Germany Tour

Classics and Fairy Tales

Highlights of Germany Escorted Tour

Day 1
Sunday 

Frankfurt-Eisenach-Weimar-Zwickau (D)

Day 2
Monday

Zwickau-Dresden-Meissen-Leipzig (B)
After breakfast we go on to Dresden. On a city tour you will see one of the loveliest cities of central Europe – “Florence of the Elbe” it was called – and see the important sights like the just restored Frauen- kirche, the Semper Opera House, Green Vault, the Baroque Zwinger and many more. Continue to Meißen, where we will pay a visit to the world famous porcelain manufactory and museum before we go on to Leipzig.

Day 3,
Tuesday

Leipzig-Wittenberg-Potsdam-Berlin (B)
This morning enjoy an city tour of Leipzig, including St. ThomasChurch,
where J.S. Bach has spent many years as leader of the choir, Auerbachs
Cellar and so on. Continue via Luther´s Wittenberg, where reformation started when he pinned his 95 thesis to the portal of the church. Onward we go via Potsdam and Sanssoucis Castle to Berlin, where you check in to Express by Holiday Inn at Anhalter Bahnhof, Hotel Express by Holiday Inn City Center  o.s..

Day 4,
Wednesday

Berlin- (B)
Today we visit all the main sights of Germany's most important and most exciting city. See Brandenburg Gate, Check Point Charlie, our Parliament Reichstag, Berlin cathedral and the former seat of the communist government of East Germany. After the city tour, take the opportunity of doing boat trip optionally,   which gives you a view to some important sights from the channels. Rest of the day is free for own activities like exploring the numerous, well known museums, or roam around the many boutiques and department store like the KaDeWe.

Day 5,
Thursday

Berlin-Hamburg (B)
In the morning we are heading north. Next stop is Hamburg. Enjoy a city tour including all the main sights of this impressive city like the Michel, Reeperbahn, Alster and many more, before discovering Germany's largest seaport on a harbor cruise. In the evening you can optionally enjoy an excursion to Hamburg´s Reeperbahn. This amusement quarter originally was for homecoming sailors only, who were able to spend a whole 6 month pay in only one happy night… Today of course we will see some more “civilized” areas only. Overnight at NH or Ramada Treff Hotel (2008)  or similar.

Day 6,
Friday

Hamburg-Bremen-Celle-Hemelin (B)

Hamburg - Bremen – Celle – Hamelin (B)
In the morning departure for 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 old town, the city hall and the cathedral. And continue down south to the  well preserved city of Celle. See the market square with its beautiful half-timbered houses, and the duke´s castle ( Photo stop), which roots back to the 12 century and has been restored to a beautiful Renaissance palace in the 15th century. Driving  along the German Fairy-Tale Road we will reach Hamlin, the city of the pied  piper. Overnight at Hotel Mercure o.s.

Day 7,
Saturday

Hamlin--Frankfurt (B)
With a delightful old quarter that is a listed site of historical interest, Hamlin is known for the story of the Pied Piper. It became wealthy as a result of its favorable location as a trading center 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’ll drive along the German Fairy-Tale Road. We continue south and will make stops along the fairytale road depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt, where after a tour through the traditional and modern city will have a farewell-dinner in one of the typical local restaurants, where you may try the local specialty - cider or Apfelwein as the locals call the rather sour stuff. Overnight at Express by Holiday Inn or similar

Day 8,
Sunday 

Frankfurt-Ruedesheim-Rhine Cruise-Heidelberg-Wiesloch (D)

Day 9,
Monday

Wiesloch- Black Forest-Lake Constance (B)
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and lake Titisee. Arrive at north shore of Lake Constance in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the pictu-resque Lindau. From here it is just a few minutes to Bregenz – well known for the famous festival taking place every July/August. Overnight in Bregenz at Hotel Messmer, o. s..

Day 10,
Tuesday

Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B)
Today we move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In
Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein. Stop at another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church Wies. In the late afternoon we arrive in the Olympic town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with overnight at Hotel Obermühle o.s..

Day 11,
Wednesday

Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof Castle - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B)
Less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein is Linderhof Castle, which we visit in the morning. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years. The last event took place in the year 2000. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, with optional „Bavarian Evening“ inclusive dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Arabella Sheraton Bogenhausen (2007)  or Ersgiesserei Europe  (2008 )

Day 12,
Thursday

Munich -Nuremberg (B)
Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital including Nymphenburg Palace. Afternoon drive to the historic city of Nuremberg, with its unique medieval city center. Walking tour to see the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichspartei-tagsgelände, courtroom 600 of the famous Nurnberg Trials and also more joyous places like gingerbread-bakeries and Bratwurst stands.Overnight at  Hotel Derag Maximilian  or  similar

Day 13,
Friday

Nuremberg-Castle road-Rothenburg (B, D)
After breakfast drive along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg around noon. After a walking tour of the charming town incl. the Jakobskirche a church with an altar by T. Riemenschneider, free time for exploring on your own. In the evening enjoy a 3-course fare-well dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider

Day 14,
Saturday

Rothenburg-Wuerzburg-Frankfurt (B)
Early in the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German Baroque architecture. Arrival at Frankfurt in the afternoon

Also Includes Entrance Fees as Follows:

• Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
• Meissen Porcelain factory
• Green Vault, Dresden
• Harbor Cruise, Hamburg
• Goethe House- Franfkurt
• Rhine River Cruise from Rüdesheim to Goarshausen
• Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
• Deep well & Tower at Kaiserburg Castle, Nuremberg
• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Nymphenburg Palace, Munich

• Linderhof Castle
• Documenatation Centre, Nuremberg
• 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 6 per person

- Reeperbahn tour in Hamburg- EUR 18 per person