Best of Germany
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Highlights
- City tour in Berlin
- Orientation of Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg
- Visit Hamelin, the Berlin TV Tower, Mödlareuth Open Air Museum and Neuschwanstein castle
- Cruise along the River Rhine
- See the Lorelei Rock, the Wagner Festival Theatre in Bayreuth and Bavarian Alps
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- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- VIP entry to many sights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
Welcome to Frankfurt. After check-in this afternoon your Travel Director takes you on an orientation of the city's dynamic financial centre and medieval Römerplatz. Tonight join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception including a light meal and welcome drink.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure Severinshof Köln City/Lindner City Plaza
This morning see the site of the famous Lorelei Rock and cruise along the mighty River Rhine past medieval castles and terraced vineyards. Stop to experience a un...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hamburg City Alster
Drive through Lower Saxony and stop in Hamelin en route to Hamburg. Hamelin is a picturesque town of fairy tale fame and is immortalised in poems by Goethe and Robert Browning. L...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton
Follow the valley of the River Elbe from Hamburg, across the former ‘Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon marvel at the landmarks of the old East and West s...
Meals: Breakfast
This morning enjoy a Cultural Insight experience with fantastic 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Spend the rest of your day exploring on your own and shopping for souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pullman Newa
A short drive south brings you to Dresden - known as ‘Florence on the Elbe'. See the highlights of this astonishing Baroque city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Consider taking an in-depth look at the treasures of Dresden on a Optional Experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Maritim Nuremberg
Visit the Mödlareuth Open Air museum for an insight into ‘divided Germany'. See the differences between East and West Germany as well as parts of the original Berlin Wall. In Bayreuth admire the Wagner Fe...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Westpark/Hilton City
Your Travel Director takes you on an orientation walk of Rothenburg, perhaps the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany. Sights include half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall. Shop f...
Meals: Breakfast
See the city's landmarks on your orientation tour including Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz, famous for its Glockenspiel. You could visit Munich's fine museums or enjoy a walk in some of the beautiful city gardens. This evening consider an Optional Experience to one of Munich's world famous beer halls.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Maritim Titisee
Stop at Neuschwanstein to visit King Ludwig's fairy-tale 19th century castle. Admire the scenery as you drive through the hills and lakes of the Black Forest.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
This morning enjoy a Cultural Insight when you learn how the famous cuckoo clocks are made during a demonstration of the craft. A scenic drive brings you to the famous university town of Heide...
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, say ‘Auf Wiedersehen' to your Travel Director and travelling companions as your memorable holiday comes to an end. Transfers to Frankfurt Airport are available. Conditions apply.
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Accommodation
11 Breakfasts,1 Lunch and 4 Dinners.
Notes
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Hamburg
The Port Of Hamburg Harbour Cruise
Adult Price: €31.00
Despite being located 110 km (68 miles) inland, Hamburg is often referred to as 'Germany's Gateway to the World' due to the sheer number of ships that pass through the city. We'll enjoy a relaxing cruise with refreshments as we see Hamburg's skyline, historic fish market and shipyards while we learn about the city's maritime traditions.
Berlin
Dinner And Berlin By Night
Adult Price: €59.00
Tonight join us as we enjoy hearty German food, wine, beer and traditional music, before discovering the illuminated landmarks of the German capital.
Potsdam Highlights With Lunch Or Dinner
Adult Price: €70.00
At the Western edge of Berlin, we'll stop on the shores of Greater Wannsee, the incongruously-beautiful setting for the infamous 1942 conference to plan the 'Final Solution'. Next we'll cross Glienicke Bridge, the so-called "Bridge of Spies" of Cold War spy swaps fame. Reaching Potsdam, we'll make our way to the beautiful Park Sansoucci, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll continue to a former hunting lodge where we'll enjoy a meal in an idyllic setting.
Berlin's Secret Past Revealed
Adult Price: €27.00
Uncover secrets of Berlin’s past with your Local Specialist on a guided tour of the city. View the Holocaust Memorial, touch a remaining section of the Berlin Wall, see the site of Checkpoint Charlie, and learn more about Berlin’s WWII and Cold War past.
Dresden
The Treasury And Moritzburg Castle
Adult Price: €50.00
See the highlights of the fabulous Green Vault, one of the richest treasure chambers in Europe, with your Local Specialist. Afterwards, driving out of Dresden, we'll stop for refreshments before reaching Moritzburg Castle to discover its opulent baroque interior. The surrounding woodlands were once a favourite hunting area for the Kings of Saxony.
Nuremburg
Franconian Lunch And Rally Grounds Documentation Centre
Adult Price: €47.00
You’ll enjoy a delicious light lunch with a drink at the world's largest bratwurst restaurant. Then we'll make our way to the rally grounds and unfinished Congress Hall of the former Nazi Party. This extraordinary structure has since been transformed and now houses an exhibition detailing the Nazi Party’s fascination with rallies and the causes and consequences of National Socialism. An audio guide is provided.
Munich
The Dachau Memorial Site
Adult Price: €31.00
Germany’s first concentration camp was opened immediately after Hitler’s rise to power, just outside Dachau, near Munich. Maintained as a memorial, this visit will provide an insight into this tragic period in history.
Hofbrauhaus And Bavarian Dinner
Adult Price: €64.00
Down in the heart of Munich's old town we'll enjoy a drink at the world-famous Hofbrauhaus, where you’ll hear a traditional 'Oompah' band. Then on to a typical Bavarian restaurant to savour local dishes and drinks.
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