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The perfect vacation to learn about the European Reformation. Start in Geneva with a welcome dinner and an orientation, including Geneva's Reformation Monument, before traveling to Ulrich Zwingli's Zurich, where an orientation features a visit to Grossmunster Church and Fraumunster Church, known for Chagall's stained-glass windows. In Germany, take pictures of Heidelberg Castle, then continue to Worms to visit the cathedral, Trinity Church, and the famed Reformation Monument. Enjoy visits to the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Coburg Fortress in Coburg, and the Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt, as well as a scenic Rhine cruise. In Eisleben, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the house where Luther was born and the Sterbehaus Museum. Also visit St. Andrew's Church, where Luther preached his last sermon, and the St. Peter and Paul Church, where he was baptized. In Wittenberg, enjoy a guided walking tour featuring the Reformation Museum, Luther House, St. Mary's Church, Castle Church, and Luther's tomb. Next, stop in Eisenach to visit Wartburg Castle, the Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach Memorials, the house where Luther lived during grammar school, and more. Two nights in Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation, include a visit to the famous Lutheran Lorenz Church and an excursion to picturesque Rothenburg, with time to shop for the Christmas ornaments for which this town is famous. Via Augsburg, travel to Munich, where a farewell dinner is included. Your flight leaves from Munich Airport the next day.
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Day 1: (Mon.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Geneva, Switzerland.
(Tue.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)
Day 3: Geneva.
(Wed.) Your orientation tour of Geneva, the city where John Calvin and John Knox preached, includes the United Nations Headquarters, Red Cross Headquarters, the World Council of Churches Headquarters, and a stop at the REFORMATION MONUMENT. Also visit ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL, where John Calvin served. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 4: Geneva–Zurich–Heidelberg, Germany.
(Thu.) After a comfortable drive to Zurich, join your Tour Director for a walk through the Old Town and visit GROSSMUNSTER CHURCH, the mother church of the Reformation in Switzerland under Ulrich Zwingli. Also see the Helferei where Zwingli lived. Then, visit FRAUMUNSTER CHURCH, known for Chagall’s stained-glass windows. Enter Germany, drive past the Black Forest, and arrive in Heidelberg. Walk through its narrow, cobble-stoned streets and take pictures of the famous red-walled castle. (B,D)
Day 5: Heidelberg–Worms–Mainz–Rhineland.
(Fri.) Two highlights today. First, stop in Worms, where the Imperial Council passed judgment on Luther in 1521. Visit the CATHEDRAL where Luther presented his case, as well as TRINITY CHURCH and the famed REFORMATION MONUMENT. Next to Mainz to visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM and to see original copies of the Bible before you continue to your hotel in the Rhineland. (B,D)
Day 6: Rhineland–Coburg–Erfurt.
(Sat.) Start the day with a scenic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim, half-timbered towns. Then, drive to Coburg, where Luther stayed in 1530 for the Augsburg Germany Imperial Diet. Visit COBURG FORTRESS. Finally, arrive in Erfurt and visit the AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY, where Luther lived as a monk, and the MERCHANTS’ BRIDGE. (B,D)
Day 7: Erfurt. Excursion to Eisleben and Wittenberg.
(Sun.) In Eisleben, visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the HOUSE in which Luther was born and the STERBEHAUS MUSEUM, home of his last residence. Then, visit ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, where he preached his last sermon, followed by a visit to the ST. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, where Luther was baptized. Afterwards, journey to Wittenberg, Luther’s home for 30-plus years and birthplace of the Reformation. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the REFORMATION MUSEUM, LUTHER HOUSE, ST. MARY’S CHURCH, where he preached, and CASTLE CHURCH, where he hung his 95 Theses. Also visit MARTIN LUTHER’S TOMB before returning to Erfurt. (B,D)
Day 8: Erfurt–Eisenach–Nuremberg.
(Mon.) This morning, continue to Eisenach for a visit to WARTBURG CASTLE, where Luther translated the Bible. Also visit the LUTHER and JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH memorials as well as the LUTHER HOUSE, where he lived during grammar school. Then, visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, where he sang in the church’s boy choir. Depart for Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation in 1525. Your walking tour features the famous Lutheran ST. LORENZ CHURCH and includes headsets for clear commentary. (B,D)
Day 9: Nuremberg. Excursion to Rothenburg.
(Tue.) Spend the morning in the medieval walled town of Rothenburg. During your walking tour, visit ST. JACOB’S CHURCH with the renowned Blood Altar. Afterwards, there is time to shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this picturesque town is world famous. Afternoon and evening at leisure in Nuremberg. (B)
Day 10: Nuremberg–Augsburg–Munich.
(Wed.) In Augsburg, guided sightseeing reveals the city where Luther and his followers proclaimed their beliefs. Continue to Munich, capital of Bavaria, and enjoy an orientation drive. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner outing to the Hofbrauhaus and try a stein of beer? (B)
Day 11: At Leisure in Munich.
(Thu.) A full day to explore. You may wish to join an optional excursion to one of King Ludwig’s famous Bavarian castles and to the Passion Play town of Oberammergau. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 12: (Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Geneva: Welcome dinner; orientation, visit the Reformation Monument and St. Peter’s CathedralZurich: Walking tour, visit Grossmunster Church and Fraumunster ChurchHeidelberg: Take pictures of the castleWorms: Visit the cathedral, Trinity Church, and the Reformation MonumentMainz: Visit the Gutenberg MuseumRhine CruiseCoburg: Visit Coburg FortressErfurt: Visit the Augustinian Monastery and the Merchants’ BridgeEisleben: Orientation, visit Martin Luther’s birthplace, the Sterbehaus Museum, St. Andrew’s Church, and St. Peter and Paul ChurchWittenberg: Guided walking tour, visit the Reformation Museum, Luther House, St. Mary’s Church, Castle Church, and Martin Luther’s tombEisenach: Guided visit of Wartburg Castle; visit the Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach Memorials, the Luther House, and St. George’s ChurchNuremberg: Walking tour including headsets, visit the Lutheran St. Lorenz ChurchRothenburg: Walking tour, visit St. Jacob’s ChurchAugsburg: Guided sightseeingMunich: Orientation drive; farewell dinner
MEALS
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Geneva and a farewell dinner in Munich
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| Geneva Novotel Geneve Centre (F), Heidelberg Holiday Inn (F), Rhineland NH Bingen (F) at Bingen, Erfurt Radisson SAS (F), Nuremberg NH Nürnberg City (F), Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F) | | ^Top |
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