Saturday 15 October, 2022 - Wednesday 26 October, 2022
Total Cost:
S$4,500.00 (Member)
This tour is now full; however, you may register to add your name to the waitlist.
This unique tour to three key cities in Germany, Munich, Dresden and Berlin, is specially designed to capture sites that hold huge cultural and historical backgrounds with in-depth knowledge provided by local English-speaking guides. Some highlights will be the very important collections of Dukes and Kings as well as prominent individuals who have collected artefacts from China, India and SEA throughout the centuries.
Cabinets of curiosities were filled with extraordinary objects, from ivory carvings to nautilus shells. The Wittelsbacher, the Bavarian dynasty, had through their connections unprecedented access to ‘world riches’, and thus today's museums are a treasure trove to be discovered, from magnificent coin cabinets to the stunning porcelain collection at Castle Schleißheim.
Porcelain was, of course, one of the Chinese products everyone coveted, so much so, that August the Strong traded 600 of his soldiers for 151 large vases from China, till today they are known as ‘Dragoon Vases’, which can be seen at Dresden's magnificent art collection. His love of porcelain eventually resulted in the founding of the first European porcelain manufacture.
The Silk Road always fascinated people and one is Albert Grünwedel who went on the first German research expedition to Xinjiang. After documenting his archaeological finds he brought back some frescos and these you can see in an incredible exhibition in the newly created Humboldt Forum for Asian Art, together with many other Silk Road artefacts.
Collections like the Pergamon Altar, or Sanssouci in Potsdam are a must too, as well as some recreational river cruises around Berlin and Dresden, the oldest German castle, the spectacular Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque churches and castles which make up the rich heritage of Germany.
Trip cost is approx. S$4.500, which includes hotels (double-sharing basis), train rides, public transport, entrance fees, meals, F&B, tips to guides, and a contribution to the FOM general fund, but excludes the flight to and from Germany, personal expenses such as visa fees, telecommunications, laundry and extras at planned meal such as wine, beer or soft drinks. Travel insurance can be arranged, however is not included in the expense.
Please note that while cancellations after the sign up are possible however, it might not be possible to grant refunds once tickets are bought.
We will continue to monitor the Covid situation in Germany, which at the moment is stable, however since the tour is only in autumn, the situation might change.
The single room supplement is approx. S$1000.
To register for the tour, please ensure your FOM membership is updated and then follow instructions to register.
By registering online, you will have:
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read, agreed to and signed an online FOM Release Form and Responsibility Statement;
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agreed to send a photocopy of the first page of your passport (containing relevant details) directly to the Tour Leader; and
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agreed to make an initial deposit payment of SGD$2.000 to FOM by PayPal or cheque made payable to “FOM”.
If you wish to pay the deposit by cheque, kindly mail it to:
FOM Study Tours: Germany 2022
Friends of the Museums
61 Stamford Road
#02-06 Stamford Court
Singapore 178892
PLEASE NOTE:
Cancellations incur penalties and at times we can accommodate only partial or no refunds, so please register only if you are sure you can travel in October.
Information on further payments will be sent out later with a detailed itinerary to registered participants.