Best Of Germany By Train 12 Days 11 Nights

Upon your arrival at Frankfurt airport, reception through our company and transfer to your hotel in downtown Frankfurt. Rest of the day at leisure for private activities. Visit the Römer Platz, the main square and walk from there towards the Main River. Crossing the bridge to the other side will give you a nice view of the Mainhattan skyline, with interesting Skykrappers. Overnight.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Come today with us to one of the most beautiful destinations in Germany: the Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The winding Rhine loops through the mountain ranges, the small, traditional villages, the steep terraces of the vineyards and the mighty medieval castles on both sides of the bank form the magnificent panorama of this river landscape. Above the vineyards you have a wonderful view of the valley. In the warmer seasons, it's worth taking a slow cable car ride down to the river (optional). Lunch is served in our selected event location directly on the bank in Rüddesheim/Assmannshausen. The boat trip is one of the highlights of your trip. We will leave the restaurant and walk to the pier to embark one of the typical white Rhine steamer ships. Slowly downstreaming the most beautiful part of the valley, you will enjoy the stunning scenic beauty of the river panorama. Approx. one and a half hour later we have reached the famous Loreley Rock: The famous poem of Heinrich Heine describes the beautiful female sitting on the cliff above the Rhine and combing her golden hair, distracting shipmen with her beauty and song, causing them to crash on the rocks. At St. Goarshausen we will disembark. After the boat ride we will return to Frankfurt alongside the river banks by bus. Overnight in Frankfurt (B) (L)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we will offer you a day trip to Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road high above the Tauber Valley, and considered one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Germany. You can walk through the picturesque old streets with their half-timbered houses, to the city gates and the mighty Renaissance town hall, the beautiful castle garden and St. James' Church with the world-famous "Holy Blood Altar" by Tilman Riemenschneider. And on to a visit to the Crime Museum, the magical Doll and Toy Museum or the Christmas Museum. Rothenburg is an incredible journey through time. And a special place for beautiful souvenirs: wood carvings, glasses, Christmas decorations, beer mugs and even cuckoo clocks. Recommended in culinary terms: the “snowballs” made from sweet shortcrust pastry. Back to Frankfurt. Overnight. (B)

Departure after breakfast towards Cologne, a city known for its Gothic cathedral. Go to the train station at the scheduled time. At arrival, go to your hotel, which is at walking distance from the train station. After registering, you can walk around downtown and visit the cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece and renowned for its twin spires, which rise over 150 meters, making it one of the tallest churches in the world. Construction began in 1248 and took over 600 years to complete. The cathedral is famous for its intricate façade, stunning stained-glass windows, and as the resting place of the Shrine of the Three Kings, believed to hold the relics of the Magi. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Cologne's rich history and architecture. In the afternoon we will invite you to get on board a boat and enjoy the journey along the river Rhine. Overnight (B).

Breakfast at the Hotel. Your journey continues in Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, situated on the river Elbe and the third largest port in Europe. Rest of the day free for private activities. Among other things, you will find a Museum of superlatives, the Miniatur Wunderland, the largest model railway in the world and Hamburg's No. 1 tourist attraction. We will provide your scheduled skip the line tickets. This unique miniature masterpiece was created on an area of 1,499 square metres in around 795,000 working hours, and it continues to grow. In addition to its sophisticated technology, it impresses above all with its richness of detail. Over 265,000 figures were lovingly staged, cars and ships move through the landscapes, and even airplanes take off from Knuffingen Airport every minute. The Wunderland is a breathtaking miniature cosmos that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. Accommodation. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.  Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, situated on the river Elbe and the third largest port in Europe.  Take a walking tour with us around the city and harbour. The visit includes the city hall and the grand church St. Michaelis and the Warehouse. Then we will go to the harbour promenade, where we will board a boat and make a harbour tour to see the movement inside Germany's largest port. Therafter, go to the Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse district in the world where the buildings stand on timber-pile foundations, oak logs, in this particular case. It is located in the port of Hamburg—within the HafenCity quarter—and was built from 1883 to 1927. Among other things, you will find a Museum of superlatives, the Miniatur Wunderland, the largest model railway in the world and Hamburg's No. 1 tourist attraction. We will provide your scheduled skip the line tickets. A unique miniature masterpiece was created on an area of 1,499 square metres in around 795,000 working hours, and it continues to grow. In addition to its sophisticated technology, it impresses above all with its richness of detail. Over 265,000 figures were lovingly staged, cars and ships move through the landscapes, and even airplanes take off from Knuffingen Airport every minute. The Wunderland is a breathtaking miniature cosmos that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. In the evening, you may visit a Musical (eg The Lion King or Tarzan, in German, not included in the price). Overnight. (B)

After breakfast, depart for the Federal Capital of Germany. Once in Berlin, transfer on a private vehicle and accommodation at the Hotel. Berlin is the largest city in Germany. After the Second World War was divided into four districts shared by the Allies who took the administrative responsabilities for the city. Since 1961 divided through a wall and since 1989 unified again. Afternoon tour in private coach visiting the most important attractions, the Brandenburg Gate, the German Parliament (Reichstag), and the famous Kurfürstendamm. We will also have the chance to see part of the (in)famous wall. Time for shopping. Overnight. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will offer you a guided tour to the city of Potsdam, the capital of the State of Brandenburg, south from Berlin Center. Potsdam has several claims to national and international notability. In Germany, it had the status Windsor has in Britain because it was residence of Prussian kings and German Kaisers, until 1918. Around the city there are a series of interconnected lakes and unique cultural landmarks, in particular the parks and palaces of Sanssouci, the largest World Heritage Site in Germany, place that is included in our city tour. After visiting the park, return to Berlin. In the afternoon, the Concentration Camp of Sachsenhausen is in our program on a guided tour, blind witness of the horror of the second World War and the Nazi Regime. Back to Berlin. In the evening, you can go for example to the Philharmonic or have drinks at Potsdam Square (Potsdamer Platz) or the Sony Center (not included) (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. You have the day at leisure because there are too many things to do in Berlin. You can stroll through the old East Berlin, the Cathedral, the Town Hall and the TV tower for a panoramic view of the city. Go to some of the many museums in the city. Suggestion: visit the Jewish Museum or the Wall Park to see the silent witnesses of the post war time in the divided city. But the most important thing to do is to visit the Museum Island, museum complex on the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the capital's most visited sights and one of the most important museum sites in Europe. Another idea is to go out of the city and head to Dresden, in eastern Germany. Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city center. We'll explore the immaculately restored Old Town including the famous Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Semper Opera House, the 'Balcony of Europe' - once Dresden's defensive rampart on the River Elbe, and the Zwinger medieval fortress - home to the Old Masters Collection featuring works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and more). Hear stories of Dresden at the medieval times, on to horrific wartime experiences, the Communist era and also discover the vibrant city of today - enjoy free time to visit the world class museums, relax on the waterfront, or stroll through the flea market. In the afternoon return to Berlin. Overnight. (B)

Breakfast. Departure towards Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria. largest city in Germany, behind Berlin and Hamburg. Its native name, München, is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks‘place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence, the monk depicted on the city's coat of arms. Once in the city, transfer on private vehicle to your hotel. Later on, walk through the historic city center, including Karlstor Gate, the Cathedral of Munich (Frauenkirche), the Odeon Square and Marienplatz (Marien Square)  where the city hall is located. (B)

After breakfast, leave the hotel on a guided tour to visit the most visited monument in Germany, the Neuschwannstein Palace. Departing from Munich, you’ll first visit Linderhof Castle, a French rococo-style castle inspired by Versailles itself and surrounded by immaculately manicured gardens. A quick shopping and photo stop in the charming village Oberammergau will recharge your batteries for the second half of your day. You’ll arrive at idyllic Neuschwanstein Castle around 1:00 p.m, where you’re free to enjoy approximately 4 hours to explore the castle. Wander through the scenic German countryside on your way to the legendary extravagance of the German castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Known for their elaborate construction and world-famous architecture, these two extraordinary structures were dreamed up by Germany’s own Ludwig II, also known as the Swan King. You’ll soon find out why many believe Neuschwanstein  inspired Disney’s storybook castles -get ready to feel like you’re living a real-life fairy tale. Hidden in the seclusion of the mountains, German King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Both testify to the vision of Bavaria’s fairytale King. Return to Munich. Overnight. (B)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Before leaving the airport for your flight back home, we will have time to see the city again, go shopping or do another tour. We suggest you to visit Nymphenburg Castlle to complete your vision of Germany. After check-in at the airport, end of our services. (B)