Start your trip in festive Frankfurt, home to one of Europe’s finest zoos, and an excellent collection of art galleries, before heading to Berlin, the nation’s capital, for a taste of German culture and history. End your stay in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, where the surroundings come to life each year for Oktoberfest.

This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.

The train tickets and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.

12 days | 10 nights

Format

• Partially guided tour

Trip Highlights

• Germany
• Frankfurt 
• Berlin 
• Munich

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights, to Frankfurt and return from Munich (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
• 10 nights of accommodation in selected category, with breakfast included
• Private round-trip airport transfers, arrival in Frankfurt and departure in Munich
• Train Tickets Economy Class, Frankfurt to Berlin, Berlin to Munich
• More Moments:
• Frankfurt 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
• Berlin 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
• Munich 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
• Berlin guided walking tour (shared tour)
• Day tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace from Munich (exterior visits - shared tour)
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Frankfurt.

Day 2-3 | Welcome Frankfurt – Sightseeing

• Upon arrival to Frankfurt, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the next two nights discovering Frankfurt and its surrounding areas.
• Frankfurt is the financial centre of Germany and is a city of many faces. Explore the central business district, Bankenviertal, where you can find all ten of the country’s tallest skyscrapers. Nearby, you’ll find the Museumsufer district, a neighbourhood of museums to keep you fascinated for days.
• Be sure to check out St Paul’s Church, the home of Germany’s first democratic parliament, and the childhood home of the famous writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, or exciting neighbourhoods like Sachsenhausen, where the nightlife is always bustling and the taverns serve traditional Apfelwein.
• If you decide on a day trip, you can use Germany’s famously efficient rail service, and visit places like Heidelberg, Baden-Baden or the Rhine Valley.
•  More Moments Activities Included
•  Frankfurt 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
• Discover the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. This tour includes Frankfurt’s highlights and makes stops, among others, at Roemer square, the Main tower and the financial district. Feel free to disembark at different stops to explore the sights.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast on day 3

Day 4-7 | Frankfurt to Berlin – Sightseeing

• After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Frankfurt and board your train to Berlin. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Spend the next four nights discovering this amazing city and its historical significance.
• Explore the rich history of Germany’s capital. There’s much more to see in this metropolis than the remnants of the Berlin Wall; start with the modernist housing estates built between 1919 and 1933, which also serve as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• As you wander the city, feel free to embark on an optional tour to get the most out of this historic capital. We recommend “Cold War and Third Reich,” “Memorial Visits,” “East Berlin and Berlin Wall,” “Berlin’s Present and Past,” to name a few.
•  More Moments Activities Included
•  Berlin Guided Walking Tour (shared tour)
• Experience Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's central Mitte district. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie.
•  Berlin 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass
• Discover the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass. This bus tour includes Berlin’s highlights and makes stops, among others, at Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Feel free to disembark at different stops to explore the sights.
• Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 8-11 | Berlin to Munich - Sightseeing

• After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Berlin and board your train to Munich. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Spend your last four nights exploring Bavaria’s capital and region.
• Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in the lush environments of lakes, parks and beer gardens, expand your mind at museums and historical sites, or just go for some retail therapy, Munich offers something for everyone. If you decide to go for a day trip, some popular ones include: Salzburg Sightseeing Day Tour by Rail; and Romantic Road, Rothenburg, and Harburg Day Tour.
•  More Moments Activities Included
•  Day Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace
• Embark on a captivating tour from Munich to two of Bavaria's most enchanting sights. Step into the fairytale world of Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Explore the stunning interiors, hear tales of King Ludwig II, and marvel at breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps from the castle grounds. Next, venture to Linderhof Palace, Ludwig's opulent royal retreat nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Roam through immaculate gardens adorned with fountains and sculptures before entering the lavish palace. Be transported back in time as you discover the intricacies of Rococo designs and witness the splendor of Ludwig's artistic vision.
•  Munich 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass
• Discover the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. This tour includes Munich’s highlights and makes stops, among others, at Marienplatz square, Nymphenburg Palace and BMW World. Feel free to disembark at different stops to explore the sights.
• Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 12 | Munich – Return to Canada

• After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home to Canada.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

•  The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

3-Star Accommodation

• Frankfurt: Premier Inn Frankfurt City Centre (or similar)
•  Berlin: Best Western Hotel (or similar)
•  Munich: Hotel Jedermann (or similar)

4-Star Accommodation

•  Frankfurt: Alexander am Zoo (or similar)
•  Berlin: Abba Hotel (or similar)
•  Munich: Alpen Hotel (or similar)

Departure Dates

• Daily departures from Jan 3, 2025 until December 10, 2026.

Not included

• Meals and beverages (unless specified)
• Transfers (unless specified)
• Excursions and entrance fees (unless specified)
• Gratuities
• Porterage
• Local city tax, paid locally in local currency

Activities

• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
• Sightseeing tours are only provided in English

Transportation

• Private airport transfers
• Economy Class train tickets

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Germany and are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary depending on hotel star rating and location and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Important Note

• The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.