Highlights of Germany
Highlights of Germany
Highlights of Germany
10 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany, Frankfurt Area, Rhine Cruise, Cologne, Rhineland, Hamelin, Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Weimar, Coburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich, Europe
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Tour code:
6030-2025
Tour Overview
Spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairytale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer…this is Germany! On this comprehensive tour, see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, as well as some medieval towns and scenic areas. Your vacation starts in Frankfurt and ends in Munich with overnights in the Rhineland, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Munich. Magnificent scenery awaits you on this value-minded Germany vacation. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River, passing castle-crested hills, and terraced vineyards. Visit pretty historic towns like Hamelin. Visit Rothenburg on the Romantic Road with its charming cobblestone streets, and half-timbered houses in the walled town still showing its medieval character in style. Among the tour highlights is Lubeck, a Hanseatic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 12th century, and Veste Coburg Castle, one of Germany’s largest castle complexes. Also enjoy an orientation drive in Hamburg, time in Munich’s Marienplatz, and a guided tour of Dresden, to see, among other highlights, the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion, where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound every quarter of an hour. From beautiful scenery and exciting cities to historic sights and fun experiences, this Germany tour has it all!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Frankfurt Area,Germany
Location: Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Germany! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for the welcome dinner at the hotel.
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY Welcome to Germany! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for the welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2: Frankfurt Area,Rhine Cruise,Cologne,Rhineland
Location: Frankfurt Area, Rhine Cruise, Cologne, Rhineland
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland, including the famous Lorelei rock. Next is the city of Cologne, the city known for its joyous attitude, with free time to visit the city center.Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
FRANKFURT AREA–RHINE CRUISE–COLOGNE–RHINELAND Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland, including the famous Lorelei rock. Next is the city of Cologne, the city known for its joyous attitude, with free time to visit the city center.Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km (B)
Day 3: Rhineland,Hamelin,Hamburg
Location: Rhineland, Hamelin, Hamburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with the historical buildings and magically fancy gables echoing the “Pied Piper” legend. Continue to Hamburg.Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
RHINELAND–HAMELIN–HAMBURG Journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with the historical buildings and magically fancy gables echoing the “Pied Piper” legend. Continue to Hamburg.Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B)
Day 4: Hamburg,Lübeck,Berlin
Location: Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with an orientation drive in Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later, depart for Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Later, arrive in Berlin and enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany. Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
HAMBURG–LÜBECK–BERLIN Start the day with an orientation drive in Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later, depart for Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Later, arrive in Berlin and enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany. (B)Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 5: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now, the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in contemporary architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. Consider an optional excursion this afternoon.
BERLIN No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now, the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in contemporary architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. Consider an optional excursion this afternoon. (B)
Day 6: Berlin,Dresden,Leipzig
Location: Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and at one time called the “Florence on the Elbe.” On the included guided sightseeing tour, see the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound four times per hour, and much more. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843. Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
BERLIN–DRESDEN–LEIPZIG Travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and at one time called the “Florence on the Elbe.” On the included guided sightseeing tour, see the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound four times per hour, and much more. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
Day 7: Leipzig,Weimar,Coburg,Nuremberg
Location: Leipzig, Weimar, Coburg, Nuremberg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Leipzig to visit Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Weimar Republic.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Continue to Nuremberg and admire its town center, dominated by the imperial castle. Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
LEIPZIG–WEIMAR–COBURG–NUREMBERG Leave Leipzig to visit Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Weimar Republic.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Continue to Nuremberg and admire its town center, dominated by the imperial castle. (B)Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 8: Nuremberg,Rothenburg,Munich
Location: Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
As you leave Nuremberg, stop for a photo at the famous Zeppelinfield. On the way to Munich, visit the quaint Medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses and decorated fountains.Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH As you leave Nuremberg, stop for a photo at the famous Zeppelinfield. On the way to Munich, visit the quaint Medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses and decorated fountains.Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)
Day 9: Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, and sample Munich’s famous beer!
MUNICH With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, and sample Munich’s famous beer! (B)
Day 10: Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
MUNICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Notes
Oktoberfest departures September 19 and 26Christmas markets departures December 5 and 12 – include Cologne, Lubeck, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, and Munich Christmas market visits
UNESCO Sites
Budapest (including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andr?ssy Avenue)
Accommodation
Frankfurt:Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated by MeliáRhineland:Hotel Achat MonheimHamburg:NH Altona HamburgBerlin:B&B Berlin-TiergartenLeipzig:NH Leipzig MesseNuremberg:B&B Hotel Nurnberg-CityMunich:NH Muenchen Messe
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