Organized by the Centre for Servant Leaders

Reformation
Tour

10 Days 7 Nights
(13¨C22 Nov 2026)

Wittenberg ¨C Martin Luther Statue
Statue of Martin Luther in Wittenberg, where he nailed the 95 Theses in 1517, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
Berlin Wall ¨C East Side Gallery
A preserved section of the Berlin Wall, now an open-air gallery symbolizing freedom after Germany¡¯s reunification.
Wittenberg Castle Church Interior
The Castle Church in Wittenberg, where Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses, marking the beginning of the Reformation.
Mainz ¨C Gutenberg Museum Area
Mainz, birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, whose printing press helped spread Reformation writings across Europe.
Erfurt Old Town
Historic Erfurt, where Martin Luther lived as a monk at the Augustinian Monastery before the Reformation.

Led by

Dr. Richard Ong

Assistant Director of Centre for Servant Leaders

Itinerary

Morning visit to Gutenberg Museum then after lunch, we go to Worms, thought to be one of the oldest towns in Germany. We visit the world¡¯s largest Memorial to the Reformation and the Church of the Holy Trinity, which is believed to be the place where the decisive hearing took place. We tour St. Peter¡¯s Cathedral, one of the most exquisite examples of Romanesque architecture. The Cathedral was the scene of several milestones of European history. In 1048, Bruno of Egisheim-Dagsburg was elected pope Leo IX here and in 1521, Martin Luther was summoned by emperor Charles V to recant his teachings before the Diet of Worms, a historic assembly that was to change the history of Christianity. Behind the cathedral in the Heylshof Park marks a plaque on the ground the place where Luther made his brave declaration. Overnight Worms (L/D)

Today we go to Wertheim Village for full day shopping and own lunch, then continue our journey to overnight at Rothenburg ob der Tauber. After dinner we enjoy a special evening tour with a local Night Watchman. The Night Watchman takes you on a journey into medieval everyday life. As the guardian of the old town, he shares his adventures, the customs of Rothenburg¡¯s citizens, and stories from the Thirty Years¡¯ War, when General Tilly captured the city. Overnight at this beautiful old city (B/D)

At Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber take a glimpse into the Middle Ages in perhaps the most famous town on the ¡°Romantik Road¡± – a nearly intact medieval walled city without a single modern building within. Tour the city to view the Rathaus, the Glockenspiel and St. Jakob¡¯s church with its famous altar carving by Tilman Riemenschneider and the Castle Gardens. Leisure time to stroll the cobblestone lanes with their wonderful variety of shops. K?the Wolfahrt¡¯s year-round Christmas Village is a must! Walk along the medieval walls that encircle the town or just relax and enjoy this quiet town. After late lunch, travel to Coburg for Overnight (B/D)

Following breakfast you visit the famous Veste Coburg, the fortress where Luther took refuge and lived during the Augsburg Confession. While visiting the castle we¡¯ll see the Luther Room, the art treasures in the various collections and the royal building with the Luther Chapel. The Veste Coburg is one of the largest and most well-preserved medieval castle complexes in Germany. In 1530 Luther took refuge and lived here for six months. After late lunch, continue to Eisenach to visit the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle. Here Luther found refuge during his exile and translated the New Testament from Greek into German. Take a look at the spartan room he lived and worked in. Tour the Palas (Great Hall), Art exhibition, the Elisabeth Hallway. Overnight At Eisenach (B/D)

This morning, we visit St. George¡¯s Church where St. Elisabeth was married and J.S. Bach baptized. If time permit, we will tour the Luther House where Luther lived as a student with the Cotta family from 1498-1501 and the Luther exhibition documenting his life and theologies and also visit Bach House. After time for lunch, we continue to Erfurt, the spiritual home of Martin Luther. It was here that Luther obtained a degree in 1502 and a doctorate in philosophy in 1505 and where he took the decisive step to turn to theology and the monastic life. Your walking tour begins in the historical section of the city including St. Mary¡¯s Cathedral, where Luther was ordained as a priest, the Augustinian Monastery with a permanent exhibit depicting Luther¡¯s life as a monk in Erfurt. Take a glimpse at the small ¡°cell¡±, where Luther lived during his stay in the monastery. and to the church of St. Severus, where Luther preached his sermons. Overnight Erfurt. (B/D)

This morning, we visit Buchenwald Concentration Camp where Dietrich Bonhoeffer was imprisoned. We continue to Weimar, the city of Schiller and Goethe and visit the Herder church, with its famous Cranach altar. After lunch, we then continue to Eisleben, where Luther was born and died. Visit St. Andrews Church where Luther preached his last four sermons and where his body was laid in state. Discover the houses, where he took his first and his last breath. Overnight in Eisleben (B/D)

We depart Eisleben to go Wittenberg, the main workplace of Martin Luther. You visit the temporary Luther exhibition at the Augusteum (Luther Hall is currently closed for renovations). Luther Hall is the Augustinian monastery where Luther lived as a monk and later, in 1525, as owner with his wife and family (Luther Hall is the largest museum of Reformation history in the world), the Market Square and Town Hall; tour All Saints Church ¡°Schlosskirche¡±, famous site where Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Castle Church door sparking the beginning of the Reformation (it is here that Luther is buried alongside his fellow reformer, (Philipp Melanchthon) visit Melanchthon House in Wittenberg; tour St. Mary¡¯s Church, where Luther did the majority of his preaching. Overnight Wittenberg (B/D)

This morning after breakfast we depart to Berlin and after lunch we will visit the remaining Berlin Wall, continue to Reichstag with a guide and walk the spacious glass dome to enjoy fantastic view of the city, next is visit the city¡¯s most beautiful plaza, the Gendarmenmarkt, gorgeously framed by the German and French cathedrals. Then we will go to Berlin Airport to fly back to Singapore. (B)

Prices

Tour Package Details and inclusions:

  1. Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach for all transfers, touring, and sightseeing according to group size ¨C from Frankfurt airport to Berlin airport
  2. English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  3. 7 overnight stays in very good hotels in double rooms with bath en-suite as listed below:
    • 1 night in Worms at Pension Altes Ruderhaus *** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber at AKZENT Hotel Schranne *** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Coburg at Hotel ibis Styles Coburg *** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Eisenach at Pentahotel Eisenach **** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Erfurt at Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt **** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Eisleben at Hotel Graf von Mansfeld *** (or similar)
    • 1 night in Wittenberg at martas Hotel Lutherstadt Wittenberg ***S (or similar)
  4. Daily breakfast buffet at the hotels
  5. 7 dinners at the hotels (either menu or buffet) or at local restaurants
  6. Local English-speaking guides in Worms, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Night Watchman tour and morning city tour), Erfurt, Eisleben, Wittenberg, Berlin
  7. Entrance fees for Mainz: Gutenberg Museum // Rothenburg ob der Tauber: St. Jakob¡¯s Church // Coburg: Veste Coburg (incl. guided tour) // Eisenach: Wartburg Castle (incl. audio guide), Luther House, St. George Church, Bach House // Erfurt: Augustinian Monastery (incl. guided tour) // Buchenwald: Concentration Camp (incl. multimedia guide) // Weimar: St. Peter and Paul Church (Herder Church) // Eisleben: St. Andrew¡¯s Church, Luther¡¯s Birth and Death House // Wittenberg: Temporary Luther exhibition at the Augusteum, St. Mary¡¯s Church, Castle Church, Melanchthon House
  8. Headphone-system during the whole tour (for groups of 20 and more guests)
  9. Tips to tour guide, local guides and coach driver
  10. All visitor and city taxes

Tour price:

  • SGD 5,730* ¡ª based on 25 participants
  • SGD 5,990* ¡ª based on 20 participants
  • SGD 6,190 ¡ª minimum departure with 15 participants

Flight Details:

  • Flight 1: TK 55 | Date: 13 Nov (Fri) | Route: SIN ¨C IST | Status: HK32 | Time: 2325 ¨C 0605*
  • Flight 2: TK 1587 | Date: 14 Nov (Sat) | Route: IST ¨C FRA | Status: HK32 | Time: 0810 ¨C 0930
  • Surface: ARNK (Arrival Frankfurt / Departure Berlin ¨C Surface Travel)
  • Flight 4: TK 1724 | Date: 21 Nov (Sat) | Route: BER ¨C IST | Status: HK32 | Time: 1920 ¨C 0020*
  • Flight 5: TK 54 | Date: 22 Nov (Sun) | Route: IST ¨C SIN | Status: HK32 | Time: 0150 ¨C 1735

    * Arrival next day.

*Tour price excludes:

  1. Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges SGD 780(subjected to changes) payable during balance payment
  2. Lunches and Drinks during the meals
  3. Headphone-system for a group smaller than 20 guests
  4. Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
  5. Travel insurances
  6. Visa and Personal expenses
  7. Anything not in the inclusion on page 1.

Other Terms and Conditions:

  1. Tour Charges is subjected to change if there is a sudden increase of air tickets, airport taxes and fuel surcharges and exchange rate changes.
  2. Tour Organizer reserve rights to cancel the tour if the participants is less than 15 pax
  3. Tour Organizer reserve the rights to change / alter tour dates or itinerary due to force majeure like natural disasters, riots, war, terrorism or delay from airline.
  4. The tour organizer reserves the right to change hotels due to unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters, hotel unavailability, or war, ensuring a similar alternative.

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CLOSING REGISTRATION: 01 September 2026