Day 1
Begin your journey with an early morning flight from Dublin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Flights are
operated by Ryanair, departing at 09:55 and arriving at 13:20 (times subject to change at the airline’s
discretion).
(Please note that flight times are subject to change at the airlines discretion and that all bookings made will
automatically change to the new flight time should a flight schedule change occur. Your final confirmed
flight time will be advised approximately one month prior to departure date.)
On arrival, meet your local guide for coach transfer to the Dorint Hotel Kurfurstendamm Berlin Hotel.
Dorint Hotel Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Located in vibrant Berlin City West, the Dorint Hotel Kurfürstendamm is renowned for its award-winning
architecture by Jan Kleihues and its stunning collection of contemporary art by Lüpertz, Toscanelli, and
Kampmann. With its iconic, soaring façade and elegant design, this hotel offers a sophisticated retreat right
on Kurfürstendamm — one of Berlin’s most famous boulevards, surrounded by shopping, culture, and
history.
• Restaurant “Le Faubourg
• Lounge Bar “Le Faubourg”
• Restaurant “St. Germain
Welcome dinner in hotel in the evening.
Day 2
Morning
After breakfast, see the city sights on a guided city tour by coach (duration 3 hours)
Your City Tour will take you past the famous sights of Berlin including; The Kurfürstendamm, the most
popular boulevard in Berlin; The Emperor William Memorial Church, a monument to peace and
reconciliation, and the internationally famous symbol of Berlin’s desire to rebuild itself in the aftermath of
the war; The Brandenburger Tor, (The Brandenburg Gate), Berlin’s most famous landmark, The Reichstag;
the seat of the German Bundestag or federal government and The Gendarmenmarkt, considered to be one
of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before getting ready to attend the highlight of your stay in Berlin – a concert
performance by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Evening
In the early evening, enjoy dinner with drinks served in your hotel’s restaurant, the perfect prelude
to a night of world-class music. After dinner, you’ll be transferred to the iconic Philharmonie
Concert Hall to experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned Berlin Philharmonic.
Evening performance by the Berlin Philharmonic; Daniel Harding conducts Strauss’ “Don Quixote”.
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They are an unlikely duo: the idealistic Don Quixote and his pragmatic servant Sancho Panza. Inspired by
Miguel de Cervantes’ famous novel of the knight, Richard Strauss captures the pair’s absurd adventures in
his symphonic poem Don Quixote with sensitity and humour; his sound effects include windmill blades in
battle, and a tramping herd of sheep. To open the concert, Daniel Harding conducts Richard Wagner’s
festive Tannhäuser overture and Hans Werner Henze’s orchestral work Barcarola, which portrays the
transition from life to death with sombre sounds.
Start time : 19:00
Seats in Block D, Row 2 (3rd cat)
Berliner Philharmoniker
Daniel Harding conductor
Diyang Mei viola
Ludwig Quandt cello
Programme
Richard Wagner
Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg: Overture
Hans Werner Henze
Barcarola
Richard Strauss
Don Quixote, Symphonic Poem, op. 35
Additional information
Duration ca. 2 hours (incl. 20 minutes interval)
At the end of the evening, coach transfer back to hotel.
Day 3
Morning
After breakfast, depart for your visit to the Stasi Prison, followed by a visit to the Berlin War Memorial.
Dive into the dark history of the Cold War with a guided tour of the former Stasi remand prison. Discover the
site’s chilling past and hear powerful stories about the individuals who were once imprisoned here. Tours are
led by former political prisoners and expert historians, offering an authentic and deeply personal perspective.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Berlin at your own pace.