Berlin (Warnemunde)

Explore the fascinating and diverse history of Berlin and its sister-city Potsdam. Spend two-nights at one of the best hotels in Berlin and use your evenings to further explore the city at night, indulge in local cuisine and perhaps enjoy a performance at one of the many theatres in the city.

NOTE: This program includes walking for extended periods of time.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Warnemünde and meet the escort who will accompany the group to Berlin.

The scenic drive takes approximately 3.5 hours during which your escort will distribute water and light snacks. A comfort stop will be made along the way.

Upon reaching Berlin, meet your official guide and commence on an Instagram-worthy sightseeing tour. Stops will be made to briefly explore the iconic landmarks of former West Berlin including the Kaiser-Memorial Church, Kurfürstendamm boulevard, Wittenberg Platz, Victory Column, and Brandenburg Gate.

Following a typical German lunch, your tour continues to former East Berlin, where you will visit landmarks such as the Humboldt Forum, Nikolai Quarter and the Berlin Cathedral. Next, visit the famous Reichstag building where you will have a guided tour of the cupola on the rooftop and a professional photographer will be on hand to assist with getting ‘that perfect picture’. Following this, head to the Käfer Restaurant for a refreshment while enjoying the breathtaking views of the city below.

When the tour has concluded, you will be transferred to your hotel which is located in the heart of the city center East. This 5-star hotel is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Berlin and is only a stone’s throw away from the magnificent boulevard Unter den Linden.

A Regent Seven Seas hospitality desk will be available for a few hours after you arrive for any questions as well as dinner or evening sightseeing recommendations. You can also visit Berlin’s official travel website visitBerlin.de for a calendar of events, ticket information and evening sightseeing suggestions.

The evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 2

After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby and proceed to the monumental Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, which came to symbolize freedom during the logistical masterpiece of the Berlin Airlift. Take a guided inside visit of the now closed airport and learn of its captivating history.

Drive to the historic Markthalle 9, or Marheinicke Halle, and learn more about this historic food market hall which opened in the 1890s. Here, enjoy a cup of coffee while strolling around and taking in the vibrant atmosphere before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Museum Island.

Upon arrival, take a walking tour amidst the magnificent buildings that date back to Prussian times. The island houses a collection of excellent museums including a wide range of artifacts and art from different historical periods. The buildings themselves are beautiful, with stunning architecture and well-maintained gardens.

After enjoying lunch at a nearby traditional restaurant, your walking tour will continue. Stroll along the Spree River to the Tränenpalast. This crossing hall at the former border between East and West Berlin has a sorrowful history with great importance for the once-divided city. It was in operation between 1962 and 1989 and is now a museum with exhibitions about Berlin during the Cold War period and about the process of German reunification.

Continue towards the Wall Documentation Center where you will learn more about the Berlin Wall and the ugliness of the divisions it created. Next, visit Nordbahnhof, a train station that was a ghost station during the times of the divided city.

Return back to your hotel for some time to relax and refresh before dinner. Later, your escort will collect the group for a coach transfer to your fascinating dinner venue, the almost 200-year old Mampe Liqueur Manufactory. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit of the distillery followed by a tasting of their liquors and dinner with a regional menu.

Return to your hotel or stay out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city by night, making your own way back to the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast and check-out, you day begins with a tour to the city of Potsdam. The first highlight is a visit to Glienicke Palace, where you will admire the interior design of its rooms before strolling across the renowned Glienicker Brücke. This bridge, spanning the Havel River and connecting Berlin and Potsdam, gained significance during the Cold War as the site for exchanging spies between East Germany and West Germany, and was featured in the movie "Bridge of Spies."

Your tour then takes you to the city center of Potsdam, the capital city of the federal state of Brandenburg and formerly the seat of the Prussian Kings. Here, you will see landmarks such as St. Nicholas' Church, the Dutch Quarter, the New Palais, and the Russian Quarter, among others.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace. Completed in 1747, this palace served as the residence for various Prussian kings and queens, rivaling Versailles in splendor. This stop includes an audio-guided inside visit to the palace and a walking tour through its splendid gardens.

Following this tour, re-board your coach for the 3.5-hour scenic drive back to the port in Warnemünde. Once again snacks and water will be provided, and a comfort stop made along the way.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

7:00am Depart Warnemünde by coach

Escorted transfer to Berlin, water and snacks provided

10:15am Arrival in Berlin, meet your tour guide and begin tour

Several stops in the former West Berlin

12:15pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Several stops in the former East Berlin

3:00pm Drink reception on rooftop of the Reichstag

3:30pm Tour continues in the former East Berlin

5:00pm Arrival at your hotel and check-in

5:00-7:00pm Regent Seven Seas Hospitality desk available in the hotel lobby (time subject to change)

Evening and dinner at leisure

Overnight at the Hotel de Rome or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Meet your guide in the lobby and transfer to the historic Tempelhof Airport

9:30am Guided inside visit to the historic Tempelhof Airport

11:30am Transfer to the historic Markthalle 9 or Marheinicke Halle

12:00pm Enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the vibrant atmosphere

12:30pm Continue with a stop at the UNESCO Site Museum Island for a walking tour

1:30pm Lunch at a traditional local restaurant

2:30pm Continue on foot along the river spree to the Tränenpalast Memorial site for a short stop

3:30pm Continue towards the Wall Documentation Center and Nordbahnhof train station, visit both sites

5:30pm Return back to your hotel to freshen up before dinner

7:00pm Coach transfer to your dinner venue

7:30 – 10pm Guided inside visit and dinner at the Mampe Liqueur Manufactory

10:00pm Coach transfer back to your hotel

Overnight at the Hotel de Rome hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast and check-out

8:30am Guided transfer to the city of Potsdam

9:30am Stop at the Schloss Glienicke for a brief inside visit

10:30am Walk across the famous Glienicker Bridge

10:45am Panoramic drive/sightseeing tour of Postdam

12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Visit Sanssouci Palace and Gardens

Enjoy an audio- guided inside visit and walk of the palace garden

3:30pm Drive back to Warnemünde

Drive will be escorted and water and snacks will be provided

7:00pm Arrival in Warnemünde, re-board the ship

Expected Weather:

Approximately 75°F / 24°C

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, camera, medicines, umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Local Currency:

EURO

Electricity:

Standard Voltage: 230V. Adapter Needed: Plug Type C and/or Plug Type F

(Plug Type C is recommended). We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Germany

Note that Germany is part of the European Union as well as the Schengen Area

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Hotel address:

Hotel de Rome

Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin

Phone: +49 304606090

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•2 nights at the Hotel de Rome hotel (subject to change) – Classic Court Yard View including breakfast

•3 lunches at a local restaurants including drinks

•1 dinner, tour and tasting at the Mampe Berlin

•Professional photographer at Reichstags building to assist guess when taking photos

•1 coffee break at a market hall on Day 2

•Snacks and water for the drive to and from Berlin

•Hospitality desk services at the hotel on Day 1

•Entrance fees for the inside visits as described above

•Local escort (not a guide) on the transfer to / from Berlin

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers, guides and escorts

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Visa costs if any

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Fall in love with Berlin on your own schedule! Explore world class museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites, shop for treasures, visit popular food, market and beer halls, enjoy local cuisine and perhaps even find an evening show or musical. An escorted transfer, hotel stay with breakfast and hospitality desk are included on this overnight program.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Warnemünde and meet the escort who will accompany the group to Berlin.

The scenic drive takes approximately 3.5 hours during which your escort will distribute water and light snacks. A comfort stop will be made along the way. Your escort will be able to answer questions you have about the city and provide a city map so you can plan out your stay.

Upon arriving in Berlin, you will be dropped off at your hotel which is located in the heart of the city center West. Situated within the newly built Zoofenster building, now the tallest structure in Berlin's city west, your 5-star hotel boasts Art Deco-style design and spectacular views.

Check in anytime after 4:00pm but you will be able to drop off your luggage with the Concierge and begin your independent sightseeing.

A Regent Seven Seas hospitality desk will be available for a few hours after you arrive for any public transportation and sightseeing tips as well as dinner or evening sightseeing recommendations.

Nearby attractions to the hotel include the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial-Church and the famous shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm. Right across the street from the hotel is the easily accessible train station "Zoologischer Garten." Public train lines S3, S5, S7, and S9 offer the opportunity to visit other important sights in the city center, heading towards "Berlin Hauptbahnhof," "Friedrichstraße," and "Alexanderplatz" departing almost every 5 minutes. The metro line U2 also runs every 5 minutes, heading towards "Potsdamer Platz" and "Alexanderplatz."

During the early evening hours, you are invited to mingle with fellow guests in the Waldorf Salon on Floor 3 at your hotel for complimentary drinks and light canapés. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.

Note: Should you wish to book an Executive Collection private car and guide on either day, please contact the Reservations Team at Regent Seven Seas Cruises prior to sailing. You can also visit Berlin’s official travel website visitBerlin.de for a calendar of events, ticket information and sightseeing suggestions prior to travel.

DAY 2

Begin your second day in Berlin with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, you will have several hours to explore the city, creating plenty of travel memories.

A hospitality desk will be at your disposal again this morning for any last-minute questions or sightseeing tips. A timely check-out and luggage handling is your responsibility. Should you require assistance with your luggage, the Bell captain and team at the hotel can assist.

Re-convene at the hotel no later than 3:00pm. Collect your stored luggage, meet your escort and at 3:30pm, drive back to the port of Warnemünde. Snacks and water will once again be provided during the drive and a comfort stop will be made along the way.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

7:00am Depart Warnemünde by coach

Escorted transfer, water and snacks included

10:15am Arrival in Berlin, luggage drop off at your hotel

Start of your independent tour

10:30-12:30pm Regent Seven Seas Hospitality desk available in the hotel lobby (time subject to change)

4:00pm Check-in available

5:30pm – 7pm Optional: drinks and light canapés at your hotel – Waldorf Salon 3rd Floor

Dinner at leisure

Regent Seven Seas Hospitality desk hours will be on display when you arrive at your hotel

Overnight at the Waldorf Astoria hotel or similar hotel

DAY 2

From 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am-11:00am Regent Seven Seas Hospitality desk available in the hotel lobby (time subject to change)

11:00am Check-out, store your luggage with the Bell Captain

Until 3:00pm Independent exploration

3:00pm Meet your escort in the hotel lobby, collect your luggage

3:30pm Escorted coach transfer back to Warnemunde

Water and snacks provided

7:00pm Arrival in Warnemünde, re-board the ship

Expected Weather:

Approximately 75°F / 24°C

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, camera, medicines, umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Local Currency:

EURO

Electricity:

Standard Voltage: 230V. Adapter Needed: Plug Type C and/or Plug Type F

(Plug Type C is recommended). We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Germany

Note that Germany is part of the European Union as well as the Schengen Area

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Hotel address:

Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Hardenbergstraße 28, 10623 Berlin

Phone: +49 308140000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Waldorf Astoria hotel (subject to change) -Deluxe King room including breakfast

•Snacks and water to/from Berlin

•Coach and transfer escort (not a guide) to/from Berlin

•Hospitality Desk at the hotel both days (timing subject to change)

•Optional evening reception at the hotel including light canapés

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and escorts

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Visa costs if required

•Any tours or entrance fees

•Transportation while in Berlin

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.