Self-Guided Tours in Germany
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- 4 Day Self Guided Munich Tour With Car Rental
- To Bavaria, and Beyond! - Self Guided Rail Tour
- Germany in a week: Covering Frankfurt and Berlin
- Munich Oktoberfest - Hotel & Hostel Packages
- The Elbe Cycle Route classic
- Moselle river biketour | Trier to Koblenz | 7 days
- Moselle river biketour 5 days | Trier to Koblenz
- Wine regions Rheingau and Palatinate | Germany | 8 days
- Lake Chiemsee – based in one hotel 7/6
- Lake Chiemsee - Lake Koenigssee
Create your perfect German journey with a rental car, exploring Munich's Viktualienmarkt, Alte Pinakothek, and Nymphenburg Palace at your own pace. Package includes Maritim Hotel Munich accommodation, daily breakfast, and freedom to discover hidden Bavarian gems.
Duration 4 days Destinations Munich Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,622
5% Off- NZ$1,541You save $81
German wonders await from Munich's Marienplatz to Nuremberg's medieval castle with comprehensive guides. UNESCO sites like Bamberg's Old Town and Wurzburg Residence reveal themselves at your leisure. Rail connections and central lodging included.
Duration 14 days Destinations Munich, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Regensburg Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Euroventure Travel From
5% Off- NZ$3,966
Create your own German adventure with pre-arranged river cruises on MS Palladium in Frankfurt and Berlin's Spree. Visit Heidelberg Castle and Sachsenhausen Camp at your own pace, with 3-star accommodations at Best Western Plus Welcome Hotel Frankfurt and Holiday Inn Express Berlin.
Duration 7 days Destinations Frankfurt-am-Main, Berlin Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator WiseYatra From $2,687
8% Off- NZ$2,472You save $215
Munich Oktoberfest - Hotel & Hostel Packages
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Euro Adventures team did a fantastic job with organising accommodation. The detailed information sent via email for Octoberfest was really useful.”
Constantinos, traveled in September
Munich awaits with central lodging near Hauptbahnhof. Raise steins at Oktoberfest tents, stroll through Frauenkirche and Hofbräuhaus at leisure, or join €35 bike tours to the Chinese Beer Garden. Day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle offered at €80.
Duration 3 days Destinations Munich, Dachau Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Euroadventures From
8% Off- NZ$869
The Elbe Valley unfolds with detailed GPS routes. Marvel at Dresden's baroque quarter, ascend Bastei rock, wander Meissen's porcelain town, and step into Luther's Wittenberg. Ride 25-90km daily at your own pace with pre-booked accommodations.
Duration 7 days Destinations Dresden, Pillnitz, Bad Schandau, Radebeul, Riesa, Torgau, Wittenberg Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator DERTOUR From
8% Off- NZ$1,571
Duration 7 days Destinations Trier, Trittenheim, Bernkastel, Kues, Zeltingen, Zell, Treis-Karden, Koblenz Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Operator Terranova Touristik From
8% Off- NZ$1,506
Duration 5 days Destinations Trier, Bernkastel, Kues, Zeltingen, Cochem Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Operator Terranova Touristik From
8% Off- NZ$1,280
German wine regions stretch across 261km from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Luxury awaits at hotels like 5-star Deidesheimer Hof. Daily routes span 25-65km, with GPX data, marked routes, luggage transport, and 24/7 support included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Frankfurt-am-Main, Rudesheim am Rhein, Bad Kreuznach, Alzey, Wöllstein, Rhodt unter Rietburg, Heidelberg Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, German Operator Terranova Touristik From
8% Off- NZ$2,360
Bavaria's lake district reveals its beauty over 7 days with GPS guidance. Daily rides of 40-65km pass Eggstätter Seenplatte, Herrenchiemsee Castle, and Seebruck's Roman Museum. Premium hotel stays, breakfast, and wellness facilities included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Prien am Chiemsee, Amerang, Seebruck, Fraueninsel, Grassau Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator Eurobike From
8% Off- NZ$1,514
GPS routes lead from Chiemsee's shores to Königssee's mountain setting. Visit Bad Reichenhall's salt heritage and Berchtesgaden's historic sites at your pace. Carefully planned stops include Alter Wirt Bernau and HomeHotel Salzberg.
Duration 7 days Destinations Prien am Chiemsee, Inzell, Bad Reichenhall, Königssee Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator Eurobike From
8% Off- NZ$1,730
What people love about Self-Guided Tours in Germany
- Munich Oktoberfest - Hotel & Hostel Packages
The Euro Adventures team did a fantastic job with organising accommodation and where able to help me with extra accommodation prior to the tour date as I was arriving early. Also great communication before, during and post the tour date. The detailed information sent via email for Octoberfest was really useful also the instructions and tips for getting to and from the accommodation was really helpful.
The Munich tour was five days of our German two-week adventure. It was an organized way for us to get to know Germany. Their planned events were well done, and we were able to enjoy ourselves. My only criticism would be a warning that when you needed a rest room you needed coins to pay to use them. Our first adventure with paying for a WC was a bit dramatic. However, with that understanding, we soon had a pocket of coins in our pockets for future use.
5 Days Munich and Bavaria (Neuschwanstein Castle & Konigssee Lake)
What our customers ask about Self-Guided Tours in Germany
When is the best time for self-guided tours in Germany?
Self-guided tours in Germany operate best from April through October. The Moselle Valley wine region draws visitors during the September-October harvest while Bavaria's lakes are popular June-August. Weather patterns are most reliable during these months with longer daylight hours making exploration easier. The Munich Lakes tour runs April-October creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Recent travelers note that September brings comfortable temperatures and smaller crowds compared to mid-summer peaks.
What type of accommodation can I expect on self-guided tours?
The accommodations focus on 3- and 4-star hotels and local guesthouses chosen for their strategic locations. Along the Moselle River the Hotel Park Plaza in Trier showcases a blend of Roman history and contemporary design. The Villa Vinum in Cochem offers boutique lodging in a historic building. These properties cater specifically to cycling tourists with secure bike storage and convenient locations along popular routes.
How does luggage transfer work on self-guided tours in Germany?
Tour operators handle daily luggage transfers between hotels while guests cycle or hike independently. On Rhine and Moselle tours bags move between destinations from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with no restrictions on luggage pieces. Guests find their belongings waiting at each new hotel such as the Hotel Park Plaza in Trier or Burghotel Schönburg in Oberwesel. The service runs efficiently with guests consistently reporting their bags arrive ahead of them at each stop.
What kind of navigation support is provided for self-guided tours?
Tours include detailed maps route descriptions and GPS coordinates for independent navigation. The Moselle River tour provides comprehensive travel documents and maintains a 6-day service hotline. Route guides highlight key attractions like Trier's Porta Nigra and Cochem's Reichsburg Castle. Local accommodations including Das Moselschlösschen in Traben-Trarbach supplement materials with regional insights and daily route advice.
What makes Germany an ideal destination for self-guided tours?
The country's extensive network of marked trails and robust infrastructure creates an accessible environment for independent travelers. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail exemplifies this with clear signs connecting historic towns like Treuchtlingen and Eichstätt. Reliable public transportation extensive trail marking and plentiful lodging options support self-guided exploration. Recent travelers praise the straightforward navigation particularly on routes like the Munich Lakes tour.
How difficult are the self-guided hiking trails in Germany?
The trails typically offer moderate challenges suitable for average fitness levels. The Altmühltal Panorama Path features daily segments of 14-35 kilometers with elevation changes up to 720 meters. Paths range from flat riverside walks to gentle hills making them accessible to most hikers. Comfortable rest stops at properties like Stadthof in Treuchtlingen and Hotel Garni Fuchs in Eichstätt support multi-day treks. Travelers consistently report well-marked paths with flexible route options.