Summary
Spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairytale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer…this is Germany! On this comprehensive tour, see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, as well as some medieval towns and scenic areas. Your vacation starts in Frankfurt and ends in Munich with overnights in the Rhineland, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Munich. Magnificent scenery awaits you on this value-minded Germany vacation. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River, passing castle-crested hills, and terraced vineyards. Visit pretty historic towns like Hamelin, known as the setting of the Pied Piper legend, and Rothenburg on the Romantic Road featuring charming cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses in the walled medieval town. Some of the less-known highlights of this tour are Lübeck, a Hanseatic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 12th century, and Veste Coburg Castle, one of Germany’s largest castle complexes. Enjoy an orientation drive in Hamburg, time in Munich’s Marienplatz, and a guided tour of Dresden, to see, among other highlights, the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion, where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound every quarter of an hour. From beautiful scenery and exciting cities to historic sights and fun experiences, this Germany tour has it all!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany
- Day 2
- Frankfurt Area–Rhine Cruise–Cologne–Rhineland
- Day 3
- Rhineland–Hamelin–Hamburg
- Day 4
- Hamburg–Lübeck–Berlin
- Day 5
- Berlin
- Day 6
- Berlin–Dresden–Leipzig
- Day 7
- Leipzig–Weimar–Coburg–Nuremberg
- Day 8
- Nuremberg–Rothenburg–Munich
- Day 9
- Munich
- Day 10
- Munich
Travel Cities (11): Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Leipzig, Lübeck, Munich, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Weimar