Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace Half-Day Trip from Berlin

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• Discover Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace, the Versailles of Germany, on this ideal half-day trip from Berlin. You'll see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed parks, museums and stately palaces of Potsdam, and take a guided tour of the celebrated rococo palace of Sanssouci.
  
  Departing Berlin, you'll travel through the city of Potsdam, old and new. Known for its lakes and palaces, the World Heritage-listed city is the Brandenburg state capital and was the former residence of the kings of Prussia.
  During the sightseeing tour of Potsdam you will see the Dutch Quarter, St. Nicholas' Church, the historic Town Hall, the Old Royal Stables, Nauen Gate and New Palais.
  
  Next, your guide will take you on a tour of Sanssouci Palace and its gardens. The celebrated rococo palace was the summer residence of Frederick the Great, where he came to relax ('sans souci' means 'carefree'). The palace is located above a vineyard and the splendid rooms feature elegant rococo designs.

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