Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Munich
After arriving in Munich, you'll head to your hotel for check-in and free time to get settled. In the afternoon, stop by the information boards at hotel reception where you'll find details about how the tour kicks off, so you know what to expect for the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Munich Olimpiapark), Hotel (Holiday Inn Munich Sud), Hotel (Vienna House Easy By Wyhdham Munchen)
- Day 2
Füssen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
The route takes you through alpine scenery toward Füssen and Neuschwanstein Castle, where you'll get views from Mary's Bridge overlooking the gorge. From there, it's on to Rothenburg to walk through the walled city and check out the Christmas Museum. Later you'll continue to Frankfurt, Germany's financial center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress), Hotel (Best Western Macrander Frankfurt)
Included Activities
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle area
- Mary's Bridge viewing
- Christmas Museum in Rothenburg (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Return from Mary's Bridge on foot
- Horse carriage ride from Mary's Bridge
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Mary's Bridge Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Museum 
- Day 3
Rhine Valley - Moselle Valley - Dortmund
You'll take a scenic cruise through the Rhine and Moselle Valleys between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar. The route stops in Cochem for lunch right on the Moselle riverbank with the thousand-year-old castle rising above. After that, head to Cologne to see the Gothic cathedral, then continue on to Dortmund.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cochem)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nh Dortmund), Hotel (Mercure Hagen), Hotel (Moxy Dortmund City)
Included Activities
- Rhine River cruise between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Rhine River in Cologne
- Explore Cologne city center
Landmarks Rhine River Rüdesheim Sankt Goar Cochem Reichsburg Cochem Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 4
Fairy Tale Route - Hanover
This day follows the Fairy Tale Route, traveling through towns tied to Brothers Grimm stories. You'll visit Trendelburg's medieval castle and Rapunzel Tower, walk through forests from Hansel and Gretel, grab lunch in Höxter near Corvey Abbey, and see Polle's Cinderella Castle ruins. The day ends in Hanover after passing through Hamelin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Höxter)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover), Hotel (Vienna House By Wyndham Remarque Osnabrueck)
Included Activities
- Rapunzel Tower in Trendelburg (admission included)
- Corvey Abbey in Höxter (admission included)
- Cinderella's Castle ruins in Polle (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Stroll near Hanover's old town hall
Landmarks Trendelburg Castle Rapunzel Tower Corvey Abbey Polle Castle Hamelin 
- Day 5
Goslar - Göttingen - Eisenach
Start at the Rammelsberg Mines, a UNESCO site with a museum showing medieval silver mining history. Then explore Goslar's old town with its half-timbered buildings and St. Peter's Church. You'll stop in Göttingen, the Brothers Grimm's hometown, for lunch, then move to the spa town of Bad Sooden before arriving in Eisenach to see its Baroque buildings, Bach House, and Luther House.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Göttingen), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Eisenach)
Included Activities
- Rammelsberg Mines museum entrance (admission included)
- Goslar medieval old town
- Church of St. Peter in Goslar
Landmarks Rammelsberg Mine Goslar Church of St. Peter Göttingen Bad Sooden Eisenach Bach House Luther House 
- Day 6
Gotha - Erfurt - Leipzig
Visit Wartburg Castle, a UNESCO site where Martin Luther translated the New Testament, and take in the surrounding landscape views. Back in Eisenach, you'll have free time and lunch before heading to Gotha to see its Baroque palace and historic center. Later, reach Erfurt to walk through the cathedral and medieval old town with its famous bridge lined with houses, arriving in Leipzig by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Leipzig)
Included Activities
- Wartburg Castle visit (tickets included)
Optional Activities
- Visit Bach House in Eisenach
- Visit Automobile Museum in Eisenach
- Explore Gotha's Baroque palace exterior
Landmarks Wartburg Castle Bach House Automobile Museum Gotha Gotha Palace Erfurt Erfurt Cathedral Krämerbrücke Leipzig 
- Day 7
Dresden - Meissen - Moritzburg - Berlin
Start at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, which marks a Napoleonic War battle. Then head to Dresden to see its Baroque architecture and walk along the Elbe River. Stop in Meissen for its porcelain heritage and old town, then visit Moritzburg's Cinderella Castle on an island surrounded by gardens. You'll reach Berlin around 7:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Meissen old town)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Postdamer Platz), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East Prenzlauer Ber), Hotel (Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Berlin Prenzlauer Ber), Hotel (Ac Humboldthain Park)
Included Activities
- Monument to the Battle of the Nations
- Dresden city exploration
Optional Activities
- Stroll and lunch in Meissen old town
- Walk through Moritzburg Castle gardens
Landmarks Monument to the Battle of the Nations Dresden Elbe River Meissen Moritzburg Castle 
- Day 8
Berlin
A local guide leads you through Berlin, and from the coach you'll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, shopping areas, the old damaged cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, and Reichstag with its parks. You'll also visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own, then move to the lively Kantstrasse area in early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Postdamer Platz), Hotel (Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East Prenzlauer Ber), Hotel (Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Berlin Prenzlauer Ber), Hotel (Ac Humboldthain Park)
Included Activities
- Berlin city tour with local guide
- Holocaust Memorial visit
- Berlin Wall Memorial Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin attractions during free afternoon
Landmarks Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Kantstrasse 
- Day 9
Departure from Berlin
After breakfast, your tour ends, and you'll head home with memories from your German journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
