$4,300

Explore a Spectrum of Holiday Subcultures at the Markets in Berlin, Germany (Europe) for Six Days & Five Nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin for Two, Including a Berlin Christmas Markets and Culinary Tour, and a Private Berlin Tour (Land Only). Your trip for two includes: - 6 days/5 nights accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin - All room-related taxes - Private guided Berlin tour - Berlin Christmas markets with culinary tour - Free concierge reservation service Berlin transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland during the holiday season, with Christmas markets as diverse as the city itself! Explore Scandinavian and Japanese Christmas markets, discover hidden gems set against historic backdrops, wander past festively decorated stalls, sip mulled wine and indulge in several food tastings on your tour of Berlin Christmas markets! Gain a deeper understanding of this storied city on your guided Berlin walking tour, and then relax in the glamour of the 1920s during a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, a modern tribute to Art Deco design and a reflection of the city's ever-changing cultural landscape. Berlin has over fifty different Christmas markets, so it can be difficult as a tourist to know which are the best to visit. Save time researching, and instead allow a guide to take you on a tour of Christmas market highlights. You won't have to worry about organizing where to eat, as you'll enjoy several different tastings and mulled wine. Begin at Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin's top three Christmas Markets, as you taste the traditional dishes and the famous Glühwein. Hear the story of Germany's world renowned street-food stall, Konnopke's Imbiss, sip on regional flavors at Schoenhauser Allee Arcaden, and feel like a local as you stroll along cobblestone pathways past historic buildings to explore Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt. KulturBrauerei is a hidden Christmas Market set in a magnificent former brewery from the industrial era of the late mid-1800s. Take a crash course in German history on a private guided tour around Berlin. Travel by car to key landmarks including Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag Building. Along the way, your guide will unpack the events of World War II and offer insight you won't get on your own. Walk through the gateways of Berlin's most iconic monument, the Brandenburg Gate, and stand in the shadow of the German parliament building, Reichstag Building, which burned down after Hitler's rise to power, and is now a bold symbol of modern German democracy. The Holocaust Memorial is the chance to bear witness the atrocities of National Socialism, and hear the stories of the everyday bravery of the persecuted. You'll cross the border at Checkpoint Charlie, where spies roamed the US and Soviet tanks. See the dark heart of Nazi Germany at the former headquarters of the SS and Gestapo, the Topography of Terror, which is now an indoor and outdoor museum where you can see the excavated torture cells, and come face-to-face with the Cold War's most brutal symbol, the Berlin Wall. Stand at Fuhrerbunker, marvel at the stunning structures and imperial splendor of Museum Island, see the buildings that epitomized Frederick the Great's 18th-century Berlin at Bebelplatz, pass by the important boulevard Unter Den Linden, and soak up the architectural grandeur of Berlin's breathtaking neoclassical square, Gendarmenmarkt. In the Berlin Mitte neighborhood, set on Potsdamer Platz, The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is a gateway into the city's past and a reflection of its present. Outside, hotel guests are faced with remnants of the Berlin Wall. Inside, the city's golden age unfolds with Art Deco décor and references to the film era. This glamour carries through the hotel's five-star amenities including luxury accommodations overlooking the city center. This superior hotel has won multiple awards and offers a unique setting in a contemporary style and offers the highest level of outstanding service. Richly designed and residential in feel, the accommodations combine exquisite Art Deco design with contemporary touches and hand-selected furnishings to recapture the essence of Berlin's glamorous golden era. Guests can savor a variety of culinary experiences: POTS represents modern German cuisine, while The Lounge elegantly pampers guests with quality teas and its own menu. The Curtain Club is one of the city's top bars and completes the culinary ensemble the luxury hotel has to offer. TERMS & CONDITIONS Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Travel is valid from November 20 through December 31, subject to availability. Travel outside of the valid travel period may be available for an additional fee, based on the selected travel dates and hotel availability. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. A minimum 90 day advance reservation is required.