German Castles & History

Immerse yourselves into Germany’s history from the middle age to the modern era. Get fascinated by Germany’s ancient, but well-kept castles and different German regions and their immense variety of German food. Your guides are locals, who will entertain you with insider stories you can’t find in any history book!

Specification: German Castles & History

Country	Germany
Duration	13 Days
Departure	Daily Departure
Group Size	Private Tour
Tour Type	Destination Trip, Self Drive Tour
Hotel	3 – 4 Star Hotels

Day 1: Arrival -Berlin

Berlin Arrival to Berlin airport and transfer to your hotel. Free time to relax and to get a first impression of Berlin on your own. Overnight in Berlin.

Day 2: Explore Berlin

Today is dedicated to Berlin as the upcoming metropolis of contrasts. Visit historical places, such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, before you learn more about the cultural Berlin during a visit of the unique Museum Island. Stroll along the political Berlin around Pariser Platz and Tiergarten, dive into Berlin’s history as “the divided city” at Checkpoint Charlie, get to know the new Berlin at Potsdamer Platz and see the young Berlin featured at Hackescher Markt. Overnight in Berlin.

Day 3 Berlin to Potsdam

After breakfast drive to Potsdam, famous for its great historical and cultural legacy. Immerse yourself in Potsdam’s history, feel the cultural diversity, the Italian flair and the influence of French culture. Magnificent palaces, romantic gardens and historic squares will tell of the past. In the afternoon visit of world-famous Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great as his summer residence. Overnight in Berlin.

Day 4: Potsdam to Dresden

In the morning travel to Dresden, also called “Florence on River Elbe” and one of the most charming German destinations. The city has a long history as the royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished it with cultural and artistic splendour. Afternoon at leisure to explore Dresden on your own. Overnight in Dresden.

Day 5: Dresden

Discover more of Dresden during a private guided city tour, focusing on the city’s eventful history. End the tour at the reconstructed Frauenkirche, a symbol of reconciliation and peace in the world. Overnight in Dresden.

Day 6: Dresden to Eisenach

Today the tour continues to Eisenach. Enjoy a guided tour including the Bach Museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, Luther House, St George’s Church and visit to Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament from the original Greek texts into German. Overnight in Eisenach.

Day 7: Eisenach to Heidelberg

Heidelberg After breakfast onward journey to Heidelberg. The name of Heidelberg stands for the world-famous castle and a picturesque old town in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. The city of Heidelberg is known for both: for Germany’s oldest university and modern research facilities, for historic streets and a lively university atmosphere. Overnight in Heidelberg.

Day 8: Heidelberg

Guided tour of Heidelberg’s historic town center and the castle, which houses the largest wooden barrel in the world and the German Pharmacy Museum. Overnight in Heidelberg.

Day 9: Heidelberg to Nuremberg

In the morning you continue to Nuremberg, a real lively and urban place. Discover the harmonious interplay of historic buildings and modern architecture during a walk through the most beautiful old town and indulge yourselves by tasting famous Nuremberg bratwurst and gingerbread. Overnight in Nuremberg.

Day 10:Nuremberg to Munich

In the morning you will learn all about Nuremberg’s dark history during a guided tour of the Former Nazi Party Rally Ground. You will hear about the “Nuremberg Rallies”, the “Nuremberg Laws” and the “Nuremberg Trials” which link the city’s name up to the present to the period of the Nazi rule. In the afternoon continuation to Munich, known as the gate to the Bavarian Alps, home to the popular soccer club FC Bayern München and world-famous for the Oktoberfest. Overnight in Munich.

Day 11: Munich

Get to know Munich during a grand circle sightseeing bus tour. Discover this magnificent city while driving by the most interesting locations, such as the Pinakotheks, the Olympic Stadium or BMW World and look forward to a visit of famous Nymphenburg Palace. Then you will move on to the heart of the city to discover the historic center, including the food market Viktualienmmarkt, St. Peter Church, Marienplatz square and the New Town Hall. Overnight in Munich.

Day 12: Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace

Look forward to a real highlight of the tour: to a visit of Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace. Neuschwanstein Castle, erected on a rugged hill against a backdrop of picturesque mountain scenery, was prompted by the idea of rebuilding an existing ruin “in the authentic style of the old German knights’ castles”, as King Ludwig II wrote in a letter to Richard Wagner. Linderhof Palace, the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II, set up in French rococo style, is the only one which he lived to see completed. Overnight in Munich.

Day 13: Munich Departure

After breakfast private transfer to Munich Airport and end of tour.

What´s included

12 nights accommodation incl breakfast
Private tours with local english speaking guides (Berlin, Dresden, Eisenach, Heidelberg, Nuremberg history tour with transportation)
Entrance fees to Potsdam Sanssouci Palace, Wartburg Castle, Heidelberg Castle incl funicular train and Pharmacy Museum
Public shared tour of Munich (Hop on Hop off Grand Circle) • Public shared tour from Munich: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof (excl entrance fee)

Excluded

Additional Information

All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.

Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.

Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.

Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.

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SKU IJDB-GER2 Category Germany Tags 13-Days, Destination Trip, Germany, Private Journey, Self-Drive Tour

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