During 300 years of Brandenburg and Prussian history, numerous artists, architects and landscape gardeners from Germany and abroad have helped shape its striking cultural landscape. Come and discover Brandenburg’s idyllic greener side! The tour takes in Potsdam and Bad Muskau. You will visit Sanssouci and Babelsberg’s ensemble of palaces and parks, now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the renowned 18th and 19th century gardens of New Garden, home to Cecilienhof Palace, and Karl Förster Garden. You will then leave Potsdam and head for Bad Muskau where you will retrace the footsteps of Prince Hermann of Pückler-Muskau as you stroll around the park named after the prince and admire its hills, lakes and adjoining palace. The day will end with a visit to Branitz Park near Cottbus.

Services Included: 3 nights in 3/4 star hotel in Potsdam, incl. breakfast and 1 evening meal in hotel. Tour guide on days 1 and 2 (6 hours per day), entry to and tour of the Court Gardener‘s Museum, guided tour of Potsdam incl. tour of Babelsberg Park, entry/tour of Sanssouci Palace and Park, Cecilienhof Palace, tour of Potsdam‘s Friendship Island, evening meal in Bornstedt Royal Estate, Drachenhaus restaurant, tour of Muskau Park, entry/tour of Branitz Palace and Park. Tour guide for day 3: pp 15.00 EUR; Price per person (from 20 people) in dbl. from 273.00 EUR; sgl. room supplement from 45.00 EUR; available year-round

Southeast of Berlin lies one of Europe’s most unique landscapes – the Spreewald, Brandenburg’s “Little Venice”, whose waters stretch for more than 950km. Alongside the intriguing mix of scenic beauty and the cultural legacy inherited from the Sorbs/Wends, the former opencast lignite mines have also left an indelible mark on southern Brandenburg. Embark on a journey through a region of contrasts. Your tour begins in Cottbus, “Gateway to the Spreewald”, in the renowned Branitz Park, followed by a visit to the Raddusch Slavic Fort and an idyllic punting trip along the Spreewald waterways. Next stop, Lusatia’s enchanting industrial landscape, a stark contrast to the Spreewald’s scenic beauty. Here you will visit Jänschwalde Power Station and take in views of the bizarre “minescape” as you walk along the Besucherbergwerk F60, an overburden conveyor bridge known as the “Lying Eiffel Tower”.

Services Included: 2 nights in mid-price hotel in Cottbus, incl. breakfast, visit and tour of Branitz Palace and Park, evening meal in hotel, entry to Raddusch Slavic Fort Open-air museum, punting trip through the Spreewald including “Spreewald Diploma“, barn bash at the Kolonieschänke Inn in Burg, visit and tour of Jänschwalde Power Station, tour of the Besucherbergwerk F60 in Lichterfeld, snacks served on a conveyor belt; Price per person in dbl. room from 130.00 EUR; sgl. room supplement from 30.00 EUR; available year-round

Experience a completely different kind of punting trip. Forget the ferryman – put yourself in the rowing seat! Guaranteed fun for everyone! Followed by even more entertainment with a barn bash featuring beer-mug-lifting contests, the Burg Colonist Diploma, music from the Spreewald, dancing and Spreewald specialties.

Services Included: 2 nights incl. breakfast in a mid-price hotel, Spreewald dinner on day of arrival, 3-hour punting trip with ferryman‘s jamboree, barn festivities – an evening packed with entertainment (beer-mug-lifting contests, Burg Colonist Diploma, dancing, Spreewald specialities); Price pp (from 15 people) in dbl. room from 135.00 EUR; available April – October

How would it be cycle tracks with a cycle tour on the possible one for many by the lovely nature of the Spreewald? The many bike and walks marked well make the Spreewald one of the most interesting bike walking areas of Germany. One finds farmsteads and villages, woods, meadows and arable land here as surrounded by watercourses and included nowhere in Europe otherwise. Do not break any records but enjoy the uniqueness of the varied nature scenery.

Spring awakening in the “Venice of Brandenburg”. Enjoy the idyllic aquatic landscape of the Biosphere Reserve from the comfort of a traditional Spreewald punt. You will learn fascinating facts about the customs of the Sorb/Wend people and experience traditional Easter festivities. A walk through the Pückler Park in Branitz rounds off the trip.

Services Included: 3 nights incl. breakfast in 3/4 star hotel in Cottbus, 3 evening meals in hotel (buffet or 3-course meal), 1 boat trip, guided town tour, all-day tour guide on day 2, guided walk in Branitz Park. Price pp (from 25 people) in dbl. room from 149.00 EUR; available Good Friday – Easter Monday

Experience the idyllic Spreewald Biosphere Reserve and enjoy a leisurely 3-hour guided cycle tour along the river. Afterwards, a romantic trip in a traditional Spreewald punt will immerse you in the beauty of this aquatic labyrinth.

Services Included: Guided 3-hour cycle tour through the Spreewald, rental bikes, Spreewald snack during tour, 3-hour punting trip from Burg port. Package price per person (15–40 per tour) from 39.50 EUR; available April – October