Magical 12 Days 11 Nights Frankfurt, Cologne, Berlin with Dresden Vacation Package

hotel NH Frankfrut Niderred 3star

Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the main river. At 6 pm, meet your tour directors and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

hotel Steigenverger Koln 3star

A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River. See castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to cologne to visit the monument Gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the craftsmanship. Afterwards, join the locals for a beer at the Cloner Hofbrau Fruh, one of cologne/’s famous breweries.
Today/’s Distance: 155 mi 250 km

hotel Arcotel John F 3star

Ride the ICE TRAIN to Berlins, capital or reunited Germany, where Sightseeing with a local guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the fabulous boulevard under den linden with its historical buildings, including the Berlin Cathedral, state Opera house, and Museum Island. Make a picture stop at monument Brandenburg gate, and see the restored Reich-stag, the 210-foot victory column in the vast Tiergarten [ark, Charlotte burg Palace, and the elegant Ku-Dam. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged bell tower, stop for pictures at the Holocaust Memorial, and pass the former Allies checkpoint Charlie.
Today/’s Distance: 367 mi 590 km

hotel Arcotel John F 3star

Full day at leisure or join one our optional excursions, such as a visit to nearby Potsdam.

hotel NH Collection Dresden Altmarket 3star

Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. During your orientation, see the zwinger palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque semper Opera Originally built in 1841, once destroyed by fire, then destroyed but bombing and finally restored in 1985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche.
Today/’s Distance: 137 mi 220 km

hotel Nh Collection Nuremberg City 3star

Discover Bayreuth, of festival fame. When Richard Wagner Came To Bayreuth in 1871, he was not satisfied with existing 18th- century marketplaces Opernhaus Theater, so he had a new one built. Today, the festival Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of Children/’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming old town. See St. Seybold Church, Painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire the Schooner Brunner, a 14th- century fountain dedicated to the holy Roman Empire. Its Said that it bring a good luck to Spain the two brass ring. Then, have dinner at Bratwurst Rusleil Restaurant to taste the traditional nurnbergur Bratwurst.
Today/’s Distance: 205 mi 330 km

hotel Hilton Munich City Or Sheraton ArabellaPark 3star

Prepare for Rothenberg-a picturesque, medieval walled town with rampart and towers on the romantic road. Step back in time and follow your tour director for a walk to the main square with its town hall. Wander through the cobblestone streets and for Christmas ornaments, for which the town is famous, before continuing to the Bavarian capital, Munich. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional dinner outing.
Today/’s Distance: 205 mi 330 km

hotel Hilton Munich City Or Sheraton ArabellaPark 3star

Germany/’s /“secret capital/” comes alive during your guided sightseeing. Admire the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1000-foot-high Olympic tower; and konigsplatz, used for triumph and field Marshall Hall, a monument loggia on the odeonsplatz. Visit Lively MARIENTPLATZ with the old the new town hall in the Gothic Frauenkirche.

hotel Hilton Munich City Or Sheraton ArabellaPark 3star

Enjoy a leisurely day, or choose from a range of optional excursions to make the most of your stay.

hotel Western Hofgut Sternen At Breitnau 3star

Drive to Schwangau where two castles are facing each other: Hohenschwangau, where king Ludwig spent much of his youth, and magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN, the most famous in Germany and inspiration for wait Disney/’s sleeping beauty castle at his theme park. Follow your local guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparking lake. Then, continue along the panoramic germen alpine road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe/’s largest freshwater reservoir. Visit the charming island of lindau and the baroque CHURCH at birnau before entering the lush Black Forest. During dinner traditional schwarwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) will be served.
Today/’s Distance: 242 mi 390 km

hotel NH Frankfrut Niderred 3star

This morning, enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your local hotel and attend a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION, before continue to Heidelberg, Germany/’s Oldest university town, of student prince fame. Time to stroll around in the old town, then ride the FUNICULAR up the hill and visit the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 58,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Return to Frankfurt. Where a farewell dinner has been prepared to say auk wiedershen!
Today/’s Distance: 199 mi 320 km

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.