Presentation of a Rich Culture
Many people around the world have German roots. Countless others are specially interested in Germany for its products, philosophers, cars, or music.
However the view of this country is often mixed. We know the legendary German genius with great composers, romantic writers, ingenious scientists and exacting technicians. We also know the past shadow drawn from the Nazis and Germany’s imperialistic militarism.
So what’s the ”real“ Germany?
The soul of a country has specific visions and challenges.
”Journey to the German Spirit“ reveals the whole picture
What makes this tour special?
Ordinary sightseeing tours to Germany will present you traditional places and events like Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Octoberfest.
”Journey to the German Spirit“ takes you to a more profound experience. You will go to meaningful and intriguing locations, some known and some hidden. In presentations and privately you will meet artists and business people, philosophers and technicians. All presenters, tour partners and locations are carefully chosen and personally selected. Together these people and places will show you the spectrum of soul qualities of this country. You will feel and understand Germany’s rich cultural heritage, along with her present and future visions.
As such ”Journey to the German Spirit“ is a premium event and an extraordinary tour.
The Spirit of Germany—Some Keywords
German history consists of an almost 2000 years old odyssey. It began with migrating tribes who settled in the heart of Europe. Between 800 and 1800 the country was known as the ”Holy Roman Empire of German Nationality“ with feudal kingdoms and independent cities. Today Germans live in a united ”Federal Republic of Germany“.
Germany as a nation was founded only 150 years ago. Originally it was shaped in a liberal spirit dedicated to Kindness, Truth and Beauty. However, in the 1900’s this nation building caused possibly the worst catastrophe in human history.
Germany’s cultural expressions range from architecture, poetry, philosophy, music, to innovative engineering and scientific ingenuity.
Germany’s spirituality expresses itself in a romantic love for nature and an idealistic philosophy. Its exponents are Christian mystics like Hildegard von Bingen and Jakob Böhme, as well as religious and social reformers like Martin Luther.
Germany’s shadows are most obvious in the Nazi empire—the failed self-realization of a nation’s soul search; an atavistic and amoral distortion of the Faustic vision of ”Übermensch“ and of godlike heroes.
”Journey to the German Spirit“ presents these essential topics through live experiences with fascinating people and places.
Inclusions
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12 nights in 3- and 4-Star Hotels, each personally selected and tested
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12 rich breakfasts, 12 three course dinners (optional vegetarian)
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Drive with a luxurious 4-Star coach (long chairs, AC, refrigerator and more)
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All entrance fees for presentations, concerts, events
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Special permissions for non-public locations and places
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English speaking tour guides
Highlights
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Begin on a boat ride to the beautiful island and castle of Herrenchiemsee.
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Tour to Weimar, the heart of Germany’s cultural history.
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Have lunch and meetings with selected business people, artists, technicians and philosophers.
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Walk in one of Germany’s most romantic forests. Hear the fairy tales and stories of this region.
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Stay overnight in the famous Wartburg castle, where Martin Luther lived and worked.
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Sail along the Baltic Sea Coast and enjoy a boat ride on River Donau (Danube) towards the impressive Walhalla monument.
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Investigate a central SS castle and the remains of a concentration camp.
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Meet a Cultural Creative working community pioneering a postmodern lifestyle.
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Check your name in the archive and find your family ancestors. Experience the emigration of your forefathers to America.
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Qualified Escorted Tour
The group will be escorted by a team of highly experienced tour guides. Each of them is an engaged scholar of German culture.
