Tour Overview
Tour the iconic sights of Berlin, see Dresden’s spectacular cathedral and Baroque Zwinger Palace showcase the cultural treasures that survived the heavy bombing of World War Two. See the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz in Munich where the Glockenspiel shenanigans occur daily at the town hall. In Neuschwanstein, join a Local Expert on an exploration of the famed fairytale castle, reputed to have inspired Walt Disney, and famous for having featured in the film—Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. ...more ...less
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.
- Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.
Top Rated Highlights
- Berlin: You Local Expert provides a tour of this vibrant city. Drive along the Ku'Damm, passing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and through Tiergarten to the Reichstag building. See the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House and visit Alexanderplatz.
- Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the best-preserved medieval town in Germany and a truly enchanting destination. Step back in time and explore the city walls, towers, and gates around the old town as well as the old town itself.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Join a Local Expert for a walking tour through Rothenburg's narrow-cobbled streets.
- Mainz: Your Travel Director leads you on an orientation of the city.
- Frankfurt: Take in Frankfurt's famed landmarks with a Local Expert. See the gable-roofed Romer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation Site, and the eminent Paulskirche. Complete your visit with a tasting of local Apfelwein.
- Mainz: Enjoy a guided visit of the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to one of history's most important inventors.
- Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream.
- Heidelberg: Explore one of Germany's most enchanting cities during your orientation with your Travel Director.
- Heidelberg: Venture inside the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town. See the massive Heideleberg Tun built into the cellar in 1591, visit the Apothecary Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley.
- Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
- Dachau: Experience a powerful and moving visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site with a Local Expert.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
Make Travel Matter
Oberammergau: Meet Marion, a talented artisan who has perfected her craft through years of dedication. After graduating from the prestigious Oberammergau carving school, she went on to establish her own workshop in the renowned village of wood carvers. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Authentic Dining
Berlin: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Berlin for a delightful dinner.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: For your dining pleasure, you're offered an excellent selection of Rothenburg restaurants, each with its own distinctive ambience and cuisine. From local Franken specialties to international menus, your Tour Director's inside knowledge ensures a more intimate and authentic dining experience.
Bacharach: Enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch featuring local produce and indulge in a wine tasting experience.
Munich: Experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Bierhalle as you dine on Bavarian specialties in one of the city's famed beer halls.
Insight Choice
Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.
Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center.
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, Memorial Church, 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 Center.
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, 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 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: 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. 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, 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
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. 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 and Schwangau
Location: Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Schwangau
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Freiburg.
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. Later continue to your hotel in 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 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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Guided Tours
Enjoy guided tours with Local Experts in various cities including Berlin, Dresden, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, and more.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.
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Luggage Handling
Your bags will be carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
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Wi-Fi
Stay connected with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi 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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Luxury Coach
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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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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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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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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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any related travel documentation are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a relaxing journey between destinations.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, Hilton Dresden, Altes Brauhaus in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hilton Mainz, Ameron Neuschwanstein, and Munich Marriott Hotel, offering a blend of luxury and convenience throughout your journey.
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 Weimar's rich cultural history by joining a Local Expert for an exploration of the city. Discover how literary luminaries such as Goethe and Schiller profoundly impacted German literature and culture.
- 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 additional dinners included. ...more ...less
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What are some of the unique experiences offered during the tour?
Unique experiences include a visit to the workshop of a local wood sculptor in Oberammergau, a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, and a choice between a foodie walking tour or a visit to the Residenz and its Treasury in Munich. The tour also offers a scenic cruise along the Rhine and visits to historical sites like Heidelberg Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle. ...more ...less
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Are there any age restrictions for certain activities on the tour?
Yes, there is an age restriction for the guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. 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. ...more ...less
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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. 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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What is the focus of the 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Oberammergau?
The 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Oberammergau focuses on meeting Marion, a talented artisan who has perfected her craft through years of dedication. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities. ...more ...less
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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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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Best of Germany - Classic Group
12 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Munich, Germany
Visiting: Berlin, Memorial Church, 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 ...more ...less
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