Best of Germany
12 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Munich, Germany
Visiting: Berlin, Memorial Church, Berlin, Tiergarten, Berlin, Reichstag Building, Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Humboldt University, Berlin, State Opera, Berlin, Museum Island, Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden, Frauenkirche, The Procession of the Dukes, Semper Opera House, Zwinger Palace, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Mainz, Rhine River, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Schwangau, Neuschwanstein Castle, Füssen, Oberammergau, Dachau, Munich, Residenz, Marienplatz
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SE929ZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
14-
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Best of Germany" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Germany's rich history and vibrant culture. Begin in Berlin, exploring iconic landmarks like the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Discover Dresden's baroque beauty and the medieval charm of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Experience the bustling cities of Frankfurt and Mainz, with a scenic Rhine cruise and a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. Marvel at Heidelberg's enchanting castle and the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. In Munich, choose between a culinary walking tour or a visit to the Residenz. Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a Farm-to-Table lunch and a Bavarian beer hall dinner. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and gastronomy, ensuring an unforgettable German adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre.
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport, your travels through Germany begin. Meet for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: The Spirit of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin, Memorial Church, Berlin, Tiergarten, Berlin, Reichstag Building, Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Unter den Linden, Berlin, Humboldt University, Berlin, State Opera, Berlin, Museum Island, Berlin, Potsdam
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre.
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert to see some of Berlin's many highlights. Travel along the Ku’Damm past the Memorial Church and drive through the Tiergarten to see the Reichstag building. Continue with a visit to Brandenburg Gate and along Unter den Linden, passing the Humboldt University and State Opera to stop on Museum Island. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps choose to explore Potsdam?
Day 3: Dresden, a Baroque Phoenix on the Elbe
Location: Dresden, Frauenkirche, The Procession of the Dukes, Semper Opera House, Zwinger Palace
Accommodation: Hilton Dresden.
Accommodation Name: Hilton Dresden
Meals Included: Breakfast
In Dresden, join your Local Expert to see the Frauenkirche, ‘The Procession of the Dukes’ mosaic, the huge cathedral, Semper Opera House and Baroque Zwinger Palace. Although the town was heavily bombed during World War II, it remains a treasure trove of early German history and Baroque architecture.
Day 4: Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Location: Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Accommodation: Hotel Altes Brauhaus, Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Accommodation Name: Altes Brauhaus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Expert in Weimar to explore the city of literary luminaries Goethe and Schiller. Later, we drive to Rothenberg ob der Tauber for your Dine-Around evening. Choose from a hand-picked selection of restaurants within the walls of the Old Town.
Day 5: Rothenburg at Leisure
Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg
Accommodation: Hotel Altes Brauhaus, Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Accommodation Name: Altes Brauhaus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an inspiring stroll through the narrow-cobbled streets with a Local Expert before taking in panoramic views on the historic city walls walk. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure for further exploration on your own, or perhaps a guided visit to the medieval town of Nuremberg.
Day 6: Frankfurt and Mainz
Location: Frankfurt, Mainz
Accommodation: Hilton Mainz.
Accommodation Name: Hilton, Mainz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue your travels through to Frankfurt and take in the city's famed landmarks with a Local Expert. See the gable-roofed Römer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation Site, and the eminent Paulskirche. Complete your visit with a tasting of local Apfelwein.Your hotel is in the nearby town of Mainz, a bustling and important town since the time of the Romans. Enjoy a guided visit of the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to one of history's most important inventors.
Day 7: Castles of the Rhine Experience Relaxed Start
Location: Rhine River, Mainz
Accommodation: Hilton Mainz.
Accommodation Name: Hilton, Mainz
Meals Included: Lunch
Begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steep vineyards, half-timbered taverns and hilltop castles. Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table lunch, prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Day 8: Heidelberg and Schwangau
Location: Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Schwangau
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Freiburg.
Accommodation Name: Ameron Neuschwanstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue your travels to Heidelberg and venture inside Heidelberg Palace. See the Heidelberg Tun, a 130,000-litre wine vat, and marvel at the panoramic vistas of the city and Neckar Valley from the castle fortress. Stop in Stuttgart for lunch before travelling to the picturesque city of Schwangau.
Day 9: Neuschwanstein and Füssen
Location: Neuschwanstein Castle, Füssen
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Freiburg.
Accommodation Name: Ameron Neuschwanstein
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Courtyard. Later, walk through the streets of Füssen's Old Town and explore its Heritage Museum in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang.
Day 10: The Bavarian Capital of Munich and Dachau
Location: Oberammergau, Dachau, Munich
Accommodation: Munich Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott
Meals Included: Breakfast
A beautiful Alpine drive brings us to the village of Oberammergau, famous for it’s passion play which has been performed here ever since the villagers made a solemn vow in 1634. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and visit the workshop of a local wood sculptor. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation. This evening, consider joining your travel companions for a fun-filled Bavarian evening?Important note regarding the Dachau guided tour: the minimum age for guests is 14. Due to German Youth Protection Laws, younger guests are not permitted to join the guided tour but may visit the site independently when accompanied by an adult. The information provided during the tour (including images) is too confronting for children.
Day 11: Munich at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Munich, Residenz, Marienplatz
Accommodation: Munich Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. This afternoon is free for you to explore Bavaria's capital city. Perhaps visit one of its many art galleries and museums, or relax and enjoy a coffee in the delightful Marienplatz? In the evening, round off your German experience with a dinner, complete with local wine. Prost!
Day 12: Auf Wiedersehen Munich!
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say Auf Wiedersehen to your new friends as you trip comes to an end.
What's Included
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Guided Tours
Guided tours with Local Experts in Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, Mainz, Bacharach, Heidelberg, and Munich are included.
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Transport
Travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom is included.
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Porterage
Porterage service is included, with bags delivered to your hotel door.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, along with all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Wi-Fi
Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available) is included.
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
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Special Experiences
Special experiences such as a culinary walking tour in Munich, a visit to the Residenz in Munich, a Farm-to-Table lunch in Bacharach, and a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle are included.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from Germany are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver
Gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver are not included and are at your discretion.
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Airport Transfers Outside Scheduled Times
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned 40-seat coach, featuring double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout Germany.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at a selection of premium hotels including Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, Hilton Dresden, Altes Brauhaus, Hilton Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein, and Munich Marriott Hotel, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
- Weimar: Delve into history on a city tour with Local Expert.
- Fussen: Walk through the picturesque streets of the Old Town and explore the Museum of Fussen in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang with a Local Expert.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Summary
- Travel along the Rhine on a scenic cruise.
- Visit Heidelberg Castle • Neuschwanstein Castle.
- City Tours of Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Rothenburg and Frankfurt, all with Local Experts.
- Lively Welcome Dinner in Berlin • Farm-To-Table Lunch in Bacharach • Dine-Around options in Rothenburg • Celebration Dinner in Munich.
- Choose between a Foodie Walking Tour or a Visit to the Residenz and its Treasury.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as a lively welcome dinner in Berlin, a Farm-to-Table lunch in Bacharach, Dine-Around options in Rothenburg, and a celebration dinner in Munich. Additionally, there are 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch with wine, 1 dinner with wine, and 3 other dinners included.
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Are there any special experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes special experiences such as a culinary walking tour in Munich, a visit to the Residenz in Munich, a Farm-to-Table lunch in Bacharach, and a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle. Additionally, there is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Oberammergau where you visit the workshop of a local wood sculptor.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Transfers are also available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights match the itinerary start and end dates.
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What is the age requirement for visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site?
The minimum age for guests to join the guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site is 14. Due to German Youth Protection Laws, younger guests are not permitted to join the guided tour but may visit the site independently when accompanied by an adult.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes accommodation at various hotels such as Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, Hilton Dresden, Altes Brauhaus, Hilton Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein, and Munich Marriott Hotel.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes guided tours with Local Experts in cities such as Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, Mainz, Bacharach, Heidelberg, and Munich.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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