The Best of Germany
A 9-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $1,935
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| Starting Price: | $1,935 |  |
| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Germany | |
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Cities Visited: 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. |
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle built in the 19th century by "mad" King Ludwig II
Included Additional 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 and 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 theater 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 and Zwinger Palace
- Drive along Berlin's Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera
- See the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 9
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
- 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Day 1 - DEPART USA
Overnight flight.
Day 2 - ARRIVE FRANKFURT - MAINZ
Welcome to Germany! From the Rhine Valley to Bavarian Alpine peaks and the dynamic capital of Berlin, this is a tour of contrasts. Experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns, as well as breathtaking natural scenery. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:30 & 12:00. This evening, get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hilton Mainz City
Day 3 - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - HEIDELBURG - 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: Hotel Eisenhut (BB,HD)
Day 4 - 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 neogothic Town Hall to watch the enameled copper figures of the Glockenspiel stage an elaborate performance. Tonight, perhaps consider joining the locals for a lively evening at one of Munich's world-famous 'Bier Kellers'?
Hotel: Westin Grand Arabellapark. (BB,D)
Day 5 - 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 colourfully 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 favourite 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. (BB,D)
Day 6 - MUNICH - NUREMBERG - DRESDEN
Drive north across the Danube to Nuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications and home of Albrecht Dürer. Although the town was heavily bombed in World War II, it stilll remains a treasure trove of early German history and medieval architecture. Tour the Old Town, to see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive ramparts with its 46 towers. Take some time to shop for delicious Lebkuchen (gingerbread) before heading for the 'Florence of the Elbe', Dresden.
Hotel: Westin Bellevue Dresden. (BB)
Day 7 - DRESDEN - BERLIN
Join a local guide to see the splendours of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of World War II, walk past 'The Procession of the Dukes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace facade. See the enormous cathedral, Semper Opera House and baroque Zwinger Palace, before departing for the German capital of Berlin. This evening, you might like to try some traditional Berliner cuisine?
Hotel: Marriott Berlin (BB)
Day 8 - 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 Norman Forster's glass-dome atop the reconstructed 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 - RETURN TO USA
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Departure transfers arrive at Berlin's Tegel Airport at 08:00 & 10:00. (BB)
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle built in the 19th century by "mad" King Ludwig II
Included Additional 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 and 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 theater 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 and Zwinger Palace
- Drive along Berlin's Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera
- See the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 9
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
- 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Red Hot Special Oberammergau Passion Play
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TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20
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