Highlights of Germany - 2022
Highlights of Germany - 2022
Highlights of Germany - 2022
12 Days Starting and ending in Frankfurt, Germany
Visiting: Frankfurt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Cologne, Hamelin, Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Weimar, Coburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich, Neuschwansteinplatz, Stuttgart, Heidelberg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6040-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Active pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Spectacular scenery, medievals towns, fairy-tale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer…this is Germany! On this Germany tour, you'll see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, as well as its medievals towns and scenic areas. Your holiday begins and ends in Frankfurt with overnights in the Rhineland, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, Munich, and the Stuttgart area. Magnificent scenery awaits you on this value-minded Germany holiday. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River, passing castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns. In Bavaria, visit King Ludwig II's 19th-century Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled high in the Alps. Drive along the Romantic Road with its charming villages, cobblestone streets, walled cities, half-timbered houses, and scenic countryside, and stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medievals character. Among the tour highlights is Lubeck, a Hanseatic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 12th century and Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225 and one of Germany’s largest castle complexes. Today, the complex houses the former art collections of the dukes of Coburg.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany
Location: Frankfurt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Frankfurt Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Frankfurt Area–Rhine Cruise–Cologne–Rhineland
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Cologne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Koeln Airport (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland, including the famous Lorelei rock. The next highlight is Cologne with free time to visit the city center.Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
Day 3 : Rhineland–Hamelin–Hamburg
Location: Hamelin, Hamburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NH Altona Hamburg (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with the colorful historical buildings and magically fancy gables echoing the story of the Pied Piper. Continue to Hamburg.Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Day 4 : Hamburg–Lübeck–Berlin
Location: Hamburg, Lübeck, Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abba Berlin (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with an orientation drive in Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later, depart for Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Later, arrive in Berlin and enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany.Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 5 : Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abba Berlin (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now, the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in the most daring architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. Consider an optional excursion this afternoon.
Day 6 : Berlin–Dresden–Leipzig
Location: Dresden, Leipzig
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NH Leipzig Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and at one time rightly called the “Florence on the Elbe.” See the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion and much more on your included sightseeing. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843.Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
Day 7 : Weimar–Coburg–Nuremberg
Location: Weimar, Coburg, Nuremberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ramada Parkhotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Leipzig to visit Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Weimar Republic.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the dominating and mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Continue to Nuremberg for a visit to its town center, dominated by the imperial castle.Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 8 : Nuremberg–Rothenburg–Munich
Location: Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Muenchen Parkstadt Schwabing (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
As you leave Nuremberg, stop for a photo at the famous Zeppelinfield. On the way to Munich, visit the quaint Medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses and decorated fountains.Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Day 9 : Munich
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Muenchen Parkstadt Schwabing (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, and sample Munich’s famous beer!
Day 10 : Munich–Neuschwanstein–Stuttgart Area
Location: Neuschwansteinplatz, Stuttgart
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Seminaris (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
. Leave Munich and drive into the heart of the Bavarian Alps to visit the most famous 19th-century, neo-romantic castle of the world, King Ludwig II’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight in a lovely village outside Stuttgart.Today’s Distance: 192 mi/ 310 km
Day 11 : Stuttgart Area–Heidelberg–Frankfurt Area
Location: Heidelberg, Frankfurt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Frankfurt Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The day starts with a scenic drive for a taste of the Black Forest landscapes and villages, followed by a visit to Heidelberg—location of Germany’s oldest university and inspiration for the German Romantic movement. From here, continue to Frankfurt.Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
Day 12 : Frankfurt Area
Location: Frankfurt
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 5 dinners
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All Domestic Coach Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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