Explore Germany Europe's Cultural Capitals

This November marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today, the German capital is recognized internationally for its art, architecture, music, theater, food and fashion. Indeed, the city has taken center stage as Europe's Cultural Capital. Experience Berlin's vibrant urban beat with a stay in two of its finest hotels.

Maritime flair and urban chic come together in Hamburg where stylish shops, trendy districts such as Karolinenviertel and Schanze, and more than 40 theaters and 70 museums make it one of the most popular cities in Germany. For some of the best savoring and sipping in Hamburg, head to the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten where you'll find 9 notable bars and restaurants.

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ROCCO FORTE HOTEL DE ROME, Berlin, Germany

Fall of the Wall Vacation Package •  Available through December 30, 2009

2 Nights Deluxe Room rates from $1,184 pp

Fall of the Wall Vacation Package Includes: Two nights' accommodation in a luxurious Deluxe room; Breakfast daily; A welcome amenity; Mineral water; Free local calls; A piece of the Wall; Cocktails at Bebel Bar; Choice of a three-hour bike tour tracing the path of the former Wall or  a 90-minute tour with a driver guide; Tickets to the Museum at Checkpoint Charlie; Tax and service charge.

ROCCO FORTE HOTEL DE ROME, Berlin, Germany

Unforgettable Family Affair Vacation Package • Available through 2010

2 Nights Deluxe Room rates from $792 per room, per night

Unforgettable Family Affair Package Includes: Book a Deluxe Room or Junior Suite and receive the second room for free; for children under the age of 18 (adjoining or connecting); Buffet breakfast for the entire family daily (up to 4 people); Mineral water in the room; Free local phone calls; Amenities for teenagers such as popcorn, organic lemonade, quick snap; camera, IPod docking station or DVD player, and 15-minute complimentary Internet access once during stay; Tax and service charge. *Includes a complimentary second room for children under 18.

HOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI BERLIN, Berlin, Germany

Experience the Adlon Vacation Package • Available through December 30, 2010

2 Nights fares from $1,954 pp, do

Experience the Adlon Vacation Package Includes: Two nights' accommodation in a Deluxe Double room; Room upgrade at time of booking, if available; Gourmet buffet breakfast for two; Four-course dinner at Restaurant Quarré; Adlon Key Chain welcome gift; Fruit plate and mineral water; Opera or theater tickets; Cultural sight-seeing tour at German Parliament; Glass of Champagne; Daily newspaper; Roundtrip Limousine transfer from airport to hotel.

FAIRMONT HOTEL VIER JAHRESZEITEN, Hamburg, Germany

2010 City Spa Time Vacation Package • Available through December 31, 2010
 2 Nights Double Deluxe Courtyard rates from $714 per room, per two-night package

2010 City Spa Time Vacation Package Includes: Room upgrade upon arrival, if available

Welcome gift of champagne, canapés and fruit; Buffet breakfast for two, served in the restaurant; Complimentary dinner for two at Doc Cheng's. once during stay; Choose from two 90-minute treatments: Vier Jahreszeiten Massage or  MBR Facial Treatment; Unlimited use of sauna and fitness area.

WEICHLEIN TOURS, Hamburg, Germany
 Hamburg City Tour • Available through 2010

3 Hours Virtuoso fares from $489 per 1-3 guests

Hamburg City Tour Experience Includes: Private car service with Mercedes S-class or six passenger Deluxe van; Pick-up/Drop-off from hotel; English-speaking driver/guide; Spend the day sightseeing in the city of Hamburg; Highlights include: Alster Lakes, City Hall, Stock-Exchange, St Michael's Church, shopping area, Congress Center, St. Pauli amusement district;  (Reeperbahn), Free Port area with Kohlbrand Bridge.

HAMBURG CULTURE TOUR, Hamburg, Germany
Gem of the Elbe Vacation Package • Available through 2010

 3 Hours Sedan fares from $459 per 1-2 guests

Gem of the Elbe Vacation Package Includes: Hand selected English-speaking driver/guide and private vehicle; Explore the elegant city of Hamburg with an overview of the historic city centre incorporating the past, present and future through its architecture, monuments and memorials;  Highlights include HafenCity, a new urban district with a colourful mix of cultural, leisure and commercial offerings; Stop for a typical German 'Kaffee und Küchen' and enjoy the fabulous views of the Elbe and bustling Port of Hamburg; In addition to touring, Culture Trip can assist with reservations at the sought after Michelin star restaurants of Hamburg

GRAND EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE TOUR

Viking Danube, Viking Pride, Viking Spirit

15 Nights Virtuoso Riverview fares from $3,162 per person

Departs April through November, 2010

Book by December 18, 2009

Exclusive: Enjoy 2-For-1 Fares, $400 discount on Air per couple, Complimentary Wine, plus a $50 per stateroom shipboard credit

Europe River Cruise Tour Itinerary: Amsterdam, Holland overnight • Cologne, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Rüdesheim, Germany • Mainz, Germany • Wertheim, Germany • Würzburg, Germany • Rothenburg, Germany • Nuremberg, Germany • Regensburg, Germany • Passau, Germany • Linz, Austria • Melk, Austria • Dürnstein, Austria • Vienna, Austria • Bratislava, Slovakia • Budapest, Hungary overnight