Germany Tour

Classics and Fairy Tales

Highlights of Germany Escorted Tour

Day 1
Sunday 

Day 2
Monday

Weimar – Wittenberg – Potsdam (B)
After breakfast we move to Luther´s Wittenberg where reformation started when he pinned his 95 thesis to the portal of the church. Continue to Potsdam and visit of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Overnight at Tryp Hotel Potsdam o.s.  

Day 3,
Tuesday

Potsdam – Berlin (B)
In the morning departure for Berlin. See the highlights of Germany´s most important and most exciting city like Brandenburg Gate, our Parliament Reichstag, Check Point Charlie and Protestant Cathedral (Berliner Dom). Afterwards, check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is free for own activities like exploring the numerous, wellknown museums or roam around the various boutiques and department stores like the KaDeWe. Take the opportunity of doing a boat trip optionally which gives you some impressive views from the channel Spree. Overnight at Hotel Express by Holiday Inn Berlin City Centre o.s. .

Day 4,
Wednesday

Berlin – Dresden – Berlin (B)
After breakfast we go on to Dresden. On a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest cities of central Europe – “Florence of the Elbe” it is called – and see its important sights like the restored Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the baroque Zwinger, the Green Vault and many more. In the late afternoon return to Berlin and small city tour.

Day 5,
Thursday

Berlin – Hamburg (B)
Today we are heading north. Next stop is Hamburg. Enjoy a city tour incl. all the main sights of this impressive city like the Michel, Reeperbahn, Alster and many more before discovering Germany’s largest seaport on a harbour cruise. The evening is free for own activities maybe a walk through the Reeperbahn. This amusement quarter originally was visited by sailors who were able to spend a whole 6 month pay in only one happy night. Nowadays, of course, you can also see more “civilised” areas. Overnight at Hotel Panorama Hamburg-Billstedt o.s.

Day 6,
Friday

Hamburg – Bremen – Hamelin (B)
In the morning departure for our next stop – Bremen, the Free Hanseatic City with an old tradition of trade and seafaring. See the picturesque market place with the statue of “Roland”, the city hall, the cathedral and the Old Town. Driving along the German Fairytale Road we will reach Hamelin, the city of the Pied Piper. In the evening 3-course farewell dinner. Overnight at Hotel Mercure Hameln o.s

Day 7,
Saturday

Hamelin – Frankfurt (B/ D)
With a delightful old quarter which is a listed site of historical interest, Hamelin is known for the story of the Pied Piper. It became wealthy as a result of its favourable location as a trading centre on the River Weser. This wealth was reflected in its lavishly decorated houses and the town became a jewel of the Weser Renaissance style. Enjoy the historical town and all it has to offer. Today we will drive along the German Fairytale Road until Hann. Münden. We continue south and will make stops along the road depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital. Overnight at Express by Holiday Inn o.s.

Day 8,
Sunday 

Day 9,
Monday

Rothenburg – Augsburg – Füssen (B)
Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See charming towns like Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen. We pass the Fugger city Augsburg and another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church in Wies. From there you can already view the fantastic Bavarian Alps. Arrival in Füssen and overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Füssen o.s.

Day 10,
Tuesday

Füssen – Neuschwanstein – Linderhof – Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B)
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the late afternoon we arrive at the Olympic town Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Overnight at Hotel Obermühle Garmisch-Partenkirchen o.s.
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the late afternoon we arrive at the Olympic town Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Overnight at Hotel Obermühle Garmisch-Partenkirchen o.s.

Day 11,
Wednesday

Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Oberammergau – Munich (B)
After the breakfast we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years – the last ones in 2000. Stop at the Benedectine abbey of Ettal and continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower. Afterwards, free time until optional “Bavarian Evening” incl. dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Hotel Erzgießerei Europe München o.s.

Day 12,
Thursday

Munich – Lindau – Lake Constance – Konstanz (B)
In the morning we move to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the lake which is located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria and flown through by the river Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau before we continue to Konstanz. The largest town on Lake Constance with much of historical interest. Located on Germany's border with Switzerland, Constance is also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel Express by Holiday Inn

Day 13,
Friday

Konstanz – Freiburg – Black Forest – Heidelberg (B/ D)
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Freiburg, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and Lake Titisee before we arrive at the ‘capital of the Black Forest’ – Freiburg. After a city tour we continue to the old university town Heidelberg. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16^th century. Overnight at Best Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch o.s.

Day 14,
Saturday

Heidelberg – Rüdesheim – Frankfurt (B)

In the morning visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, your coach will take you to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim to St. Goarshausen, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Maybe you see the blond maid combing her hair from the deck of your steamer. Back to Frankfurt and panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital ending at approx. 6:00 pm.

Also Includes Entrance Fees as Follows:

• Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
• Green Vault, Dresden
• Harbor Cruise, Hamburg
• Rhine River Cruise from Rüdesheim to Goarshausen
• Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Nymphenburg Palace, Munich

• Linderhof Castle
• Jakobskirche, Rothenburg
• Residence, Würzburg

Optional Tours ( no prebooking)

-Bavarian Evening at the Hofbrauhaus in Munishc- EUR 35 per person

- Spree Boat trip in Berlin- EUR 7 per person