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- Day 1 Welcome to Berlin Your travels in Germany begin in the capital, Berlin. With the afternoon free, perhaps walk along the bustling Ku' Damm, shopping center of West Berlin, which during 40 years of division, became the shop window of the West. Tonight, join your Travel Director and travel companions at a local restaurant for dinner. Locations Visited: Berlin DE.
- Day 2 The Spirit of Berlin Join a Local Expert to see some of Berlin's many highlights. Travel along the Ku'damm past the Memorial Church. Drive through the Tiergarten to see Norman Foster’s glass dome that crowns the reconstructed Reichstag building. Continue with a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the reunification, and down along the Unter den Linden, past the Humboldt University and State Opera. Stop on Museum Island before enjoying a day at leisure in this once divided city. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the glorious palace of the Prussian Kings at Potsdam? Locations Visited: Berlin DE.
- Day 3 Dresden, a Baroque Phoenix on the Elbe In Dresden, join your Local Expert to see the splendors of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of World War II, walk past ‘The Procession of the Princes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace facade. See the huge cathedral, Semper Opera House and Baroque Zwinger Palace. Although the town was heavily bombed during World War II, it remains a treasure trove of early German history and baroque architecture. Locations Visited: Berlin DE, Dresden DE.
- Day 4 Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber Join a Local Expert in Weimar to explore the city of literary luminaries Goethe and Schiller. Venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge back into the 16th century during your orientation with your Travel Director as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square, dominated by its Renaissance town hall. For your Dine-Around evening, choose from a hand-picked selection of restaurants within the walls of the Old Town. Locations Visited: Dresden DE, Weimar DE, Rothenburg ob der Tauber DE.
- Day 5 Rothenburg at Leisure Enjoy an inspiring stroll through the narrow-cobbled streets with a Local Expert before taking in panoramic views on the historic city walls walk. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure for further exploration on your own, or perhaps a guided visit to the medieval town of Nuremberg. Locations Visited: Rothenburg ob der Tauber DE.
- Day 6 Frankfurt and Mainz Continue your travels through to Frankfurt and take in the city's famed landmarks with a Local Expert. See the gable-roofed Römer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation Site, and the eminent Paulskirche. Complete your visit with a tasting of local Apfelwein. Your hotel is in the nearby town of Mainz, a bustling and important town since the time of the Romans. Enjoy a guided visit of the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to one of history's most important inventors. Locations Visited: Rothenburg ob der Tauber DE, Frankfurt DE, Mainz DE.
- Day 7 Castles of the Rhine Experience Begin the day with a relaxing cruise along the Rhine, passing steep vineyards, half-timbered villages and turreted castles. Arrive in Bacharach for a vineyard walk with a Local Expert, offering insight into this UNESCO-listed wine region. Afterwards, enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch at Stüber’s, where regional dishes are prepared using local, seasonal ingredients, accompanied by a tasting of local wines. Locations Visited: Mainz DE, Boppard DE, Koblenz DE, Mainz DE.
- Day 8 Heidelberg and Schwangau In Heidelberg, join a Local Expert to explore the cobbled Altstadt. Admire the historic buildings of Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386, and the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit. From the 18th-century Old Bridge, take in views of the red sandstone castle, once a symbol of the Palatinate's power. Continue to the Black Forest, famed for its folklore and craftsmanship. Here, enjoy an authentic slice of Black Forest Gateau and browse hand-carved cuckoo clocks, a tradition since the 1700s. Your day ends with a scenic drive along Lake Constance, one of Europe’s largest freshwater lakes, before arriving in storybook Schwangau, nestled at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Locations Visited: Mainz DE, Heidelberg DE, Black Forest DE, Schwangau DE.
- Day 9 Neuschwanstein and Füssen Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Courtyard. Later, walk through the streets of Füssen's Old Town and explore its Heritage Museum in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang. Locations Visited: Schwangau DE, Neuschwanstein Castle DE, Fussen DE, Schwangau DE.
- Day 10 The Bavarian Capital of Munich and Dachau A beautiful Alpine drive brings us to the village of Oberammergau, famous for its passion play which has been performed here ever since the villagers made a solemn vow in 1634. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and visit the workshop of a local wood sculptor. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation. This evening, consider joining your travel companions for a fun-filled Bavarian evening?Important note regarding the Dachau guided tour: the minimum age for guests is 14. Due to German Youth Protection Laws, younger guests are not permitted to join the guided tour but may visit the site independently when accompanied by an adult. The information provided during the tour (including images) is too confronting for children. Locations Visited: Schwangau DE, Munich DE, Oberammergau DE, Dachau DE, Munich DE.
- Day 11 Munich at Leisure Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a walking tour through the city center, or visit the famous Residenz to see its museum and Treasury. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Bavaria’s capital at your own pace. Perhaps visit one of Munich’s many art galleries and museums, relax with a coffee in Marienplatz or join an Optional Experience featuring a guided tour of Nymphenburg Palace followed by a visit to BMW Welt. In the evening, round off your German experience with dinner, complete with local wine. Prost! Locations Visited: Munich DE.
- Day 12 Auf Wiedersehen, Munich! Say Auf Wiedersehen to your new friends as you trip comes to an end. Locations Visited: Munich DE.
Name: Best of Germany
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Berlin
End City: Munich
Location Summary: Berlin, DE
Dresden, DE
Weimar, DE
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, DE
Frankfurt, DE
Mainz, DE
Boppard, DE
Koblenz, DE
Heidelberg, DE
Black Forest, DE
Schwangau, DE
Neuschwanstein Castle, DE
Fussen, DE
Munich, DE
Oberammergau, DE
Dachau, DE
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 4 Dinner (D). 11 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- Well-being - Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day..
- Additional Included Highlights - Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.. From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).. If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport..
- Authentic Dining - Berlin: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Berlin for a delightful dinner.. Rothenburg ob der Tauber: For your dining pleasure, you're offered an excellent selection of Rothenburg restaurants, each with its own distinctive ambience and cuisine. From local Franken specialties to international menus, your Tour Director's inside knowledge ensures a more intimate and authentic dining experience.. Bacharach: Enjoy lunch featuring local produce at a restaurant rooted in the Slow Food philosophy. Regional, seasonal and organic ingredients are sourced from local farmers and artisans committed to sustainable, fair practices. Discover the fresh, creative flavors of the Middle Rhine alongside a wine tasting — all served with views across the vineyard-lined river valley.. Munich: Experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Bierhalle as you dine on Bavarian specialties in one of the city's famed beer halls..
- Top Rated Highlights - Berlin: Join your Local Expert to explore Berlin’s imperial and contemporary character. Drive along the Ku’damm, once the heart of West Berlin, and pause at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, its ruined spire a striking peace monument. Pass through the Tiergarten to the Reichstag, then continue to the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera and Museum Island, home to Berlin’s oldest museum complex.. Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.. Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the best-preserved medieval town in Germany and a truly enchanting destination. Step back in time and explore the city walls, towers, and gates around the old town as well as the old town itself. . Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Join a Local Expert for a walking tour through Rothenburg's narrow-cobbled streets.. Frankfurt: Take in Frankfurt's famed landmarks with a Local Expert. See the gable-roofed Römer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation Site, and the eminent Paulskirche. Complete your visit with a tasting of local Apfelwein.. Mainz: Enjoy a guided visit of the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to one of history's most important inventors.. Mainz: Your Travel Director leads you on an orientation of the city.. Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream.. Heidelberg: Explore Heidelberg’s baroque Old Town with your Local Expert to see Heidelberg University and the city’s Gothic church. Founded in 1386, the university is Germany’s oldest, while the Church of the Holy Spirit once housed the Palatinate’s library. Cross the 18th-century stone bridge for panoramic views of the Renaissance castle, perched 80 m (262 ft) above the Neckar River and once the seat of the Electors of the Palatinate.. Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.. Dachau: Experience a powerful and moving visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site with a Local Expert.. Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz..
- Insight Experiences - Weimar: Delve into Weimar's rich cultural history by joining a Local Expert for an exploration of the city. Discover how literary luminaries such as Goethe and Schiller profoundly impacted German literature and culture.. Black Forest: Discover the art of cuckoo-clock making at a charming workshop in the Black Forest. Meet a local artisan and watch as they demonstrate the precision and skill behind this iconic regional craft. As you take in the details, enjoy a slice of Black Forest cake with tea, a local specialty.. Fussen: Walk through the picturesque streets of the Old Town and explore the Museum of Füssen in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang with a Local Expert..
- Make Travel Matter - Oberammergau: Meet Marion, a talented artisan who has perfected her craft through years of dedication. After graduating from the prestigious Oberammergau carving school, she went on to establish her own workshop in the renowned village of wood carvers. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Insight Choice - Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.. Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria..
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.. Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria..
