Day 1 - Wednesday 30th December:
After making your way to Berlin , please head to The Meininger Hostel [Hallesches Ufer] any time from 3pm onwards where you will be able to check in to your allocated rooms and meet your tour representatives. Tonight is your chance to join us at our Welcome Party in the hostel - after which we will head out to one of Berlin’s most iconic nightspots – a bar housed in a shelled out war building, currently occupied by artists!
Day 2 - Thursday 31st December:
We will start the day by joining our local English speaking guide for a walking tour of Berlin . The tour lasts a couple of hours and is an excellent orientation and introduction to this amazing city. The afternoon is then free to enjoy the city or perhaps stroll around the fantastic Christmas Markets that are open daily until the New Year.
Tonight the group will experience one of the biggest parties in Europe - New Years Eve (otherwise known as 'Silvester' in Germany ) at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. We will depart the hostel at 5pm in an attempt to beat the crowds & grab the best spots possible for the party ahead. We will be joined by approx 1 million other revelers at this awesome outdoor celebration and be enjoying live music, DJs, beer tents, fairground rides and breathtaking fireworks to see in 2010! Happy New Year!
Day 3 - Friday 1st January:
Welcome to 2010! A slow start this morning as we nurse our sore heads. We have a great New Year's Day Hangover Brunch available to assist with your recovery.
Today is then a free day to further investigate this awesome city! Your tour leader will be on hand to assist with any directions you may need. Perhaps visit the historic Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie sites, check out the grandeur of the Berlin Cathedral or take a stroll along the city streets where East meets West.
Tonight we join together for another, slightly more chilled, party night to sample Berlin 's world famous nightlife.
Day 4 - Saturday 2nd January:
After breakfast, we will be heading out to the outskirts of Berlin to experience the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. This is an eye opening memorial and museum and will touch the hearts of everyone who chooses to visit it. Alternatively, if you do not wish to join in on this optional excursion, you are welcome to enjoy the day exploring Berlin.
Tonight we get together for a final party night to end our tour in style!
Day 5 – Sunday 3rd January: After we have breakfast and check out of the hostel this morning, the New Years in Berlin accommodation package is officially over. The hostel has a luggage storage area where you leave your bags for the day if you would like to head to town one last time!
Happy travelling & Happy New Year!
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