An Academy for College Men
June 7 - 17, 2005

This is a wonderful opportunity for pre-seminary students, college-age men and Christ Academy graduates. This select group of men will begin their tour in Berlin, the “new” capital of a once divided Germany. We'll then travel through Wittenberg, Erfurt, and Eisenach, finishing our journey in the resort town of Ruhpolding.

ITINERARY

June 7th - Departure
Depart from Fort Wayne or Chicago for our overnight transatlantic flight to Berlin, Germany.

June 8th - Berlin
Arrive in Berlin; enjoy a relaxing day at St. Mary Lutheran Church; visit some area sites; enjoy a great meal at the “pub down the street.” Overnight in Berlin.

June 9th - Berlin
We will take an afternoon walking tour of Berlin. We will go from the Brandenburg Gate to the Berlin Cathedral and back. We will also take in the sunset from on top of the Reichstag. Overnight in Berlin.

June 10th - Leipzig
Train trip to Leipzig. We will spend the afternoon walking around the city and enjoying the various sites. We will attend Evening Prayer at St. Thomas church where Bach was Cantor. Overnight in Leipzig.

June 11th - Wittenberg
We will go on a half-day walking tour of Wittenberg with the entire group. This will include the various Luther sites and the Luther house. Afternoon is free for sightseeing. Overnight in Leipzig.

June 12th - Erfurt
Train trip to Erfurt. Afternoon walking tour of the various Luther sites, including the Augustinian Monastery. Overnight in Erfurt.

June 13th - Eisenach
Day trip to Eisenach. Spend the morning in the city and then hike up to Wartburg Castle. Overnight in Erfurt.

June 14th - Ruhpolding
Train trip to Ruhpolding. This place has everything from mountain biking to white water rafting to hiking. Really cool place. Relax and take in the Alps. Overnight in Ruhpolding.

June 15th - Ruhpolding
Free day for trips, etc. Maybe you will want to go into Munich or over to Salzburg, Austria. Maybe you will want to go hiking. Overnight in Ruhpolding.

June 16th - Ruhpolding
You will have a free afternoon to go somewhere else, maybe to Innsbruck, Austria, or simply take a walk by a mountain stream. We will have a great final toast to our trip. (Talk to previous travelers about our first evening in Berlin . . . the best.) Overnight in Ruhpolding.

June 17th - Ruhpolding/USA
Time to get to the airport and head back to the States.

Included in Price:

• Round trip airfare via a scheduled IATA carrier.
• 2nd class German Rail Pass.
• Hotel: tourist class and traditional European hotels, with private hostel stay in Berlin.
• Meals: breakfast daily, except Berlin
• One Christ Academy counselor for every five participants.

• Meals and beverages, except as noted in itinerary.
• Tips at hotels and for local city guides.
• All government fees and departure/airline taxes (est. $65-$80)
• Passport fees.
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Passenger protection program. (optional)