Munich and Berlin
Customize your experience
Two of the days in your itinerary are fully customizable! On those days, you can opt to enjoy unscheduled independent exploration or customize the experience by adding activities and excursions aligned with your academic discipline.
If you decide to customize one or both days, our experts will handle the logistics to help bring your vision to life.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Field Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
- New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality
Enjoy dinner in Munich
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
- Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs
- Marienplatz, Munich's main city square
With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story
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Day 4: Munich: Customize your day
Spend the day exploring Munich on your own, or customize your day with an EF-arranged experience of your choosing:
- Industry Engagement Activity: Dive into your academic discipline alongside industry experts
- Cultural Activity: Experience local culture on a deeper level through an immersive activity
- Out of City Excursion: Embark on a half-day or full-day excursion outside the city center
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Day 5: Munich • Berlin
Travel by train to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your Field Director you will see:
- Unter den Linden, Berlin’s most elegant boulevard
- Reichstag, an iconic landmark and home to Germany's national legislature
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Day 6: Berlin
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate, Germany's iconic landmark representing peace and unity
- Kurfürstendamm, a famous avenue that’s lined with shops, hotels, and restaurants
- Remains of the Berlin Wall, a physical and ideological divider now covered in political graffiti
Stop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie, a station that guarded the border between East and West Germany
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum, a history museum located on the site of buildings that served as the headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS
Visit the Holocaust Memorial
🔹 Guided learning: Gain insight into life on both sides of the Iron Curtain when you participate in an illuminating panel-led discussion
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Day 7: Berlin: Customize your day
Spend the day exploring Berlin on your own, or customize your day with an EF-arranged experience of your choosing:
- Industry Engagement Activity: Dive into your academic discipline alongside industry experts
- Cultural Activity: Experience local culture on a deeper level through an immersive activity
- Out of City Excursion: Embark on a half-day or full-day excursion outside the city center
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Field Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
- New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality
Enjoy dinner in Munich
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
- Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs
- Marienplatz, Munich's main city square
With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story
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Day 4: Munich: Customize your day
Spend the day exploring Munich on your own, or customize your day with an EF-arranged experience of your choosing:
- Industry Engagement Activity: Dive into your academic discipline alongside industry experts
- Cultural Activity: Experience local culture on a deeper level through an immersive activity
- Out of City Excursion: Embark on a half-day or full-day excursion outside the city center
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Day 5: Munich • Berlin
Travel by train to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your Field Director you will see:
- Unter den Linden, Berlin’s most elegant boulevard
- Reichstag, an iconic landmark and home to Germany's national legislature
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Day 6: Berlin
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate, Germany's iconic landmark representing peace and unity
- Kurfürstendamm, a famous avenue that’s lined with shops, hotels, and restaurants
- Remains of the Berlin Wall, a physical and ideological divider now covered in political graffiti
Stop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie, a station that guarded the border between East and West Germany
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum, a history museum located on the site of buildings that served as the headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS
Visit the Holocaust Memorial
🔹 Guided learning: Gain insight into life on both sides of the Iron Curtain when you participate in an illuminating panel-led discussion
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Day 7: Berlin: Customize your day
Spend the day exploring Berlin on your own, or customize your day with an EF-arranged experience of your choosing:
- Industry Engagement Activity: Dive into your academic discipline alongside industry experts
- Cultural Activity: Experience local culture on a deeper level through an immersive activity
- Out of City Excursion: Embark on a half-day or full-day excursion outside the city center
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 8: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
