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On this Germany tour, you'll see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, as well as its medieval towns and scenic areas. Your vacation begins and ends in Frankfurt with overnights in the Rhineland, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, Munich, and the Stuttgart area.
Magnificent scenery awaits you on this value-minded Germany vacation. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River, passing castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns. In Bavaria, visit King Ludwig II's 19th-century Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled high in the Alps. Drive along the Romantic Road with its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, half-timbered houses, and scenic countryside, and stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character.
Among the tour highlights is Lübeck, a Hanseatic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 12th century and Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225 and one of Germany’s largest castle complexes. Today, the complex houses the former art collections of the dukes of Coburg.
You’ll also enjoy sightseeing of the must-see sights in the cities, including Munich’s Marienplatz, the main square in the city. In Dresden, see the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion, where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound every quarter of an hour.
From the beautiful scenery and exciting cities to the historic sights and fun experiences, this Germany tour has it all!
Small Group Discovery
Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Meals included:
- Dinner
FRANKFURT AREA–RHINE CRUISE–COLOGNE–RHINELAND
Day2
Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland, including the famous Lorelei rock. The next highlight is Cologne with free time to visit the city center.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RHINELAND–HAMELIN–HAMBURG.
Day3
Journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with the colorful historical buildings and magically fancy gables echoing the story of the Pied Piper. Continue to Hamburg.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HAMBURG–LÜBECK–BERLIN
Day4
Start the day with an orientation drive in Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later, depart for Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Later, arrive in Berlin and enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN
Day5
No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now, the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in the most daring architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. Consider an optional excursion this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN–DRESDEN–LEIPZIG
Day6
Travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and at one time rightly called the “Florence on the Elbe.” See the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion and much more on your included sightseeing. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843.
Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LEIPZIG–WEIMAR–COBURG–NUREMBERG.
Day7
Leave Leipzig to visit Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Weimar Republic.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the dominating and mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Continue to Nuremberg for a visit to its town center, dominated by the imperial castle.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH
Day8
As you leave Nuremberg, stop for a photo at the famous Zeppelinfield. On the way to Munich, visit the quaint Medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses and decorated fountains.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH.
Day9
With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, and sample Munich’s famous beer!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–STUTTGART AREA
Day10
. Leave Munich and drive into the heart of the Bavarian Alps to visit the most famous 19th-century, neo-romantic castle of the world, King Ludwig II’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight in a lovely village outside Stuttgart.
Today’s Distance: 192 mi/ 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STUTTGART AREA–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT AREA.
Day11
The day starts with a scenic drive for a taste of the Black Forest landscapes and villages, followed by a visit to Heidelberg—location of Germany’s oldest university and inspiration for the German Romantic movement. From here, continue to Frankfurt.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRANKFURT AREA.
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
November 26 & December 3 Departure – include visits to Cologne, Lübeck, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, and Munich Christmas markets.Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hotel Frankfurt Messe
First-Class
The QGREENHOTEL by Meliá provides 177 fully equipped rooms; different dining areas (Restaurant / Lobby Bar); free WiFi internet; 24 hour Fitness Room for the exclusive use of guests.
Location
Katharinenkreisel, Frankfurt, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Television
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
Leonardo Royal Frankfurt
First-Class
440 rooms, close to the airport (13 km), close to the motorway A3 and A5, Bus station in front of the hotel and taxi station (to the city center), 1 Sportsbar, 3 Restaurants.
Location
Mailander Strasse 1, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
Leonardo Koeln Airport
First-Class
Six-story Airport Hotel located 500 meters from airport; 15 km from Cologne city center & train station.
Location
Waldstr. 255, Cologne, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
NH Altona Hamburg
First-Class
Situated close to the fashionable Ottensen district where many shops, reataurants and galleries can be found. This 235-room hotel offers modern decor with wooden floors in the air-conditioned guest rooms and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. International cuisine is served in the restaurant together with a selection of fine German wines and the retro-style lounge bar offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Location
Stresemannst 363, Hamburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
Abba Berlin
First-Class
Contemporary designed hotel, combining elegance and sophistication with modern facilities, located in the center of Berlin.
Location
Lietzenburgerst. 89, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Internet Access
NH Leipzig Messe
First-Class
The NH Leipzig Messe hotel is just a short walk from the Leipzig Trade Fair and the Congress Center Leipzig, Meanwhile, you're also close to the city's cultural highlights, including the Zoo Leipzig, the Gewandhaus Orchestra and Auerbach's Cellar, a restaurant that dates back to the 15th century. It's a 10-minute walk to the tram, which will take you into town.
Location
Fuggerstrasse 2, Leipzig, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Ramada Parkhotel
First-Class
The Ramada Nuernberg Parkhotel is set in peaceful and quiet surroundings, dominated by lawn, trees and flowers.
Location
Muenchenerstrasse 25, Nuernberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Ibis Muenchen Parkstadt Schwabing
Tourist Class
The ibis München Parkstadt Schwabing is located in Schwabing, the most popular district in Munich, between the English Garden and Leopoldstraße. Both attractions are just a short distance away. Our hotel has good public transport links. It is a ten-minute journey to the Allianz Arena and Olympiazentrum, and Marienplatz is just 2.5 miles (4 km) away. All 147 rooms are air conditioned and have 24/7 WIFI. WIFI is available free of charge in the lobby, bar and restaurant.
Location
Lyonel Feininggerstr.20, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
Seminaris
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in the spa town of Bad Boll, 30 km from Stuttgart surrounded by a nature reserve, this chalet-style property offers a selection of restaurants, a beer garden, a terrace bar and wellness center. Cozy guestrooms have comfortable beds, minibar, and free Wi-Fi connection.
Location
Michael-Hoerauf-Weg 2, Bad Boll, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
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