Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful lagers, landscapes, and lore 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.
1 night(s) in Frankfurt
1 night(s) in Cologne
2 night(s) in Berlin
1 night(s) in Dresden
6 night(s) in Nuremberg
Day 1: Arrive In Frankfurt, Germany
Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2: Frankfurt–cologne
RHINE RIVER Scenic cruise.COLOGNE Visit the cathedral. [LF] Enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km
Day 3: Cologne–berlin
COLOGNE High-speed first-class ICE train ride to Berlin.BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial. (B,D) 367 mi / 590 km
Day 4: Berlin
BERLIN Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Berlin with an excursion to Potsdam. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 5: Berlin–dresden
DRESDEN Free time for lunch. Orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. (B)137 mi / 220 km
Day 6: Dresden–bayreuth–nuremberg
BAYREUTH Orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival.NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 km
Day 7: Nuremberg–rothenburg–munich
ROTHENBURG Orientation walk. Free time to browse before continuing to Munich. (B) 205 mi / 330 km
Day 8: Munich–oberammergau
MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.OBERAMMERGAU Free time late afternoon. (B,D) 56 mi / 90 km
Day 9: Oberammergau
OBERAMMERGAU Free day. (B)
Day 10: Oberammergau–neuschwanstein–lindau–birnau– Black Forest
NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle. LINDAU Visit the island on Lake Constance.BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.BLACK FOREST Traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner. (B,D) 186 mi / 300 km
Day 11: Black Forest–heidelberg–frankfurt
BLACK FOREST Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel.HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town includes a funicular ride to visit the castle.FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 199 mi / 320 km
Day 12: Frankfurt
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)