Day 1 – Tuesday 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 – meet your tour leaders and tour group, mix & mingle and get warmed up for the party of a lifetime tomorrow night!
Day 2 – Wednesday 31st December:
We will start the day by joining join 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 2009! Happy New Year!
Day 3 – Thursday 1st January:
Welcome to 2009! 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 one final party night to sample Berlin 's world famous nightlife.
Day 4 – Friday 2nd 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! |