Best of Germany - Classic Group
Best of Germany - Classic Group
Best of Germany - Classic Group
12 Days Starting in Berlin and ending in Munich
Visiting: Berlin, Dresden, Freiburg im Breisgau, Weimar, Erfurt, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Frankfurt, Mainz, Boppard, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Titisee, Neuschwanstein Castle, Munich
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E929ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
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 your Welcome Dinner.
Day 2: The Spirit Of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin
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. 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: Berlin, Dresden
Accommodation: Townhouse Dresden.
Accommodation Name: Hilton Dresden
Meals Included: Breakfast
In Dresden, join your Local Expert to see the splendours 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: Freiburg im Breisgau, Weimar, Erfurt, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Accommodation: Hotel, Altes Brauhaus Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Altes Brauhaus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, with Wine
Join a Local Expert in Weimar to explore the city of literary luminaries Goethe and Schiller. Venture to medieval Erfurt and 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: Hotel Altes Brauhaus, Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Accommodation Name: Hotel 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, accompanied by a Local Expert. 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 Relaxed Start
Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 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: Mainz, Boppard, Koblenz
Accommodation: Hilton Mainz.
Accommodation Name: Hilton Mainz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
Begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steep-sided vineyards, half-timbered taverns, hilltop castles and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy a delicious Farm-to-Table Lunch, prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Day 8: Heidelberg And Cuckoo Clocks
Location: Mainz, Heidelberg, Titisee
Accommodation: Maritim Titisee Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Stadt Freiburg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
This morning, continue to 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. The Black Forest is the land of cherry cake and cuckoo clocks, where traditional farmhouses dip their thatched roofs almost to the ground. Stop to meet the locals who still make cuckoo clocks by hand, a tradition passed down over 300 years. Continue to your hotel in Titisee.
Day 9: The Black Forest At Leisure
Location: Titisee
Accommodation: Maritim Titisee Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Stadt Freiburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
The best way to enjoy this enchanting region is on a lake cruise. Relax and soak up the atmosphere of the Black Forest.
Day 10: Jewels Of The Bavarian Alps
Location: Neuschwanstein Castle
Accommodation: Hotel, Munich Marriott .
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, 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 Grotto. Continue to Munich, Bavaria's capital city and home of the world-famous Oktoberfest.
Day 11: The Bavarian Capital Of Munich Relaxed Start
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Munich Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city centre visiting the famous Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. In the evening, round off your German experience with a farewell Celebration 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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Travel Director
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Transfers
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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Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Tips Included
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.
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Wi-Fi Access
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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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.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and internal flights are not included and must be purchased separately.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers to ensure protection.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered in the tour package.
Please refer to the itinerary for details on which meals are included. -
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions are available for purchase during your tour for those who want to explore further.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, additional drinks, and souvenirs are not included.
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Visa Fees
Any required visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.
Check out our Q&As
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What are the highlights of the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour?
Highlights of the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour include choosing between two carefully selected activities, walking tours in Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a Local Expert, a foodie walking tour in Munich, visiting Munich Residenz, enjoying the comfort of Insight's luxurious coaches, enhanced hygiene protocols, and experiencing local specialties like the warm atmosphere of Kreuzberger Himmel in Berlin, tasting renowned wines at the Ratsenburger Estate, and exploring Neuschwanstein Castle.
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What countries are visited in this tour?
This tour visits Germany.
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What type of tour is the Best of Germany - Classic Group?
The Best of Germany - Classic Group is a Coach tour.
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How many meals are included in the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour?
The tour includes 4 Dinners with Wine, 11 Breakfasts, and 1 Lunch with Wine.
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What are the inclusions in the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour?
Inclusions in the tour are a highly-skilled Travel Director, transfers at scheduled times, personal radio headsets for tours, baggage handling, hotel and restaurant tips, complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi, and Insight Flourishes which are local specialties representing the destination.
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Does the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour have a private option?
The tour does not specify if there is a private option available.
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What is the starting location of the tour?
The starting location of the tour is Berlin.
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What is the ending location of the tour?
The ending location of the tour is Munich.
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Are there any boat or cruise excursions included in the Best of Germany - Classic Group tour?
Yes, the tour includes a boat/cruise excursion, such as the cruise beneath semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards on the Rhine.
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What are the dietary options available on this tour?
The tour does not specify the dietary options available.
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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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