Bayern und Berlin

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

Starting from $ 4499.00

15-Day Program | Two historic regions beckon! Student group German language immersion begins with the sights of München and visit the castles of mad King Ludwig before discovering the charm of Augsburg – the oldest city in Bavaria. 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. Ask about our guided options.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

Learn More

15 Day Immersion Program

Download Itinerary

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

See Price Inclusions

Dedicated Planning Assistance

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 München. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | München

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 | München

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 | München

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 | Augsburg

Travel to the oldest city in Bavaria – to Augsburg! See the beautiful architecture and rich culture of this unique city. You will take a guided tour of the Fuggerei, a “town within a town” and the very first social housing complex in the world dating back to the 16th century that is still used today. Meals Included: Breakfast

Days 6 - 11 | 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, 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

Download Itinerary

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 $60 per student

Public transit allowance of $35 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 18 participants
Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

Pricing Calculator

$xxxx.xx / per student

Spring Payment Schedule

Payment and cancellation 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, 2023 will receive a full refund. 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, 2024
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2023 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 1, 2023	$800
December 1, 2023	$800
January 15, 2024	Balance

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

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2024
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 1, 2023	Full refund – No administrative fee charged
October 2 - November 14, 2023	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
November 15, 2023 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.

Summer Payment Schedule

Payment and cancellation schedule:

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2023 will receive a full refund. 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

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2023 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 15, 2023	$1000
January 15, 2024	$1000
March 15, 2024	Balance

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

Cancellation Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 15, 2023	Full refund – No administrative fee charged
October 16 – November 30, 2023	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
December 1, 2023 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 18 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.

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 | München

Day 3 | München

Day 4 | München

Day 5 | Augsburg

Days 6 - 11 | Family Stay

Days 12 - 13 | Berlin

Day 14 | Berlin

Day 15 | Return

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Pricing Calculator

Spring Payment Schedule

Payment and cancellation schedule:

Payment Schedule

Cancellation Schedule

Summer Payment Schedule

Payment and cancellation schedule:

Payment Schedule

Cancellation Schedule

Enrollment Information

Let’s Transform Lives Together