See in the New Year Berlin style, celebrating the good times of life on Silvester. Entertainment for the festivities includes a choice of operas at the Deutsche Oper – La traviata or Le nozze di Figaro, or The Rakes’s Progress or Così fan tutte at the Schiller Theatre, being used during refurbishment of the Staatsoper. A fitting finish to the tour is Daniel Barenboim conducting Beethoven’s 9th on New Year’s Eve.


Tue 28 Dec Afternoon arrival in Berlin and transfer to the comfortable 4-star Hotel Maritim proArte, centrally located. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

Wed 29 Dec This morning join your guide for a tour of Old and New Berlin contrasting the old residencies and palaces with the modern architecture unifying the East and West sides. See the fusion in Sir Norman Foster’s rebuilding of the Reichstag where lunch is arranged in the rooftop restaurant. Afternoon at leisure and optional evening performances.

Thu 30 Dec Morning excursion to Charlottenburg Palace, the largest palace in Berlin. Built at the end of the 17th century, it was greatly expanded during the 18th century. It includes much exotic internal decoration in baroque and rococo styles. After a guided tour of the New Wing and Garden, we transfer to the Pergamonmuseum, which contains many antiquities. Return to the hotel to prepare for your choice of evening performances.

Fri 31 Dec Day at leisure to make your own choice of activity. New Year’s Eve concert at the Schiller Theatre, followed by a New Year dinner in a local restaurant.

Sat 1 Jan Morning transfer to Tegel airport for your homeward flight.

Flights: British Airways

Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.