Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel where you can get settled and take some time to relax. Stop by the information board at reception in the afternoon to pick up details about what's coming up on your tour.
- Day 2
Moselle Valley - Cologne - Dortmund
Today you're cruising through the Rhine and Moselle Valleys. You'll sail between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar on the Rhine, then head to Moselle for lunch in Cochem, a charming village with a castle overlooking the town. After that, you'll see Cologne's Gothic cathedral before driving on to Dortmund for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar
- Visit Cologne Cathedral (entrance not explicitly stated as included, but described as something you can do)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Rhine River in Cologne
- Explore Cologne city center
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Cochem Castle Rhine River - Day 3
Trendelburg - Höxter - Polle - Hamelin - Hanover
You're traveling the Fairy Tale Route inspired by the Brothers Grimm today. You'll stop at Trendelburg to see its medieval castle and Rapunzel Tower, then check out Corvey Abbey in Höxter. Later you'll visit Polle's Cinderella Castle ruins, and head through Hamelin (famous for the Pied Piper story) before arriving in Hanover where you'll have time to walk around the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit Trendelburg medieval castle
- Rapunzel Tower admission
- Corvey Abbey admission and visit
- Polle Castle ruins admission and visit
- Explore Hamelin (Pied Piper town)
Optional Activities
- Stroll near Hanover old town hall
Landmarks/POIs Trendelburg Castle Rapunzel Tower Corvey Abbey Polle Castle Hamelin - Day 4
Goslar - Göttingen - Bad Sooden - Eisenach
You start with the Rammelsberg Mines and museum (admission's included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you'll walk through Goslar's medieval old town with its half-timbered buildings and Church of St. Peter. After lunch, you'll explore Göttingen, a university city where the Brothers Grimm once lived. By evening you'll reach Bad Sooden spa town and finish up in Eisenach where dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Rammelsberg Mine Museum admission and visit
- Explore Goslar medieval old town
- Church of St. Peter in Goslar
- Stroll through Göttingen historic old town
- Visit Bad Sooden spa town
Landmarks/POIs Rammelsberg Mine Goslar Old Town Church of St. Peter Bach House Luther House - Day 5
Eisenach - Gotha - Erfurt - Leipzig
You'll tour Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO site where Martin Luther translated the New Testament. Back in Eisenach you'll have free time for lunch, and the option to visit the Bach House or Automobile Museum if you're interested. From there you'll head to Gotha to see its Baroque palace and historic center, then on to Erfurt for its cathedral and medieval old town. You'll roll into Leipzig around 7:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Wartburg Castle admission and visit
- Explore Eisenach at own pace
Optional Activities
- Visit Bach House in Eisenach
- Explore Automobile Museum in Eisenach
- Admire Gotha Baroque palace exterior
- Stroll through Gotha historic center
- Explore Erfurt cathedral
- Walk through Erfurt medieval old town
Landmarks/POIs Wartburg Castle Bach House Automobile Museum Gotha Baroque Palace Erfurt Cathedral Krämerbrücke (Merchant Bridge) - Day 6
Dresden - Meissen - Moritzburg - Berlin
Leaving Leipzig, you'll stop at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, a 91-meter tall structure. Then you're heading to Dresden, Saxony's capital, known for its Baroque and Renaissance buildings and walks along the Elbe River. You'll visit Meissen, famous for porcelain production since the 18th century, and check out its old town. There's also a stop at Moritzburg's castle on an island before you arrive in Berlin around 7:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit Monument to the Battle of the Nations
- Explore Dresden architecture and Elbe River walks
- Visit Meissen old town
- Stroll through Moritzburg castle grounds
Optional Activities
- Explore Dresden city attractions on own
- Visit Meissen porcelain attractions
Landmarks/POIs Monument to the Battle of the Nations Dresden Old Town Elbe River Meissen Old Town Meissen Cathedral Moritzburg Castle - Day 7
Berlin
You'll have a guided tour of Berlin with a local guide by coach. You'll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, shopping areas, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and city parks. The tour also covers the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum to learn about Germany's 20th-century history. In the afternoon you'll have free time to explore on your own, then there's an early evening transfer to the Kantstrasse area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Berlin city tour with local guide
- View Museum Island from coach
- View Television Tower from coach
- View Brandenburg Gate from coach
- View Reichstag from coach
- Holocaust Memorial visit
- Berlin Wall Memorial Museum admission and visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Berlin city independently in afternoon
- Explore Museum Island
- Visit Kantstrasse area in early evening
Landmarks/POIs Museum Island Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum Kantstrasse - Day 8
Departure
Your Europamundo tour ends today. You'll depart with memories of Germany's Rhine Valley, the Fairy Tale Route, historic cities, and Berlin.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
