German Highlights –– A Study of Beer
September 24 – October 5, From $2,995 per person (discounted alumni rate), plus airfareTwelve Days of Tradition During Oktoberfest
Raise your glass and celebrate Germany's dynamic history, ancient architecture and merry tradition. Get a taste of Germany on a journey to the country's most renowned sites during Oktoberfest, the world's largest fair. Program highlights include:
- A look at beer country alongside prize-winning author Robin Shepard, assistant professor of life sciences communication at the University of Wisconsin
- Riverside towns on a cruise along the Rhine, and a first-class ride on the Eurocity train from Dusseldorf to Berlin
- Dinner at the most famous brewery in Munich -- the Hofbrauhaus -- a colorful atmosphere during Oktoberfest
- An educational look at Germany's handcrafts at a woodcarving demonstration
- The amazing architecture of Kolner Dom, King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle, St. Sebald Church and more sites
- A taste of some of the oldest beer recipes in the world during a tour at the Weihenstephan Brewery in Freising
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