2024 ALUMNI STUDY TOUR
DATES OF TRAVEL DEC. 1-8, 2024 | PRICE: $3,200
Few capital cities have experienced the extreme transformations that Berlin has undergone over the past
century. Since the turn of the millennium, Berlin has ranked as one of the most popular cities in the world,
attracting visitors curious about the city’s vibrant and complicated history, perpetual incompleteness, and
the general outlandishness that exemplify Berlin now. From its embrace of John F. Kennedy’s famous ‘jelly-
donut speech’ to Mustafa’s Döner Kebaps, Berlin off ers something for everyone.
Alumni and friends of UW are invited to enjoy unique perspectives on this world-class city in the company
of UW President Ed Seidel and UW historian Dr. Adam Blackler, a specialist on modern Germany. In
addition to his distinguished scientifi c career, President Seidel spent seven years living and teaching in
Berlin. Both are excited to travel with interested members of the extended UW family to explore the beauty
of this magical city! This alumni study tour will include scheduled sightseeing, talks and events, as well as
plenty of free time to explore the city on your own.
Travelers will enjoy exploring:
• The Berlin Wall
• Castles
• Christmas Markets
• Historical and Scientifi c Lectures
Included:
• Luxury lodging
• Daily hot breakfast at hotel
• Public transportation
• Museum entrance fees
Not-Included:
• Airfare/fl ights and baggage costs
• Arrival transfers
• Meals unless otherwise notated above
• Personal travel insurance
• Passport, Global Entry/Pre-Check,
or other travel authorization fees
TRAVEL TO BERLIN WITH UW PRESIDENT ED SEIDEL
• Walking Tours
• Museums
• and more!
• Guidance and insight from
Adam Blackler and Ed Seidel
• Two evening meals
• One catered reception
• Gratuities
• Visa fees (non-US citizens)
• Photography and video fees in
museums and any other items not
mentioned as included
Itinerary:
• DECEMBER 1 - Travel Day, meet at the beautiful Hilton Berlin, right across from Berlin’s most
romantic square, the Gendarmenmarkt, for evening welcome and introductions
• DECEMBER 2 – Guided walking tour of some of Berlin’s historic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate,
Checkpoint Charlie, and the Reichstag. A visit to the Christmas market on Gendarmenmarkt. Explore
the history of science in Berlin with President Seidel and the President of Helmholtz Association
• DECEMBER 3 – A morning trip to Oranienburg followed by an afternoon exploring the
Hackescher Market
• DECEMBER 4 – Excursion to Potsdam, UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Sanssouci Palace
and an optional walk along the Bridge of Spies
• DECEMBER 5 – Sites of WWII and the Holocaust including an Underworld Tour of a WWII bunker
and the German Resistance Museum
• DECEMBER 6 - Dive into the Cold War at the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Stasi Museum and the East
Side Gallery
• DECEMBER 7 – A final breakfast and morning to explore
• DECEMBER 8 - Hotel check-out
Pricing:
• This tour is $3,200 per person with double occupancy nightly lodging.
• Single Supplement Option: For travelers who wish to have a single room, a single supplement fee of
$800 will be required.
Travel Suggestions:
• Consider completing your application for TSA Precheck to ease your travel through security in the
USA and Global Entry to decrease your time in immigrations and customs upon return to the USA.
Important Details:
• Make sure that your passport does not expire earlier than March 1, 2025.
• U.S. citizens do not require a visa to enter Berlin and no changes are expected prior to the trip.
Deposit and Full Payment Due Dates:
• $1,000 USD is due at booking; deposit required before Sept. 1, 2024. Payments can be made here:
https://gopokes.formstack.com/forms/trip_payments
• Balance of full payment due by October 1, 2024, using the link above.
For more information about the alumni study tour, please contact Adam Blackler at ablackle@uwyo.edu or
to reserve your spot on this adventure, please contact UW Global Engagement at global@uwyo.edu.
