Best of Germany

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OVERVIEW
See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. From cutting-edge Berlin, you’ll travel back in time and enjoy a traditional meal in a medieval castle, watch life along the Rhine unfold on a cruise and see how the beauty of the Black Forest inspired fables and fairy tales.
EXPERIENCES
Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.

Berlin: Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation platform of the Berlin TV Tower.

Cologne: Enjoy a trip to Cologne and admire its spectacular cathedral.

Dachau: Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Walk through the former barracks and memorial sites, hear the stories of those who were imprisoned here, and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history.

Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction.

Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt.

Hamburg: Spend the day basking in the iconic sights of Hamburg and appreciating the local delicacies.

Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.

Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.

Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Nuremberg: Explore Nuremberg, perhaps indulging in the wonderful food at the Haupmarkt main square.

Nuremberg: Visit the village of Mödlareuth and gain insights into its divided history at the town's open-air museum.

Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Visit the medieval center of Rothenburg.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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12/07/2025 23/07/2025 £3,050 Book
19/07/2025 30/07/2025 £3,050 Book
26/07/2025 06/08/2025 £2,684 Book
02/08/2025 13/08/2025 £2,684 Book
09/08/2025 20/08/2025 £2,684 Book
16/08/2025 27/08/2025 £3,150 Book
23/08/2025 03/09/2025 £3,150 Book
30/08/2025 10/09/2025 £3,195 Book
06/09/2025 17/09/2025 £3,195 Book
13/09/2025 24/09/2025 £3,295 Book
20/09/2025 01/10/2025 £3,295 Book
04/10/2025 15/10/2025 £3,125 Book
11/10/2025 22/10/2025 £2,684 Book
28/03/2026 08/04/2026 £3,095 Book
11/04/2026 22/04/2026 £3,095 Book
18/04/2026 29/04/2026 £3,095 Book
25/04/2026 06/05/2026 £3,095 Book
02/05/2026 13/05/2026 £3,095 Book
09/05/2026 20/05/2026 £3,095 Book
16/05/2026 27/05/2026 £3,095 Book
23/05/2026 03/06/2026 £3,095 Book
06/06/2026 17/06/2026 £3,075 Book
13/06/2026 24/06/2026 £3,075 Book
20/06/2026 01/07/2026 £3,075 Book
27/06/2026 08/07/2026 £3,075 Book
04/07/2026 15/07/2026 £3,075 Book
11/07/2026 22/07/2026 £3,050 Book
18/07/2026 29/07/2026 £3,050 Book
25/07/2026 05/08/2026 £3,050 Book
01/08/2026 12/08/2026 £3,050 Book
08/08/2026 19/08/2026 £3,050 Book
15/08/2026 26/08/2026 £3,050 Book
22/08/2026 02/09/2026 £3,050 Book
29/08/2026 09/09/2026 £3,195 Book
05/09/2026 16/09/2026 £3,195 Book
12/09/2026 23/09/2026 £3,195 Book
19/09/2026 30/09/2026 £3,195 Book
26/09/2026 07/10/2026 £3,195 Book
03/10/2026 14/10/2026 £3,125 Book
10/10/2026 21/10/2026 £3,050 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Sheraton Offenbach - Meals:
DAY 10: Hofgut Sternen - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11: Sheraton Offenbach - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2: Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 2: Steigenberger Köln - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3: Crowne Plaza City Alster - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Catalonia Berlin Mitte - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Catalonia Berlin Mitte - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Bilderberg Bellevue Dresden - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: NH Collection Nuremberg City - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Park Plaza Nuremberg - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Holiday Inn Westpark - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Holiday Inn Westpark - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

Welcome to Frankfurt and savour an opportunity to see the sights on your own before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation of Römerberg and the financial district. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers, including a light dinner and welcome drink to kick off your discovery of the best of Germany.

Resist the alluring calls of Loreley and board your leisurely cruise along the Rhine. Glide past vineyard-clad hills, stopping at lunch for a Be My Guest experience in a 13th-century castle perched high above the river valley. Share stories of knights and feuding lords and ladies over lunch before continuing to Cologne, where we’ll view the Gothic spires of its magnificent cathedral during our orientation of the city.

Journey through the lush green landscape of Lower Saxony as we make our way to the international trade centre of Hamburg, where we'll join our Travel Director for an orientation tour of the city's iconic sights. Spend some time at leisure exploring the city's seafaring heritage. Wander along the trendy Mönckebergstrasse, visit one of the city's brewhouses or consider a guided cruise through the city's harbour and discover why Hamburg is called Germany's 'Gateway to the World'. Tonight, we will dine at our hotel.

Follow the picturesque Elbe Valley from Hamburg, crossing the former ‘Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as a charismatic capital city. Join your Local Specialist to explore the iconic landmarks of unified Berlin. See the Neo-Renaissance Reichstag, the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden.

Ascend the iconic Berlin TV Tower for 360° views of the city and Spree River. You'll learn how this landmark changed from being a symbol of the communist regime of East Germany to a symbol of a reunited Berlin before enjoying some time exploring Berlin your way. You could choose to join an Optional Experience to delve into the secrets of Berlin’s past, including a visit to the site of Checkpoint Charlie.

A short drive south brings us to Dresden, the ‘Florence on the Elbe', where we'll hear about the city's restoration following its devastation during World War II as you admire its beautiful Baroque façades. See the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace and the fully reconstructed Frauenkirche. Consider delving into the treasures of Dresden, joining an Optional Experience to explore this elegant city.

Visit the village of Mödlareuth, which inherited the moniker of 'Little Berlin' due to its wall separating 'east' and 'west' Germany. Gain insights into a divided Germany at its open-air museum and see a section of the original wall with its security features. This afternoon, arrive in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and today the economic, social and cultural capital of Franconia. During your orientation see the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche, a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. Spend the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the local specialties.

Stroll through the narrow lanes of Rothenburg – its beautiful medieval centre seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Admire the beautiful market square, lined with half-timbered houses, and the Old Town Hall before travelling through the Bavarian countryside to Munich.

During your time in Munich, see the distinctive towers of the Cathedral, stroll through Marienplatz, and admire the impressive town hall with its charming Glockenspiel. A short walk from here takes you to the 13th-century St. Peter’s Church, the Viktualien food market square, and a traditional beer hall. Later, join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful experience that offers insight into this dark chapter of history.

Travel through the beautiful countryside to a land of fables and folklore. This morning, we tread in the footsteps of shy King Ludwig II and visit his Neuschwanstein Castle (Subject to Availability), built as a retreat for the king to withdraw from public life. We continue through the magical countryside to the Black Forest, whose mystical landscape inspired fantasy and fiction from the famous Brothers Grimm. This evening over dinner, we learn from a local expert about Hofgut Sternen’s innovative design and the traditions of the Black Forest on MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®  Experience.

Witness a Black Forest treasure as you Dive Into Culture and learn about the centuries-old craft of cuckoo clock making. Later, travel to Heidelberg and perhaps have the chance to capture views of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, as well as the Baroque-style Old Town. Spend the rest of the afternoon finishing up some last-minute shopping before continuing on to Frankfurt. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends, reminiscing over the iconic and unexpected highlights of our trip.

After breakfast, we say a fond farewell after a memorable holiday.
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