Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Frankfurt!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Views & Brews in Cologne
RHINE RIVER: Take a scenic cruise on the historic river.
COLOGNE: Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the Colner Hofbrau Fruh, one of Cologne's famous breweries. (B/D) 155 mi / 250 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: For more than a century, the Colner Hofbrau Fruh has served its delicious Kolsch beer according to the family tradition started by the founder Peter Josef Fruh. Raise your glass to timeless tradition and hospitality with Germany's famous, foamy brews.
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. (B/D) 367 mi / 590 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOTS: Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate - Berlin's most famous landmark.
The Boulevards of Berlin
BERLIN: Enjoy a free day to explore Berlin. (B)
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 freedom painted by local artists. See the classic Cosmonaut mural in Mariannenstrasse or head to the Kreuzberg district for a leisurely stroll along Landwehr Canal.
German Jewels
DRESDEN: Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. (B) 137 mi / 220 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEM: Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.
On Tap in Nuremberg
BAYREUTH: Take an orientation tour of Wagner's city of festival.
NUREMBERG: Walking tour includes the Old Town. Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Roslein restaurant. (B/D) 205 mi / 330 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Bring a big appetite to dine on brats and beer in the biggest Bratwurst restaurant in the world! Enjoy authentic specialities at Bratwurst Roslein in the heart of Nuremberg's town hall square, where warm welcomes have been greeting clients since 1493.
The Romantic Road
ROTHENBURG: Orientation walk and free time to browse before continuing to Munich. (B) 205 mi / 330 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURE & TRADITION: Get that old romantic feeling with a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenburg. Here, along Germany's historic Romantic Road region, you'll find half-timbered houses, medieval walls, and cobblestone streets, that will win your heart in the heart of Northern Bavaria.
The Heart of Munich
MUNICH: Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.
OBERAMMERGAU: Enjoy free time before departing for Fussen. (B/D) 87 mi / 140 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURE & TRADITION: Experience the geographical and cultural heart of Munich at its Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the home of historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.
Bavarian Blessings & A Storybook Castle
FUSSEN: Spend a free morning in the Bavarian village.
NEUSCHWANSTEIN: Take a guided visit to King Ludwig's castle. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the "Fairytale King," built a fantastical 1800s castle with all the modern conveniences (aka plumbing), while emphasizing the romantic vision of a storybook castle. His love for Wagnerian opera is literally plastered on the walls inside, with panoramas and frescoes of scenes from the composer's great works. So romantic and fanciful of design, the Neuschwanstein Castle inspired Walt Disney's blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself.
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. (B/D) 186 mi / 300 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ANGELS ABOVE THE VINEYARDS: Nestling among the picturesque vineyards high above the lake rises the slender pinky-white tower of the magnificent baroque church of Birnau. Walk through the gates of this place of worship, and be transported to a different world filled with baroque opulence and religious devotion.
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. (B/D) 199 mi / 320 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ARCHITECTURAL GEM: Ascend 300 feet above Heidelberg to visit its historic castle, posing a commanding presence above the town below. The breathtaking Schloss Heidelberg features buildings and courtyards reflecting unique architectural eras, as well as the biggest wine barrel in the world! Just as the city below delivers a powerful view of the castle, you'll take in the panoramic views of Heidelberg below the terraces and gardens of the hilltop fortress. Cast your eyes across the Neckar River and valley, with views as far as the Rhine plain and Mannheim on a clear day.
Auf Wiedersehen, Germany!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 11 Breakfasts
- 7 Dinners
- Frankfurt NH Frankfurt Niederrad (First-Class)
- Cologne Steigenberger Hotel Koeln (First-Class)
- Berlin Abba Berlin (First-Class)
- Dresden NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt (Superior First-Class)
- Nuernberg NH Collection Nuernberg City (Superior First-Class)
- Muenchen Hilton Munich City (Superior First-Class)
- Fussen Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen (First-Class)
- Breitnau Hofgut Sternen (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- The itinerary for departures 1, 8, 13, 15 & 20 June in 2024 have had a slight update. Please contact reservations for further details.
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