Es Lebe Berlin!

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

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. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation. Trip cost: $2599 per student, plus cost of international flights, based on a minimum group size of 10 students. Please find estimated cost of international flights under enrollment information.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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10 Day Immersion Program

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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

Day 4 | Family Stay

Now the real adventure begins! Make your way to the family stay community where students will spend the next five days with their German family! Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 5 - 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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Pricing

$2539 per student

plus cost of international flights*

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Contact Xperitas for an air estimate based on your preferred travel dates and departure city. Start planning your 2027 program today!

*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027 departures.

Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)

In-country transportation (train, 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 $50 per student

Public transit allowance of $45 per student

Activities Included: Guided bike tour , Guided walking tour- stories of migration (other options available upon request) , 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 , Reichstag Glass Dome visit (if available)

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Variance in air cost due to changes in group contract after booking or if the group size prevents using the booked air contract.
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)

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.