Fascinating Germany

Discover Germany and its many fascinating contrasts. Explore modern and dynamic cities like Hamburg, Berlin and Munich, the picturesque landscape of the Rhine River and the romantic south with its magical scenery dotted with fairytale castles. One of the highlights of this tour is the high speed train ride from Berlin to Frankfurt and a visit to famous Neuschwanstein castle. Let Germany enchant you!

TRAVELOGUE

Day 1 / Tuesday
Frankfurt
Arrival in Frankfurt and transfer to your hotel. At first glance, Frankfurt impresses visitors with its modern skyscrapers, but a close-up look reveals a charming and pleasant city. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****.

Day 2 / Wednesday
Frankfurt - Rüdesheim/Cruise/ St. Goar - Cologne
In the morning transfer to Rüdesheim. Short tour of the historic city center. Next you board a boat for a cruise along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine, the Lorelei valley. After disembarking in St. Goar you continue to Cologne. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim****.

Day 3 / Thursday
Cologne - Hamburg
After breakfast we depart for Hamburg. In the morning you enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Hamburg is internationally renowned for its elegant historic boulevards, the second largest port in Europe and famous St.Pauli neighborhood. Accommodation at the Hotel Novotel Hamburg Alster****.

Day 4 / Friday
Hamburg - Berlin
The morning is free to explore at your leisure. In the afternoon you travel to Berlin. Accommodation at the Hotel Arcotel John F****.

Day 5 / Saturday
Berlin
In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit many well known historic locations, like Under den Linden Avenue, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Arcotel John F****.

Day 6 / Sunday
Berlin - Potsdam - Frankfurt
After breakfast you travel to Potsdam and visit the Sanssouci palace and park. In the afternoon you travel by high-speed train from Berlin to Frankfurt. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****.

Day 7 / Monday
Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Freiburg
In the morning you travel to Heidelberg to visit its historic center and famous castle. Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country, idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River. Our next destination is Freiburg. Accommodation at the Hotel Novotel am Konzerthaus****.

Day 8 / Tuesday
Freiburg - Lake Titi - Lindau - Füssen
After breakfast you enjoy a tour of Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower. Next you travel to Lake Titi, nestled in the legendary Black Forest. Then you continue to the small island of Lindau, in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps. After a brief stop your next destination is Füssen. This small mountain village is the most southern point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Luitpoldpark-Hotel****.

Day 9 / Wednesday
Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Ettal Abbey - Garmisch Partenkirchen
We begin the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “mad king“. In the afternoon we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche church before continuing the tour to the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Today‘s final destination is Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 winter Olympics. This mountainous region also features Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze (2.962 m/9715 ft). Accommodation at the Treff Hotel Alpina****.

Day 10 / Thursday
Garmisch Partenkirchen - Linderhof - Munich
The morning is free to explore at your leisure. An optional excursion is to ascend to the top of Zugspitze (not included in the tour). In the afternoon you travel to Munich and visit Linderhof castle. This is one of 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the “mad king“ actually lived for a significant amount of time. Accommodation at the Hotel Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****.

Day 11 / Friday
Munich
After breakfast you visit the gardens of the Nymphenburg summer palace. Next we explore the city and its main monuments, including Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower, the Frauenkirche church and the elegant Maximilianstrasse boulevard. Munich is the capital of Bavaria State and famous for its Oktoberfest, which is actually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Save your appetite for this evening‘s traditional Bavarian dinner with folk music . Accommodation at the Hotel Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****.

Day 12 / Saturday
Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt
After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town. Then we continue to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 p.m.

During holidays, conferences and special events, accomodation may only be available outside the city. Excursions and tours are usually not affected by these events.

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THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour

English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups with less than 8 persons)

Transfer from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)

Accommodation in a double room at the hotels described or in similar accommodations

Daily buffet breakfast

Visits and excursions as listed in the program

Rhine cruise

High-speed train travel from Berlin to Frankfurt

1x typical regional dinner with folk music in Munich

Admission fee to the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam and the Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Heidelberg castles

Prices on request!