Best of Germany
Experience Overview
See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. From cutting-edge Berlin, you’ll travel back in time and enjoy a traditional meal in a medieval castle, watch life along the Rhine unfold on a cruise and see how the beauty of the Black Forest inspired fables and fairy tales.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 3 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.
Dive into Culture
- Black Forest: Watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
Iconic Experience
- Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt.
- Cologne: Enjoy a trip to Cologne and admire its spectacular cathedral.
- 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.
- Hamburg: Spend the day basking in the iconic sights of Hamburg and appreciating the local delicacies.
- 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.
- Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction.
- Nuremberg: Visit the village of Mödlareuth and gain insights into its divided history at the town's open-air museum.
- Nuremberg: Explore Nuremberg, perhaps indulging in the wonderful food at the Haupmarkt main square.
- 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.
- Heidelberg: See the magnificent castle built in red sandstone, overlooking the Student Prince’s town.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Black Forest: Tonight, a Local Specialist will introduce you to Hofgut Sternen as a sustainable destination in the heart of the Black Forest. Learn how they work to conserve their beautiful environment through using their own energy plant and working with the natural resources of the region. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Berlin
- Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg
- Visit the Berlin TV Tower, Mödlareuth Open Air Museum and Neuschwanstein Castle
- View Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg Castle
- See the Lorelei Rock and the Bavarian Alps
- Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River
Trip Details
Product Code: 22170
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 53.124B
Starts: Frankfurt, Germany
Finishes: Frankfurt, Germany
Duration: 12 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
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,580 ($382 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Frankfurt and savor an opportunity to see the sights on your own before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation of Römerberg and the financial district. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers, including a light dinner and welcome drink to kick off your discovery of the best of Germany.
Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
Resist the alluring calls of Loreley and board your leisurely cruise along the Rhine. Glide past vineyard-clad hills, stopping at lunch for a Be My Guest experience in a 13th-century castle perched high above the river valley. Share stories of knights and feuding lords and ladies over lunch before continuing to Cologne, where we’ll view the Gothic spires of its magnificent cathedral during our orientation of the city.
Accommodation: Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Journey through the lush green landscape of Lower Saxony as we make our way to the international trade center of Hamburg, where we'll join our Travel Director for an orientation tour of the city's iconic sights. Spend some time at leisure exploring the city's seafaring heritage. Wander along the trendy Mönckebergstrasse, visit one of the city's brewhouses or consider a guided cruise through the city's harbor and discover why Hamburg is called Germany's 'Gateway to the World'. Tonight, we will dine at our hotel.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza City Alster
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow the picturesque Elbe Valley from Hamburg, crossing the former ‘Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as a charismatic capital city. Join your Local Specialist to explore the iconic landmarks of unified Berlin. See the Neo-Renaissance Reichstag, the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden.
Accommodation: Catalonia Berlin Mitte
Meals: Breakfast
Ascend the iconic Berlin TV Tower for 360° views of the city and Spree River. You'll learn how this landmark changed from being a symbol of the communist regime of East Germany to a symbol of a reunited Berlin before enjoying some time exploring Berlin your way. You could choose to join an Optional Experience to delve into the secrets of Berlin’s past, including a visit to the site of Checkpoint Charlie.
Accommodation: Catalonia Berlin Mitte
Meals: Breakfast
A short drive south brings us to Dresden, the ‘Florence on the Elbe', where we'll hear about the city's restoration following its devastation during World War II as you admire its beautiful Baroque façades. See the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace and the fully reconstructed Frauenkirche. Consider delving into the treasures of Dresden, joining an Optional Experience to explore this elegant city.
Accommodation: Bilderberg Bellevue Dresden
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the village of Mödlareuth, which inherited the moniker of 'Little Berlin' due to its wall separating 'east' and 'west' Germany. Gain insights into a divided Germany at its open-air museum and see a section of the original wall with its security features. This afternoon, arrive in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and today the economic, social and cultural capital of Franconia. During your orientation see the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche, a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. Spend the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the local specialties.
Accommodation: NH Collection Nuremberg City
Meals: Breakfast
Stroll through the narrow lanes of Rothenburg – its beautiful medieval center seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Admire the beautiful market square, lined with half-timbered houses, and the Old Town Hall before traveling through the Bavarian countryside to Munich.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals: Breakfast
During your time in Munich, see the distinctive towers of the Cathedral as well as Marienplatz, the central square and the impressive town hall with its charming glockenspiel. The 13th-century St. Peter’s church, the Viktualien food market square and a beerhall are only a short walk from here.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals: Breakfast
Travel through the beautiful countryside to a land of fables and folklore. This morning, we tread in the footsteps of shy King Ludwig II and visit his Neuschwanstein Castle (Subject to Availability), built as a retreat for the king to withdraw from public life. We continue through the magical countryside to the Black Forest, whose mystical landscape inspired fantasy and fiction from the famous Brothers Grimm. This evening over dinner, we learn from a local expert about Hofgut Sternen’s innovative design and the traditions of the Black Forest on MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Accommodation: Hofgut Sternen
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Witness a Black Forest treasure as you Dive Into Culture and learn about the centuries-old craft of cuckoo clock making. Later, travel to Heidelberg and perhaps have the chance to capture views of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, as well as the Baroque-style Old Town. Spend the rest of the afternoon finishing up some last-minute shopping before continuing on to Frankfurt. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends, reminiscing over the iconic and unexpected highlights of our trip.
Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we say a fond farewell after a memorable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Got to see so much of Germany!! A wonderful way to see as much of a country as possible! So organized and detailed! The trip was amazing! To start the transfer from the airport was very easy as our tour director sent a photo of the meet up spot to make it easy to find. Off to our first hotel by the best bus driver ever *personal info removed by Feefo* Our tour director *personal info removed by Feefo*was beyond amazing - she was such a captivating storyteller intertwining her own experiences growing up in Germany with historical aspects to each area we visited. Traveled with my kids aged 16 and 17 and they loved to hear *personal info removed by Feefo* stories as we were traveling. Every hotel was very nicely prepared not one issue I can think to say anything negative! Loved all the cities and the extras we added to the trip. But I have to say besides the group we traveled with which were amazing the tour director *personal info removed by Feefo* really paid attention to working out all the details for all of us to have the most wonderful trip to Germany we could possibly have!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Daniel Pflugrath - Traveled, April 2025
This was our first experience with a two week tour and it was amazing. All advanced ticketing and access was provided by Trafulgar meant no wasted time. Several subject expert guides were provided providing depth to our experience. The special dinners provided authentic food which have is a real German experience. As time permitted side attractions were added to the base itinerary. There were a number of special side tours in addition to the base tour which were exceptional and well worth the added cost with the option of selecting which to add to your experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Our vacation memories will be charished forever. Everything was coordinated and communicated with great details. The tour guide and bus driver were both professional and helpful. The itinerary was perfect. Thank you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Rebecca Kessler - Traveled, April 2025
Whirlwind our of Germany! Picked up and dropped off at the airport. Coach was very nice. Tour guide gave us good, detailed directions, and thankfully repeated them often...lol. It's busy, but informative. The hotels were all nice, as was the food that was included. The excursions are a bit pricey, but...our tour guide was great. Loved her sense of humor and knowledge. Bus driver was fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Best of Germany! Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great itenerary. Well paced and covered major cities and areas in Germany that we wanted to see.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2025
Long Days - Well Worth the Time. FABULOUS Service - from start to finish. You know what you are doing, where you are going, the significance of what you are about to see/experience, where to focus your time, when to be back with the group and most importantly - where to find a bathroom/WC. The attention to detail was fantastic - they anticipated every step of the way to ensure we had the best experience! It is a LOT to see, and no moment is wasted! With typically only one night in each hotel - you need to get to bed and get up early every day. Some days you are not back at the hotel until 6pm. BUT you will be amazed at all you get to see! The food was GREAT and Trafalgar took care of everything - every step along the way. Most days the bus/coach dropped us off and when ahead to the hotel - so our bags were already in our room when we arrived at the hotel. Our driver and tour director were fantastic! They knew how best to get us into places - avoiding traffic, major delays and keeping from getting run over by bikes (in the bike lane they go very fast!). There was nothing to stress about - it was all so simple which allowed us to really soak in each location and feel comfortable just wandering around on our own. We were so well prepared by the director - we knew the plan, where to meet, what we might consider doing, where to find a bathroom/WC and the significance of each location/site/town. We could never have been this prepared or relaxed on our own. The add-on Optional Excursions were well worth the time and extra money! Each added another layer of understanding to the region or town. The focus on WWII events, places and Nazi planning was a bit difficult to see so close up - particularly the forced Labor Camp of Dachau - it makes it all so real.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
BoG! Very attentive to traveller's needs, in diet, mobility, and other personal needs. Very informative in a relatable manner, not drool history way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Catherine Hall - Traveled, April 2025
Germany in April! Everything was timely and well done. Anything we needed was taken care of. Clean bus, good hotels. The Germany Tour was paced well and we saw all the major areas we wanted. The history is so important and we learned so much. Our TD and driver were so professional and we never had any worries with that. This was our 4th Trafalger and it was wonderful !!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Awesome travels. Very well organised and attention to detail. The accomodation was adequate and the optional experiences were excellent. Our tour director and driver were amazing and we will be happy to travel with Trafalgar in the future. This was our first coach tour ever and we’ve just finished the best of France, we were more than happy with both tours. The best of Germany was a fantastic trip of all the highlights of the country and our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was just amazing, she was so informative, passionate and enthusiastic and made our trip so enjoyable. I will definitely travel with Trafalgar again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
ReviewDE! Tour ran like clockwork. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very knowledgeable. Great all around tour of Germany. I don't think anything important was missed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
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