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The Best of Germany
9 Days starting from $1,835

Countries Visited:
Germany

 

Length: 9 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: The Alps and Central Europe
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E929
   
 
About This Tour


Driving days are not long and there are two-night stays in both Munich & Berlin, but with so much packed into this itinerary, time will appear to pass quite quickly. A well planned tour to allow you to experience the very best Germany has to offer.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 9

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
  • 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

9 Days ~ Germany

Tour Pace
Driving days are not long and there are two-night stays in both Munich & Berlin, but with so much packed into this itinerary, time will appear to pass quite quickly. A well planned tour to allow you to experience the very best Germany has to offer in just over a week.

DAY 1 – FRI – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

DAY 2 – SAT – ARRIVE FRANKFURT – MAINZ
From the Rhine Valley to Bavarian Alpine peaks, this is a tour of contrasts!  Experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns, as well as breathtaking natural scenery. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. As night falls, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hilton City Mainz. (D)

DAY 3 – SUN – MAINZ – ROTHENBURG
Begin your exploration of Germany with an orientation tour of Frankfurt, seeing the Romerberg Square, the 14th century cathedral and the house where Goethe was born. Continue to Heidelberg, the city of the ‘Student Prince’, set on the banks of the River Neckar. Sightseeing includes the view over the old quarter of the city from the heights of the famous castle fortress. Now on to Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge back into the 16th Century as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square dominated by its magnificent Renaissance town hall. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Highlight Dinner of local cuisine.
Hotel: Eisenhut. (BB,HD)

DAY 4 – MON – ROTHENBURG – MUNICH
Enjoy an enchanting journey through peaceful countryside and villages of flower-decked farmhouses as you follow the Romantic Road south to Munich. An orientation tour of the fun-filled Bavarian capital passes the Olympic Stadium with its amazing 'hanging' roof, and continues along the imposing Ludwigstrasse past the university and Victory Arch into the heart of the city. In the Marienplatz, crowds gather outside the soaring neo-gothic Town Hall to watch the colorful Glockenspiel.
Hotel: Sheraton Arabella Park. (BB)

DAY 5 – TUE – BAVARIAN ALPS EXCURSION
Travel through the beautiful scenery of the German Alps, and visit Oberammergau, home since 1634 to the Passion Play: see the immense theatre and admire the colorfully painted chalets. Afterwards, continue along part of the German Alpine Road to the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian rococo, before arriving at the 'fairytale' castle Neuschwanstein, perched on a spectacular Alpine mountainside. This was Ludwig II's favorite castle, though he spent little time here before his death. Visit exuberantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. Return to your Munich hotel later this afternoon. Tonight, consider joining the locals for a lively evening of dinner, entertainment and foaming beer at one of Munich's world-famous 'Bier Kellers'? (BB)

DAY 6 – WED – MUNICH – DRESDEN
Drive north across the Danube to Nuremberg, a treasure trove of early German history and medieval architecture. Tour the Old Town, carefully rebuilt after wartime destruction, and see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive ramparts with its 46 towers. Take time to shop for delicious Lebkuchen (gingerbread) before heading for the 'Florence of the Elbe', Dresden.
Hotel: Westin Bellevue. (BB,D)

DAY 7 – THU – DRESDEN – BERLIN
Join a local guide to see the splendors of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of WWII, walk past 'The Procession of the Dukes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace façade. See the cathedral, Semper Opera House and baroque Zwinger Palace, before departing for the German capital, Berlin. You might like to try some traditional Berliner cuisine tonight?
Hotel: Concorde. (BB)

DAY 8 – FRI – BERLIN SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera. Stop on Museum Island before passing the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification. See the glass-domed Reichstag building and drive through the Tiergarten. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional excursion to Potsdam, site of the post war meetings which resulted in the division of the city? This evening perhaps round off the trip by sampling Berlin's fabled nightlife? (BB)

DAY 9 – SAT – RETURN TO USA
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with complimentary transfers to Berlin's Tegel Airport. (BB)


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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our comes to an end after breakfast with complimentary transfers to Berlin's Tegel Airport. (BB)

Hotels
There is an excellent selection of modern hotels in all the cities on this tour. There is one exception, however, the Eisenhut in medieval Rothenburg, which is full of character and tradition and lies just a few steps from the magnificent Town Hall.

Fellow Passengers
Being a shorter duration, this tour is well suited for travelers based in the northern hemisphere. It also appeals to those with an interest in German tradition & culture, medieval architecture, as well as the more recent history of WWII.

Highlights
Be captivated by the old world charm of Rothenburg & Nuremburg and the amazing re-birth of Dresden to its former baroque splendor. Contrast the red sandstone castle of Heidelberg with that of Neuschwanstein, which is more reminiscent of a Disney fairytale!

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • See Romerberg Square, the cathedral and Goethe’s house in Frankfurt
  • Ascend to the terrace of Heidelberg Castle for views over the old town & Neckar River
  • Explore Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany
  • Drive along parts of the German Castle Road and the Romantic Road
  • See Munich’s Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz, Town Hall and Glockenspiel
  • See the theatre and colorful chalets in Oberammergau - home of the Passion Play
  • Visit the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian rococo
  • See the city walls and tour the old town of Nuremberg
  • In Dresden, see the Frauenkirche, mosaic mural, Opera House & Zwinger Palace
  • Drive along Berlin’s Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera
  • See the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building.

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours with expert local guides in Dresden & Berlin
  • Orientation tours in Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Rothenburg, Munich & Nuremberg

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 9

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
  • 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

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SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

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and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

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SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

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