Germany Tours & Trips 2020

• Explore the walled city of Avignon, crossing the 12th-century Pont St-Benezet bridge and munching on classic French fare like baguettes with cheese.
• Visit a mixture of well-known and lesser-touristed cities for a real snapshot of Western Europe, from Eiffel Tower to alleyway bars.
• Spend two days or more in most destinations for a chance to go deeper than the highlights – with some help from Lonely Planet and your Intrepid leader of course.
• Three days in Amsterdam gives you time to see the varied sides of the city, from the sidewalk cafe culture to the leafy parks and master-filled museums.
• Admire the panoramic landscapes and weaving coastline from Barcelona to France’s Provence region. With all transport arrangements taken care of, you can focus on soaking it all up.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour the major capital cities along the Danube
• Bask in the idyllic landscapes of the Wachau Valley
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Imperial Vienna and the Schoenbrunn Palace
  • Budapest, 2000 years of history

• Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
• See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE Cruise on board a paddle riverboat
• Our ship is moored in Prague
• Discover:
  • Golden Prague
  • Litomerice, charming city full of history
  • Elbe Sandstone Mountains, natural and architectural wonders
  • Dresden, the Florence of the Elbe
  • Meissen and its porcelain
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg, birthplace of the Reformation
  • Potsdam, and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace
  • Berlin, symbolic capital

• Explore Copenhagen like a local and hop on a bike. There is no better way to see the major sites, as well as explore hidden corners of this beautiful city.
• Don't miss Gothenburg's Haga district, with its picturesque wooden houses and the iconic Skansen Kronan, as well as laid-back Langgatan street.
• Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).

• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organisation supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
• Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways.
• : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests).
• : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
• : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
• : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
• : Experience the wonderment of the Christmas Markets of each city, some of the oldest in Europe. Shop for local delicacies and drink the heartwarming Glühwein. Keep an eye out for the Nuremberg Plum People and marvel at the Lepizig Christmas Pyramid.
• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Expert reveals why this is the historic core of the city. You will also tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Salzburg: With a Local Expert, see Mozart's family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. You'll also view the Hohensalzburg fortress and see Residenz Fountain when you spend some time in the Old Town.
• Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
• Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
• Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways.
• Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
• Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634 and the next performance will be in 2022.
• Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
• : "One thing I really love about showing guests Eastern Europe is the rich history and culture of places that have previously been impossible to visit due to political situations."
• : "Munich is the capital of beer, so taking guests into the famous Hofbräuhaus, at any time of year, gives them a small idea of what it’s like to attend Oktoberfest."
• : "Guests are always amazed and intrigued by the vast amount of beautifully decorated sweet treats on offer in Germany during the festive period."
• Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
• Salzburg: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
• Innsbruck: Savour a traditional meal accompanied by local Tyrolean music and entertainment.
• Munich: Join your newfound friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer!
• Dining Summary: 4 Dinner with Wine (DW), and 7 Breakfast (B)
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organisation supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Salzburg: Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer, plus a fascinating collection of portraits.

• See the site of Checkpoint Charlie
• See the colourful East side Gallery and the iconic Berlin Wall
• Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
• See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
• See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
• See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence
• See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence
• Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration

• With its perfectly preserved medieval wall and watchtowers, Tallinn's quaint Old Town is a great place to explore on foot.
• Explore 13th-century Turaida Castle on a guided tour, then wander through pristine woodlands and along the winding Guaja River.
• Aukstaitija National Park offers unique opportunities for both action and relaxation. Kayak across pristine lakes, indulge in home-cooked meals or cleanse yourself in a traditional sauna.
• Cycle along the endless dunes and stunning beaches of Lithuania's Curonian Spit National Park on a full-day bike tour, making a visit to charming Nida village.
• See the whimsical and ornate architecture of Riga’s Old Town, where the narrow and pastel-coloured buildings house bars and restaurants.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Authentic villages : Cochem, Rüdesheim, Boppard and Koblenz
  • Alken and Thurant Castle
• Experience the magic of two rivers with a cruise amon steep cliffs, vineyards and romantic castle

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• The cultural diversity of five authentic rivers
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Frankfurt, a dynamic and international city
  • Luxemburg
  • The Cochem Castle overlooking the Moselle
  • Trier and its Roman ruins

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• A luxury cruise on an authentic paddle riverboat ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE
• Discover all the must-see sites
  • Medieval Hanseatic cities: Magdeburg, Luneburg, Hamburg, and Lübeck
  • Passage on the Scharnebeck twin ship lift, one of the highest in Europe
  • The Wolfsburg Autostadt, a unique attraction showcasing German automobiles
  • Potsdam and the gardens at the Sanssouci Palace
  • Berlin, symbolic capital

• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic. Make the most of your free time in Prague by seeing a world of architectural styles, experiencing the city's bohemian hospitality and immersing yourself in one of Europe's most celebrated jazz scenes. Cycle through rolling hills and the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic
• An orientation walk around Vienna is the perfect way to appreciate the rich offerings of art and history on display in the Austrian capital
• Enjoy a scenic walk along the banks of the River Danube in Budapest. Threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, Europe’s second longest river is also one of its most beautiful

• Take a traditional Motoscafo across the iconic lagoon to the island of Venice
• See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square

• Explore Frankfurt’s highlights on an orientation tour
• Drink in the festive atmosphere of Frankfurt’s Christmas market and enjoy a glass of traditional glühwein
• Tour the fairy-tale turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle
• Make the most of more stalls, snacks and sparkly lights at Munich’s Christmas Markets
• Dine on regional favourites at a local restaurant in Munich
• Raise your steins and your spirits at a traditional beer hall