German Highlights - 2008 - 2009
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Berlin; Sightseeing; Germany; RHINE CRUISE; Rothenburg; Black Forest; Leipzig; Eurocity Train;
For those who want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this 12-day vacation is a perfect fit. Start and finish in Frankfurt and enjoy overnight stays in Cologne, the once divided metropolis of Berlin, in Nuremberg, Munich, in the Passion Play town of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest. ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Berlin, Germany; Cologne, Germany; Frankfurt, Germany; Munich, Germany; Nuremberg, Germany; Oberammergau, Germany
- Trip Length:
- 12 days
- Price Range:
- From $1500 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
For those who want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this 12-day vacation is a perfect fit. Start and finish in Frankfurt and enjoy overnight stays in Cologne, the once divided metropolis of Berlin, in Nuremberg, Munich, in the Passion Play town of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest. Highlights are an included Rhine cruise, a first-class train ride on the fast Eurocity train from Cologne to Berlin, a visit to Leipzig and Bach’s Thomaskirche, a stop in romantic Rothenburg, a woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest, and a visit to Heidelberg Castle. Of course a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle has been included as well. A wonderful vacation to explore Germany’s highlights.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Frankfurt
Arrival in Frankfurt, Germany.
Hotel
Time to rest or explore the bustling metropolis on the River Main. Stay at Sheraton Congress (F).
Food and Dining
At 6 P.M. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3 - Cologne
Frankfurt–Remagen–Cologne.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a Rhine Cruise along the most scenic section of the Rhine River with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and finally the Lorelei Cliff. Disembark and drive to the ruins of the bridge in Remagen, where
Sightseeing
American troops breached Hitler’s West Wall. Spend the afternoon in Cologne with plenty of time to visit the awesome gothic Cathedral. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Renaissance (SF).
Day 4 - Berlin
Cologne–Berlin.
Train
Board the Eurocity Train and arrive in Berlin.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, and Checkpoint Charlie. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Mövenpick (SF).
Day 5 - Berlin
At Leisure in Berlin.
Sightseeing
A full day to further explore this fascinating city.
Nightlife
Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife! (BB).
Day 6 - Nuremberg
Berlin–Leipzig–Nuremberg.
Sightseeing
On your way south through what used to be the “other” Germany, visit Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. Visit the Thomaskirche, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with its fine renaissance buildings.
Sightseeing
Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children’s toys and gingerbread. It is also the birthplace of painter Albrecht Dürer and poet and meistersinger Hans Sachs. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at NH Nürnberg-City (F).
Day 7 - Munich
Nuremberg–Rothenburg–Munich.
Sightseeing
Admire Nuremberg’s impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town. Visit ST. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. Then focus on Germany’s Romantic Road, which leads from the flat country towards the Alps. You’ll love medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses. Now head south to the Danube Valley and Munich. How about a stein of beer at the Hofbräuhaus tonight? (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Clarion Ambiance Rivoli (F) or Holiday Inn City North (F).
Day 8 - Oberammergau
Munich–Oberammergau.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “Secret Capital” includes the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Hall, and the Gothic Frauenkirche.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon leave the big city for the garden-like landscape of the Bavarian Alps. Spend the next two nights in the Passion Play town of Oberammergau. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Böld (F).
Day 9 - Oberammergau
Excursion to Neuschwanstein.
Sightseeing
Highlight today is a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most famous German castles. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Afternoon and evening at leisure; ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (BB).
Day 10 - Oberammergau
Oberammergau–Lindau– Black Forest.
Sightseeing
A scenic day starts out with a leisurely drive along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir. Stop for lunch in charming Lindau, then continue north and visit the baroque Church at Birnau. On the way to your hotel in the Black Forest. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Carlton (F) at Donaueschingen.
Day 11 - Frankfurt
Black Forest–Heidelberg–Frankfurt.
Sightseeing
This morning enjoy a Woodcarving Demonstration before arriving in Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around and to have lunch in the Old Town, then the highlight of today: visit the red-walled Castle where the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention.
Food and Dining
Then back to Frankfurt for a farewell dinner with your companions of a fascinating vacation. (BB,D).
Day 12 - Frankfurt
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB).
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Meals: 10 buffet breakfasts (BB); 8 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome and farewell dinners in Frankfurt. Accommodation for 11 nights in hotels mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips; tour host; driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu; optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
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