The Best of Germany: Grand Cities, Castles and the Romantic Rhine
17 days
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From grand cathedrals to ancient castles, from Bavarian villages to a historic summer palace, come explore the monuments and culture of Germany on this comprehensive learning adventure.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- In Berlin, explore the German Bundestag with an expert and meet a political expert for a discussion round
- Learn about the great German landmarks including the Rhine, Heidelberg Castle, Sanssouci Castle and the Nuremburg Castle
- Join an expert to explore the elaborately styled opera house in Dresden, the Semperoper
What's this trip about?
From grand cathedrals to ancient castles, from Bavarian villages to a historic summer palace, come explore the monuments and culture of Germany on this comprehensive learning adventure.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Berlin, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Berlin D Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Early arrivals may leave their luggage with the hotel concierge until rooms are ready.
Afternoon...
Day
3
German Language Class, Downtown Coach
Berlin B,L,D Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach several times; short walks to and standing at field trip sites; cobblestones. The specific sites seen during our mot...
Day
4
German Parliament (Bundesta
g), Politics
Berlin B,L Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles at different sites; standing, climbing flights of stairs.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will begin th...
Day
5
Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace, Performance
Berlin B,D Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach several times; walking up to 2 miles, standing around palace and gardens.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning:...
Day
6
To Dresden, Dresden City Exploration, Frauenkirche
Dresden B,L,D Hyperion Hotel Dresden am Schloss
Activity note: Transfer from Berlin to Dresden is about 120 miles (193 km), approximately 2 hours depending on traffic. Walking up to 2 miles, and standing, about 2...
Day
7
Leisure time, Semperoper
Dresden B,L Hyperion Hotel Dresden am Schloss
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles, cobblestones, climbing stairs.
Breakfast: At the hotel, we’ll have a breakfast buffet featuring a wide choice of items, plus coffee, tea, water.
...
Day
8
Nuremberg, Mödlareuth (Little Berlin), Imperial Castle
Nuremberg B,L Maritim Hotel Nürnberg
Activity note: Transfer to Nuremberg is about 200 miles (315 km), approximately 4.5 hours depending on traffic. Steep walk to Imperial Castle, cobblestones during city exp...
Day
9
To Munich, Nuremberg Trials, Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Munich B,L,D Maritim Hotel München
Activity note: Transfer to Munich is about 98 miles (157 km), approximately 2.5 hours depending on traffic.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Checking out of the ho...
Day
10
Munich & Bavaria Overview, City Field Trip, Andechs Abbey
Munich B,L,D Maritim Hotel München
Activity note: Getting on/off the bus; walking up to 1 mile, cobblestone streets, extensive standing.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will be joined b...
Day
11
Nymphenburg Palace, Free Time
Munich B,L Maritim Hotel München
Activity note: Walking up to 1 mile through the palace and gardens; stairs, uneven surfaces.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Our field trip this morning is to another special highlight of...
Day
12
Art District, Pinakothek Museums
Munich B,L,D Maritim Hotel München
Activity note: Walking up to 1 mile; extensive standing in the museum.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Our next field trip brings us to Alte Pinakothek and Neue Pinakothek (Old and N...
Day
13
Nördlingen, Heidelberg University
Heidelberg B,D Hotel Holländer Hof
Activity note: Transfer to Heidelberg is about 200 miles (342 km), approximately 4.5 hours depending on traffic. Walking and standing on cobblestone sidewalks, stairs.
Breakfast: Hotel buf...
Day
14
Historic Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg B,L,D Hotel Holländer Hof
Activity note: Walking on cobblestone sidewalks, stairs, extensive standing.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We’ll be joined by a local expert for a walking field trip into t...
Day
15
Bacharach, Rhine River-Loreley Valley, German Cooking Class
Mainz B,L,D Hyatt Regency Mainz
Activity note: Transfer by motor coach to St. Goar is about Transfer to Frankfurt is about 90 miles (146 km), approximately 2 hours depending on traffic. For the boat rid...
Day
16
Mainz, Explore Downtown, Farewell dinner
Mainz B,L,D Hyatt Regency Mainz
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: This morning we will embark on an expert-led walking field trip throughout the city of Mainz. Enjoy the famo...
Day
17
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out is by 11:00 a.m. See the “Travel Information” section regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation From Last Location.”
Breakfast: Hotel buffet....
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Meals Included
- 38 Meals
- 15 Breakfasts
- 12 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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