Idea for a trip: Berlin for 2 adults
Period: 4 nights in Berlin, Germany
Included services
Transport: Transfer from Henri Coandă Airport (Bucharest) to Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport.
Accommodation: 4 nights at Mercure Hotel Berlin City, in Berlin (Germany) – a modern hotel, well connected to public transport, ideal for exploring the city center.
Included activity: Ticket for the Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit in Berlin (Germany) – a guided excursion to Potsdam with a visit to Sanssouci Palace, professional guide, and free time to explore the city.
Recommended for: couples who want to combine history and culture with relaxing walks, parks, palaces, and local gastronomy.
As your travel agent, I recommend a few excellent resources to help you prepare for your trip to Berlin and Potsdam:
Travel guides:
Lonely Planet – Berlin, great for maps, neighborhood tips, restaurants, and nightlife.
DK Eyewitness – Berlin, rich in illustrations, photos, and visual itineraries, perfect for first-time visitors.
Rick Steves – Berlin, practical suggestions, walking-focused, with clear explanations of main sights.
Short Romanian travel brochures – available in major bookstores or online travel sections.
Books about the history of Berlin and Germany:
Berlin: The Downfall 1945 by Antony Beevor – ideal if you’re interested in World War II and Berlin’s wartime past.
Stasiland by Anna Funder – about life in East Berlin and the former GDR, useful for understanding Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and related sites.
Berlin: Portrait of a City Through the Centuries by Rory MacLean – a portrait of the city from past centuries to modern times.
For Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace:
Official brochures about Potsdam & Sanssouci – available at Berlin tourist offices or online, offering maps and short historical summaries.
The official website of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation – provides multilingual information about Sanssouci Palace and the surrounding park.
