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Spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer…this is Germany!
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 also 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 are: the famous gothic cathedral in Cologne—known for its twin-steepled towers—that was started in 1248 and completed in 1880; 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 that hosts the Oktoberfest beer festival. 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!
Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
COLOGNE
Visit
HAMELIN Visit
HAMBURG Orientation drive
LÜBECK Visit
BERLIN Guided sightseeing
DRESDEN Guided sightseeing
LEIPZIG Orientation
WEIMAR Visit
COBURG CASTLE
visit
NUREMBERG Visit
ROMANTIC ROAD Rothenburg visit
MUNICH Guided sightseeing
NEUSCHWANSTEIN Visit King Ludwig’s castle
BLACK FOREST Scenic drive
HEIDELBERG Visit
2021 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, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, 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–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 its impressive gothic CATHEDRAL, started in 1248 and completed in 1880.
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
On the way to Munich, stop to visit the quaint medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squared 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: 280 mi/ 450 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 visit to Heidelberg—location of Germany’s oldest university and inspiration for the German Romantic movement. From here, continue to Frankfurt.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi/ 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FRANKFURT AREA.
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.
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
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
Superior Tourist-Class
Modern style in small town near Bad Homburg; 4 km to A5 Kassel-Frankfurt motorway; 20 km to Frankfurt and its famous fairground.
Location
Im Dammwald 1, Friedrichsdorf-Homburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
NH Altona Hamburg
First-Class
The NH Hamburg City is 15 min walking distance from the center of Hamburg. Many different nice restaurants and bars around the hotel; the NH Hamburg City is next to the Reeperbahn and to famous Musicals.
Location
Stresemannst 363, Hamburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
NH Collection Hamburg City
First-Class
The NH Hamburg City is 15 min walking distance from the center of Hamburg. Many different nice restaurants and bars around the hotel; the NH Hamburg City is next to the Reeperbahn and to famous Musicals.
Location
Feldstrasse 53/58, Hamburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
NH Berlin City West
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in the Charlottenberg-Wilmersdorf area with transport links, this 136 room offers Free Wi-Fi connection throughout, a gym and a 24/7 Open Bar vending system in the lobby where snacks, treats and drinks can be purchased at anytime.
Location
Bundesallee 36-37, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
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
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Desk
- Television
Achat Premium Muenchen Sud
Superior First-Class
Despite its quiet location in southern Munich-Obersendling, the 4-star ACHAT Premium offers easy access to the A95, A96 and A99. And it's just a few minutes on the metro to the city center and central station.
Location
Perchtinger Strasse 3, Munich, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
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
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Television
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
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
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
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