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The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play performances are postponed until 2022. For travelers affected by this postponement, Globus has enacted a policy to enable all guests with 2020 Oberammergau bookings the opportunity to be the first to reserve their spots for 2022 at the current price, when performances resume. Globus expects to offer new dates to travelers by May 2020. Contact us or your travel agent for information and details regarding your options.
Germany is a country filled with spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairytale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer. On this Germany tour, see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, medieval towns, and scenic areas. Your vacation begins and ends in Frankfurt with overnights also in Cologne, Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Munich, Oberammergau, and the Black Forest. You'll visit the must-see attractions in each city, including Cologne’s famous gothic cathedral, with its twin-steepled towers, and Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, badly damaged during the war and today a symbol of reconciliation.
Magnificent scenery also awaits you on this Germany vacation. Enjoy a Rhine cruise along the Rhine River’s most scenic section, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns. Visit King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled high in the Alps. Drive on the panoramic German Alpine Road to beautiful Lake Constance, Europe's largest freshwater reservoir, and to the charming island of Lindau. Stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character, and enjoy Germany's lush Black Forest region, where you’ll learn about woodcarving and enjoy coffee and Black Forest Cake—a special experience included by Globus.
A tour to Germany would not be complete without sampling the local cuisine and beer. That's why Globus has included a beer at a famous brewery in Cologne, founded over 100 years ago. Bratwurst has been a tradition in Nuremberg for many centuries, and Globus has included dinner at a local Nuremberg restaurant to taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. But that’s not all…Globus has included first-class seats to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. Performed every 10 years and set with the majestic alpine scenery as a backdrop, it’s a magnificent experience.
From the beautiful scenery and exciting cities to the traditional food and wonderful beer, this Germany tour has it all!
Highlights
FRANKFURT
A welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a farewell dinner
RHINE CRUISE
COLOGNE
Visit the cathedral; enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh
COLOGNE–BERLIN
By high-speed first-class ICE train
BERLINGuided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
DRESDENOrientation, see the Zwinger Palace Courtyard
BAYREUTHOrientation of Wagner’s city, of festival fame
NUREMBERGWalking tour including the Old Town; a special dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant
ROTHENBURGWalking tour of the walled town
MUNICHGuided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz
OBERAMMERGAUPassion Play
NEUSCHWANSTEINGuided visit of King Ludwig’s castle
LINDAUVisit the island on Lake Constance
BIRNAUVisit the baroque church
BLACK FOREST
LF Woodcarving demonstration and Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen
HEIDELBERGWalking tour of the Old Town; ride the funicular and visit the castle
2022 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY
Day1
Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the Main River. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Dinner
FRANKFURT–COLOGNE
Day2
A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to Cologne to visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy LF a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COLOGNE–BERLIN
Day3
Ride the ICE TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AT LEISURE IN BERLIN
Day4
A full day at leisure gives you a chance to join one of our exciting optional excursions, like to nearby Potsdam.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN–DRESDEN
Day5
Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. During your orientation, see the Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 1841, once destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 1985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG
Day6
Stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city, of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 1871 and was not satisfied with the existing 18th-century theater, the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the Festival Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town to St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings. Then, have LF dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant to taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH
Day7
In medieval Rothenburg, admire its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses during your walking tour. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this pretty town is famous. Next is the Bavarian capital, Munich. Tonight, you may wish to join an exciting optional dinner outing.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU
Day8
Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. In the late afternoon, drive to the romantic Passion Play town of Oberammergau, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU
Day9
Afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–LINDAU–BIRNAU–BLACK FOREST
Day10
Start today with a visit to King Ludwig’s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Then, continue along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir. Visit the charming island of Lindau and the baroque CHURCH at Birnau before entering the lush Black Forest for your overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BLACK FOREST–HEIDLEBERG–FRANKFURT
Day11
This morning, drive deeper into the Black Forest, then stop for LF a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION and Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake). Arrive in Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around in the Old Town, then ride the FUNICULAR up the hill and visit the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 58,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Return to Frankfurt, where a farewell dinner has been prepared to say auf Wiedersehen!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FRANKFURT
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
NH Frankfurt Niederrad
First-Class
A 165-room modern hotel located in the Niederrad business district of Frankfurt with Free Wifi internet access throughout the property. There is a contemporary bistro style restaurant and a modern bar serving International wines and cocktails as well as apple cider, a speciality of the Hesse region.
Location
Lyoner Strasse 5, Frankfurt, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Steigenberger Hotel Koeln
First-Class
A 305-room hotel in the heart of Cologne offering Free Wifi internet access throughout. There is a bright and airy breakfast restaurant and a bistro bar with an outdoor summer terrace for drinks and snacks.
Location
Habsburgerring 9-13, Cologne, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
Arcotel John F
First-Class
Right in the heart of the capital city, located at its trendy cultural district of "Berlin-Mitte", welcomes you the design hotel ARCOTEL John F Berlin - an ideal starting point for city and business trips. The 4-star-superior-hotel is centrally located between the famous Museumsinsel and Gendarmenmarkt, directly at the "Quartier am Auswärtigen Amt", with walking distance to the famous Friedrichstrasse and the "Unter den Linden" boulevard.
Location
Werderscher Markt 11, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt
Superior First-Class
Situated in the heart of the Old Town, overlooking Dresden's Market Square, this modern 240 room property offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout, a refined restaurant serving German and Spanish fare, as well as a funky cocktail bar with a cigar lounge. Other amenities include a gym and a wellness area with sauna and steam bath.
Location
An Der Kreuzkirche 2, Dresden, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
NH Collection Nuernberg City
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, this 244-room property has a striking modern design and offers a Free Wi-Fi connection throughout. The restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean food with a summer terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, other amenities include a contemporary bar and Gym with sauna and steam room.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 19, Nuernberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
First-Class
Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum.
Location
Hochstrasse 3, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Voicemail
Romantik Hotel Boeld
First-Class
Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Konig-Ludwig-Strasse 10, Oberammergau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Best Western Hofgut Sternen
First-Class
A comfortable hotel in typical Black Forest style, situated in a quiet park area within easy access from the B31 between Freiburg and Titisee. Nearby are mountain bike rentals, Black Forest cuckoo clock and glassblower's workshop with gift shop and St. Oswald's chapel, the oldest chapel of the Higher Black Forest.
Location
Hoellsteig 76, Breitnau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
