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Explore Germany and its enchanting cities in this tour. Start in Berlin, Germany’s capital city, and its delightful architecture and follow your journey to soak into German history and culture!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
This incredible tour will provide you with the opportunity to explore Germany, a country rich in culture, history, and magnificent landscapes. Start with its capital, Berlin, see the famous historic centres, museums and architectural complexes. Travelling south, explore the beautiful palace in the city Dresden. Take a moment to admire the “Little Venice” that is the Bamberg city. Experience a boat cruise along the Danube Valley in the pristine area of “Danube Gorges”. Spend some time in the gorgeous landscapes of Landshut, one of Germany’s most charming villages. Absorb the country’s history while exploring the Christmas Museum in Rothenburg that holds numerous fascinating exhibits. Travel through the gorgeous alpine summits to Fussen, wherein you will get a panoramic view of the Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th century Romanesque Revival palace. On this journey, you will also traverse through classic German cities displaying each their unique styles of architecture such as Cologne, Hamelin, and Hannover, before travelling back to Berlin to end your trip.
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin / double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available starting at USD749 per person
Make your own way to your selected gateway Airport for your international flight. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight on board
Welcome to Germany! Today on your arrival to Berlin you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you will have time to explore the city at your leisure.
Overnight in Berlin
After breakfast, Ease your way into the local culture with a guided tour of Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. We will visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and the city’s magnificent parks. We continued our visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit can help us to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Leisure time to explore the city.
Overnight in Berlin
Today we will travel to Dresden, a city on the river Elba where we can admire its palace. We go on to Bavaria and our arrival in Bamberg, a very beautiful city full of life; don’t miss Little Venice! We continue to Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria, and a city of great history where we suggest a visit to the place where Hitler’s Coliseum stood.
Overnight in Nuremberg
Today’s journey is one of great surprises. From Kelheim we board a boat to make a short cruise along the Danube Valley, in the Danube Gorges. We come to Kloster Weltenburg, a very beautiful Benedictine monastery founded in 1040, where we have time to visit before going on to Landshut, one of Germany’s prettiest villages and time for lunch. We continue to Dachau where we will visit the museum of the Nazi concentration camp. In mid-afternoon, we reach Munich, where we visit the impressive BMW WELT Complex, the very modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle group BMW. We also see the park where the Olympia stadium stands in its architectural beauty and where the famous Olympic Games of 1972 were held. After this, free time in the historic centre to enjoy the typical beer houses.
Overnight in Munich
Amidst alpine summits and very beautiful scenery, we traveled to Fussen and the Neuschwanstein Castle. We get on a bus to Maria Bridge and admire the fantastic scenery of this little bridge between the hills. You can either return on foot or horse and cart (not included). After this, continuing with our romantic route, we travel to ROTHENBURG, a very pretty city surrounded by walls, where we enter the beautiful Christmas Museum (entrance included). Next FRANKFURT, Germany’s financial capital.
Overnight in Frankfurt
Today, we’ll discover the scenic Rhine and Moselle Valleys, two rivers rich in history and dotted with charming villages. Our journey begins with a short cruise on the Rhine, between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, one of the river's most picturesque stretches. We’ll then head to the Moselle River, stopping for lunch in the quaint village of Cochem, nestled on the riverbank and watched over by a castle that has stood for more than a thousand years. Afterward, we’ll travel to Cologne, where you’ll have time to visit its magnificent Gothic cathedral, once the tallest building in the world, standing 154 meters high. You can also take a stroll along the Rhine and explore the vibrant city center before we continue on to our hotel in Dortmund.
Note: During fairs or congresses, accommodation may be arranged in a nearby city
Overnight in Dortmund
Today, we’ll set off on a captivating journey along the Fairy Tale Route, where enchanting towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm will bring beloved childhood stories to life. Our adventure begins in Trendelburg, a charming walled village, where we’ll explore its grand medieval castle and the iconic Rapunzel Tower (admission included). Continuing along scenic roads, we’ll pass through dense forests reminiscent of the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Our next stop is Höxter, a lively town where we’ll visit Corvey Abbey, a historic 9th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site (admission included). We’ll then make a brief stop in Polle to explore the ruins of Cinderella’s Castle (admission included) before continuing to Hamelin, famously linked to the tale of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” After following the town’s mouse trail, we’ll conclude our day in Hanover, where you’ll have time to stroll around the charming old town hall area.
Note:
During fairs or conferences, accommodations may be arranged in a nearby city.
Corvey Abbey is closed from November to February.
Overnight in Hannover
After breakfast, we will head towards Goslar, renowned as one of Germany’s most charming villages, known for its wooden architecture, ancient walls, and picturesque squares. You’ll have some free time to explore this delightful town. Our journey then takes us to Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its well-preserved historic center, featuring over 2,100 half-timbered houses that have stood the test of time. Don’t miss the iconic Town Hall and Collegiate Castle during your visit. After some leisure time for a stroll and lunch, we will continue our route to Berlin, arriving in the evening.
Overnight in Berlin
After breakfast at the hotel, you make your own way to the international airport of Berlin for your return flight home.
NH Collection Nürnberg City offers soundproofed rooms with stylish furniture, free internet, a restaurant, and a spa. Rooms at the NH Collection Nürnberg City are decorated in warm color schemes. Every room includes cable TV, air conditioning, free WiFi and a private bathroom. Regional, Mediterranean and international specialties are served at the restaurant, which features large windows, wooden floors, and classic bookshelves.
It offers elegant rooms, a spacious spa with indoor pool, and 2 restaurants serving German and international cuisine. The rooms are quiet and all feature 80 international digital TV channels (44 of which are in German) and a minibar, and some also include a tea/coffee maker. Free WiFi and wired internet (up to 512 KB) are provided. Spa facilities at the Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover include a sauna, steam room, and modern gym. The Maritim's Rôtisserie and Bistro Bottaccio restaurants offer fine German and international specialties.
This hotel offers a free leisure area with pool and large and soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TV. It is a 5-minute walk from underground trains. It also provides excellent connections to the Messe Exhibition grounds. The air-conditioned rooms at the 4-star Holiday Inn Berlin City-West are at least 25 m² in size. They include cable TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Breakfast, dinner and drinks are served in the PRIME Restaurant & Bar with summer terrace. Drinks are available all day in the PRIME Restaurant & Bar. Rohrdamm Underground Station provides access to the city centre.
Just a 5-minute walk from the Olympiapark, this 4-star hotel in Munich offers soundproofed rooms and free Wi-Fi. The non-smoking Leonardo Hotel Olympiapark has spacious rooms with satellite TV, desk, and black-out curtains. Guests can keep fit at the Leonardo Hotel Olympiapark’s jogging area. Guests can start their day with a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel bistro bar FOODS serves traditional Bavarian delicacies and international dishes during lunch and dinner. Leonrodplatz Tram Stop is 200 metres away from the Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark. Trams run to Munich Central Station in 7 minutes.
Offering 2 restaurants, Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress Hotel is 200 metres from the 18-hole Frankfurt Golf Club. Frankfurt Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms and suites feature soundproofed windows, broadband internet, and telephone. A modern gym is available free of charge for hotel guests. German and international food is served in the hotel restaurants. During summer, guests can relax on the terrace overlooking the forest. The hotel bar offers a selection of cocktails and snacks. Guests can use the lounge with free WiFi, internet work stations, and a big flat-screen TV.
The NH Dortmund is located in the city centre, just 100 metres from Dortmund Train Station. It offers large, modern suites with separate living and sleeping areas, excellent spa facilities and a rich breakfast buffet. Every suite at the 4-star NH Dortmund has a TV with free satellite channels and a minibar. The private bathrooms include a bathtub. WiFi is free in all public areas. Places of interest within a 10-minute walk of the NH include the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, Dortmund Concert Hall and a modern shopping centre. As well as a rich American breakfast each morning in the restaurant, in the evenings, the stylish Intermezzo bar serves colourful cocktails and German beers. Drinks are available at the modern Open BAR, along with drinks and snacks. Guests are welcome to use the spa area, which features a sauna, steam room and fitness area.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
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