Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Paris & Berlin Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program pairs two major European capitals that have shaped the continent's history and culture. Students study the diversity, culture and history of Paris and Berlin.
Good to know
- Language
- French and German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best season
- April–June or September–October
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Eiffel TowerBuilt for the 1889 World's Fair, the iron tower stands about 330 meters tall in Paris.
- Louvre MuseumThe world's most visited art museum, housed in a former royal palace in Paris.
- Notre-Dame and the SeineThe medieval cathedral stands on the Île de la Cité, in the middle of the Seine.
- Brandenburg GateAn 18th-century neoclassical gate in Berlin that became a symbol of German division and reunification.
- Berlin Wall MemorialThe memorial on Bernauer Strasse preserves a section of the wall that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
- Museum IslandA UNESCO World Heritage site in Berlin with five major museums, including the Pergamon.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Paris & Berlin
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryCourses could compare French and German art, architecture and museum traditions.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could study national identity, immigration and the European Union in two leading member states.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could examine French and German cinema and press traditions.
Business & EntrepreneurshipStudents could look at the role of France and Germany in European trade and the luxury and engineering sectors.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university
- A national museum
- A newsroom or media company
- A European institution or civic 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
Students depart for Berlin on an overnight international flight.
- Depart for Berlin
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Day 2
Arrival in Berlin
The group arrives in Germany's capital and gets a first look at the historic center.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel
- Walking tour of central Berlin
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Day 3
Eastern Berlin by Bike
Students cycle through the former East Berlin to see how the Cold War division shaped the city.
- Bike tour of eastern Berlin
- East Side Gallery
- Berlin Wall Memorial
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Day 4
Neighborhoods and Street Culture
Berlin's student and immigrant districts show how alternative culture and diversity define the city today.
- Guided tour of Kreuzberg and Neukölln
- Street art and multicultural food scene
- Academic visit matched to your course
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Day 5
Western Berlin by Bike
The second bike tour covers the former West Berlin, with its palaces, parks and boulevards.
- Bike tour of western Berlin
- Tiergarten and Kurfürstendamm
- Charlottenburg Palace
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Day 6
Day Trip to Potsdam
Potsdam was the royal seat of Prussia and hosted the 1945 Allied conference that shaped postwar Europe.
- Sanssouci Park and Palace
- Cecilienhof Palace
- Old town of Potsdam
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Day 7
Memory and Remembrance
Two central sites examine how Germany confronts the history of Nazi rule and the Holocaust.
- Topography of Terror
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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Day 8
Sachsenhausen Memorial
A full-day visit to the former concentration camp north of Berlin provides a serious look at the history of the Nazi system.
- Travel to Oranienburg
- Guided tour of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
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Day 9
Fly to Paris
The group flies to France and cycles through central Paris to see its best-known landmarks.
- Flight from Berlin to Paris and hotel check-in
- Bike tour: Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe
- Evening walk in Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
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Day 10
The Louvre and the Marais
A day at the world's most visited museum, followed by a walk through one of the oldest districts in Paris.
- Louvre Museum
- Evening walk through the Marais
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Day 11
Versailles
The palace of Louis XIV shows how absolute monarchy was displayed in architecture and art.
- Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Evening walk along the Seine
- Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior
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Day 12
Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight 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 Paris & Berlin
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