Best of Germany and Austria
Experience Overview
Modern cities, medieval towns and all the sights in between make this Best of Germany and Austria experience one you’ll remember. Beyond the beauty of the Rhine and Wachau, you’ll explore Vienna’s musical treasures and Alpine landscapes.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Rhineland: Enjoy lunch in a medieval castle overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about warrior knights who once lived here as you visit with Klaus and Anita.
Iconic Experience
- Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt.
- Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
- Cologne Cathedral: The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city.
- Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
- Berlin: Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation platform of the Berlin TV Tower.
- Wurzburg: See the Residenz Palace as you explore the old town with your Travel Director. Stand on the statue-lined Alte Mainbrucke and see the Marienburg fortress.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Visit the medieval center of Rothenburg.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
- Melk: Take in the beautiful landscapes of Wachau Valley.
- Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Salzburg: Indulge in the Austrian tradition of koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm. Meet Eva, the owner, for a tour of her self-sufficient farm and wet your appetite over freshly baked pastries. This experience advances UN Global Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna
- Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Rothenburg, Munich and Innsbruck
- Visit the Berlin TV Tower, Neuschwanstein Castle.
- View Cologne Cathedral, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
- See the Lorelei Rock, the Marienberg Fortress and the Prince-Bishops' residence in Würzburg and Melk Abbey
- Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River
Trafalgar Difference
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Step into 15th-century Germany at the Prinzhotel, built in the traditional half-timbered style and ideally located within the city's famous fortified town walls.
- Munich: The Arabella Sheraton Munich once saw Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, Freddie Mercury and other musical legends belt out record breaking tunes in the then-hotel basement recording studio.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19250
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 52.127A
Starts: Frankfurt, Germany
Finishes: Vienna, Austria
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- High-speed train from Cologne to Berlin
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,249 ($404 /day)
Itinerary
Embrace centuries-old heritage charm and modern style in the vibrant city of Frankfurt, our springboard for a delightful exploration of the best of Germany and Austria. Spend your day exploring the Altstadt and soaking up the atmosphere of a bygone era, before meeting your Travel Director for an orientation of the medieval Römerplatz and dynamic financial district. Later, we join our fellow travelers for a memorable Welcome Reception to launch our journey through the heart of Europe.
Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
Meals: Welcome Reception
The legend of Loreley kick-starts our morning as we board a leisurely cruise along the mighty Rhine past castles and vineyard-clad hills. We stop to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest lunch and hear tales of knights and feuding lords and ladies in a 13th century castle perched high above the Rhine valley. Continuing to the cultural capital of the Rhineland, we view the spectacular Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the city's great artistic treasures and historic town squares.
Accommodation: Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we board a high-speed train to historic Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as the charismatic capital of Germany. Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of 'East meets West' and delve into the story behind their reunification. See the imposing Brandenburg Gate, the Tiergarten, Unter den Linden and the Reichstag building, with its famous glass dome. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's
Meals: Breakfast
Ascend the Berlin TV Tower for spectacular 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the city on your own. Perhaps see the remnants of the Berlin Wall, visit the infamous Checkpoint Charlie or enjoy an Optional Experience to the District of Potsdam, the former Prussian royal seat.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's
Meals: Breakfast
Celebrate beauty through your admiration of art and architecture in beautiful Würzburg, where you will see the Prince-Bishops' residence and Marienberg Fortress, on the banks of the Main. Continue to Rothenburg and dine tonight in your hotel. Your Stays With Stories accommodation this evening is the historic Prinzhotel, built in the traditional half-timbered style lying within the 15th-century fortified town walls.
Accommodation: Prinzhotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we embark on an orientation walk through the medieval center of Rothenburg, seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Traveling south through picture-perfect landscapes of Bavaria, we arrive in Munich. We check into our Stays With Stories accommodation, the Arabella Sheraton Munich which once saw Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and Freddie Mercury belt out tunes in the then-hotel basement recording studio. Famous producer Giorgio Moroder founded a recording studio here in the early 1970s until the noise of the nearby subway trains forced the music to continue elsewhere.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Stroll through the heart of Munich this morning, see the distinctive towers of the Cathedral as well as Marienplatz, the central square and the impressive town hall with its charming glockenspiel during your orientation. The 13th-century St. Peter's churchand the Viktualien food market square and a beerhall are only a short walk from here. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring the city's Baroque palaces and vibrant markets, or embrace the Bavarian region's rich beer brewing heritage at one of Munich's many beer halls.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Indulge in a world of fantasy and fables during your visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (Subject to Availability), built as a retreat for King Ludwig II to retire from public life. Wind your way through the countryside, climbing higher into the Bavarian Alps bound for Innsbruck, where you'll spend the next two nights. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Accommodation: Tivoli Innsbruck
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, you'll embark on a short orientation tour that includes views of the Old Town, Hofburg Palace and the ornate Golden Roof, built to commemorate the wedding of Emperor Maximilian I. Spend your free time exploring Innsbruck's iconic sites and delving into Tyrol's complex history and culture, or simply relax and admire this dazzling city with its magnificent Alpine backdrop. Next, admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. You could consider joining a traditional dinner and Tyrolean folklore show this evening.
Accommodation: Tivoli Innsbruck
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Salzburg where spires and domes rise in the shadow of Hohensalzburg Castle, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. Join a Local Specialist for a fascinating walking tour of a city that featured in ‘The Sound of Music'. View Mozart's birthplace and family house in Getreidegasse, and the Domplatz dominated by Salzburg Cathedral. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Salzburg City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Indulge in the Austrian tradition of koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Meet Eva, the owner, for a tour of her self-sufficient farm and wet your appetite over freshly baked pastries. This experience advances UN Global Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption. Scenic landscapes provide a beautiful backdrop for our drive past Lake Mondsee to the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Sloping vineyards line the Danube from Melk Abbey to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner and subsequently found by Blondel, his faithful minstrel. This afternoon, we arrive in the imperial capital of Vienna. We have the evening at leisure to enjoy the sounds of the 'City of Music' or consider an evening of Viennese classical music.
Accommodation: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the splendor of Vienna at the exquisite Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty - one of the highlights of your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Enjoy views of the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. Admire the ornate, colorful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved icons, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate a beautiful sojourn through Germany and Austria.
Accommodation: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We bid farewell to our companions at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Pamela Ashmore - Traveled, September 2024
Every step of the way was enjoyable. Our hotel rooms were very nice. The food was great! Our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was amazing!! I learned so much about Germany and Austria through him and the guides that took us around the cities. I highly recommend this tour. Our bus travel was really great, too. Our driver (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) had our safety in mind and was so pleasant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Deb & Jim Buxton - Traveled, April 2024
Germany and Austria Adventure. We love that Trafalgar plans the trip, the itinerary and takes care of all the details. We just show up and enjoy. There’s no standing in line. The tour staff explain everything, fill you up with information about each exhibit, town, landmark, etc. This type of travel works for us. We get to relax and just soak it all up. Our favorite way to travel. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. This was our 3rd adventure with Trafalgar. Fast paced, packed with experiences and history and fun. We had a fabulous group on our tour. Our TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic managing the group, coordinating events and taking care of each of us. We chuckled frequently and some of our teammates named her Mrs. P as she reminded us when to eat, when to use the restroom, when to rest. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our driver was amazing navigating those narrow roads and tricky corners and getting us to our next stop safely. One of our favorite moments was in Salzburg- our tour group became a choir and we sang the “ Do-Re-Mi” song on the famous steps where the Sound of music was filmed. Highly recommended. Already planning our next adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/15/2024
David Spring - Traveled, April 2024
Our first Trafalgar tour and it was fabulous. The little extras provided by *Personal information removed by Feefo* were much appreciated. Chocolates and other treats. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was always there to give a helping hand to get you off the bus. Luggage was handled well. It was a great trip and very informative. The bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was great and *Personal information removed by Feefo* went above and beyond to please and nothing was ever a bother.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2024
Pablo Machado - Traveled, April 2024
The trip is fast, but you still have time to shop and seek out new adventures. We had a very good time and enjoyable trip. Our tour guide Ms. *Personal information removed by Feefo* and our bus driver were excellent. In fact, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent in coordinating and organizing the various activities, so we didn't miss out on anything. I could tell that her caring attitude enabled me and my wife to know that someone was looking out for us the whole trip. I want to commend her for doing excellent job of keeping track of so many people on the trip. Our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very friendly, and I wish I had gotten his contact address. Perhaps Trafalgar or *Personal information removed by Feefo* can get this to me. We also had a nice team of fellow travelers, and we made some good friends. Other than this, I would recommend this to people who are seeking a good time and adventure. We are planning our next trip. Please pass on our appreciation to *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Thanks for allowing me to fill out this critique.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Best of Germany and Austria. Money well spent. Our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent. We saw wonderful places. We were well- prepared and informed. Our local experts and all the extras he included were appreciated. There never seems to be enough time. We saw the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
It is packed with tons of stuff, and we were always busy!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Ronald Lochhead - Traveled, September 2024
Germany/Austria Tour. Trafalgar staff are excellent but Hotels need to be upgraded for the price to be fair. Last year, Cosmos in Croatia trip did a very good job too with less money for 12 days. Hotels were not impressive with exception of the last 2 nights in Vienna - Imperial Summer Palace. Food overall was quite ordinary, recall 3 nights of pork loin. Need to serve a variety, including more veggies. Terrible choice of hotels in Alpine Innsbruck- Austria with construction actually during the day while we are present. Drilling, sawing, hammering. No Wi-Fi on our floor, Hilton bought and will convert to Garden Inn next year. Five of the 12 nights no front desk help after 5p. Had to go down to front desk to get kleenex & toliet paper, no staffing. Most hotels no iron or iron boards. Overall vacation a 4 of 5 stars. Hotels were a 2 Star out of 5. Food was 2 Star out of 5. Cities were a 4 Star out of 5. Tour director was a 5 Star out of 5. Bus driver was a 5 star out of 5.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2024
Destyn Dennison - Traveled, April 2024
Go for it!!! You won't regret a minute. Great hotels. Great local guides. Great optional extra excursions. Absolutely great tour director - *Personal information removed by Feefo*. The whole experience was "perfect". It was fantastic. Great hotels, great optional extras, an incredible tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Nothing can be said against the whole experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/13/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Great experience. They were very helpful and I was able to communicate quickly with them anytime I had questions. My trip got delayed and they were great with making the transition to another date completely hassle free. They were able to re-book my flights for me and help me get an airport transfer set up easily. Very professional and great customer service. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an incredible tour director. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable and helpful! She made the experience fun and so easy. I enjoyed not having to worry about how I was getting to the next point or having to plan too much. This was my first trip with Trafalgar and I’m hooked. Loved that I had options for free time or excursions pretty much everyday. Would highly recommended to anyone to take this tour and I have suggested it to friends and family already. Excited to take another trip soon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Leclaire Hammerle - Traveled, April 2024
Great service. Very good. Although we were disappointed our original dates didn’t work out, we were rebooked to the next available trip (two weeks later) they also helped cover the cost of the flights we had already booked and make sure we still had available accommodations when we flew into the starting city early. Such a wonderful trip with a fabulous guide. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and incredibly helpful when we had questions no matter what city we were in (she knew the times and location of the nearest pharmacy at one of the hotels off the top of her head!). We loved the cities we visited, and although it would be great to spend more time in some of them, it prepares us for a return trip to spend more time in the cities we loved best. Can’t recommend enough!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Germany and Austria tour. Our great driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* and very nice and very organized, tour leader *Personal information removed by Feefo* we’re terrific and made it all look seamless. It was very well organized and we saw a lot of little highlights as well as the main itinerary spots. The hotels and meals were all excellent. The pace being up early and going all day can be tiring for some people so that needs to be assessed before deciding to go. It was a great way of seeing those countries and learning a lot of the history
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/16/2024
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