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Best of Germany
See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. Watch life unfold on a scenic Rhine River cruise, explore cutting-edge Berlin where history meets creativity, raise a stein in vibrant Mu...
See all the sights on this jam-packed Best of Germany trip. Watch life unfold on a scenic Rhine River cruise, explore cutting-edge Berlin where history meets creativity, raise a stein in vibrant Munich and wander through the enchanting Black Forest that inspired timeless fairy tales.
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Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Berlin
- Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg
- Visit the Mödlareuth Open Air Museum, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and Neuschwanstein Castle
- View Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg Castle
- See the Lorelei Rock and the Bavarian Alps
- Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River
Iconic Experience
- Frankfurt: See the heart of Frankfurt on a guided walking tour through its historic central sites. You'll stroll through the old town streets, and see where emperors were crowned and merchants once traded.
- Cologne: Enjoy a trip to Cologne and admire its spectacular cathedral.
- Rhineland: Cruise beneath semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
- Hamburg: Spend the day basking in the iconic sights of Hamburg and appreciating the local delicacies.
- Berlin: Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, where preserved sections of the Wall and watchtower offer a powerful insight into the realities of a divided city. Learn how families were separated and how Berliners lived through one of Europe’s most defining chapters.
- Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
- Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction.
- Nuremberg: Visit the village of Mödlareuth and gain insights into its divided history at the town's open-air museum.
- Nuremberg: Explore Nuremberg, perhaps indulging in the wonderful food at the Haupmarkt main square.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Encircled by intact medieval walls, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany’s best-preserved towns. Wander its cobbled lanes, admire colorful half-timbered houses and see the Old Town Hall and market square.
- Munich: During your orientation of Munich with your Travel Director, see the Munich Residenz, former home of the Bavarian royal family, the State Opera House, the ornate neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, St Peter’s Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Dachau: Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Walk through the former barracks and memorial sites, hear the stories of those who were imprisoned here, and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history.
- Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Black Forest: Watch as skilled artisans capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
- Heidelberg: See the magnificent red sandstone castle ruins, overlooking the Old Town and Neckar River.
Be My Guest
- Rhineland: Enjoy lunch overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about local legends and knights who once lived here.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Black Forest: A Local Specialist will introduce you to Hofgut Sternen as a sustainable destination in the heart of the Black Forest. Learn how they work to conserve their beautiful environment through using their own energy plant and working with the natural resources of the region. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
- Tour
- Germany
- Trafalgar
- Country Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- Frankfurt
- End City
- Frankfurt
- Duration (Days)
- 12
- Activity Level
- Country Explorer
Highlights
- Country Explorer
- Country Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 4,150 | June 13, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,150 | June 13, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,095 | June 13, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,750 | June 13, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,150 | June 20, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,150 | June 20, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,095 | June 20, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,850 | June 20, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,150 | June 27, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,150 | June 27, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,095 | June 27, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,750 | June 27, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,075 | July 4, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,075 | July 4, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,025 | July 4, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,675 | July 4, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,075 | July 11, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,075 | July 11, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,025 | July 11, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,750 | July 11, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,195 | August 1, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,195 | August 1, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,150 | August 1, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,795 | August 1, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,950 | August 8, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,950 | August 8, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,890 | August 8, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,774 | August 8, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,195 | August 15, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,195 | August 15, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,150 | August 15, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,795 | August 15, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,950 | August 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 3,950 | August 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,890 | August 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,928 | August 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | August 29, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | August 29, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,325 | August 29, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,975 | August 29, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | September 5, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | September 5, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,315 | September 5, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,813 | September 5, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,475 | September 12, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,475 | September 12, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,425 | September 12, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Single | USD 5,295 | September 12, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | September 19, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | September 19, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,315 | September 19, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| Single | USD 5,264 | September 19, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | September 26, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | September 26, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,315 | September 26, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
| Single | USD 5,308 | September 26, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | October 3, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | October 3, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,325 | October 3, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,975 | October 3, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 4,375 | October 10, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| TwinShare | USD 4,375 | October 10, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 4,325 | October 10, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,975 | October 10, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Welcome to Frankfurt
Welcome to Frankfurt and savor an opportunity to see the sights on your own before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation of Römerberg and the financial district. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers, including a light dinner and welcome drink to kick off your discovery of the best of Germany. Locations: Frankfurt
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Day 2
Cruise Along the Rhine and Journey to Cologne
Resist the alluring calls of Lorelei and board your leisurely cruise along the Rhine. Glide past vineyard-clad hills, stopping for a Be My Guest experience. Share stories of knights and feuding lords and ladies over lunch before continuing to Cologne, where we’ll view the Gothic spires of its magnificent cathedral during our orientation of the city. Locations: Frankfurt, Kamp-Bornhofen, Cologne
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Day 3
Onwards to the Port City of Hamburg
Journey through the lush green landscape of Lower Saxony as we make our way to the international trade center of Hamburg, where we'll join our Travel Director for an orientation tour of the city's iconic sights. Spend some time at leisure exploring the city's seafaring heritage. Wander along the trendy Mönckebergstrasse, visit one of the city's brewhouses or consider a guided cruise through the city's harbor and discover why Hamburg is called Germany's 'Gateway to the World'. Tonight, we will dine at our hotel. Locations: Cologne, Hamburg
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Day 4
Journey to Berlin
Follow the picturesque Elbe Valley from Hamburg, crossing the former ‘Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as a charismatic capital city. Join your Local Specialist to explore the iconic landmarks of unified Berlin. See the Neo-Renaissance Reichstag, the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden. Locations: Hamburg, Berlin
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Day 5
Discover the History and Icons of Berlin
Enjoy a full day to explore Berlin on your terms. You might choose to join an Optional Experience uncovering the city’s defining moments with a Local Specialist visiting the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and what remains of the Berlin Wall. Later, you could head out of the city on another Optional Experience to Potsdam and Wannsee, cross the famous 'Spy Bridge', wander the UNESCO-listed gardens of Sanssouci Palace and dine lakeside. Locations: Berlin
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Day 6
Off to Dresden
A short drive south brings us to Dresden, the ‘Florence on the Elbe', where we'll hear about the city's restoration following its devastation during World War II as you admire its beautiful Baroque façades. See the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace and the fully reconstructed Frauenkirche. Consider delving into the treasures of Dresden, joining an Optional Experience to explore this elegant city. Locations: Berlin, Dresden
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Day 7
Venture to Historic Nuremberg
Visit the village of Mödlareuth, which inherited the moniker of 'Little Berlin' due to its wall separating 'east' and 'west' Germany. Gain insights into a divided Germany at its open-air museum and see a section of the original wall with its security features. This afternoon, arrive in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and today the economic, social and cultural capital of Franconia. During your orientation see the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche, a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. Spend the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the local specialties. Locations: Dresden, Nuremberg
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Day 8
Continue to Medieval Rothenburg and Munich
Stroll through the narrow lanes of Rothenburg – its beautiful medieval center seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Admire the beautiful market square, lined with half-timbered houses, and the Old Town Hall before traveling through the Bavarian countryside to Munich. Locations: Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Munich
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Day 9
Discover Munich
This morning, join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful experience that offers insight into this dark chapter of history. During your time in Munich, see the distinctive towers of the Cathedral of Our Lady, stroll through Marienplatz, and admire the impressive town hall with its charming Glockenspiel. Take time to admire the 13th-century St. Peter's Church and wander around local bakeries and traditional beer halls. Locations: Munich
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Day 10
Admire Neuschwanstein Castle and the Black Forest
Travel through the beautiful countryside to a land of fables and folklore. This morning, we tread in the footsteps of shy King Ludwig II and visit his Neuschwanstein Castle (Subject to Availability), built as a retreat for the king to withdraw from public life. We continue through the magical countryside to the Black Forest, whose mystical landscape inspired fantasy and fiction from the famous Brothers Grimm. This evening over dinner, we learn from a local expert about Hofgut Sternen’s innovative design and the traditions of the Black Forest on MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Locations: Munich, Black Forest
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Day 11
On to Heidelberg and Frankfurt
Witness a Black Forest treasure as you Dive Into Culture and learn about the centuries-old craft of cuckoo clock making. Later, travel to Heidelberg and perhaps have the chance to capture views of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, as well as the Baroque-style Old Town. Spend the rest of the afternoon finishing up some last-minute shopping before continuing on to Frankfurt. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends, reminiscing over the iconic and unexpected highlights of our trip. Locations: Black Forest, Heidelberg, Frankfurt
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Day 12
Farewell Germany
After breakfast, say a fond farewell after a memorable holiday. Locations: Frankfurt