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 Join Hermes Tours on an exciting and fun tour through Prague, Dresden and Berlin. We'll discover these cities with all the must-see sites. But we'll go even further that that: we'll embark on a rip-roaring tour by Trabi through the streets of Berlin, which will give you a taste of the city before 1989. We end our exciting week celebrating the Christopher Street Parade in Berlin.
 • Fully hosted and guided by a Hermes Tour director
• Guided Tour of Prague, Old Town, Jewish Quarter
• Guided tour Dresden's Old Town
• Guided tour of Berlin
• Berlin's Christpher Street Parade
• Trabi tour through the streets of Berlin
• Centrally located 5/4 star hotels
• Welcome & Farewell dinner
• $100 per person savings if you reserve 5 months before departure!
Day 1 - Saturday, June 16, 2012
 Upon arrival, clear customs and make your way to our hotel. Prior to the departure of our tour we will give you a few options on various ways to get to the hotel from the airport. Our hotel is the lavishly quaint hotel Yasmin, located in the heart of Old Prague very close to Charles Bridge. The remainder of the day is free to explore Prague on your own and get familiar with your surroundings. This evening Hermes Tours hosts a welcome dinner where we can get acquainted with new travel partners.
 Afterwards we get acquainted with the rest of Prague on our Gay treasure hunt! Here you take part in an adventurous treasure hunt where we are guaranteed to have lots of fun! While visiting several gay cafes and bars you and your team will be collecting points, fulfilling several tasks and of course meeting the local gay community.
The final stop will be one of the trendiest gay clubs of Prague.
Overnight Yasmin Hotel, Prague, 4*.
Meal: D
Day 2 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
 Following breakfast we begin our city tour of Prague. Visit Prague Castle, including a guided visit of St. Vitus' Cathedral, St. Wenceslas and St. Vojtech's chapels to name a few. We continue as we walk along the picturesque Charles Bridge and continue our tour of Old Prague including the famous Old Town square which is home to the Astronomical Clock , Vysehrad fortress, Charles Square and the largest Baroque church, St. Nicolas. We also will walk through the Jewish town and then complete our tour at the Astronomical Clock. This afternoon and evening are free to do as you wish.
Overnight Yasmin Hotel, Prague, 4*.
Meal: B
Day 3 - Monday, June 18, 2012
Today is completely free for you to enjoy Prague at your own pace.
With its castle, the bridges along the Vltava river and the romantic streets in the Old Town, Prague had always been an attractive destination for travellers. But after the Velvet Revolution of 1989 it became one of the most visited and talked about cities in Europe. Partly because it was cheaper than traditional, overrated destinations, but mostly because of its special charm from past centuries.
There is no gay epicenter in Prague. But as the Vinohrady district tends to become the hedonist's and stylish quarter of Prague you will find most of the gay bars and clubs there. Also, if you are tired of the uninspired and heavy Czech cuisine and the gastronomical tourist's traps in the Old Town of Prague, Vinohrady is the district to go for dining out.
 Prague has become a gay metropolis of former Eastern Europe in the last few years. At present there are some 30 gay bars, cafés, pubs, sex clubs and saunas in the city. And new places are being opened all the time.
Czech society is one of the most secular and sexually liberal in Europe. The age of sexual consent is 15 for all, and there is no sodomy law. Although prostitution is legal, both parties must be over 18. In the case of sex with someone below this age, money or gifts must not be exchanged as a form of payment.
The Czech Republic became the second former communist country in Europe to grant legal recognition to same-sex partnerships.
Overnight Yasmin Hotel, Prague, 4*.
Meal: B
Day 4 - Tuesday, June 19, 2012
After breakfast we are off to Dresden, Saxony's capital where the city sits in baroque splendor and a wide sweep of the Elbe river. The city had the old reputation of being the "Florence of the River Elbe". Upon arrival we familiarize ourselves with a short orientation tour. Dresden offers a great variety of attractions including the Dresden Zwinger, the Frauenkirche Church, Semper Opera house and the Royal Palace. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Dresden on your own.
Overnight Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel, Dresden, 5*.
Meal: B
Day 5 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Today is a free day for you to explore Dresden at your own pace. Your guide will have optional activities planned. Dresden's fame and attractiveness refers back mostly to the glamourous period as the royal residence of the Saxonian kings. Before the Allied bombing in February 1945, Dresden was considered as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its unmatched collection of baroque architecture and it had often been called the "Florence of the Elbe".
For centuries now, Dresden has been at the cross-roads of various cultures. This is where art and culture are at home. This is also where an atmosphere of tolerance could develop in which gays and lesbians could also feel at home.  The reason why Dresden is not a gay centre could be because the Saxon's also have a reputation for being good-natured. The slogan of many gays and lesbians here seems to be not to provoke but rather to integrate. Thus gay life freely mingles with the rest of Dresden's night life.
During the daytime, lovers of beauty can already fully enjoy themselves - with the arts of course. Everywhere in town you can see statues representing images of beauty past and present: the fountains at Albert Square, statues of beautiful ladies on the Hauptstrasse, the four times of the day at the Brühlsche Terraces, young boys of the Muses in front of the Schauspielhaus theatre, the collection of sculptures at the Albertinum...
Overnight Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel, Dresden, 5*.
Meal: B
Day 6 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
After breakfast we depart for Berlin, the capital of Germany with and infamous history and home to some of the most talked about architecture. Upon arrival we enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Berlin. We visit the Brandenburg Gate, a view of the Reichstag with its new glass dome, a view of the Victory Column with its golden statue of Victory.
Overnight  NH Hotel Berlin-Mitte, Berlin, 4*.
Meal: B
Day 7 - Friday, June 22, 2012
Sure to be a highlight of your trip, we jump into some relicts from the past – Trabants! These trabis as they are commonly known were the primary car of the Eastern block and become our means of transportation as we travel through Berlin fulfilling specific tasks. Go back in time as you cross a "Police border station" on the boarder from East Germany to West Germany. We will divide up into smaller groups where you will have the opportunity to drive one of the trabis yourself. All of our cars will be connected with a walkie-talkie system as we help each other through the adventure. Return to our hotel where the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Berlin on your own.
Overnight NH Hotel Berlin-Mitte, Berlin, 4*.
Meal: B
Day 8 - Saturday, June 23, 2012
 Please note: This is the tentative day for the Parade. The organizers have not officially announced this but from historic reference we are fairly confident it will be so.
Berlin has always been known for their openness and love of all. Today marks the Christopher street parade also known as the gay pride parade. Today is completely free for you to enjoy the parade and all the festivities that will be taking place today. For those who would prefer a more quieter day we will have a list of various options that you will enjoy.
 Germany's gay-lesbian capital is Berlin! Which metropolis boasts such unique variety in bars, pubs, clubs and parties? Highlights to be marked in your calendar are naturally the celebration of gay pride – in Germany called CSD (Christopher Street Day) – and Pride Week with numerous events like the big street fair in the neighbourhood around Motzstraße in Schöneberg. In 2012 the Berlin CSD will take place for the 34th time. Its birth was a small demonstration with a few hundred participants in 1979. In the last few decades it grew to become a spectacular parade of hundreds of thousands.
 Together with guests from home and abroad, the community shows self confidence, also concerning political issues which are the reason for this demonstration. Leading up to the parade are various events like the Swing dance Gay Night at the Zoo or the CSD on the Spree (Berlin river). Apart from mainstream CSD there is the transgeniale CSD held in Kreuzberg which is less commercial.
This evening Hermes Tours hosts a farewell dinner at a local restaurant where we get a last chance to say farewell to our new treasure hunt, trabi pro, travel companions. Afterwards we are sure to head to one of the local gay clubs to keep the celebrations going.
Overnight NH Hotel Berlin-Mitte, Berlin, 4*.
Meal: B, D
Day 9 - Sunday, June 24, 2012
Our tour officially ends after breakfast today. You are free to schedule your return flight for anytime today. Due to the fact that Berlin has 3 separate airports we have not arranged a group airport transfer but will assist you with choosing the best method to get to the airport.
Meal: B
There are no extensions planned for this tour. If you would like to extend your vacation to other parts of Europe please contact us for help planning.
Prague:
- 4 Stars, 3 nights
Experience the new atmosphere of one of the best rated design hotels in Prague. The four star Design Hotel Yasmin offers high standard hospitality services ready to pamper our guests and the staff will make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible.Thanks to the hotel's location expose yourself to a Prague's history and glamour right outside the door.
Located in Prague's Nove Mesto neighborhood, this property is close to Mucha Museum, Wenceslas Square, and Black Theatre Prague Animato. Also nearby are Estates Theatre and Czech National Museum.
Yasmin Hotel has a health club, and a fitness facility. This 4.0-star Prague property also offers a hair salon. Business amenities include a business center, high-speed Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. Yasmin Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities at this 4.0-star property consist of conference rooms and banquet facilities.
 Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and televisions. In addition, amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Additional amenities offered include clock radios and slippers. Guestrooms have cable/satellite television with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, desks, and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guestroom services include a turndown service, and housekeeping.
Dresden:
- 5 Stars, 2 nights
In the baroque heart of Dresden lies the jewel of a five star hotel, the Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel.
Conveniently near the airport in Dresden, Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel is close to Kreuzkirche, Saxon State Chamber, and Saxon State Library. Also nearby are Frauenkirche and Albertinum.
Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Business amenities at this 4.5-star property include a business center, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. This luxury hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge.  Event space measuring 270 square meters consists of exhibit space and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby.
The 97 air-conditioned guestrooms at Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel include minibars and safes. Televisions are equipped with cable channels and pay movies. All accommodations provide desks, fax machines, and direct-dial phones with voice mail. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Each unit has unique furnishings. Bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs. Bathrooms also include phones, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers. Additional amenities include coffee/tea makers and windows that open. In addition, amenities available on request include in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is offered daily.
Berlin:
- 4 Stars, 3 nights
NH Berlin-Mitte is a superior four-star hotel located right in the heart of Germany's capital city and near historical sites such as Potsdamer Platz, Friedrichstrasse and Checkpoint Charlie. The hotel was partially renovated in 2008. The hotel offers 392 spacious rooms, including 32 Superior rooms and a large Junior suite. Rooms are decorated with dark wood furnishings, natural colors and warm tones, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay: large bed, desk, armchairs, air-conditioning, mini-bar, Satellite TV, safe, free coffee/tea machines, wireless Internet access and bathtub.  NH Berlin-Mitte is also equipped to handle your business meetings and private events, with a total of 13 multi-purpose rooms for gatherings of all sizes. The largest room holds up to 300 people. When you're ready for a bite to eat, the hotel restaurant offers a rich fresh breakfast buffet, as well as delicious international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Sit back for a drink and snacks in our cozy lounge bar, or have something delivered to your room by our 24-hour-a-day room service.
Take advantage of some down time with a sauna or steam-bath in our well-being, fitness and relaxation area, all for free. You are also welcome to use the Internet terminals in our business center. If you are traveling by car, you'll find easy parking in the hotel's underground parking garage. Our well-informed concierge is at your disposal to help you book any restaurant, sightseeing tour or cultural event in Berlin.
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Canadian, American, and EU passport holders do not require visas to any of the countries on this tour. 
Even though the countries that you will visit are all member of the European Union, only Germany currently uses the Euro. All other countries still use their own national currency. It is now very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout each country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling. 
Services of professional gay tour guide throughout the trip. Accommodations as listed, rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All meals as per itinerary, Transportation in luxury air-conditioned mini coach. Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary. 
Round-trip air transportation to Prague, Czech Republic and returning from Berlin, Germany, transfers to/from the airport;; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature. Usual tips to drivers and guides are not included. 
