German Highlights

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Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful views and brews of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate Germany vacation. This en...
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Frankfurt : A welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a farewell dinner at your hotel
    • Rhine cruise:
    • Cologne : Visit the cathedral; enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh
    • Cologne–berlin: By high-speed first-class ICE train
    • Berlin : Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
    • Dresden: Orientation, see the Zwinger Palace Courtyard
    • Bayreuth : Orientation of Wagner’s city, of festival fame
    • Nuremberg : Walking tour including the Old Town; a dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant
    • Rothenburg : Walking tour of the walled town
    • Munich : Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz

What's this trip about?

    Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful views and brews of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate Germany vacation. This encompassing tour of Germany kicks off in Frankfurt with a river cruise along the vineyard-dotted Rhine, picks up speed with a train ride from Cologne to Berlin, and then makes its way from the restored city of once war-ravaged Dresden to the best of Bavaria and the enchanting Black Forest. Castle-topped hills, snow-capped peaks, and foam-topped pilsners present the sweetest of sights while traditional Black Forest Cake and Nuremberg Gingerbread are your just desserts.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City FRANKFURT, GERMANY
End CityFRANKFURT

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Day 1: ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)

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Day 2: FRANKFURT–COLOGNE

Views & Brews in Cologne RHINE RIVER Take a scenic cruise on the historic river. COLOGNE Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the [LF] Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries. (Breakfast,Dinner) 155 mi / 250 km

LOCAL FAVORITE LO...

Day 3: COLOGNE–BERLIN

Historic Berlin COLOGNE Board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin. BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial. (Breakfast,Dinner) 367 mi / 590 km

TOUR HIGHLI...

Day 4: BERLIN

The Boulevards of Berlin BERLIN Enjoy a free day to explore Berlin. (Breakfast)

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE Berlin is a city to be explored and enjoyed. See the street art of the East Side Gallery where a portion of the Berlin Wall now serves as a memorial of f...

Day 5: BERLIN–DRESDEN

German Jewels DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. (Breakfast) 137 mi / 220 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Ba...

Day 6: DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG

On Tap in Nuremberg BAYREUTH Take an orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival. NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner) 205 mi / 330 km

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TA...

Day 7: NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH

The Romantic Road ROTHENBURG Orientation walk and free time to browse before continuing to Munich. (Breakfast) 205 mi / 330 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Get that old romantic feeling with a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenb...

Day 8: MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU- FÜSSEN AREA

The Heart of Munich MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls. OBERAMMERGAU Enjoy free time before departing for Füssen. (Breakfast,Dinner) 87 mi / 140 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Experience the geographical a...

Day 9: FÜSSEN AREA: EXCURSION TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN

Bavarian Blessings & A Storybook Castle FÜSSEN Spend a free morning in the Bavarian village. NEUSCHWANSTEIN Take a guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the “Fairytale King,” built a fan...

Day 10: FÜSSEN AREA–LINDAU–BIRNAU–BLACK FOREST

Fairytale Forests LINDAU Explore the island on Lake Constance. BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church. BLACK FOREST Enjoy a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner. (Breakfast,Dinner) 186 mi / 300 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANGELS ABOVE THE VINE...

Day 11: BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT

Cuckoo Clocks & Castle Walks BLACK FOREST Enjoy a Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel. HEIDELBERG Take a walking tour of the Old Town with a funicular ride to visit the castle. FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel. (Breakfast,Dinner) 199 mi / 320 km

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Day 12: FRANKFURT

Auf Wiedersehen, Germany! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Johannisstrasse 76-80

Abba Berlin

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Berlin

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NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt

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An Der Kreuzkirche 2

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