Bayern und Berlin

15-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in Germany

Starting from $4599.00

15-Day Program | Two historic regions beckon! Your German language adventure begins with the sights of Munich and visit the castles of mad King Ludwig before discovering the charm of the medieval city of Nuremberg. Then students learn about real day-to-day German life while living with Gastfamilien. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the everyday German lifestyle. German language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience. The grand finale is a stay in impressive Berlin. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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15 Day Immersion Program

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Why You’ll Love This Trip

Welcome and Farewell dinners
Guided bike tour in Berlin
Guided Walking Tour- "Stories of migration in Berlin"
Entrance to Nymphenburg Palace
Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
Reichstag Glass Dome visit (if available)
Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
Olympic Park Tower
Deutsches Museum
Entrance to BMW Museum
Guided tour of Sanssouci Palace
Spreefahrt
Berliner Unterwelten
Street Art tour and Graffiti Workshop

Day 1 | Departure

En route to Munich. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Munich

Spend three days exploring Bavaria’s beautiful "Stadt mit Herz". Stroll through the Altstadt and don’t miss the "Glockenspiel am Marienplatz". Enjoy an Xperitas Welcome Dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Munich

Visit the baroque Schloss Nymphenburg. Find tasty dishes for lunch at the lively Viktualienmarkt. Tour Olympic Park and visit the Deutsches Museum or the BMW Museum. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Munich

Enjoy a day visiting one of King Ludwig’s castles and experience the charm of Alpine villages like Füssen or Garmisch-Partenkichen. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Nuremberg

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg via train. The historic medieval city of Nuremberg is one of Germany's most important centers for arts and culture. Walk along the historic city walls and try Nuremberg's sausage specialty - a Rostbratwurst. Visit the famous Albrecht Dürer Haus – it’s the only artist’s house in Northern Europe that still survives in largely original form from the Renaissance. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | Family Stay

This is what you’ve been waiting for! Spend six memorable days with your Deutsche Familie, experiencing everyday life, using your language skills in real-life situations and making new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 7 - 11 | Family Stay

Immerse yourself in the German culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 12 - 13 | Berlin

You won’t want to leave, but it’s time to bid your host family farewell and head to the capital! Visit the Brandenburger Tor and Checkpoint Charlie, while pedaling your way around Berlin on a guided Fahrradtour. Don’t miss the 360-degree view from the glass dome of the Reichstag. Ride the S-Bahn from Bahnhof Zoo to Alexanderplatz. Explore the historic streets of Mitte and modern Potsdamer Platz. Visit Potsdam and marvel at Schloss Sanssouci. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 14 | Berlin

Reflect on the last two weeks with your Mitreisenden at your Xperitas farewell dinner on your last evening Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 | Return

It seems too soon to say tschüss, but it’s time to board your plane and return to the United States. Meals Included: Breakfast

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Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges)

In-country transportation (train, motorcoach, public transportation as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Entrance fee allowance of $70 per student

Public transit allowance of $45 per student

Activities Included: Welcome and Farewell dinners , Guided bike tour in Berlin , Guided Walking Tour- "Stories of migration in Berlin" , Entrance to Nymphenburg Palace , Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle , Reichstag Glass Dome visit (if available) , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , Olympic Park Tower , Deutsches Museum , Entrance to BMW Museum , Guided tour of Sanssouci Palace , Spreefahrt , Berliner Unterwelten , Street Art tour and Graffiti Workshop ,

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
Passport, visa or other document costs
Transportation to/from departure city
Any meals not indicated on itineraries
Spending money and gifts
Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 10 participants
Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

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Spring Payment Schedule

Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2025 will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.

Payment Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 1, 2025	$1000
December 1, 2025	$1000
January 15, 2026	Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 1, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee*
October 2 - November 14, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
November 15, 2025 or later	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date)
30 days prior to departure	No refund possible

*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

All activities to be paid on-site using entrance fee allowance provided, unless listed in Program Inclusions.

The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 15, 2025	$1250
January 15, 2026	$1250
March 15, 2026	Balance

Bayern und Berlin

Includes Family Stay Experience®

15 Day Immersion Program

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

Dedicated Planning Assistance

Why You’ll Love This Trip

Day 1 | Departure

Day 2 | Munich

Day 3 | Munich

Day 4 | Munich

Day 5 | Nuremberg

Day 6 | Family Stay

Days 7 - 11 | Family Stay

Days 12 - 13 | Berlin

Day 14 | Berlin

Day 15 | Return

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