Es Lebe Berlin!

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

Starting from $ 3599.00

10-Day Program | Student group German language immersion begins in Berlin! Explore the highlights of Berlin, from the Reichstag to historic Checkpoint Charlie. Ride the S-Bahn and see past and present come together in this iconic city. You'll make the experience personal and stretch your language skills while staying with a German host family. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the everyday German lifestyle. Get to know what daily German life is like in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. German language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience. Ask about our guided options.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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10 Day Immersion Program

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Why You’ll Love This Trip

Guided bike tour
Guided walking tour- stories of migration
Reichstag Glass Dome visit (if available)
Farewell dinner
Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
Guided tour of Sanssouci Palace
Spreefahrt
Berliner Unterwelten
Street Art tour and Graffiti Workshop

Day 1 | Departure

En route to Germany. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Berlin

After checking into your hotel, visit the Brandenburger Tor and Checkpoint Charlie, while pedaling your way around Berlin on a guided Fahrradtour. Enjoy your first day in Germany. Meals Included: None

Day 3 | Berlin

It’s time for a different type of city tour! On a guided walking tour, you will see much more of Berlin than the typical tourist sights. Hear from people who themselves have a history of migration and learn about the diversity of identities and lifestyles in Berlin today. Afterwards continue to tour Berlin. Ride the S-Bahn from Bahnhof Zoo to Alexanderplatz. Explore the historic streets of Mitte and modern Potsdamer Platz. Visit Potsdam and explore the Schloss Sanssouci palace and garden. Meals Included: Breakfast

Days 4 - 8 | 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

Day 9 | Berlin

You won’t want to leave, but it’s time to bid your host family farewell and head back to the capital. Don’t miss the 360-degree view from the glass dome of the Reichstag. Reflect on your experiences with your Mitreisenden at your Xperitas farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 | Return

Say "Auf Wiedersehen" to Germany as you 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 $40 per student

Public transit allowance of $25 per student

Activities Included: Guided bike tour , Guided walking tour- stories of migration , Reichstag Glass Dome visit (if available) , Farewell dinner , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , 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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$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 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.

Es Lebe Berlin!

Includes Family Stay Experience®

10 Day Immersion Program

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

Dedicated Planning Assistance

Why You’ll Love This Trip

Day 1 | Departure

Day 2 | Berlin

Day 3 | Berlin

Days 4 - 8 | Family Stay

Day 9 | Berlin

Day 10 | 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

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