Grand Tour of Germany

Grand Tour of Germany

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Grand Tour of Germany

14 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Cologne, Rhine Valley Gmbh, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Lake Constance, Rhine Falls, Ulm, Munich, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bayreuth, Dresden, Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Düsseldorf

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

ggtgv

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing

From:
$2802

NB: Prices correct on 11-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Join us on a captivating journey around Germany, visiting Cologne, Heidelberg, the famous Black Forest, the Rhine Falls and many more remarkable places! From beautiful scenery, historical sights and bustling cities, to charming medieval towns and castles, Germany has something for everyone to enjoy.

Highlights

  • Join us on a captivating journey around Germany, visiting Cologne, Heidelberg, the famous Black Forest, the Rhine Falls and many more remarkable places!

  • From beautiful scenery, historical sights and bustling cities, to charming medieval towns and castles, Germany has something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Discover the famous Black Forest, where traditional timbered buildings blend into the beautiful rolling landscape of wooded hills and green meadows

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Travel To Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: No Meals

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Cologne

Location: Cologne, Rhine Valley Gmbh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin the day by travelling to Cologne where you will receive an included tour of Cologne Cathedral. Afterwards we continue to our overnight hotel via the Rhine Valley.

Day 3 : Heidelberg

Location: Heidelberg, Black Forest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit the ancient university town of Heidelberg. The city enjoys a beautiful location on the banks of the River Neckar, and is often referred to as the ‘Romantic Town’ on account of its castle ruins and red sandstone buildings. Heidelberg castle has been described as the most beautiful castle ruin of Germany, and enjoys a prominent location overlooking the town – the views across Heidelberg and the Neckar are astounding. During our visit we include the funicular to the castle and a tour around the courtyard and the Castle garden.


This afternoon we continue to the Black Forest for a two-night stay.

Day 4 : Black Forest & Rhine Falls

Location: Black Forest, Lake Constance, Rhine Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we discover the famous Black Forest, where traditional timbered buildings blend into the beautiful rolling landscape of wooded hills and green meadows. During our exploration we visit Lake Constance and the Rhine Falls, where you can enjoy an optional boat ride to admire the roaring masses and the power of the water. We continue to the town of Triberg, home to the magnificent Triberg Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Germany. Finally, we finish the day with a stop at the traditional cuckoo clocks.

Day 5 : Ulm

Location: Ulm, Munich

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we continue to Munich for an overnight stay, calling at Ulm. The medieval town of Ulm is known for being the birthplace of Albert Einstein and for the Gothic Münster, which has one of the world’s highest bell towers. Enjoy an included guided walking tour to take in the city’s sights. We continue to Munich where we stay for two nights.

Day 6 : Munich

Location: Munich

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a full day in wonderful Munich where we include a morning guided walking tour to introduce you to the city. In the heart of Munich is the Marienplatz, a large open square named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column in its centre. The square is dominated by the New Town Hall or Neues Rathaus as it is locally known. Its tower contains the Rathaus-Glockenspiel which dates from 1908. You will have the afternoon at leisure to explore at your own pace.

Day 7 : Regensburg & Nuremberg

Location: Regensburg, Nuremberg

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We travel through Bavaria to Regensburg, renowned as one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Germany. You will have time at leisure to discover the narrow streets and medieval courtyards before continuing to Nuremberg. On arrival you can enjoy an optional guided sightseeing tour to introduce you to the city, complete with a tasting of the 'Nürnberger Bratwurst', the city’s famous sausage!

Day 8 : Bayreuth & Dresden

Location: Bayreuth, Dresden

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our first stop today is Bayreuth, known for its famous Bayreuth Festival of Music and UNESCO listed Opera House. We continue on to Dresden, the enchanting capital of Saxony. Set on the banks of the lovely Elbe River, Dresden has a remarkable history which rose proudly from the dark days or World War II – this is
reflected in its wealth of restored historic buildings, including the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera and the Zwinger. On arrival we include a sightseeing tour to introduce you to the city. We stay overnight in Dresden.

Day 9 : Kromlauer Rhododendron Park

Location: Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s first stop is Kromlauer Rhododendron Park where you can see the extraordinary ‘Rakotzbrucke’, also known as the devils bridge. Commissioned in 1860, the delicately arched bridge was specifically built to create a circle when reflected in the waters beneath. Following a photo stop, we continue to the enchanting Spree Forest. We explore the sparkling labyrinth of fascinating green wetlands, thick forests and romantic streams by boat. This evening we arrive in Berlin for a two night stay.

Day 10 : Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Germany’s capital is a city with something for everyone, including fantastic gastronomic experiences, art, shopping, culture, history and much more. We include a sightseeing tour to introduce you to the city, pointing out and explaining the interesting stories behind the array of Berlin’s famous sights. We pass by the Brandenburg Gate and continue into former East Berlin where we see the famous Unter den Linden Street with the Cathedral and Humboldt University. The remainder of the day is at leisure, and with such a chequered past there is plenty for you to see and explore.

Day 11 : Hamburg

Location: Hamburg

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we travel to Germany’s ‘Pearl of the North’ Hamburg. Germany’s second largest city and biggest port, Hamburg’s nautical heritage and bustling port create an attractive and lively city filled with striking architecture and maritime charm. Why not join our optional sightseeing tour to make the most of your visit? Highlights include the incredible Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, historic docks and Neo-Renaissance style city hall.

Day 12 : Bremen & Dusseldorf

Location: Bremen, Düsseldorf

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue our journey through Germany’s north with a morning visit to Bremen. The town is home to a unique expressionist quarter and famous for its history, traditions and the ‘Bremen Town Musicians’ from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Join an optional walking tour to discover the best of the city.


Later we continue to Düsseldorf, known for one of the most famous shopping streets in Germany; the Koenigsallee, known locally as the “Kö”. Enjoy a stroll along the Rhine Promenade, where you can see landmarks such as the Schlossturm tower or St. Lambertus church, or why not explore Burgplatz, where you can see the Schiffahrt Museum (shipping museum) and the Cartwheeler’s Fountain? You will have free time to explore before we continue to our Dusseldorf hotel.

Day 13 : Travel Back To Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star and 4-star hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 14 : Return Home

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay in 3-star and 4-star hotels throughout the tour.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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