Adventures in LutherCountry Bookable Tours for Groups Table of Contents – Let the Journey Begin Your journey to LutherCountry Classic Tours will open the door to a variety of Explore the “Cradle of the Reformation” fascinating historical and cultural in the heart of Germany. places, all of which were directly 4 influenced by the Reformation and its many heroes. LutherCountry Art, Music, and the Reformation invites you to stroll around Learn more about the famous artists picturesque towns and explore who were influenced by Luther and 8 authentic sites, all the while the Reformation. imagining how the Great Reformer, Reformation Heroes Martin Luther, stood in the very Follow in the footsteps of other great same place you now stand a whole men and women whose stories are 500 years ago! closely tied to the Reformation. 14 On the next few pages, you will discover amazing LutherCountry Cultural Heritage in LutherCountry tours offered by inbound tour Discover LutherCountry’s unforgettable operators with expert knowledge cultural treasures. 18 on the topic of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Each tour focuses on a particular theme, allowing Outdoor Pilgrimages you to plan according to your – or Follow the “Lutherweg” and literally your group’s – particular tastes and walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther. 20 interests. We wish you happy reading, happy Inbound Tour Operators planning, and look forward to These friendly experts will provide you welcoming you and your groups with individual quotes and customized to LutherCountry on one of these itineraries. 22 fabulous tours! More, More, More! Conveniently access more information online at facebook.com/LutherCountry pinterest.com/LutherCountry www.visit-luther.com 3 Augustinian Monastery, Erfurt Luther‘s Cell at Wartburg Castle, Eisenach Luther Font, Lutherstadt Eisleben Theses Door, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Classic Tour I: The Cradle of the Reformation Visit LutherCountry and lift the veil on the history of Martin Luther and the Reformation! Follow in the mighty footsteps of the Great Reformer and experience the best LutherCountry has to offer. This example itinerary takes you to the four major cities of the Lutheran Reformation in just three days, but can also be extended or alternated to suit your specific needs. Lutherstadt Wittenberg - Lutherstadt Eisleben - Erfurt - Eisenach Day 1: Lutherstadt Wittenberg Begin your Reformation-inspired vacation by following Luther’s legacy in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, just 75 miles south of Berlin. The “Birthplace of the Reformation” Insider Tip: boasts top highlights such as St. Mary’s Church and “Kaffeeklatsch“ the Castle Church. Tour the Luther House, home to the In Lutherstadt Wittenberg, guests world‘s largest museum on Reformation history, or stop are welcome to visit local families by the Melanchthon House and Cranach Courtyards. in their homes for private chatting End the day with a traditional “Luther Dinner” and sessions over coffee and dessert. overnight stay. This is an unforgettable way to get an up close and personal Day 2: Lutherstadt Eisleben and Erfurt look at local customs and culture! Travel back to Martin Luther’s roots with a visit to Please note: Meetings must be Lutherstadt Eisleben, the town where his unforgettable arranged in advance through the life both began and ended. Visit the St. Peter and local Tourist Information. 4 Theses Door, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Paul’s Church, where Luther was baptized, or St. Dining “Luther-style” Treat your taste buds to a meal Andrew’s Church, where the walls still echo with the true in taste and style to the mid- last sermon Luther ever preached. Go on a guided 1500s at one of these restaurants tour of Luther’s Birthplace and Luther’s Death House and see for yourself why Martin before driving to Erfurt for a guided tour to places rich Luther was so fond of food and in history like the Augustinian Monastery, St. Mary’s drink! Cathedral, the Old Synagogue, and the charming Merchants’ Bridge. End the day with a delicious, medieval-style dinner and a good night’s sleep. Lutherstadt Eisleben Lutherschenke Eisenach Day 3: Eisenach and Wartburg Castle Hotel Eisenacher Hof The journey continues onward to Eisenach for a day full of Reformation history. Go on a guided tour to Erfurt Lutherkeller in the Futterstraße places like St. George’s Church, the Bach House Museum or the Luther House and Exhibition. Conclude Lutherstadt Wittenberg BEST WESTERN Stadtpalais this fascinating tour through history with a visit to the impressive Wartburg Castle and its “Lutherstube”, the actual room where Luther translated the New Testament into German in 1521. In the evening, enjoy You can book this tour or a a nice dinner in the city and a relaxing overnight stay. variation thereof with any of the tour operators listed on pages 22 Day 4: Departure and 23 of this brochure. This tour Enjoy a final farewell breakfast before heading back can be planned in reverse order home or continuing your expedition through the hidden as well. treasures of LutherCountry. 5 Garden Kingdom, Dessau-Woerlitz Luther Bible at Francke Foundations, Halle (Saale) Old Town, Schmalkalden Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar Classic Tour II: In the Footsteps of Martin Luther This itinerary is a wonderful extension of Classic Tour I, inviting you to dive even deeper into Reformation history and the sea of cultural treasures waiting for you in LutherCountry. This tour starts in the “Birthplace of the Reformation“, which is located only 75 miles south of Berlin. Lutherstadt Wittenberg - Dessau - Halle (Saale) - Lutherstadt Eisleben - Mansfeld-Lutherstadt - Weimar - Erfurt - Eisenach Day 1: Where It All Began unforgettable moments. Drive to Dessau and For the perfect, relaxed start to your visit the world-renowned Bauhaus, followed Reformation-inspired vacation, spend the by a stop at the Anhalt Picture Gallery day sightseeing in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, to admire the famous artwork of Lucas stopping at places like St. Mary’s Church and Cranach the Elder, a close friend and great the Castle Church. Tour the Luther House, supporter of Martin Luther. Stroll through the world‘s largest museum on Reformation the enchanting Garden Kingdom Dessau- history, or stop by one of the city’s other Woerlitz before driving to Halle to see the sights, such as the Melanchthon House and Francke Foundations, Market Church, and Cranach Courtyards. End the day with a St. Mary’s Library, followed by a short city traditional “Luther Dinner” and overnight stay. tour of the Old Town with stops at the Halle Cathedral and Moritzburg Foundation. Day 2: Culture Galore Finally, check into the hotel and enjoy a This day is packed full with culture and traditional dinner. 6 Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar You can book this tour or a variation thereof with any of the tour operators listed on pages 22 and 23 of this brochure. This tour can be planned in reverse order as well. Day 3: The Man behind the Legend Visit Schmalkalden with some of the region’s Travel back to Martin Luther’s roots with a most beautiful architectural treasures and visit to Lutherstadt Eisleben, the town where colorful, half-timbered buildings. Tour the city his life both began and ended. Visit the St. and Wilhelmsburg Castle with its exhibtion Peter and Paul Church, where Luther was on the Reformation, before driving to baptized, or St. Andrew’s Church, where the Eisenach for dinner and an overnight stay. walls still echo with the last sermon Luther ever preached. Go on a guided tour featuring Day 5: Experience History Luther’s Birthplace and Luther’s Death Your last day is a day full of Reformation House before driving to Mansfeld-Lutherstadt history. Go on a guided tour to places like to visit Luther’s Parents‘ Home. Then it’s off St. George’s Church, the Luther House and to Weimar for a city tour with stops at the Exhibition, and the Bach House. Conclude St. Peter and Paul Church, the City Castle this fascinating tour through history with a („Stadtschloss“), and the Cranach Gallery. visit to the impressive Wartburg Castle and Spend the rest of the day exploring the city. its “Lutherstube”, the actual room where Luther translated the New Testament into Day 4: Architectural Gems German in 1521. Enjoy your day by visiting medieval Erfurt and going on a guided tour of top locations Day 6: Departure like the Augustinian Monastery, St. Mary’s Enjoy a final breakfast before heading Cathedral, the Old Synagogue, and the back home or extending your stay in charming Merchants’ Bridge. LutherCountry and beyond. 7 Cranach Altar St. Mary‘s Church, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Duration: Strokes of Artistic Genius 5 days / 4 nights Lucas Cranach the Elder was a great supporter of the Price per person: Reformation and passed his passion and talent down from EUR 229 or USD 252 to his son, Cranach the Younger. Trace the legacy of Based on a group of 20 travelers these great men through LutherCountry! excluding transportation. A surcharge for single rooms may apply. Local coach services Dessau - Woerlitz - Lutherstadt Wittenberg and tour leaders available upon request! Lutherstadt Wittenberg will be your home-base during this 5-day tour following the historic tracks of Services included: the Cranachs through LutherCountry. Here, you can • Accommodation in quality, marvel at Cranach the Elder’s lovely Reformation Altar mid-class hotels and Cranach the Younger’s paintings inside St. Mary’s • All breakfasts Church, not to mention visit the Cranach House and • Local guided tours in English Courtyards and the fascinating Luther House. and entrance fees to locations listed on the itinerary You’ll also make excursions to two nearby UNESCO highlights: the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Woerlitz and the Bauhaus city of Dessau. Top sights include the “Dessauer Abendmahl” by Cranach the Younger Contact: and works by Cranach the Elder at the Anhalt Picture AugustusTours e.K.