Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Dresden & Berlin Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program visits two German cities where major moments of European history took place. Students see the Reichstag building, the Berlin Wall, Charlottenburg Palace, Sanssouci Palace with the Nymphs' Bath, and the rebuilt Frauenkirche in Dresden.
Good to know
- Language
- German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best season
- May–September
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Reichstag buildingThe seat of the German parliament is topped by a glass dome that visitors can climb.
- Berlin WallThe wall divided the city from 1961 to 1989, and sections such as the East Side Gallery still stand.
- Charlottenburg PalaceThe largest palace in Berlin, built from 1695 as a summer residence for Queen Sophie Charlotte.
- Sanssouci PalaceFrederick the Great's summer palace in Potsdam, set within extensive gardens.
- Nymphs' BathA baroque garden pavilion in Dresden's Zwinger palace complex, decorated with fountains and sculpture.
- Frauenkirche, DresdenThe baroque church was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt, reopening in 2005.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Dresden & Berlin
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryCourses could study baroque and Prussian architecture and the postwar reconstruction of historic buildings.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could examine collective memory, division and reunification in Germany.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could analyze how German media and museums report on the Cold War and the Nazi era.
Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could study how German schools teach difficult history and civic education.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university
- A memorial or history museum
- A historic palace or restoration office
- A civic education organization
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure for Berlin
Fly overnight to Germany's capital.
- Depart for Berlin
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Day 2
Arrival and Central Berlin
Begin with the landmarks that tell the story of a divided and reunified city.
- Berlin Palace and Humboldt Forum
- Reichstag building, seat of the German Parliament
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- East Side Gallery
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Day 3
Royal Berlin
Visit the palaces and church of the Prussian monarchy.
- Charlottenburg Palace
- Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)
- Mausoleum of Queen Louise and the Belvedere
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Day 4
German History and Tiergarten
Follow German history from the Middle Ages to the present and walk through the city's largest central park.
- German Historical Museum
- Tiergarten, the park and government district
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Day 5
Culture and Music in Berlin
Sample Berlin's street culture and its classical music tradition.
- Mauerpark flea market
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
- Konzerthaus Berlin
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Day 6
Potsdam and Transfer to Dresden
Tour the royal parks of Potsdam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue south to Saxony.
- Sanssouci Palace
- Chinese House and Orangery Palace
- New Palace
- Transfer to Dresden
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Day 7
Art and Opera in Dresden
Get to know Dresden's rebuilt center and its leading art collection.
- Albertinum art museum
- Brühl's Terrace on the Elbe
- Semperoper tour
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Day 8
The Zwinger and Old Town
Explore Dresden's best-known Baroque complex and monuments.
- Zwinger courtyard and Crown Gate
- Nymphenbad (Nymph's Bath)
- Procession of Princes (Fürstenzug)
- Theaterplatz
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Day 9
Frauenkirche and Residenzschloss
See the church reconstructed after wartime destruction, which reopened in 2005, and the former royal residence.
- Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
- Dresden Castle (Residenzschloss)
- Neumarkt square
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Day 10
Military History in Dresden
Examine the history of war and its consequences at one of Germany's leading museums.
- Garrison Church of St. Martin
- Military History Museum of the Bundeswehr
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 11
Dresden Free Day
Use the last full day for a final visit and time to explore on your own.
- Free time for independent exploration
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Day 12
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Dresden & Berlin
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