Globus German Highlights(ZD)
12 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful lagers, landscapes, and lore of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate
Germany vacation. This encompassing tour of Germany kicks off in Frankfurt with a river cruise along the vineyard-dotted
Rhine, picks up speed with a train ride from
Cologne to Berlin, and then makes its way from the restored city of once war-ravaged Dresden to the best of Bavaria and the enchanting Black Forest. Castle-topped hills, snow-capped peaks, and foam-topped pilsners present the sweetest of sights while traditional Black Forest Cake and
Nuremberg Gingerbread are your just desserts.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY |
| | Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) |
| Day 2 | FRANKFURT–COLOGNE |
| | RHINE RIVER Scenic cruise.COLOGNE Visit the cathedral. [LF] Enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km |
| Day 3 | COLOGNE–BERLIN |
| | COLOGNE High-speed first-class ICE train ride to Berlin.BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial. (B,D) 367 mi / 590 km |
| Day 4 | BERLIN |
| | BERLIN Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Berlin with an excursion to Potsdam. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 5 | BERLIN–DRESDEN |
| | DRESDEN Free time for lunch. Orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. (B)137 mi / 220 km |
| Day 6 | DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG |
| | BAYREUTH Orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival.NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. [LF] Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 km |
| Day 7 | NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH |
| | ROTHENBURG Orientation walk. Free time to browse before continuing to Munich. (B) 205 mi / 330 km |
| Day 8 | MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU |
| | MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.OBERAMMERGAU Free time late afternoon. (B,D) 56 mi / 90 km |
| Day 9 | |
| | OBERAMMERGAU OBERAMMERGAU Free day. (B) |
| Day 10 | OBERAMMERGAU–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–LINDAU–BIRNAU– BLACK FOREST |
| | NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle. LINDAU Visit the island on Lake Constance.BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.BLACK FOREST Traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner. (B,D) 186 mi / 300 km |
| Day 11 | BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT |
| | BLACK FOREST Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel.HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town includes a funicular ride to visit the castle.FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 199 mi / 320 km |
| Day 12 | FRANKFURT |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners