10-Day Germany and Italy Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Germany And Italy itineraries

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• 9 Day Central Europe Itinerary, incl. Munich and Venice

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Munich & Neuschwanstein Castle

    Start exploring Munich at Marienplatz to catch the Glockenspiel show at 11 AM. "The traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich was a highlight - try the Weisswurst with sweet mustard, but remember to peel the casing first!" Visit Neuschwanstein Castle the next morning. Book the 9 AM tour and arrive 45 minutes early to get your tickets. The walk up takes about 30 minutes. Skip the busy horse carriages and take the shuttle bus to save time.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Swiss Alps Adventure

    Take a 4-hour drive through Austria and Liechtenstein to reach the Interlaken region. "The Jungfraujoch excursion was worth every penny - even in summer, the snow was pristine and the views incredible." Take the first train up at 7:30 AM to avoid crowds and get better views. Bring warm clothes since it stays below 32°F at the top even in summer. Visit the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne around 8 PM for the best sunset photos.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Italian Lakes & Tuscany

    The trip from Switzerland to Lake Como takes 3 hours. Stop for lunch in Bellagio but walk up to the higher streets for more authentic restaurants away from tourists. When you get to Florence, "Get to the Duomo by 8:30 AM - lines are shortest before the first tour groups arrive." Skip the leather demonstrations and go to San Lorenzo market for better leather deals.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Venice & Return

    Take an early train to Venice to make the most of your time. "Skip the overpriced gondolas and take the #1 vaporetto down the Grand Canal at sunset - same views for €7.50 instead of €80." On your way back to Munich through the Dolomites, stop at Lago di Landro in late morning for perfect mountain photos.

    
  • Day 9

    Munich Departure

    Store your bags at the central station (€6 per locker) and visit the Viktualienmarkt food market. "The market opens at 8 AM - go early to watch locals shopping and grab fresh pretzels for breakfast." Plan for 45 minutes to get to the airport on the S-Bahn.

    

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• 9 Day Germany & France Itinerary, incl. Berlin and Paris

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Berlin & Surroundings

    Get started in Berlin with a full day at Museum Island and Brandenburg Gate. Visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. Get to Museum Island before 9 AM to avoid crowds. You can take a side trip to Potsdam's palaces, but remember it's 45 minutes each way by train.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Northern Germany

    Visit Wolfsburg's Autostadt complex to see German automotive history up close. Book your Autostadt tickets online before you go. Next, explore medieval Celle with its beautiful half-timbered buildings, then move on to Hannover. The following day, check out the UNESCO World Heritage site of Goslar and Rammelsberg Mines. Bring a light jacket for the mines, even in summer.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Central Germany

    Explore Leipzig's cultural sites and GDR-era monuments. Get an early start in Dresden to see its riverside attractions, then head to beautiful Bamberg. In Nuremberg, plan about 2-3 hours to visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Documentation Center.

    
  • Day 7

    Munich & Bavaria

    Start your morning at the Dachau concentration camp memorial. In Munich, visit BMW Welt and Olympic Park. End your day at the traditional beer halls near Marienplatz. A recent visitor shared: "The Viktualienmarkt food market was a highlight - go hungry and try the local specialties from different stalls."

    
  • Day 8

    Romantic Road

    Plan to reach Neuschwanstein Castle by 9:30 AM to avoid crowds at Mary's Bridge viewpoint. It's about 2 hours from Munich. Later, spend at least 3 hours in Rothenburg ob der Tauber exploring its medieval walls and Christmas Museum before heading to Frankfurt.

    
  • Day 9

    Luxembourg & Reims to Paris

    Drive to Luxembourg (about 2.5 hours from Frankfurt) to explore its UNESCO-listed old town. After lunch, visit the Gothic cathedral in Reims where French kings were crowned. The final stretch to Paris takes about 1.5 hours. Plan to arrive after 7 PM to miss rush hour traffic.

    

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• 8 Day Central Europe Itinerary, incl. Munich and Rome

  From Germany to Italy in eight days, visiting Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence, and Rome. The tour features Lake Misurina's serenity, Venice's canals, Florence's Uffizi Gallery, and Rome's historic center, plus food tours and local market visits.

  

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  • Day 1

    Munich

    Begin your Central European journey in Bavaria's capital. Get there early to explore the historic Marienplatz or pick up a traditional pretzel at Viktualienmarkt before meeting your group. A past traveler said: "Having free time to explore Munich on day one helped me get oriented and beat the jet lag before meeting the group."

    
  • Day 2

    Munich to Innsbruck (2-hour drive)

    Take a morning drive through the Alps to Innsbruck. Visit Maria Theresien Street for stunning mountain views around the Golden Roof. Stop by the Grassmayr Bell Foundry in the afternoon when it's less busy to watch their interesting demonstrations. Pack layers since Alpine weather changes quickly.

    
  • Day 3

    Innsbruck to Venice via Dolomites

    Leave early for a full day of Alpine views. Visit Lake Misurina in the Dolomites before 11 AM to see the mountains perfectly reflected in the clear water. Head to Venice afterward and spend your evening walking through the quiet Dorsoduro district.

    
  • Day 4

    Venice

    Start at the bustling Rialto Market in the morning. Take a water bus to visit the islands - see glass-blowing in Murano and photograph the colorful houses in peaceful Burano. Join an evening ghost tour to learn about Venice's secret history. One visitor noted: "The evening ghost tour showed us a completely different side of Venice - the narrow alleys are actually spooky after dark!"

    
  • Days 5-6

    Florence (2.5-hour train from Venice)

    Spend two days in this Renaissance city. Focus on food tours and tastings the first day. Save art and architecture for day two. Book your Uffizi tickets online two weeks ahead for an 8:15 AM entry. Climb the Duomo early at 8:30 AM before it gets hot and crowded. Find authentic restaurants in the Oltrarno area away from tourist spots.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Rome (2.5-hour train from Florence)

    Start with an afternoon walk and try Rome's best pizza al taglio on a food tour. On your final day, visit the Vatican Museums early (book at least 3 weeks ahead) and see the Colosseum later in the afternoon when crowds thin out. Make sure to get skip-the-line tickets for both sites.

    

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