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Sightseeing in the main cities includes the must-see sights. Visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, badly damaged during the war and today a symbol of reconciliation, in Dresden walk in the courtyard of Zwinger Palace, one of Germany’s best-known baroque buildings. In Munich, visit the lively Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls. Here, observe the famous Glockenspiel, which re-creates a 16th-century wedding. Stop in Weimar, fora pleasant orientation walk through the town and to its characteristic market square, and in Oberammergau, see the theatre where the Passion Play is held every ten years.
Highlights of this Germany tour are a drive along the Romantic Road past small villages to Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II nestled in the beautiful Bavarian Alps. Another unique experience Globus has included on this Germany tour is an overnight in medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Of course, no vacation to Germany is complete without experiencing a lively Biergarten, and Globus has included a farewell dinner at one in Munich.
Throughout this Germany tour, you’ll be accompanied by a Tour Director who knows the ins and outs of Germany—its history, secrets, culture, and language. So all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy this fantastic Germany tour!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, picture stop at Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust Memorial
DRESDEN Guided sightseeing, visit the Courtyard of Zwinger Palace
WEIMAR Orientation
ROTHENBURG [LF] Stay overnight in the medieval town
NEUSCHWANSTEIN [LF] Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle
OBERAMMERGAU See the Passion Play theater
MUNICH Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; [LF] farewell dinner in the Biergarten of a local restaurant
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Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY
Day1
Time to rest or to start exploring the German capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
BERLIN
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the boulevard Unter den Linden. See its historical buildings like the Berlin Cathedral, State Opera House, and the Museum Island. Make a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, and see the restored Reichstag, the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park, Charlottenburg Palace, and the elegant Ku'Damm. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged bell tower, take pictures of the Holocaust Memorial, and pass the former Allied Checkpoint Charlie. Afternoon and evening are at leisure, or choose from a selection of optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN–DRESDEN
Day3
Dresden, the former capital of Saxony, badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, has since been restored to its baroque splendor. During your guided walking tour, visit 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.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DRESDEN–WEIMAR–ROTHENBURG
Day4
In Weimar, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to the MARKET SQUARE with its renaissance houses and the Town Hall. Highlight is LF an overnight stay in medieval Rothenburg. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War and step back in time while you wander through cobblestone lanes. Take pictures of the ramparts and towers, admire the 16th-century houses, and shop for Christmas ornaments, for which the town is famous.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROTHENBURG–NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Day5
Drive along the scenic Romantic Road past small villages and towards the Bavarian Alps, where two of Bavaria’s most famous castles can be found: Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig spent much of his youth, and LF NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which you will visit with a Local Guide. This castle became the most famous of all and was inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi / 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NEUSCHWANSTEIN–OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH
Day6
Stop in the quaint village of Oberammergau and see the theater where the Passion Play is held every ten years, and the Bavarian houses with fairy tale scenes painted on their walls, before continuing to Munich. Discover Germany’s “Secret Capital” with your Local Guide who will show you the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics, the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, the Ludwigstrasse, the Bavarian Arch of Triumph, and Field Marshall Hall, a monumental loggia on the Odeonsplatz. Also see the Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls and the famous Glockenspiel.
Today’s Distance: 106 mi / 170 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH
Day7
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Dachau, the former concentration camp near Munich. In the evening, LF a farewell dinner at a lively Biergarten is the best way to celebrate your German stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH
Day8
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.
Crowne Plaza Berlin - Potsdamer Platz
Superior First-Class
A 256 room hotel occuping a former post office building with an Art Déco flair. Broad corridors with natural stone floors, high ceilings, wood paneling and an open fire in the lobby convey glamorous Berlin city life. Facilities include Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, an elegant restaurant with a show kitchen and seasonal outside terrace, a hip cocktail Bar serving drinks and casual food and a spa with a fitness area, sauna and steam room.
Location
Hallesche Strasse 10, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
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
Hotel Goldener Hirsch
First-Class
This historic 30 room property is full of charm and is set directly in the very heart of this picturesque town, the dining area and terrace has a beautiful view overlooking the valley and the Tauber river and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the public areas.
Location
U.Schmiedgasse 16-25, Rothenburg O.D. Tauber, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
Ameron Neuschwanstein Alpensee
First-Class
Located in a magical setting at the foot of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles surrounded by natural mountain panorama and forests. A mix of historic and modern buildings, this 137-room property offers architectural charm with contemporary accents and has free Wi-Fi access throughout. The luxurious wellness area has a direct view of the Alpsee with indoor swimming pool and gym. There is a choice of restaurants and a bar. Air-conditioned guestrooms all include minibar, coffee machine, safety deposit box, and slippers.
Location
Alpeestrasse, 21, Hohenschwangau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen
First-Class
This modern smoke-free hotel with 88 spacious rooms is located just a stone's throw away from the historic city center of Füssen and offers Free Wi-Fi access, a fitness center, steam room and sauna. Hearty German dishes, Mediterranean and International specialties are served in the restaurant or weather permitting outside on the patio, for night owls, creative drinks can be enjoyed in the lounge bar.
Location
Augsburger Str. 18, Fussen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
Mueller
First-Class
Situated at the end of Bavaria's famous "Romantic Road", this charming 40-room family run property is set in a stunning scenic setting, the perfect place from which to visit King Ludwig's Royal Castles. Regional Gourmet cuisine is served in the Bavarian-style restaurant which also has a cozy lounge area, sweet and savory snacks can be found in the casual bistro and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all public areas and guestrooms.
Location
Alpseestrasse 16, Hohenschwangau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
Hilton Munich City
Superior First-Class
Conveniently located in Munich's entertainment district, this 480-room upscale property provides a relaxing atmosphere alongside an exciting array of culinary delights and ambience in its lobby and signature bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, there is a 24-hour fitness room and its direct access to a metro station ensures fast easy connections to the city center and all major sites.
Location
Rosenheimer Strasse 15, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Phone
Sheraton Munich Westpark
First-Class
This classic 251-room property enjoys a central location and has an eclectically styled restaurant with a steak and fish themed menu. The inviting bar area serves both classic & innovative cocktails and has a large screen for major sporting events. Other amenities include a 24 hour Fitness center with sauna and steam room and Free Wi-fi internet access is available in the public areas of the hotel.
Location
Garmischerstrasse 2, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Sheraton Arabellapark
First-Class
This sleek 446-room high-rise hotel close to the famous English Garden offers a choice of two restaurants serving market-fresh grill variations and healthy light Mediterranean fare. The stylish bar offers a variety of locally produced drinks, spirits, home made cakes and culinary delicacies and the Beer Garden offers the chance to indulge in some traditional Bavarian dishes and barbecued specialties (weather permitting). Leisure facilities include the city´s highest spa with panoramic views from the 23rd floor, a large wellness area including a heated swimming pool, Finnish sauna and steam bath. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas; access in the rooms is subject to a fee (payable locally).
Location
Arabellastrasse 5, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
