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Best of Germany (Bus Tour)

Summary:

See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. From cutting-edge Berlin, you’ll travel back in time and enjoy a traditional meal in a medieval castle, watch life along the Rhine unfold on a cruise and see how the beauty of the Black Forest in...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
12
Next Departure
26-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 3,566.00
Price per day
± EUR 297.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Best of Germany
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guide

Summary

See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. From cutting-edge Berlin, you’ll travel back in time and enjoy a traditional meal in a medieval castle, watch life along the Rhine unfold on a cruise and see how the beauty of the Black Forest inspired fables and fairy tales.

Map: Best of Germany (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Frankfurt
Day 2
Cruise Along The Rhine And Journey To Cologne Conn...
Day 3
Onwards To The Port City Of Hamburg
Day 4
Journey To Berlin
Day 5
Discover The History And Icons Of Berlin
Day 6
Off To Dresden
Day 7
Venture To Historic Nuremberg
Day 8
Continue To Medieval Rothenburg And Munich
Day 9
Explore Munich
Day 10
Admire Neuschwanstein Castle And The Black Forest
Day 11
On To Heidelberg And Frankfurt Dive Into Culture
Day 12
Farewell Germany

Travel Cities (12): Berlin, Brandenburg, Cologne, Dresden, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Loreley, Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 3 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

  • Rhineland: Enjoy lunch in a medieval castle overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about warrior knights who once lived here as you visit with Klaus and Anita.

Dive into Culture

  • Black Forest: Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.

Iconic Experience

  • Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt.
  • Cologne: Enjoy a trip to Cologne and admire its spectacular cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
  • Hamburg: Spend the day basking in the iconic sights of Hamburg and appreciating the local delicacies.
  • Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
  • Berlin: Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation platform of the Berlin TV Tower.
  • Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction.
  • Nuremberg: Visit the village of Mödlareuth and gain insights into its divided history at the town's open-air museum.
  • Nuremberg: Explore Nuremberg, perhaps indulging in the wonderful food at the Haupmarkt main square.
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Visit the medieval center of Rothenburg.
  • Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
  • Dachau: Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Walk through the former barracks and memorial sites, hear the stories of those who were imprisoned here, and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history.
  • Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
  • Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Black Forest: Tonight, a Local Specialist will introduce you to Hofgut Sternen as a sustainable destination in the heart of the Black Forest. Learn how they work to conserve their beautiful environment through using their own energy plant and working with the natural resources of the region. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Berlin
  • Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg
  • Visit the Berlin TV Tower, Mödlareuth Open Air Museum and Neuschwanstein Castle
  • View Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg Castle
  • See the Lorelei Rock and the Bavarian Alps
  • Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Frankfurt am Main

Arrow Going To

Frankfurt am Main

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