German Classic

9 Days /8 Nights
1 night Transatlantic Flight,

1 night Weimar, 1 night Potsdam, 2 nights Berlin,

1 night Hamburg, 1 night Hamelin, 1 night Frankfurt
8 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners

Day 1: DEPARTURE CITY - FRANKFURT

Overnight flight to Frankfurt.
 

Day 2: FRANKFURT - EISENACH - WEIMAR

Upon arrival we will transfer to Eisenach, to visit one of the most important structures of German History, the Wartburg Castle. While inside, stop at the room where Luther lived and worked for many years and eventually spent his last years in seclusion. Continue to Weimar, one of Germany's greatest cultural treasures. Poets such as Schiller and Goethe, musicians Liszt and Strauss, and writers Nietzsche and Gropius have all lived and worked here. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.
 

Day 3: WEIMAR - WITTENBERG - POTSDAM
After breakfast, we head to Luther’s Wittenberg, where the reformation started when he penned his 95 thesis to the portal of the church. Continue on to Potsdam, and visit Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Afternoon free time. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4: POTSDAM - BERLIN
Today we depart for Berlin. Upon your arrival, tour the highlights of Germany's most important and exciting city. Visit Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and the Berliner Dom (the Protestant Cathedral). After check-in at your hotel, relax or join your Tour Director for an excursion around this colourful town. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.
 

Day 5: BERLIN - DRESDEN - BERLIN

Following breakfast, we will travel to Dresden for a day trip. Enjoy one of the loveliest cities of central Europe – the “Florence on the Elbe” as it is known. Visit some of its well-known landmarks, including the beautifully restored Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, Green Vault, the Baroque Zwinger Palace and many more. Later this afternoon, we return to Berlin. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 6: BERLIN - HAMBURG

In the morning, we head north to Hamburg, where a tour of this impressive city will begin. The main sites of Hamburg including the Michel, Reeperbahn, Alster and more, will be included before you enjoy a harbour cruise of Germany’s largest seaport. This evening is at your leisure, where you can choose to join your Tour Director on a after dinner walking tour.  Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 7: HAMBURG - BREMEN - HAMELN

After breakfast, we depart for Bremen, the Free Hanseatic City known for its tradition of trade and seafaring. Visit the picturesque market place with the statue of “Roland“, the Old Town, City Hall and the Cathedral. The tour continues along the Fairy-Tale Road, and will reach Hameln, city of the Pied Piper. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8: HAMELN - FRANKFURT

Breakfast. This morning, enjoy the delightful old quarter of the historical town of Hameln on the River Weser. Afterwards, you continue south along the Fairy-Tale Road with stops made depending on the weather and local traffic. Your afternoon arrival in Frankfurt features a tour showcasing this traditional, yet modern city. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.
 

Day 9: DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.