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Germany Without Walls
This Cultural Tour offers students an easy way to experience the wonders of Germany while earning college credit. Participants may elect to take the Cultural Tour for three hours of credit HUMA 100 at a slightly higher cost.
This trip provides the chance to visit historic sites, enjoy European cuisine, and partake in the local culture. It also offers a mix of sightseeing as well. Visit historic sites like the Pantheon, explore the castles of Karstejn or Konopiste, spend the morning sightseeing in Vienna, and board a ferry across the Bay of Naples to the island of the Emperor Tiberius. In addition, it provides some free time where you can select your own adventures.
Travel Dates
Spring Break: March 11-21, 2005
Destination: Germany
Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Leipzig
Germany without Walls Itinerary
- Day 1 - Friday, March 11: Depart HCC Raab Road campus in the afternoon to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for an overnight flight to Berlin. Roundtrip transportation provided to O'Hare.(Dinner, Breakfast included on flight)
- Day 2 - Saturday, March 12: Arrive early morning in Berlin and travel by bus to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour. A group dinner will be provided in the evening by your HCC hosts at the world famous Hofbräuhaus.(Breakfast and dinner are provided.)
- Day 3 - Sunday, March 13: Depart early morning for a visit to Dresden. City tour in the afternoon. Evening is free.(Breakfast is provided.)
- Day 4 - Monday, March 14: Depart early morning for Erzgebirge (mountains). Check into hotel. Afternoon sightseeing. Dinner and Folklore evening.(Breakfast, Dinner is provided.)
- Day 5 - Tuesday, March 15: Morning visit to toy factory and Christmas articles. In the afternoon, travel to Weimar. City tour. Evening free.(Breakfast is provided.)
- Day 6 - Wednesday, March 16: Morning in Weimar, then travel Erfurt and Leipzig. Afternoon city tour. Evening free.(Breakfast is provided.)
- Day 7 - Thursday, March 17: Leipzig in the morning. Afternoon travel to Berlin. Evening dinner and concert.(Breakfast and dinner are provided.)
- Day 8 - Friday, March 18: Visit to the German Parliament and reception with a State Representative. Afternoon free. Dinner with group (Breakfast, Dinner is provided.)
- Day 9 - Saturday, March 19: Visit Potsdam (Samsouci). Afternoon optional soccer game or free time shopping. Evening-bar visits.(Breakfast is provided.)
- Day 10 - Sunday, March 20: Discover Berlin and the surrounding area. Afternoon is free. Evening farewell dinner.(Breakfast and dinner are provided.)
- Day 11 - Monday, March 21: Morning departure for return flight to Chicago (Breakfast included and in-flight meals.)
Note: The daily itinerary may be subject to change.
Program Cost
$1995 (non-credit option) or $2175 (credit option) included:
- Roundtrip transportation from Heartland Community College to O'Hare International Airport
- Roundtrip airfare between Chicago to Berlin, Germany
- Airport transfers
- Touring by luxury motorcoach
- Guide service
- All entrance fees to regularly scheduled attractions
- First class hotel accommodation that includes twin bedded rooms with private facilities, all taxes included
- Daily breakfast and five evening meals
- All tips included except daily maid service (approximately $1 per day)
- Tour insurance--All participants are included in the insurance policy purchased as part of the tour. Coverage terms will be provided to registrants. It is advised to also check any personal or family coverage.
** Participants requiring a single room will be assessed a $250 supplemental fee.
Payment and Registration
Students must complete the tour registration form and return it to the Development Secretary, Development Office (Community Commons Building, Suite 2300). Payments for the tour must be submitted to the Development Office (see below).
Students who enroll for the credit option must register at Student Services for HUMA 100 as part of their spring schedule. Payment for the class is due according to the established College guidelines for tuition payment.
- Payment 1: $500 ($350 non-refundable deposit) at time of registration
- Payment 2: $500 by November 29, 2004
- Payment 3: $500 by December 30, 2004
- Payment 4: $495 by January 21, 2005 (+ single room supplement if applicable)
Cancellation Policy
The following cancellation charges will be applied based on notice prior to departure:
- More than 60 days: non-refundable deposit of $350
- 30 - 60 days: 50% of the total price
- less than 30 days: 100% of the total price
Pre-Departure Meeting
All participants will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation to be scheduled in February 2005.
For More Information, Contact
Heartland Community College
International Office
Community Commons Building, Room 2308
1500 W. Raab Road
Normal, Illinois 61761
(309) 268-8664
Traveling Faculty/Administrators
Dr. Bodo Fritzen
(309) 268-8619
Dr. Helen McKay-Katz
(309) 268-8173
