Berlin

Duration: 4 days

Berlin needs little introduction as one of Europe’s cultural capitals. The diverse appeal of the city means that there is literally something for everyone, with history at the ancient Pergamon Museum and the Berlin Wall, to modern culture in the form of progressive music and iconic fashion and art. You can learn about it all on Museum Island, with 5 separate museums to keep you entertained all day and many other points of interest just a short walk away.

Once you’ve spent the day absorbing all the culture, you can relax the German way in a traditional Bierhaus and spend your evening partying in one of the many nightclubs around the city. This really is an ideal destination for everyone, so say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to the UK and visit Berlin!

Itinerary

You’ll meet with your UniLife trip leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
Once landed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
Our trip leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Berlin. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!

We’d recommend starting off with a visit to Brandenburg Gate, followed by the Reichstag Building. The hostel may have some recommendations of free walking tours in this area if you want a formal introduction to the history of the area.
After picking up some food at one of Berlin’s many cafes, perhaps a Bratwurst to go, Checkpoint Charlie is a must-see, within walking distance, followed by a visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
We finish the day with our bar crawl, taking you round the best of Berlin’s night life and ending in one of the city’s top nightclubs, Matrix.

Spending some time around the large Tiergarten Park is a good way to recover from the night before. Berlin Zoo is also located on the west side of the park and is rated one of the best zoos in Europe and the largest in the world.
If the weather isn’t great, Museum Island is a great place to spend the day – with 5 museums in the same location, it’s home to many world-famous collections of art, artefacts and antiques that cover a huge range of interests and centuries.
Finish off the day relaxing in a traditional German Beerhaus, or trying some more of the many different cuisines on offer in the city.

We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flights from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers Only

Highly-rated Hostel Accommodation

Bar Crawl

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Not Included

City Tax
Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bag

Optional Add-ons

Guided Walking Tour
TV Tower Ticket

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard ticket will include a small, under seat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. A normal cabin bag is NOT included in your ticket unless you purchase this as an add-on. These have a maximum dimension of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and vary in cost, depending on the availability of cabin bag spaces on your flight.

Please note, you will only be able to purchase a cabin bag until the deposit deadline date. After this date, you will only be able to purchase additional baggage at the airport.

We reserve the right to issue you a refund for the cost of the cabin bag in the instance the airline has sold out of cabin bag spaces.

The Currency used in Berlin is the Euro.

Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential. The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low charges.

The City tax in Berlin is approximately, €1.50 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket, This is not included in your trip ticket, and is payable via card once you meet your Trip Leader.

If you have purchased add-ons, you will be provided with the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do not have the relevant visa required.

We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas.

We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip to avoid additional costs in the instance of an accident.

You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process. We use Endsleigh Insurance to provide insurance. More information can be found here.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and selecting ‘add/edit/passport details’ from your account section, or by following the link here.

We require all passports to have a minimum of 3 months’ validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. However, fast track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruptions to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.

We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds for the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £55 each way (£110 total for a return flight).

You can do this by following this link, where there are full instructions. If you are struggling to find someone to take your place, we would suggest asking your committee first.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin

Itinerary