Best of Germany - Classic Group
Best of Germany - Classic Group
$4615
Best of Germany - Classic Group
12 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Munich, Germany
Visiting: Berlin, Dresden, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, Rhine, Heidelberg, Füssen, Munich
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Tour code:
E929N26
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Germany on the "Best of Germany - Classic Group" tour. Begin your journey in Berlin, exploring iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building. Travel to Dresden to marvel at its baroque architecture, and step back in time in the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy a scenic Rhine River cruise, visit the romantic Heidelberg Castle, and experience the fairy-tale charm of Neuschwanstein Castle. In Munich, choose between a culinary walking tour or a visit to the Residenz. With guided tours, local expert insights, and delightful dining experiences, this tour offers an immersive and unforgettable German adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Meals Included: Dinner
Your travels of Germany begin in the capital, Berlin. With the afternoon free, perhaps walk along the bustling Ku' Damm, shopping center of West Berlin, which during 40 years of division, became the shop window of the West. Tonight, join your Travel Director and travel companions at a local restaurant for dinner.
Day 2: The Spirit Of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin
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. Drive through the Tiergarten to see Norman Foster’s glass dome that crowns the reconstructed Reichstag building. Continue with a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the reunification, and down along the Unter den Linden, past the Humboldt University and State Opera. Stop on Museum Island before enjoying a day at leisure in this once divided city. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the glorious palace of the Prussian Kings at Potsdam?
Day 3: Dresden, A Baroque Phoenix On The Elbe
Location: Dresden
Accommodation Name: Hilton Dresden
Meals Included: Breakfast
In Dresden, join your Local Expert to see the splendors of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of World War II, walk past ‘The Procession of the Princes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace facade. See 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: 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. Venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge back into the 16th century during your orientation with your Travel Director as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square, dominated by its Renaissance town hall. 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
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
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
Accommodation Name: Hilton, Mainz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steep vineyards, half-timbered taverns and hilltop castles. Stop in Bacharach on the banks of the Rhine, for a scenic stroll in the vineyards with a Local Expert. Sit down for a delicious Farm-to-Table lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients, and wine tasting.
Day 8: Heidelberg, Stuttgart And Schwangau
Location: Heidelberg
Accommodation Name: Ameron Neuschwanstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, continue your travels to Heidelberg. Visit Heidelberg Palace, one of the world's most impressive palace ruins and an icon of the Romantic Movement. Venture inside to see the Heidelberg Tun, a gigantic wine vat built into the building's cellar in 1591 and able to hold 130,000 litres. Hear its associated tales of the dwarf court jester, Perkeo. Marvel at the panoramic vistas of the city and Neckar Valley from the castle fortress. Stop in Stuttgart for lunch and later continue to your hotel in the picturesque city of Schwangau.
Day 9: Neuschwanstein And Füssen
Location: Füssen
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: Munich
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?
Day 11: Munich At Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Munich
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 center. 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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Meals
The tour includes 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch with wine, 1 dinner with wine, and 3 dinners.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center, Hilton Dresden, Altes Brauhaus, Hilton Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein, and Munich Marriott.
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Local Expert Guides
Local Expert guides are provided for various city tours and visits, including Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, and more.
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Transportation
Transportation is provided in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you don't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.
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Porterage
Porterage is included, with your bags being carried and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
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Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where available.
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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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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 the tour start and end locations are not included.
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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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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included.
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Additional Transfers
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for additional nights' accommodation are not included and may be purchased separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout Germany.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center, Hilton Dresden, Altes Brauhaus in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hilton Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein, and Munich Marriott, offering a blend of modern amenities and historic charm.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
You can expect a variety of dining experiences including a dinner with wine, a farm-to-table lunch with wine tasting, and a selection of local and international cuisines in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to dine in a traditional Bavarian beer hall in Munich and enjoy a delightful dinner in the heart of Berlin.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special activities such as a culinary walking tour in Munich, a visit to the Residenz in Munich, a guided tour of Weimar's cultural history, a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, and a powerful visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site. You will also have the opportunity to meet a local wood sculptor in Oberammergau.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented, and hand sanitizer is freely available on board.
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Will I have free time to explore on my own?
Yes, you will have free time to explore on your own. For example, on Day 2 in Berlin, you have a day at leisure to explore the city. Similarly, on Day 5 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, you have the rest of the day at your leisure for further exploration. On Day 11 in Munich, the afternoon is free for you to explore Bavaria's capital city.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
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.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in a variety of hotels throughout the tour, including the Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center in Berlin, Hilton Dresden in Dresden, Altes Brauhaus in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hilton Mainz in Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein in Schwangau, and Munich Marriott in Munich.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in the hotels where available, allowing you to stay connected with friends and family throughout the tour.
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What kind of expert guidance is provided during the tour?
The tour includes the services of a Travel Director and Local Experts who provide guided tours and commentary at various locations. Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of the Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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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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