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Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

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In this trip, we will visit villages, towns, and cities where Nietzsche lived and discuss his works and ideas. During the trip, there will be lectures in the morning, followed up by discussions. In addition to the main instructor, there will be guest lecturers (a schedule of guest lectures will be provided closer to our departure date). For the lectures, we will follow the chronological order of Nietzsche’s works. As for his life and the places where he lived, we will start in Leipzig region (Saxon-Anhalt) where he is originally from, visit Rocken, Naumburg, Schulphorta, Weimar, and Jena and move south (a strictly chronological order in this area is not possible) and visit Basel where Nietzsche lived for 10 years. Our trip will end in Sils Maria. We will visit many Nietzsche houses and institutes along the way. There will also be sightseeing led by tour guides to amplify our knowledge of the places we are visiting.

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Price is per person and includes hotel (with breakfast) for every night for the duration of the trip, ground transportation and entrance fees to museums and institutes and instructor fees. Price does not include airfare.
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General Itinerary:

Day 1
Depart from the US.
Check with Celestial Voyagers to get your airline tickets to go to Berlin or Liepzig and return from Zurich. After registration Celestial voyagers will advise when to get you airline ticket.
Day 2

Leipzig –

Connecting flight to Leipzig or Inter-City Express train to reach Liepzig. Participants will meet with their travel companions and Dr. Tuncel at the hotel for a welcome dinner.

Day 3

Leipzig –

Breakfast followed by guided walking tour focussing on places relating to Nietzsche. (2 hour tour). Afternoon guided tour by a musicologist, specialized in classical music.

Day 4

Leipzig –

Breakfast followed by a full day excursion to Rocken, Naumburg and Schulpforta. In Rocken visit the Memorial near Lutzen which includes Nietzsche’s birthplace, the Parish Church, the Village School and a family grave. In Naumburg visit the House where Nietzsche grew up. It is normally closed in March, but visit is subject to special confirmation of the group. Schulpforta is the place where he went to high school.

Day 5

Weimar –

Coach drive from Leipzig to Weimar. En route, stop in Jena and visit the place where Nietzsche underwent mental treatment in a local clinic from November 1889 to February 1990. Continuation to Weimar. Check-in at Hotel Leonardo for 2 nights.

Day 6

Weimar –

Breakfast followed by walking guided tour. Visit Goethe House and Schiller House.

Day 7

Basel –

Morning drive from Weimar to Bayreuth: Visit Richard Wagner Museum and view the Festival Theatre. Continuation to Basel (514 kms).

Day 8

Basel –

Morning city tour. Walking tour following the steps of Nietzsche in Basel. Visit Basel University where he taught for 10 years.

Day 9

Sils Maria –

Drive towards Lucerne and stop in Tribschen to visit Richard Wagner House Museum. Continuation to Sils Maria. Visit Nietzsche house – museum. Farewell dinner in Sils Maria. Drive after dinner to Zurich to spend the night.

Day 10

Return –

Tour ends after breakfast. Individual transfer or extension can be arranged to go to the airport or continue your trip. Departure.

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