Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful views and brews of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate Germany vacation. This encompassing tour of Germany kicks off in Frankfurt with a river cruise along the vineyard-dotted Rhine, picks up speed with a train ride from Cologne to Berlin, and then makes its way from the restored city of once war-ravaged Dresden to the best of Bavaria and the enchanting Black Forest. Castle-topped hills, snow-capped peaks, and foam-topped pilsners present the sweetest of sights while traditional Black Forest Cake and Nuremberg Gingerbread are your just desserts.
TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
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September 4, 2023 | from $5,344 CAD - Compared to $5,669 CAD | Per Person |
DAY | DATE | PLACE |
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1 | Mon Sep 4 | FRANKFURT, GERMANY |
2 | Tue Sep 5 | FRANKFURT–COLOGNE |
3 | Wed Sep 6 | COLOGNE–BERLIN |
4 | Thu Sep 7 | BERLIN |
5 | Fri Sep 8 | BERLIN–DRESDEN |
6 | Sat Sep 9 | DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG |
7 | Sun Sep 10 | NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH |
8 | Mon Sep 11 | MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU- FÜSSEN AREA |
9 | Tue Sep 12 | FÜSSEN AREA |
10 | Wed Sep 13 | FÜSSEN AREA–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–LINDAU–BIRNAU– BLACK FOREST |
11 | Thu Sep 14 | BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT |
12 | Fri Sep 15 | FRANKFURT |
Day 1 – ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY
WELCOME TO FRANKFURT!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 – FRANKFURT–COLOGNE
VIEWS & BREWS IN COLOGNE
RHINE RIVER Take a scenic cruise on the historic river.
COLOGNE Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the Globus Local Favorite Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries.
Day 3 – COLOGNE–BERLIN
HISTORIC BERLIN
COLOGNE Board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin.
BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial.
DAY 4 – BERLIN
THE BOULEVARDS OF BERLIN
Enjoy a free day to explore Berlin
DAY 5 – BERLIN–DRESDEN
GERMAN JEWELS
DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.
DAY 6 – DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG
BAYREUTH Take an orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival.
NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. Globus Local Favorite Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant.
DAY 7 – NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH
THE ROMANTIC ROAD
ROTHENBURG Orientation walk and free time to browse before continuing to
DAY 8 – MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU- FÜSSEN AREA
THE HEART OF MUNICH
MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.
OBERAMMERGAU Enjoy free time before departing for Füssen.
DAY 9 – FÜSSEN AREA
BAVARIAN BLESSINGS
FÜSSEN Spend a free day in the Bavarian village.
DAY 10 – FÜSSEN AREA–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–LINDAU–BIRNAU– BLACK FOREST
FAIRYTALE FORESTS & A STORYBOOK CASTLE
NEUSCHWANSTEIN Take a guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle.
LINDAU Explore the island on Lake Constance.
BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.
BLACK FOREST Enjoy a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner.
DAY 11 – BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT
CUCKOO CLOCKS & CASTLE WALKS
BLACK FOREST Enjoy a Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel.
HEIDELBERG Take a walking tour of the Old Town with a funicular ride to visit the castle.
FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel.
Day 12 – FRANKFURT
AUF WIEDERSEHEN, GERMANY!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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