12 days tour

German Highlights

$ 3,229 .00 USD

Total price per person

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German Highlights

This tour includes:

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners

Guide

An expert guide is included.

Transport

Motorcoach; boat cruise; Glacier Express; mountain train. Free wi-fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Accommodation

NH FRANKFURT NIEDERRAD - FIRST-CLASS STEIGENBERGER HOTEL KOELN - FIRST-CLASS ARCOTEL JOHN F FIRST-CLASS NH COLLECTION DRESDEN ALTMARKT SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS NH COLLECTION NUERNBERG CITY SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS HOLIDAY INN MUNICH CITY CENTRE FIRST-CLASS ROMANTIK HOTEL BOELD FIRST-CLASS BEST WESTERN HOFGUT STERNEN FIRST-CLASS

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Others

FRANKFURTA welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a farewell dinner at your hotel RHINE CRUISE COLOGNEVisit the cathedral; Globus Local Favorite enjoy a beer at the Cรถlner Hofbrรคu Frรผh COLOGNEโ€“BERLINBy high-speed first-class ICE train BERLINGuided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church DRESDENOrientation, see the Zwinger Palace Courtyard BAYREUTHOrientation of Wagnerโ€™s city, of festival fame NUREMBERGWalking tour including the Old Town; Globus Local Favorite a dinner at Bratwurst Rรถslein restaurant ROTHENBURGWalking tour of the walled town MUNICHGuided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz OBERAMMERGAUStay two nights in the Passion Play Village NEUSCHWANSTEINGuided visit of King Ludwigโ€™s castle

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Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip German Highlights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Frankfurt, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Frankfurt, Germany

      Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Frankfurtโ€“Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Frankfurtโ€“Cologne

      Views & Brews in Cologne RHINE RIVER Take a scenic cruise on the historic river.
      COLOGNE Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the Cรถlner Hofbrรคu Frรผh, one of Cologneโ€™s famous breweries. (B,D)
      155 mi / 250 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES For more than a century, the Cรถlner Hofbrรคu Frรผh has served its delicious Kรถlsch beer according to the family tradition started by the founder Peter Josef Frรผh. Raise your glass to timeless tradition and hospitality with Germanyโ€™s famous, foamy brews.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Cologneโ€“Berlin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cologneโ€“Berlin

      Historic Berlin COLOGNE Board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin.
      BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial. (B,D)
      367 mi / 590 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate โ€“ Berlinโ€™s most famous landmark.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Berlin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Berlin

      The Boulevards of Berlin BERLIN Enjoy a free day to explore Berlin. (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Berlin is a city to be explored and enjoyed. See the street art of the East Side Gallery where a portion of the Berlin Wall now serves as a memorial of freedom painted by local artists. See the classic Cosmonaut mural in Mariannenstrasse or head to the Kreuzberg district for a leisurely stroll along Landwehr Canal.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Berlinโ€“Dresden
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Berlinโ€“Dresden

      German Jewels DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. (B)
      137 mi / 220 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Dresdenโ€“Bayreuthโ€“Nuremberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dresdenโ€“Bayreuthโ€“Nuremberg

      On Tap in Nuremberg BAYREUTH Take an orientation tour of Wagnerโ€™s city of festival.
      NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Rรถslein restaurant. (B,D)
      205 mi / 330 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Bring a big appetite to dine on brats and beer in the biggest Bratwurst restaurant in the world! Enjoy authentic specialities at Bratwurst Rรถslein in the heart of Nurembergโ€™s town hall square, where warm welcomes have been greeting clients since 1493.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Nurembergโ€“Rothenburgโ€“Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Nurembergโ€“Rothenburgโ€“Munich

      The Romantic Road ROTHENBURG Orientation walk and free time to browse before continuing to Munich. (B)
      205 mi / 330 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURE & TRADITION Get that old romantic feeling with a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenburg. Here, along Germanyโ€™s historic Romantic Road region, youโ€™ll find half-timbered houses, medieval walls, and cobblestone streets, that will win your heart in the heart of Northern Bavaria.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Munichโ€“Oberammergau- Fรผssen Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Munichโ€“Oberammergau- Fรผssen Area

      The Heart of Munich MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.
      OBERAMMERGAU Enjoy free time before departing for Fรผssen. (B,D)
      87 mi / 140 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURE & TRADITION Experience the geographical and cultural heart of Munich at its Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the home of historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Fรผssen Area: Excursion To Neuschwanstein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Fรผssen Area: Excursion To Neuschwanstein

      Bavarian Blessings & A Storybook Castle FรœSSEN Spend a free morning in the Bavarian village.
      NEUSCHWANSTEIN Take a guided visit to King Ludwigโ€™s castle. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LEGENDARY LIVES King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the โ€œFairytale King,โ€ built a fantastical 1800s castle with all the modern conveniences (aka plumbing), while emphasizing the romantic vision of a storybook castle. His love for Wagnerian opera is literally plastered on the walls inside, with panoramas and frescoes of scenes from the composerโ€™s great works. So romantic and fanciful of design, the Neuschwanstein Castle inspired Walt Disneyโ€™s blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself.


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  • Day 10 Day 10: Fรผssen Areaโ€“Lindauโ€“Birnauโ€“Black Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Fรผssen Areaโ€“Lindauโ€“Birnauโ€“Black Forest

      Fairytale Forests LINDAU Explore the island on Lake Constance.
      BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.
      BLACK FOREST Enjoy a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner. (B,D)
      186 mi / 300 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ANGELS ABOVE THE VINEYARDS Nestling among the picturesque vineyards high above the lake rises the slender pinky-white tower of the magnificent baroque church of Birnau. Walk through the gates of this place of worship, and be transported to a different world filled with baroque opulence and religious devotion.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Black Forestโ€“Heidelbergโ€“Frankfurt
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Black Forestโ€“Heidelbergโ€“Frankfurt

      Cuckoo Clocks & Castle Walks BLACK FOREST Enjoy a Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel.
      HEIDELBERG Take a walking tour of the Old Town with a funicular ride to visit the castle.
      FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
      199 mi / 320 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ARCHITECTURAL GEM Ascend 300 feet above Heidelberg to visit its historic castle, posing a commanding presence above the town below. The breathtaking Schloss Heidelberg features buildings and courtyards reflecting unique architectural eras, as well as the biggest wine barrel in the world! Just as the city below delivers a powerful view of the castle, youโ€™ll take in the panoramic views of Heidelberg below the terraces and gardens of the hilltop fortress. Cast your eyes across the Neckar River and valley, with views as far as the Rhine plain and Mannheim on a clear day.


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  • Day 12 Day 12: Frankfurt
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Frankfurt

      Auf Wiedersehen, Germany! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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