Be Enchanted by the Christmas Markets & Opera
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INSIGHT DELICIOUSLY TRAVEL AND SMALLER SEAMLESS, EXPERIENCES AUTHENTIC STAY IN STYLE GROUP STRESS-FREE DINING CAMARADERIE TRAVEL BE ENCHANTED BY THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS & OPERA OF BERLIN A PREMIUM ESCORTED JOURNEY 5 DAYS | from €1,569 pps* Includes: Flights, 2 Musical Performances with premium seats, 4* centrally located accommodation, exclusive Insight Experiences, transport in a luxury 40-seat coach, select meals as specified in itinerary, the expertise of a knowledgeable Travel Director, scheduled airport transfers, tips and gratuities. Museum Square TRIP DATE: TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER - SATURDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2019 Welcome to Berlin - the Capital of Music. With the Philharmonic Orchestra, the excellent Symphonic Orchestra, the Staatskapelle and the State Opera and the Kammer and Rundfunk Symphonie Orchestra, the German capital certainly occupies the world’s highest ranks with it comes to classical music and opera. On this easy pace trip, you’ll enjoy experiences such as a guided tour through the musical and architectural highlights such as the Philharmonie and the Chamber Music Hall, an organ tour at the Berlin Cathedral and a drive along the Ku-damm to the Memorial Church. At your leisure, enjoy a stroll in this historic city where you’ll be dazzled by the Christmas magic. Attend two stunning Opera performances, including Death in Venice by Benjamin Britten at the Deutsche Opera and the Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the Staatsoper Berlin. To book or for more information, call an Insight Expert on 1800 98 98 98 and reference trip code CF0089EU01. INSIGHTVACATIONS.COM #INSIGHTMOMENTS Brandenburg Gate YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY DAY 1: TUES, 26 NOV 2019 Then, visit to the Museum of Music WELCOME BERLIN Instruments, which contains a collection of over 3,500 musical instruments from the FEATURED OPERAS: Welcome to vibrant Berlin, known for its rich 16th century onward. It is one of the largest culture, music and cutting-edge architecture. collections in Germany and includes the 1. Death in Venice by Benjamin Britten at the On arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport, enjoy precious flute collection of Prussian King, Deutsche Opera - 27 November 2019 Frederick the Great. a complimentary group transfer to your 2. The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus hotel. Tonight, join your Travel Director for Mozart at the Staatsoper Berlin - 28 November a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant and Tonight, enjoy a Prosecco Reception prior to 2019 (TBC and subject to availability) enjoy a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. attending the opera performance The Magic Flute by Mozart at the Staatsoper Berlin (TBC Hotel: Hilton Berlin and subject to availability). Included Meal(s): Welcome Dinner with wine TRIP PRICE: Hotel: Hilton Berlin Meal(s): Buffet breakfast & Prosecco TOTAL: from €1,569 pps* DAY 2: WED, 27 NOV 2019 Reception THE SPIRIT OF BERLIN & OPERA Single Supplement: €310 including flights and operas (Relaxed Start): Much of Berlin’s charm comes DAY 4: FRI, 29 NOV 2019 from it’s tangible history. Join a Local Expert as BERLIN CATHEDRAL ORGAN you travel along the Ku’damm to the Memorial EXPERIENCE Church. Drive through the Tiergarten to see TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Price is per person sharing and will be confirmed Norman Foster’s glass dome that crowns the (Relaxed Start): Start the day with an organ reconstructed Reichstag building. Continue at the time of booking. Price includes gratuities tour and hear the majestic tones of the Berlin and all tips. Deposit of €200 per person is required past the Brandenburg Gate, and down along Cathedral’s historic Sauer organ. It is the the Unter den Linden, past the Humboldt within 7 days of booking. The price mentioned largest preserved organ in its original state, above is based on minimum of 25+ paying guests. University and State Opera. Then, stop on dating back to the ‘Late Romantic’ period. Museum Island before enjoying the afternoon Price includes flights. Cost is correct at the time of at lesiure in this once divided city. Perhaps, printing but may be subject to change. Flights can take the opportunity to visit the glorious This afternoon, enjoy the city at your leisure, be booked by our Reservations Team. Final payment palace of the Prussian Emperors at Potsdam. perhaps visit Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s for the trip is due 55 days prior to departure. most magnificent square, and soak up the You will be informed as soon as the operas are Christmas magic. confirmed. Due to any unforseen circumstances, Tonight, attend the opera performance Death if either of the opera performances should not be in Venice by Benjamin Britten at the Deutsche In the evening, toast to your German available or cancelled, we’ll inform you as soon as Opera. experience with a Celebration Dinner with your we are aware. Insight Vacations reserves the right new-found friends. to alter the trip itinerary, including the hotel should Hotel: Hilton Berlin circumstances dictate. Included Meal(s): Buffet breakfast Hotel: Hilton Berlin Included Meal(s): Buffet breakfast & TRAVELLING SOLO?: DAY 3: THURS, 28 NOV 2019 Celebration Dinner CAPITAL OF CLASSICAL MUSIC & We believe travelling solo shouldn’t cost you OPERA more. If you’d prefer to share a room with another trip member instead of paying the DAY 5: SAT, 30 NOV 2019 single supplement fee to room alone, please (Relaxed Start): The Berlin Philharmonie is not DEPART VIENNA only a musical venue but also an architectural advise us at the time of booking and we’ll make every effort to match you with a suitable highlight. Enjoy a guided tour through the This morning we say a fond Auf Wiedersehen Philharmonie and the Chamber Music Hall. room-mate of the same gender. Alternatively, to Berlin as our journey comes to an end. A the single supplement fee is €310. Gain an interesting and comprehensive insight group departure transfer to Tegel Airport is into the architecture and acoustics of the included. buildings as well as the history of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Included Meal(s): Buffet breakfast To book or for more information, call an Insight Expert on 1800 98 98 98 and reference trip code CF0089EU01..