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13 Day Best of Germany & Austria
Premium Coach Tour starting in Frankfurt and finishing in Vienna
Countries Visited: Germany  Austria 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 13 Days (12 Nights)
From: Frankfurt to Vienna
Tour Code: GBGA
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $2,589 pp
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Tour Description

Your dream vacation of medieval villages, striking architecture, vibrant cultures, and classical music awaits you in Germany and Austria!

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Frankfurt including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
  • 12 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 3 three-course dinners.
  • 'By My Guest' luncheon at a Castle overlooking the Rhine.
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Munich.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • A choice of hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach on sightseeing tours and transfers.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host at Trafalgar´s recommended London hotel.
  • A qualified Local Guide in Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna.
  • Audio Headsets on all guided visits and included sightseeing.
  • High-speed train journey between Cologne and Berlin.
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Frankfurt Orientation includes the old town.
  • Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine.
  • Cologne Visit the Gothic cathedral.
  • Berlin Sightseeing tour of the city.
  • Wurzburg View the fortress and Prince-Bishops' residence.
  • Rothenburg Orientation of this medieval city.
  • Munich Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Glockenspiel.
  • Neuschwanstein Visit the fairytale castle.
  • InnsbruckOrientation includes the Golden Roof, St. Jakob's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace.
  • Salzburg Sightseeing includes the Domplatz, Mozart's birthplace and locations used in The Sound of Music.
  • Wachau Valley See Melk Abbey and Dürnstein Castle.
  • Vienna View St. Stephen´s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Parliament on your walking tour with a Local Guide.

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Day
1
Arrive Frankfurt (offenbach)
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in, your Travel Director shows you the dynamic financial centre and medieval Römerplatz during your orientation. Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. It´s a great opportunity to get to know everyone!
Stay: Sheraton Offenbach (RW)
Day
2
Frankfurt (offenbach) - Rhine Cruise - Cologne
At St. Goar embark for a cruise up the scenic River Rhine past medieval castles and terraced vineyards. Stop to experience a unique Be My Guest lunch at an atmospheric castle above the river. Continue by road via Bonn to Cologne where an orientation includes a visit inside the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Spend free time before dinner relaxing or exploring on your own.
Stay: Renaissance (Superior First Class) (BB/HD)
Day
3
Cologne - High Speed Train - Berlin (2 Nights)
Take a high speed train to the fascinating capital, Berlin. Spend the rest of the day exploring this city on your own or relaxing.
Stay: Scandic (First Class) (BB)
Day
4
Berlin Sightseeing And Free Time
Your expert Local Guide gives an exciting account of Berlin´s rich and momentous history during your included sightseeing tour. Admire the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the Reichstag Building, German State Opera House, Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. This evening, you might like to discover the vibrant nightlife for which Berlin is famous. (BB)
Day
5
Berlin - Bayreuth - Wurzburg
South from Berlin, cross the River Elbe and continue past Leipzig. Visit Bayreuth, home of the Wagner Festival. In Würzburg, see the Marienburg Fortress and the Prince-Bishops' residence before arriving via the Romantic Road in Rothenburg.
Stay: Wittelsbacher Höh (First Class) (BB/D)
Day
6
Wurzburg - Rothenburg - Munich (2 Nights)
Drive via part of the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and enjoy an orientation walk in the medieval town. Continue through splendid countryside to Munich in the heart of Bavaria. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner with local specialities.
Stay: Hilton Park (Moderate Deluxe) (BB/HD)
Day
7
Munich Sightseeing And Free Time
Your orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and City Hall with its Glockenspiel clock. Tonight, why not discover some of Munich's lively beer halls - it´s what the region is famous for! (BB)
Day
8
Munich - Neuschwanstein - Innsbruck (2 Nights)
Visit Neuschwanstein this morning before crossing the Austrian border to Innsbruck. View the famous Olympic ski-jump before arriving at your hotel.
Stay: Hotel Innsbruck (First Class) (BB/D)
Day
9
Innsbruck Sightseeing And Free Time
Your orientation includes the Wilten Basilica, Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Explore medieval lanes, visit world-class museums and Hapsburg palaces or simply relax and admire this dazzling city set against a spectacular Alpine backdrop. Tonight you might like to see a traditional Tyrolean folklore show. (BB)
Day
10
Innsbruck - Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg, where spires and domes rise in the shadow of Hohensalzburg Castle, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. Admire the city featured in 'The Sound of Music' during your walking tour with an expert Local Guide. Admire Mozart´s birthplace and family house in the picturesque Getreidegasse, and the Domplatz dominated by Salzburg Cathedral.
Stay: Holiday Inn (First Class) (BB/D)
Day
11
Salzburg - Durnstein - Vienna (2 Nights)
Enjoy breathtaking scenery on your drive past Lake Mondsee to the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Sloping vineyards line the river from Melk Abbey to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner and subsequently found by Blondel, his faithful minstrel. Arrive in Vienna and spend the afternoon as you wish.
Stay: Renaissance Wien (Superior First Class) (BB)
Day
12
Vienna Sightseeing And Free Time
From the Opera to the Hofburg and St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Parliament, view all the wondrous sights of the elegant Austrian capital during your included sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Marvel at the oldest and most secret part of old Vienna on your walking tour. In your free time discover a wealth of cultural delights, museums, galleries and memorials to famous composers. (BB/HD)
Day
13
Depart Vienna
Bid farewell to your companions at the end of this wonderful holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)
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General Information

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Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours

TrafalgarOperating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.


Tour Type: Regional

Immerse yourself in your favourite European destinations, as Trafalgar takes you off the beaten track to new and exciting places. With two night stay in most cities, our First Class Regional Tours offer itineraries which delve deeply ino the very heart of Europe's many unique countries & cities.


Frequently Asked Questions

How is Trafalgar different from other escorted touring companies?

  • We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
  • We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
  • We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
  • We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
  • You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
  • You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
  • You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently

When will I receive my documents?

Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.

Where will my hotel be located and what will it be like?

Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:

  • Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
  • Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
  • Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
  • Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.

As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.

What are Trafalgar Tour Directors like?

Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.

What does the tour cost include?

The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.

Are tips included?

Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.

What is an 'Optional Activity'?

The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.

Do you have a share program for singles?

Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.

Where can I find out more information on Trafalgar?

We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).


Know Before You Go

Trafalgar Know Before You Go GuideDownload this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your European holiday. Find an array of useful details including country guides, travelling tips, pre–trip preparations and arrival information in this useful guide. (4MB)


Airport Transfer Information

Airport Transfers in Europe

All Trafalgar passengers receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday at specified times. Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Trafalgar Global Journeys.


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