Coming 2027
Germany-Austria
From Martin Luther to WWII & Beyond
Walk Through History—From Reformation to Redemption
Tracing the footsteps of faith-filled reformers, courageous believers, and pivotal moments that shaped the world. From the stirring legacy of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation to the sobering lessons of WWII, this Christ-centered tour invites you to explore not just the history of a region—but the resilience of the Gospel through it all. With powerful site visits, biblical reflections, and guided insights, you’ll experience how God’s truth prevailed in even the darkest of times.
Join Tabgha Tours on an unforgettable journey through Germany and Austria
What's Included
Accommodations in Germany & Austria
Guided tours at all major biblical and historical sites
Two meals per day (breakfast & supper), plus Sabbath lunch
Transportation, entrance fees, and gratuities included
Post-departure travel insurance
Optional Add-ons
Pre-Tour Sanssouci Palace:
Potsdam, Germany
Sound of Music Castle:
Salzburg, Germany
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from home airport to Berlin.
Day 2
Arrive in Berlin.
Trains available from airport to Alexanderplatz every 30 minutes for Euro 4.40.
You can take either the RE 8 or S-Bahn S9 train located directly below the airport.
Arrive at Alexanderplatz plaza and check in at Hotel Park Inn-Alexanderplatz with your name and passport.
Rest and enjoy plaza area.
Meet in hotel dining room for opening dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Overnight in Berlin.
Day 3
Germany-Austria from Martin Luther to WWII and Beyond
Daily buffet breakfast
Depart at 9:00 for Berlin sites:
City center
Reichstag/Cupola Dome (bring passport)
Brandenburg Gate
Checkpoint Charlie/Berlin Wall
“Unter den Linden” Blvd
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Berlin Cathedral
Hof Comkirche/Hohenzollern dynasty
Dinner and overnight in Berlin
Day 4
Load and depart for Wittenberg.
(En route, visit Glienicke “Bridge of Spies.”) Tour Melanchthon House.
Open lunch in Market Square.
Visit All Saints’ Church/Schlosskirche where Luther posted his 95 Theses; Luther House and St. Mary’s Church where Luther preached.
Dinner and overnight in Wittenberg.
Day 5
Depart for Eisenach’s Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the New Testament into German.
Open lunch and continue to Erfurt, spiritual home of Luther.
Lodging provided at Erfurt Augustinian Monastery where Luther lived for six years.
Dinner and overnight in Erfurt.
Day 6
Breakfast and then Sabbath morning worship at Erfurt Augustinian Monastery.
Guided tour of monastery and chapel and provided vegetarian lunch.
Afternoon tour St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus.
Dinner and overnight in Erfurt.
Day 7
Depart for Nuremberg.
Tour Nazi rally grounds.
Dinner and overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 8
Depart for Dachau Concentration Camp.
Continue to Bavaria.
Dinner and overnight in Bavaria.
Day 9
Relaxing morning in Fussen.
Visit to Neuschwantstein Castle. Take a run or two on the Alpine Slide.
Open dinner and overnight in Bavaria.
(Germany-only travelers will depart for Munich airport.)
Tour Options & Pricing
Itinerary
Optional Pre-Tour
Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace
Pre-Tour
Tour nearby Potsdam & the Sanssouci Palace.
Walk the quaint streets of the “Holländisches Viertel” (Dutch Quarter) or the Russian colony “Alexandrowka”and experience a time long past.
Continue on to Sanssouci Palace, the summer residence of the Prussian kings often referred to as the Prussian “Versailles.”
Spend time enjoying the magnificent gardens. Return to Berlin.
Dinner and overnight in Berlin.
Itinerary
Optional Post-Tour
Salzburg, Sound of Music Castle
Day 10
Depart Bavaria for Eagle’s Nest at Kehlstein Summit where Nazi leadership decisions were made.
Lunch, and continue onto Salzburg, Austria, and the beautiful Schloss Leopoldskron “Sound of Music” castle and lake.
Open dinner and overnight at the Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg.
Day 11
Enjoy leisurely brunch and morning at the Schloss. Walk into Salzburg.
Take Sound of Music bus tour or Fraulein Maria’s Bicycle Tour of Sound of Music sights.
Free time in Salzburg to visit Mozart’s birthplace, Marionette Theatre, or shop.
Open dinner and overnight at the Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg.
Day 12
Breakfast and transfer to Salzburg airport for flight home.
Travelers choosing to fly out of Munich airport may take the Salzburg-Munich train to the Munich airport.
The “Sound of Music” Hotel
The Schloss Leopoldskron is an elite hotel whose castle building, lake, and grounds appeared in “The Sound of Music.”
Our tour package includes a standard room in the Meierhof building adjacent to the Schloss castle building.
Breakfast is served in the Schloss, and all guests have access all day to the Schloss building and grounds.
Optional room upgrades to the Schloss castle building are available on a first-come basis by emailing tabghatours@gmail.com when you sign up for the Germany/Austria tour.
Schloss “Sound of Music” Hotel Upgrade Options.
(1) Max Reinhardt Massive Suite with lake view, +470 Euro/night upgrade
(3) Schloss Two-Room Superior Suite with lake view, +300 Euro/night upgrade
(1) Schloss One-Room Standard Suite with lake view, +230 Euro/night upgrade
(5) Schloss Two-Room Standard Suite with Hohensalzburg Fortress/park view, +230
Included:
Meierhof Standard Room, with fortress/courtyard/Schloss view
Special Focus and Presenter
The focus of our Germany/Austria 500 tour will be:
Martin Luther
Protestant Reformation
The events of World War II, and beyond
Our special presenter is Dr. Volker Henning, native of Germany and longtime Adventist professor and administrator, along with local guides.
Flights
Approximately $800-$1500 roundtrip.
Your multi-city itinerary will be:
Home Airport-Berlin
Salzburg (or Munich) - Home Airport
Airfares will come available August 2025, and flight guidance will be provided at that time.
Trip Insurance
Trip Insurance is included through Adventist Risk Management.
The insurance covers post-departure emergencies, including hospitalization (up to $140,000) and lost luggage.
The insurance also includes up to $1000 for trip cancellation for medical reasons only, within 30 days of departure.
Increased cancellation coverage is also available.
Insurance is purchased 30 days prior to the trip.