North Germany By Train 7 Days 6 Nights
Duration
7 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Experience Germany’s most iconic cities on this seamless 7-Day Germany Rail Tour, featuring Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Potsdam, and Dresden. Travel comfortably by high-speed trains while exploring UNESCO sites, royal palaces, historic old towns, and breathtaking river landscapes. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a cultural, scenic, and stress-free way to discover the best of Germany.
Highlights
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Frankfurt airport, reception through our company and transfer to your hotel in downtown Frankfurt. In the afternoon you will have a guided city tour covering the Römer Platz (the main square), St. Paul´s Church, the Museum Embankment, a walk towards the Main River. Crossing the bridge to the other side will give you a nice view of the Mainhattan skyline, with interesting Skykrappers. Get acquainted with Germany’s bustling financial hub and its rich history. Overnight
Breakfast
at the Hotel. This morning, board a high-speed train for a comfortable ride to
Cologne. Upon arrival, embark on a relaxing 1-hour Rhine river cruise, admiring
picturesque waterfronts and historic castles. The rest of the day is free for
you to explore Cologne at your own pace—perhaps visit the awe-inspiring
Cathedral or stroll the Old Town. Overnight
in selected hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, take a scenic train ride north to Hamburg, Germany’s elegant port city. Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a 2-hour city tour showcasing landmarks such as the Town Hall, Speicherstadt warehouses, and the modern HafenCity district. Later, experience the city from the water on an XXL-harbour boat cruise, seeing Europe’s second-largest port up close. Overnight in selected hotel.. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, enjoy a
comfortable train ride to Berlin, Germany’s dynamic capital. 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. Overnight in selected hotel. (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 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. Travel by train 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 in selected hotel. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a final morning at leisure before boarding your train for a scenic ride back to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. Your grand rail journey through Germany concludes upon arrival.. (B)
Trip includes
Included
6 nights in 4****
hotels
Proffesional English Speaking tour guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Breakfast
Private
transfers airport/hotel/airport
Train
tickets in 2nd class
Transfers
from train stations to the hotels
Guided visits in
Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden
1-hour Rhine
River cruise
XXX—harbour boat cruise
Day trip to
Potsdam from Berlin
Excluded
Transfer from
Hotels to the train station
City taxes (to be paid directly
during check-in)
Personal expenses
Tips for drivers, guides and
porters
Meals and drinks not mentioned
here.
Health insurance and others.
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