{"id":331,"date":"2024-03-15T17:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rainbow-tours.ch\/20\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2024-03-15T17:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:27:11","slug":"martin-luther-german-reformation-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.rainbow-tours.ch\/20\/sample-itineraries\/martin-luther-german-reformation-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Luther German Reformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Day\u00a0 1 \u2013 Depart the USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depart on your overnight flight to Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day\u00a0 2 \u2013 Arrive in Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive this morning in Berlin, where our tour guide will greet you and escort you to your bus. A driving tour of Berlin will introduce you to such sites as the Brandenburg Gate and the rebuilt Reichstag, whose transparent dome represents the open government of the nation. Pass the ruins of the Kaiser Wilhelm Ged\u00e4chtniskirche, left as a poignant reminder of what was lost in the Second World War and stop at a section of the Berlin Wall, a stark testimony to the once-divided city. Take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie, the infamous crossing point from East to West Berlin during the Cold War Era. Travel on to Wittenberg for dinner and overnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  3 \u2013 Wittenberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning, tour the town of Wittenberg, where Luther lived and taught for 36 years. See where he posted his 95 Theses on the castle church door, giving voice to the Reformation. Visit Schlosskirche, where Luther was buried, and explore Luther Halle, a former monastery where Martin lived with his family. This afternoon, explore on your own through the town\u2019s museums and shops. Enjoy an English Service held by the local Luther English Ministry team before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  4 \u2013 Eisleben<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eisleben, where Luther\u2018s life both began and ended. Luther was baptized at St. Peter & St. Paul\u2019s Church, where you can see portraits of his wife and parents. This charming little town includes the Luther Family Home, as well as the house Luther was visiting at the time of his death. Walk the medieval cobblestone streets past St. Andrew\u2019s Church, where Luther preached his last sermon. Continue to Erfurt for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  5 \u2013 Erfurt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erfurt was called the \u201ccity of spires\u201d in Luther\u2019s day. Visit St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral and the Augustinian Monastery, where Luther was ordained into the priesthood in 1507. Visit the Veste, the 900-year-old fortress of Coburg, where Luther took refuge from his enemies behind its triple ramparts. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  6 \u2013 Eisenach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin Luther lived in Eisenach during his student days. Learn about Luther\u2019s life and the Reformation at the Luther House Museum, and tour the famous Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the New Testament into German in 1522. View the room where Luther completed his translation in just 11 weeks. Travel to the Mainz for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  7 \u2013 Eisenach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the ancient city of Worms, where Luther refused to back down from his criticism of the church during the famous Diet of Worms. The Reformation Monument features statues of major figures in the Reformation. In Heidelberg, view the Castle that was twice struck by lightning, and explore the charming Old Town\u2019s cobblestone lanes and medieval atmosphere. Heidelberg University played an important role in the debates over the Reformation. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  8 \u2013 Mainz & Rhine Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning, visit the Rhine River city of Mainz, where Johann Gutenberg developed the process of moveable type that allowed printing to be done on a production scale. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River past medieval castles before staying overnight in the Frankfurt area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day  9 \u2013 return to USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return home with memories of the people and places of the Reformation in Germany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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