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Best of Germany
FRANKFURT | BERLIN | NUREMBERG | MUNICH
Discover the great German cities of Frankfurt, Berlin, Nuremberg and Munich on this 9-day tour exploring magnificent castles, modern skyscrapers and the stunning Bavarian Alps. Travel in comfort by train between each city admiring the changing landscapes and appreciating the rich history on display throughout your journey.
Highlights:
- Private tours of Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich
- Private walking tour of Nuremberg
Package Includes:
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Optional Add-Ons Tours
- Day tour from Berlin to Potsdam
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Fussen
International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality.
Price as indicated valid March 1, 2017, subject to availability at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events. Blackout periods may apply.
Best of Germany
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Have a sneak peak of what your trip might look like.
Berlin Skyline
Brandenberg Gate
Munich, Germany
Museum Island, Berlin
Neuschwanstein Castle
Rooftops in Nuremberg, Germany
Best of Germany
Travel itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Frankfurt, Germany’s city of skyscrapers and main financial center. Private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 2
Breakfast
FRANKFURT Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your half-day private city tour of Frankfurt, revealing a charming and pleasant city among it modern architecture and tall buildings. Enjoy a walk through beautifully resorted Römerberg on the shore of the Main River; visit the city’s museums, the quaint Fressgass alley, the old Opera and the elegant Goethestrasse Street. Other highlights include the former residence of Goethe and the Paulus Church. Enjoy wonderful city views from the Hauptwache. Transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day exploring the city on your own.
Day 3
Breakfast
FRANKFURT – BERLIN After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Frankfurt‘s central train station to board your train for Berlin; travel time is approximately 4 hours. Arrival in Berlin, welcome by our local representatives and transfer to your hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast
BERLIN After breakfast, begin your private morning city tour of Berlin, providing an overview of both the historic and contemporary aspects of the city including numerous famous monuments. See the Kurfürstendamm, the Kaiser- Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche church, Charlottenburg Castle, the Siegessäule, the Government district (Regierungsviertel), the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the remains of the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz and more. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.
Day 5
Breakfast
BERLIN Breakfast at your hotel. Today, continue your exploration of Berlin on your own or take a full day excursion to the city of Potsdam to visit the Old Quarter, the Russian settlement of Alexandrowka and the Dutch Quarter (not included). Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Sanssouci Palace and much more. (Note that the Sanssouci Palace is closed on Mondays).
Day 6
Breakfast
BERLIN – NUREMBERG Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station to board your train for Nuremberg; travel time approximately 4 ½ hours. Upon arrival in Nuremberg, private transfer to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a private walking tour of the city to see Nuremberg Castle, one of the most important medieval imperial palaces. Its privileged vantage point offers incredible views of the city. The castle was home to every emperor of the Holy German Empire between 1050 and 1571. The tour will also visit the former Nazi Congress. Return to your hotel and enjoy your evening on your own.
Day 7
Breakfast
NUREMBERG – MUNICH Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the train station to board your train for Munich, just over one hour away. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 8
Breakfast
MUNICH Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your half-day, private city tour of this beautiful capital of Bavaria. Located near the Bavarian Alps, Munich offers a clean yet rustic ambiance full of modern art and great architecture. Visit the gardens of the Palace of the Nymphs, the Baroque summer residence of the Bavarian Kings and the birthplace of King Ludwig II. Other highlights include the Cathedral of the Virgin, whose Italian domes can be seen from many miles away; and the Marienplatz, the geographic and social heart of Munich. The square is dominated by the magnificent neo-Gothic City Hall. The beautiful Carillon can be heard every day at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 5:00pm. Return to your hotel.
Day 9
Breakfast
MUNICH Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight..
Best of Germany
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Best of Germany
Not included
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.
9 days
On Request
I got back about two weeks ago from my FABULOUS Three Wonders tour of South America and Easter Island and am still adjusting to reality.
The trip exceeded my expectations. It was all wonderful, but the absolute highlight was the Easter Island visit on my birthday. What a wonderful time I had turning 60 on that magical island! I would go back there in a heartbeat, and I would stay again at the incredible Hotel Altiplanico. The staff, the food, and my own luxury “hut” were all so great. I sat on their terrace sipping mango sours and watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Life doesn`t get much better than that!
I particularly appreciated the guides on the trip, who were all so knowledgable, courteous and dependable. The first time a guide was scheduled to meet me at an airport was the night our flight from Miami to Lima was delayed and we arrived after midnight. I wasn`t sure if the guide would be there and was feeling a little nervous arriving alone in a strange country late at night. How wonderful, then, to walk through the baggage area, tired and a bit uncertain, only to see Maria holding a sign high over her head with my name on it. After that I came to simply expect that the guide would be there – and they always were – but that first experience in Lima with Maria at the beginning of my trip made me feel that I was in great hands with Gateways.
The first thing I did when I came back was to start planning my next Gateways trip – thanks, everyone!!
Ms. Roche – Ontario, Canada
October 17, 2014