Rough Draft of Trip (suggestions welcome)

[TashaRose]

Ok, so I sat down and planned a rough Idea of my trip to Berlin. I am not sure about a couple things...so any suggestions are well appreciated :)


We will be leaving March 9, 2010 and arriving the 10th.

[The 10th is going to be time to relax and settle]


Day 1 ( March 11, 2010) :
Get up and go out to eat breakfast.
Then The Berlin Wall Museum/Brandenburg Gate/Reichstag Dome
Eat Lunch
Do more sightseeing (no where particular)
Eat Dinner
Check out the night scene
Go Back to the Hotel and sleep.


Day 2 ( March 12, 2010) :

Get up and eat breakfast somewhere
Take train to Sachenhausen Concentration camp
Eat Lunch
Go to Museum Island
Visit the Berliner Dom
Visit the Jewish Museum
Eat Dinner
If Time permits take a boat tour or bus tour at some point during the day
Go back to hotel and sleep

Day 3 (March 13, 2010) :

Get up and eat breakfast
Visit the Flea Market
Visit the Zoo
as well as the Aquarium
Tier Park (which i know is part of the zoo)
Eat Lunch
Sea Life Centre/Aquadom
Botanischer Garten
Eat Dinner
Go Back to the Hotel and Sleep

Day 4 (March 14, 2010)

Wake up and eat breakfast
Take train to Dresden and visit the Museum and Cathedral (all day trip)
Eat LUnch
Souvenir Shopping in Dresden
Take train back to Berlin
Eat dinner
Go to Hotel and sleep

Day 5 (March 15, 2010)
Get up and eat breakfast
All Day Souvenir Shopping
Lunch somewhere in between
Do some random sight seeing (go with the flo)
Eat dinner, head to bed

Day 6 (March 16, 2010)

Leave the wonderful city of Berlin :(




OK, so that is a "preliminary" idea that I put together....I am not sure which hotel we are staying at ( rates are high atm) Nor, do I have any restaurants picked out. Feel free to criticize (be nice about it please haha) I need AS MANY SUGGESTIONS AS I CAN GET! Help me perfect this! lol Thanks!

PS if you have any places to suggest seeing AND EATING---TELL ME!!! =D

[markwoodhouse]

Nice Itinerary!

I would suggest the Kempinski Hotel Bristol in Berlin as it is located in the heart of the city and close to many popular attractions. You can get to Schoenefeld Airport from Zoo Station about a 10 min. walk away. You can get anywhere from the U-Bahn near the hotel.

[Ruby]

Hi there,

Potsdamer Platz is a great place to hang around and has many cafes and restaurants. Also, Friedrichstrasse has many shops from international designers as well as upscale delicatessens.

[TashaRose]

Thanks, Guys! Very Helpful! Now I have a question or two.... I know where the Eagles nest is located, but how long do you think it would take to arrive there by train??? We haven't put it in our trip itinerary yet, we just wanted to see what you had to say! Also, I hear about these "Berlin Welcome Cards", are they legit? Should we think about getting one? The websites all suggest it, so what is your take on it?

[markwoodhouse]

Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” in Berchtesgaden should take about an hour so by train.

[Ruby]

Hi again,

The Berlin Welcome Card gives you unlimited travel on Berlin subways and buses, as well as discounts on museums, restaurants and tours. Since you'll be doing some sightseeing and eating out, I think you can benefit from it.

[TashaRose]

Thanks you guys!!! As for the Eagles Nest, do you know how much it costs? ALso, THe berlin welcome card...where can I get that? Can I buy it online and get it shipped to me before I leave the United States, or is it easier to buy it there?

[VacationBuddy]

Hi there,

You can get the Berlin welcome card for 2 days or 3 days. The 2 day pass costs 16.50 EUR. The 3 day pass one cost 22 EUR. You can purchase the Berlin welcome card online and it usually takes 5 working days to arrive.

Hope this helps
Vacationbuddy

[Ruby]

You can get the welcome card once you're in Berlin also. You're traveling in the off season so the queues won't be as bad