Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Limburg
You'll arrive in Frankfurt and meet with a company representative to get your rental car arranged. From there it's roughly an hour's drive to Limburg, a medieval town sitting on the Lahn River with beautiful half-timbered buildings throughout. Once you check into your hotel, you'll have the evening to settle in and rest after your journey.
- Start point
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Hugo-Eckener-Ring, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse 60549, Germany (Arrival gate)
Landmarks Limburg Old Town 
- Day 2
Limburg to Cologne
After breakfast you'll walk through Limburg's old town and visit St. Georg Cathedral, which showcases late Romanesque architecture. The drive south to Cologne takes about 2 hours. You'll check in at your hotel, then take a relaxing coffee cruise on the Rhine to see the city from the water. Later you have free time to wander around, visit the Cathedral, and do some shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Limburg old town
- Visit to St. Georg Cathedral (Limburger Dom)
- Rhine River coffee cruise
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks St. Georg Cathedral (Limburger Dom) Cologne Cathedral Rhine River - Day 3
Cologne to Münster to Bremen
You'll head north to Bremen after breakfast, stopping in Münster, Westphalia's main city and home to one of Germany's oldest cathedrals. The region has several castles if you're interested in exploring them. Then continue to Bremen and check into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Münster Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit to castles in Münsterland region
Landmarks Münster Cathedral 
- Day 4
Bremen to Hamburg
This morning you'll take a walking tour of Bremen's old city to see the famous Town Musicians monument from the Brothers Grimm story, the Cathedral, and the pedestrian shopping area. After that you'll drive to Hamburg, which takes about 2 hours. Check in at your hotel once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bremen old city
- Visit to Town Musicians monument
- Visit to Bremen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shopping at pedestrian promenade
Landmarks Bremen Town Musicians Monument Bremen Cathedral 
- Day 5
Hamburg
Following breakfast you'll walk through Hamburg's city center and harbor area, seeing City Hall, St. Michaelis Church, and the historic Warehouse district. Later you'll head to the harbor promenade and board a boat tour of Europe's third-largest port to see the massive ships and port operations. In the evening you can optionally catch a musical like The Lion King or Tarzan performed in German.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hamburg city and harbor
- Visit to Hamburg City Hall
- Visit to St. Michaelis Church
- Visit to Warehouse district
- Harbor boat tour
Optional Activities
- Musical performance (The Lion King or Tarzan in German)
Landmarks Hamburg City Hall St. Michaelis Church Hamburg Warehouse District (Speicherstadt) Hamburg Port - Day 6
Hamburg to Berlin
After breakfast you'll drive to Berlin, about 5.5 hours south. Once settled at your hotel, you'll take an afternoon coach tour visiting the Brandenburg Gate, the German Parliament building, and the famous shopping street Kurf\u00fcrstendamm. You'll also see sections of the Berlin Wall. Free time is yours for shopping, and you can optionally visit the Philharmonic for a concert or grab drinks at Potsdamer Platz or the Sony Center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon coach tour of Berlin
- Visit to Brandenburg Gate
- Visit to German Parliament (Reichstag)
- Tour of Kurfürstendamm
- View of Berlin Wall remains
Optional Activities
- Concert at the Philharmonic
- Drinks at Potsdamer Platz
- Visit to Sony Center
- Shopping
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Reichstag (German Parliament) Kurfürstendamm Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery) Potsdamer Platz Sony Center 
- Day 7
Berlin
You'll stroll through old East Berlin after breakfast to see the Cathedral, Town Hall, and climb the TV tower for views of the entire city. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own. You can optionally visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp or choose from Berlin's many museums, including the Egyptian Museum with original artifacts or the Jewish Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll through old East Berlin
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Town Hall
- TV tower visit with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp visit
- Egyptian Museum visit
- Jewish Museum visit
- Other Berlin museums
Landmarks Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) Berlin Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) TV Tower Berlin (Fernsehturm) Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Egyptian Museum Berlin Jewish Museum Berlin 
- Day 8
Berlin to Potsdam
After breakfast you'll head south to Potsdam, the former royal residence of Prussian Kings and German Kaisers. You'll visit Sanssouci Palace and parks, Germany's largest World Heritage Site. The day includes exploring the interconnected lakes and cultural landmarks around the city. You'll return to Berlin in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Potsdam
- Visit to Sanssouci Palace and parks
Landmarks Sanssouci Palace Potsdam - Day 9
Berlin to Dresden
You'll drive to Dresden in eastern Germany, about 3.5 hours away. Known as the Jewel Box for its beautiful baroque and rococo architecture, Dresden was a royal residence for Saxonian rulers. Walk through the city center to see the Cathedral, Old Castle, Fürstenzug, and the Semper Opera. Wander through the old narrow streets. The afternoon is free for you to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Dresden city center
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Old Castle
- View of Fürstenzug mural
- Visit to Semper Opera
Landmarks Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche) Dresden Old Castle (Altes Schloss) Fürstenzug Semper Opera (Sächsische Staatsoper) - Day 10
Dresden to Erfurt
After breakfast you'll drive to Erfurt, Thuringia's capital, located near Germany's geographical center, about 3.5 hours away. You'll visit the Cathedral and Church of San Severino, both containing valuable treasures. See the Augustinian Convent where Martin Luther spent time, and the Petersberg Citadel built between 1664 and 1707 with magnificent regional views. Finish the day with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Erfurt Cathedral
- Visit to Church of San Severino
- Visit to Augustinian Convent
- Visit to Petersberg Citadel
Landmarks Erfurt Cathedral (Erfurter Dom) Church of San Severino (Severikirche) Augustinian Convent (Augustinerkloster) Petersberg Citadel - Day 11
Erfurt to Frankfurt
You'll drive to Frankfurt am Main, Germany's financial capital, about 4 hours away. Weather and time permitting, explore the city center before your flight, visiting City Hall, the Zeilgalerie shopping mall with views of the Zeil shopping street and skyscrapers, and walking along the Main River. Then head to the airport for check-in and your flight home.
- End point
- Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany (Departure gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Frankfurt City Hall
- Visit to Zeilgalerie shopping mall
- Stroll along Main River
Landmarks Frankfurt City Hall (Römerberg) Zeilgalerie Main River
