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Germany, Czech Republic & Austria: Art & Architecture Tour

Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna

Itinerary

Fly to GermanyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - BERLIN

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Germany.

Arrival - Berlin Bauhaus Architecture Walking TourDay 2

DAY 2: BERLIN

  • Welcome: Welcome to Germany! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Architecture Tour: On an architectural walking tour of Berlin, see the contrast in architecture - buildings based on the Bauhaus School techniques realized in very different ways in the east and the west. See Marzahn residential areas, the Zuckerbackerstil Building, Parliament buildings, and Potsdamer Platz.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Berlin.

Berlin Street Art Tour, Urban Nation Museum and Graffiti WorkshopDay 3

DAY 3: BERLIN

  • Street Art: Follow a local guide on a Street Art and Urban Gardens Tour of Berlin - learn the history of the city through its murals and graffiti. See the difference between the former west and east parts of the city through its garden styles.
  • Urban Nation: Enter the Urban Nation Museum - connecting people with their city using outdoor art and integrative neighborhood projects.
  • Graffiti Workshop: Partake in a graffiti workshop in the heart of Berlin - learn the different techniques and styles of graffiti with a local artist.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Berlin.

Dresden - Church of Our Lady and Kunsthofpassage Architecture TourDay 4

DAY 4: BERLIN - DRESDEN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Dresden.
  • Church of Our Lady: Enter the signature landmark of Dresden - the Church of Our Lady, one of the most talked-about German buildings.
  • Architecture Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Dresden focused on different architecture styles - Neustadt Quarter Wilhelminian style, Baroque Buildings of the Altstadt Quarter, and Kunsthofpassage - a complex of courtyards each with a different theme.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Dresden.

Old Master Picture Gallery and Travel to PragueDay 5

DAY 5: DRESDEN - PRAGUE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Old Masters: Explore the Old Master Picture Gallery - includes major Italian Renaissance works and Dutch and Flemish paintings. Do not miss Raphael's Sistine Madonna.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Prague. Upon arrival spend some leisure time exploring Prague at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Prague.

Prague - All Architectural Styles and Castle ComplexDay 6

DAY 6: PRAGUE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Prague Tour: Let a local guide show you all what Prague has to offer - from Cubism, Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, and Neoclassical styles. See the many spires and domes of Prague's Churches, its Portals and Gates, the Old Town, and the world-famous Charles Bridge!
  • Prague Castle: Visit the Castle of Prague - not a single structure but a collection of structures dating from the 10th to the 20th century, linked by internal courtyards.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Prague.

Travel to Vienna - Belvedere Gallery and KlimtDay 7

DAY 7: PRAGUE - VIENNA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Vienna.
  • Belvedere Gallery: Visit the Belvedere Gallery - home of world-famous artworks, including Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss".
  • Vienna: Enjoy some leisure time to experience Vienna at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Vienna.

Vienna - Ringstrasse, Secession Museum and St-Stephan CathedralDay 8

DAY 8: VIENNA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Vienna Tour: Spend the day exploring Vienna with the help of a local guide - see the splendor of the Ringstrasse with buildings from the Historicism Period as well as Art Nouveau buildings such as the Secession Museum and a unique metro station.
  • Museums Quartier: Stroll along the Museums Quartier - a mixture of history and contemporary architecture.
  • Cathedral: Enter St-Stephan Cathedral - one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Vienna.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: VIENNA - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Say a fond goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Vienna and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the contrasting architectural traditions of East and West Berlin through the lens of the Bauhaus School, examining how Cold War political division produced dramatically different built environments in a single city.

Investigate the history and techniques of urban street art and graffiti through a guided Street Art and Urban Gardens Tour of Berlin and a hands-on graffiti workshop at the Urban Nation Museum.

Evaluate the baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Neoclassical architectural heritage of Prague – from the Castle complex and Charles Bridge to the Old Town – examining how Prague’s position at the heart of Central Europe produced an extraordinarily layered urban landscape.

Compare the Historicism and Art Nouveau architecture of Vienna’s Ringstrasse with the contemporary installations of the Museums Quartier, examining how Vienna negotiates between imperial grandeur and modern cultural ambition.

Examine the work of Gustav Klimt at the Belvedere Gallery – including “The Kiss” – and the Secession Museum, connecting Viennese Secessionism to the broader European Art Nouveau movement.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Berlin: Architectural walking tour - Bauhaus School buildings, Marzahn residential areas, Zuckerbackerstil Building, Parliament buildings, Potsdamer Platz. Street Art and Urban Gardens Tour of Berlin. Urban Nation Museum. Graffiti workshop with a local artist.
  • Dresden: Church of Our Lady - most talked-about German building. Architectural walking tour - Neustadt Quarter Wilhelminian style, Baroque Altstadt Quarter, Kunsthofpassage courtyards. Old Master Picture Gallery - Raphael's Sistine Madonna.
  • Prague: All architectural styles - Cubism, Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, Neoclassical. Prague Castle - 10th to 20th century structures. Charles Bridge - world-famous landmark.
  • Vienna: Belvedere Gallery - Klimt's "The Kiss". Ringstrasse with Historicism Period buildings and Art Nouveau including Secession Museum. Museums Quartier. St-Stephan Cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

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In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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