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German Highlights 2027
12 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
Tour Description:
Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful views and brews of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate Germany vacation. This encompassing tour of Germany kicks off in Frankfurt with a river cruise along the vineyard-dotted Rhine, picks up speed with a train ride from Cologne to Berlin, and then makes its way from the restored city of once war-ravaged Dresden to the best of Bavaria and the enchanting Black Forest. Castle-topped hills, snow-capped peaks, and foam-topped pilsners present the sweetest of sights while traditional Black Forest Cake and Nuremberg Gingerbread are your just desserts.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Munich so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 25 Apr 27 — Friday 07 May 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Friday 14 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 09 May 27 — Friday 21 May 27 | Starting at $4,819 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 16 May 27 — Friday 28 May 27 | Starting at $4,789 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 May 27 — Friday 04 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 30 May 27 — Friday 11 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 06 Jun 27 — Friday 18 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 13 Jun 27 — Friday 25 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,459 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 20 Jun 27 — Friday 02 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 27 Jun 27 — Friday 09 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 04 Jul 27 — Friday 16 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,559 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Jul 27 — Friday 23 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Jul 27 — Friday 30 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,359 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 25 Jul 27 — Friday 06 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 01 Aug 27 — Friday 13 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,669 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 08 Aug 27 — Friday 20 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Friday 27 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Aug 27 — Friday 10 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Friday 17 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,749 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Friday 24 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,729 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Scenic cruise on the Rhine River• Visit to Cologne’s Cathedral plus a complementary beer at the [LF] Cölner Hofbräu Früh• Guided sightseeing in Berlin includes stops at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate• Walking tour in Nuremberg plus [LF] dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant • Globus Choice excursions in Munich − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour of the Old Town or a guided tour of the Beer & Oktoberfest Museum with a tasting• Guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle in Neuschwanstein• Private electric boat cruise on Lake Titisee • Cuckoo Clock demonstration and traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting in the Black Forest• Walking tour in Heidelberg Old Town includes funicular ride to visit castle• Orientation walks in Dresden and Rothenburg• Visit to Bayreuth, Oberammergau, Fussen, Lindau. Birnau• High-speed ICE train from Cologne to Berlin
Notes:
Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle may prove challenging to guests with physical limitations or reliant of mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to stair access.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle may prove challenging to guests with physical limitations or reliant of mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to stair access.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY
Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
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DinnerDay 2 FRANKFURT–COLOGNE–RHINELAND
Views & Brews in Cologne Begin your German Highlights tour with a relaxing cruise along one of the most scenic parts of the River Rhine. After disembarking, continue to Cologne for a refreshing visit to one of the city’s most famous breweries, [LF] the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, to enjoy a local beer. Next, join an orientation walk featuring a visit to the incredible cathedral, plus free time to explore more. (B,D)
137 mi / 220 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES For more than a century, the Cölner Hofbräu Früh has served its delicious Kölsch beer according to the family tradition started by the founder Peter Josef Früh. Raise your glass to timeless tradition and hospitality with Germany’s famous, foamy brews
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Breakfast DinnerDay 3 RHINELAND–BERLIN
Historic Berlin This morning, board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin. On arrival, meet your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour which features views of the State Opera House, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Tiergarten Park and the elegant Ku-Damm. Stop to take photos at the Brandenburg gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and the Holocaust Memorial. (B,D)
367 mi / 590 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS In 1961 East and West Berlin became physically divided by a concrete wall, leaving the Brandenburg gate isolated in a restricted area. As the wall began to fall in 1989, the Brandenburg Gate was once more reachable, and became considered a national symbol of peace and unity. Today it is Berlin's most famous landmark
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Breakfast DinnerDay 4 BERLIN
The Boulevards of Berlin Enjoy a free day in Berlin, absorb more art, culture and history in one of the many museums, browse the stores, sink your teeth into some of the local specialties, or join one of the optional excursions. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Berlin is a city to be explored and enjoyed. See the street art of the East Side Gallery where a portion of the Berlin Wall now serves as a memorial of freedom painted by local artists. See the classic Cosmonaut mural in Mariannenstrasse or head to the Kreuzberg district for a leisurely stroll along Landwehr Canal
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BreakfastDay 5 BERLIN–DRESDEN
German Jewels This morning, depart Berlin and drive to Dresden. Enjoy some free time for lunch, then follow your Local Guide on a walking tour that features the Zwinger Palace courtyard. Enjoy free time this evening to explore more of Dresden. (B)
137 mi / 220 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden
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BreakfastDay 6 DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG
On Tap in Nuremberg This morning, drive through Saxony to reach Bayreuth in Bavaria, Wagner’s city of festival. Join an orientation tour to see important landmarks including the Festival Hall. Continue to historic Nuremberg for a walking orientation of the center before savoring a [LF] delicious dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (B,D)
236 mi / 380 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Bring a big appetite to dine on brats and beer in the biggest Bratwurst restaurant in the world! Enjoy authentic specialties at Bratwurst Röslein in the heart of Nuremberg’s town hall square, where warm welcomes have been greeting clients since 1493
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Breakfast DinnerDay 7 NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH
The Romantic Road Reach the delightful medieval town of Rothenburg and join an orientation walk of the historic center. Admire St. Jakob’s church, Marktplatz, Ratstrinktube, the Town Hall, and beautiful views of the Tauber Valley. Time to browse before continuing to Munich. Free time this evening to get acquainted with lively Munich, considered the richest city in Germany, BMW’s hometown, and location of the world’s largest beer festival. (B)
205 mi / 330 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Get that old romantic feeling with a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenburg. Here, along Germany’s historic Romantic Road region, you’ll find half-timbered houses, medieval walls, and cobblestone streets, that will win your heart in the heart of Northern Bavaria
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BreakfastDay 8 MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU–FÜSSEN AREA
Spend Your Day Your Way in Munich This morning, delve deeper into Munich with an orientation drive and guided sightseeing tour. Explore more of Munich with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Later, depart for Füssen, stopping en-route for some free time at the beautiful Bavarian village of Oberammergau, where the Passion Play is held once every ten years. (B,D)
115 mi / 185 km
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Breakfast DinnerDay 9 FÜSSEN AREA: EXCURSION TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Bavarian Blessings & A Storybook Castle A leisurely morning with free time to explore the picturesque village of Füssen. Later, a short drive brings you to Neuschwanstein for a guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle, probably one of the most recognizable in the world as it provided inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the “Fairytale King,” built a fantastical 1800s castle with all the modern conveniences (aka plumbing), while emphasizing the romantic vision of a storybook castle. His love for Wagnerian opera is literally plastered on the walls inside, with panoramas and frescoes of scenes from the composer’s great works. So romantic and fanciful of design, the Neuschwanstein Castle inspired Walt Disney’s blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself
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BreakfastDay 10 FÜSSEN AREA–LINDAU–BIRNAU–LAKE TITISEE–BLACK FOREST
Fairytale Forests This morning, drive to Lake Constance and spend time exploring the charming island of Lindau. Next, stop in Birnau, which boasts great views of the lake, and visit the elaborate Baroque church with its seven altars. Continue to Lake Titisee for a real treat, a private electric boat cruise with an aperitif; and for even more local tastes, enjoy a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
186 mi / 300 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SCENIC RIDES Lake Titisee is the largest natural lake in the Black Forest and considered to be one of the most beautiful in Germany. What better way to see it than by sailing on it! Relax on your private electric boat cruise and enjoy an aperitif whilst soaking up the stunning views of the surrounding Black Forest
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Breakfast DinnerDay 11 BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT
Cuckoo Clocks & Castle Walks Before departing this morning, watch a local craftsman demonstrate the skills behind the famous cuckoo clock. Reach Heidelberg and enjoy some leisure time to have lunch and explore the Old Town before taking a funicular ride to visit the castle with a walking tour. This evening, arrive in Frankfurt for a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
155 mi / 250 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHITECTURAL GEM Ascend 300 feet above Heidelberg to visit its historic castle, posing a commanding presence above the town below. The breathtaking Schloss Heidelberg features buildings and courtyards reflecting unique architectural eras, as well as the biggest wine barrel in the world! Just as the city below delivers a powerful view of the castle, you’ll take in the panoramic views of Heidelberg below the terraces and gardens of the hilltop fortress. Cast your eyes across the Neckar River and valley, with views as far as the Rhine plain and Mannheim on a clear day
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Breakfast DinnerDay 12 FRANKFURT
Auf Wiedersehen, Germany! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Frankfurt | Rhineland | Berlin | Dresden | Nuremberg | Munich | Fussen Area | Black Forest |
Avani Frankfurt City
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Vilbeler Strasse 2 Frankfurt Germany
This stylish hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Frankfurt, just a short walk awa from the bustling Zeil shopping center. All 256 contemporary guest rooms are light, bright and spacious with fun pops of color and wooden floors, features include a rain shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and Free Wi-Fi. The property has an all-day bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room and sauna.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Vilbeler Strasse 2 Frankfurt Germany
This stylish hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Frankfurt, just a short walk awa from the bustling Zeil shopping center. All 256 contemporary guest rooms are light, bright and spacious with fun pops of color and wooden floors, features include a rain shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and Free Wi-Fi. The property has an all-day bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room and sauna.
