate

Sept 29: Museum Island Set out on a walking tour en route to Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and repository of ancient art and architectural treasures from Babylon to Egypt to Rome. Stop first in front of the Altes Museum, one of the finest neoclassical buildings in Germany, and learn about Karl Friedrich Schinkel, a prominent German architect who reshaped the relatively unspectacular city of Berlin into a representative capital for Prussia. Visit the Pergamon Museum to view ancient Babylon’s astonishing and colossal Ishtar Gate and the Roman Market Gate from Miletus. Following a light, family-style lunch, visit the Neues Museum by renowned architect David Chipperfield and see highlights from the Egyptian Museum, including the extraordinary bust of Nefertitti. Then enjoy free time for independent exploration late this afternoon. The evening is free to enjoy one of the city’s many cultural offerings such as a performance by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Westin Grand Berlin (B, L)

Sept 30: Dresden Excursion Drive to Dresden, which has been amazingly reconstructed after its near complete destruction in the February 1945 Allied bombing campaign. View the Dresden Castle walkway emblazoned with Meissen porcelain images of the past rulers and margraves. Admire the stunning Frauenkirche, completely rebuilt after German reunification. Visit the newly restored historic rooms of the Green Vault, one of Europe’s most sumptuous treasure chambers, and view magnificent artworks of gold, silver, precious gems, ivory, bronze,

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

German Historical Museum, Pei Building

Nefertiti

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and amber. Return to Berlin later this and the magnificent gardens, return to Berlin to prepare for tomorrow’s evening. departure. This evening bid auf Westin Grand Berlin (B, L) wiedersehen to Berlin from the Reichstag rooftop, with stunning Oct 1: Kulturforum & Environs views of the city and access to the Drive to the Kulturforum, a sensational glass dome designed by Berlin quarter with many cultural Lord Norman Foster. Conclude with institutions located within walking a farewell dinner in the renowned distance of the Potsdamer Platz. rooftop restaurant of the Reichstag. Visit the Gemäldegalerie, housing an Westin Grand Berlin (B, D) astounding collection of paintings by the old masters, including Dürer, Oct 3: Departures for U.S. Holbein, Titian, Botticelli, Van der Weyden, Bruegel, and one of the Transfer independently to Berlin’s largest Rembrandt collections in the international airport for flights back world. Examine the architecture of to the United States. Mies van der Rohe’s New National (B) Cover Photo: Reichstag by PK Photografie Gallery before transferring to the historic seven-level department store KaDeWe, the largest department store on the continent. Enjoy an independent lunch at KaDeWe’s expansive food and café level. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Westin Grand Berlin (B)

Oct 2: Sanssouci Palace Drive to nearby Potsdam and spend the morning exploring Sanssouci Palace, the exquisite summer palace of Frederick the Great, who was one of the most liberal and farsighted of the Prussian monarchs as well as an enlightened patron of the arts. Considered Germany’s most outstanding palace complex, Sanssouci’s design is a remarkable marriage between landscape and architecture, with almost 300 acres of intricately landscaped gardens, numerous pavilions, fountains, orangeries, and heroic statues. After strolling through the palace interior

Frank Gehry’s Atrium at DZ Bank

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Tour Price Inclusions:

$3,695 6 nights at the Westin Grand Berlin; breakfast daily, 3 $795 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 glasses of wine at dinner; services

Tour price is per person based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 20 paying participants. Land prices are calculated as of December 2014 and are subject to change.

Dates:

September 26 - October 3, 2015

Tour Price Exclusions: Airfare, airline taxes, and fuel surcharges; transfers to Activity Level: and from the airport; excursions, activities, or meals Moderate

Deposit & Final Payment:

A deposit of $1,000 per paying participant is required to guarantee participation in the program. This deposit may be paid by check or by Visa or MasterCard. Final payment will be invoiced and is due on June 18, 2015, by check only made out to International Seminar Design, Inc. Registrants will be accepted beyond this date on a space-available basis with payment in full by check only.

Flights:

Airfare is not included in the tour price. Participants are responsible for all aspects of their round-trip air arrangements into and out of Berlin.

Terms & Conditions:

International Seminar Design, Inc. (ISDI) acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations, and all other services relating to this tour. ISDI, the National Trust, and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, which may be caused by any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of the tour. ISDI and NTHP reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient numbers of participants, as well as the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. If bookings fall below the minimum required, passengers will be advised of additional costs or itinerary alterations before departure date.

Cancellations & Refunds:

All cancellations must be received in writing by ISDI, and are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $500 per person. Written cancellation received by ISDI on or before June 18, 2015: full refund minus $500 per person administrative fee. Written cancellation received by ISDI between June 19 and August 12, 2015: 50 percent of tour cost per person. Cancellations received on or after August 13, 2015: no refund. After the tour has commenced, it is not possible to issue any refunds. No refunds for any unused portion of the tour including, but not limited to, occasional missed meals or any missed sightseeing tours. Costs for promotion, staff, and other group expenses are not refundable. In the case of cancellation, substitutions are not accepted. The tour cost is non-transferable. If ISDI or the NTHP cancels the tour, active registrants will receive a full refund of all tour payments. A package of cancellation, baggage, and medical insurance is strongly recommended.

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of ISDI Tour Manager; entrances to all visits on itinerary; land transportation by private coach; gratuities to local guides and drivers; entrance fees to sites per itinerary.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. For additional information, please contact National Trust Tours at 888.484.8785.

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