Day 1: Frankfurt

Upon arrival, pickup rental car and short drive to hotel in the city of Frankfurt. Check-in at hotel and remainder of day at leisure.

Overnight in Frankfurt

Hotel:
Best Western Alexander am Zoo

 

Day 2: Frankfurt - Koblenz

After breakfast, drive a short scenic route to Koblenz (130 km, about 1.5 hrs). The approximately 2000 year old city is embraced by the rivers Rhine and Moselle. The Romans called it "Ad Confluentes" - "At the Confluence". The city is rich with history. The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a powerful witness to the past, all brought to life by the baroque old part of town, the castles and the extensive parks. At the famous German Corner, where the two rivers come together, the city's flair is matched by its hospitality. Moselle wine and excellent beers are suitable companions. During the summer months hundreds of passenger ships operate on the Moselle and Rhine.

Overnight in Koblenz

Hotel:
Hotel Kraemer

 

Day 3: Koblenz - Münster

This day starts with a drive to Muenster. (about 250 km, 2.5 hrs).

Discover this lively Westphalian center - a city where tradition and the modern age, past and present complement one another harmoniously. The main eye-catcher is St. Paul's Cathedral, with one of the most lavishly decorated naves in Germany. You will also be delighted by the Prinzipalmarkt - lined by houses with pointed roofs and arched pathways, it is one of Europe's most beautiful inner-city squares. Don't miss the Town Hall, the St. Lamberti Church and the baroque architecture of J.C. Schlaun, including the Erbdrostenhof, St. Clemens Church and the Castle. Typical Westphalian cooking is served, for example, at the "Grosser Kiepenkerl" and "Kleiner Kiepenkerl" restaurants in the Kiepenkerl quarter.

Overnight in Münster

Hotel:
Parkhotel Schloss Hohenfeld

 

Day 4: Münster - Bremen

Drive about 2 hours (approx. 170 km) from Münster to Bremen.

Stroll through the town of the "Bremen Town Musicians", from the Brothers Grimm fairytale. Be sure to visit the ornate Town Hall built in the Weser-Renaissance style and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Schnoor - Bremen's oldest quarter, quaint little Böttcherstreet, the cathedral and the statue of Roland.

Pleasure and Bremen have always gone hand in hand especially in the ancient Ratskeller, which has been serving wine since 1403. There are more then 650 wines to choose from on a wine list that runs to more than 70 pages.

Overnight in Bremen

Hotel:
Ramada Uebersee Hotel

 

Day 5: Bremen - Lübeck

You leave Bremen and after about 20 minutes arrive in the village of Worpswede. "Worpswede, Worpswede, Worpswede....it is a wonderland!" wrote Paula Becker enraptured in her diary in 1897. The poet Rainer Maria Rilke enthused about a "sky of indescribable variability and grandeur". Even today, artists and visitors interested in culture are still captivated by the charm of Worpswede and the sky over its sandy hill - the Weyerberg. Birch trees line the streets into the village, situated 25 km north-east of Bremen, in the midst of the expansive, picturesque Teufelsmoor (Devil's Moor) -River Hamme-lowlands. After Fritz Mackensen and his friends settled here in 1889, many artists followed. And still, the synthesis of art, culture, architecture and landscape in Worpswede creates a unique atmosphere.

From Worpswede, drive about 2 hours (178 km) to Lübeck. The silhouette is as unmistakable as its emblem is world-famous: Lübeck the "City of Seven Towers" with the Holsten Gate. Behind this imposing entrance you will find the former "Queen of the Hanseatic League", today a UNESCO cultural heritage site. In 1987 the entire Old Town was distinguished with this status: a work of art comprising over a thousand buildings ranging from Romanesque to modern styles that have been designated as protected historic monuments. Enjoy the culinary delights such as exquisite marzipan and a glass of "Rotspon", a special red wine.

Overnight in Lübeck

Hotel:
Movenpick Hotel Lubeck

 

Day 6: Lübeck - Rostock

After about 1.5 hrs (about 126 km), arrive in Rostock. One of Germany's most beautiful Hanseatic cities - where the Baltic Sea laps the shores of Mecklenburg/Western Pomerania and the air tastes slightly salty, where old-fashioned sailboats provoke nostalgic longings and where brick gables reach into the sky. Eight hundred years of history have shaped this "Gateway to the North".

Rostock has preserved much of the charm that it once possessed as the most important member of the Hanseatic League. The gabled houses dominating the skyline attest to this, as well as the imposing brick warehouses, massive gates and fortifications and awe-inspiring churches such as St. Peter's with its Gothic tower 117 meters high. They all bear eloquent witness to the wealth of the city's medieval merchants. After enjoying so much culture, sample Mecklenburg roast ribs with Rostock caraway seed schnapps.

Overnight in Rostock

Hotel:
Steigenberger Hotel Sonne

 

Day 7: Rostock - Potsdam

From Rostock, the tour continues to Postdam (222 km, about 2.5 hrs). You will drive through the exciting area of the Mecklenburg Lake District. Enjoy beautiful landscapes while making your way further north to Potsdam.

Potsdam is the capital city of Brandenburg state. It has been the home of kings and inspired artists. It is a city of castles and gardens, a place full of history and legends. And always worth a trip. If you are interested in culture, you can enjoy the UNESCO cultural heritage sites including the Sanssouci Palace and Gardens, the Neues Palais, the Cecilienhof Palace, the Babelsberg Palace and Gardens, Charlottenhof Palace and the Marble Palace.

Fans of creative landscaping will also be blown away by the Lenné Gardens, Friendship Island and the Pleasure Garden. Here you can also enjoy a baroque inner city featuring a Dutch Quarter and historical structures such as the Old Guard House and the Royal Stables, the Coach Stables, etc. You will also experience a lively downtown area with shops, theatre and restaurants.

Overnight in Potsdam

Hotel:
Steigenberger Hotel Sanssouci

 

Day 8: Potsdam - Berlin

This morning After breakfast, check out of the Hotel and return of car rental at Berlin Airport prior to your flight. Or extend your stay in Berlin.

 

TOUR PRICE

AVERAGE LAND COST PER PERSON
BASED ON THIS SAMPLE PROGRAM.

Offer can be adjusted depending on time and wishes.

Inclusions & Highlights

• Explore Frankfurt, the main business and financial centre of Germany
• Visit the city of Koblenz & famous German Corner
  - Ehrenbreitstein Fortress & the baroque old part of town
• Visit the city of Muenster &
  St. Paul's Cathedral
  - Prinzipalmarkt, St. Lamberti Church, Town Hall and the Castle
  - Enjoy typical Westphalian cooking
• Visit the city of Bremen
  - Town Hall
  - The Schnoor, Bremens oldest quarter
  - The cathedral & Statue of Roland
  - Dinner at ancient Ratskeller
• Visit the charming village of Worpswede
  - The Teufelsmoor (Devil's Moor)
• Visit Luebeck the city of Seven Towers & Holsten Gate
  - Enjoy traditional culinary delights like Luebecker Marzipan
• Visit the beautiful Hanseatic city of Rostock at the Baltic Sea
  - Old-fashioned sailboats
  - St. Peter's Church with its Gothic tower
  - Enjoy some Mecklenburg roast ribs with Rostock caraway seed "schnapps"
• Visit Potsdam the capital of the State Brandenburg & UNESCO Heritage sites
  - Sanssouci Palace & New Palais, Cecilienhof Palace, Charlottenhof Palace & Marble Palace, Lenne Gardens, the Old Guard House & Royal Stables.

Not Included

• Car rental
• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Admission/Entrance Fees
• Tips and gratuities for tour guides

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Note

* This is a sample tour itinerary. The itinerary is flexible in that you may change the destinations, the number of days, and the start date. We can also accomodate more than 6 people. Call us for furthur information and price according to your tour requirements.