Five Hundred Years of Reformation
Hus. Calvin. Luther.
The centuries-old actions of these reformers shook the world with one of the most dramatic religious rebellions in history, and this is their story. Embark on a retrospective journey through 500 years of persecution, resistance and change in five integral cities that truly altered the course of history in Europe. From its radical start on the Castle Church door in Wittenberg to behind the walls of Heidelberg Castle where the Thirty Years War was triggered—this is a journey through the full landscape of reform.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Berlin
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Day 2: Berlin
Arrive in Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin with your Tour Director
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Enjoy dinner
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin with your Local Guide
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop for photos at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 4: Leipzig
Travel to Wittenberg
Take a guided tour of Wittenberg
Visit Castle Church
Visit Luther House
Continue on to Leipzig
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Day 5: Heidelberg
Travel to Erfurt
Visit the Augustinian Monastery
Continue on to Eisenach
Visit Wartburg Castle
Travel to Heidelberg via Worms
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Day 6: Heidelberg
Take a Reformation-based guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Church of the Holy Spirit
Visit Heidelberg University
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Enjoy a Rhine Neckar cruise
Enjoy dinner
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Day 7: Lucerne Region
Travel to Strasbourg
Visit the St. Thomas Church
Free time in Strasbourg
Continue on to the Lucerne region
Enjoy dinner
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Day 8: Lucerne Region
Take a tour of Lucerne with your Tour Director
- Löwendenkmal
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
This exciting half-day optional adventure takes you to the top of a Swiss Alp, the majestic mountain backdrop of Lucerne. Journey to the base of the mountain by boat and ride a cog railway to the top. You’ll reach the summit and be rewarded with a splendid panorama of Lucerne, its lake and the glorious snow-capped Alps. On a clear day, you can see for more than 200 miles! You’ll get back to the foot of the mountain by way of a gondola ride. (Please note: Mountains can be cold, even in summer; warm clothes and appropriate shoes are recommended.)
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Geneva
Travel to Lucerne
Take a guided tour of Geneva with your Tour Director
- Reformation Wall
Visit St. Peter's Cathedral
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Berlin
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Day 2: Berlin
Arrive in Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin with your Tour Director
- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Enjoy dinner
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin with your Local Guide
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop for photos at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 4: Leipzig
Travel to Wittenberg
Take a guided tour of Wittenberg
Visit Castle Church
Visit Luther House
Continue on to Leipzig
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Day 5: Heidelberg
Travel to Erfurt
Visit the Augustinian Monastery
Continue on to Eisenach
Visit Wartburg Castle
Travel to Heidelberg via Worms
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Day 6: Heidelberg
Take a Reformation-based guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Church of the Holy Spirit
Visit Heidelberg University
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Enjoy a Rhine Neckar cruise
Enjoy dinner
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Day 7: Lucerne Region
Travel to Strasbourg
Visit the St. Thomas Church
Free time in Strasbourg
Continue on to the Lucerne region
Enjoy dinner
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Day 8: Lucerne Region
Take a tour of Lucerne with your Tour Director
- Löwendenkmal
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
This exciting half-day optional adventure takes you to the top of a Swiss Alp, the majestic mountain backdrop of Lucerne. Journey to the base of the mountain by boat and ride a cog railway to the top. You’ll reach the summit and be rewarded with a splendid panorama of Lucerne, its lake and the glorious snow-capped Alps. On a clear day, you can see for more than 200 miles! You’ll get back to the foot of the mountain by way of a gondola ride. (Please note: Mountains can be cold, even in summer; warm clothes and appropriate shoes are recommended.)
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Geneva
Travel to Lucerne
Take a guided tour of Geneva with your Tour Director
- Reformation Wall
Visit St. Peter's Cathedral
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Topography of Terror Museum, Castle Church, Luther House in Wittenberg, Augustinian Monastery, Wartburg, Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg Castle, St. Thomas Church, Rhine Neckar Cruise, St. Peter’s Cathedral
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.