German Treasures Explorer

Arrive at Berlin International Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. After check-in and refreshments, enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's vibrant capital, including the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building with its glass dome, and the poignant Holocaust Memorial. Evening welcome dinner featuring traditional German cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Berlin.

After breakfast, full day discovering Berlin's highlights. Visit Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing several world-class museums, including the Pergamon Museum with its impressive ancient artifacts. Continue to Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall Memorial to learn about the city's Cold War history. After lunch, explore the trendy neighborhoods of East Berlin, including Hackescher Markt and Prenzlauer Berg, known for their vibrant culture and excellent cafés. Evening at leisure to enjoy Berlin's famous nightlife. Overnight in Berlin.

After breakfast, depart for Dresden, known as the "Florence of the Elbe" for its stunning baroque architecture. En route, stop at the sobering Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial for a guided tour. Continue to Dresden, arriving in the afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautifully restored historic center, including the magnificent Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace, and the Semper Opera House. Evening at leisure to stroll along the picturesque Elbe River promenade. Overnight in Dresden.

After breakfast, journey to Nuremberg with a stop in the UNESCO-listed town of Bamberg, one of Germany's most beautiful medieval cities that escaped damage during WWII. Enjoy a walking tour of Bamberg's well-preserved old town with its impressive cathedral and picturesque Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) built on an island in the middle of the river. Continue to Nuremberg, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an orientation walk through the walled old town with its half-timbered houses and impressive Imperial Castle. Dinner at a traditional Franconian restaurant. Overnight in Nuremberg.

After breakfast, morning tour of Nuremberg, including its medieval castle and the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany's best-preserved medieval walled town and a highlight of the Romantic Road. After lunch and time to explore this enchanting town, journey to the Rhine Valley. Check in to your hotel in a picturesque Rhine town (such as Rüdesheim or Boppard). Evening wine tasting featuring the region's famous Riesling wines. Overnight in Rhine Valley.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic Rhine cruise past romantic castles, terraced vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock (approximately 1-2 hours). Continue to Heidelberg, home to Germany's oldest university and an impressive castle overlooking the Neckar River. After lunch and time to explore this charming university town, journey to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, arriving in the evening. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an orientation walk around Marienplatz, Munich's central square, to see the famous Glockenspiel. Overnight in Munich.

Full day excursion to Bavaria's most famous sight - the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Built by "Mad King" Ludwig II and the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, this 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace is set against the backdrop of the Alps. After touring the castle, stop at the charming village of Oberammergau, famous for its once-a-decade Passion Play and skilled woodcarvers. Return to Munich in the late afternoon. Evening farewell dinner at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, featuring Bavarian specialties and traditional music. Overnight in Munich.

After breakfast, morning tour of Munich's highlights, including the impressive Residenz palace complex, the English Garden (one of the world's largest urban parks), and the BMW World showcasing the famous Bavarian motor company. Time permitting, visit the somber Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site just outside Munich. Depending on your flight time, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Munich International Airport for your departure flight, taking home wonderful memories of Germany's diverse treasures.