Day 1: Munich

Upon arrival in Munich, check-in at your hotel and relax. Explore the capital of Bavaria on your own.

Overnight in Munich.

Hotel:
Thorbraeu Hotel
Bayerischer Hof

Day 2: Munich - Sightseeing

After breakfast, start a private guided Munich tour around the city of Germany's third largest city. Sites include the Olympic Stadium with its impressive amazing "hanging roof", continue along the famous Ludwigstrasse past the university and Victory Arch into the heart of the city. Regularly, crowds gather at Marienplatz outside the soaring neo-gothic Town Hall to watch the colorful Glockenspiel.

In the afternoon, take leisure time to explore the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, the Pinakothek art galleries, Olympic stadium, Nymphenburg castle.

Overnight in Munich at same hotel.

Day 3: Munich - Oberammergau - Neuschwanstein Castle

In the morning, plan a full day excursion by chauffeur driven car to the famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof including a shopping stop in Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play which takes place every ten years, next in 2010.

Overnight in Munich at same hotel.

Day 4: Munich - Dresden

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to Munich's train station for travel by train to Dresden. Upon arrival in Dresden, a private transfer will take you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day and evening is at your disposal.

Overnight in Dresden

Hotel:
NH Hotel Dresden
Kempinski Taschenbergpalais Dresden

Day 5: Dresden - Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a private guided sightseeing tour of historical Dresden, also called the "Florence on the Elbe", and named a UNESCO World Heritage site including important sights like the recently restored Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Green Vault and the famous Baroque Zwinger. Later on, continue to explore Dresden on your own.

Suggestion: spend the evening at the opera.

Overnight in Dresden at same hotel.

Day 6: Dresden - Leipzig

After breakfast, your chauffeur takes you en route to Leipzig with a stop at the world famous porcelain factory in Meissen.
Later on, your travel will continue to the city of Leipzig. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and relax.

Overnight in Leipzig

Hotel:
Maritim Halle/Saale Hotel
The Westin Leipzig

Day 7: Leipzig - Berlin

After breakfast, enjoy a private guided sightseeing tour of Leipzig known for its music and international trade fair, the "Leipziger Messe". Here, visit the tomb of composer Johann Sebastian Bach in the famous Thomas Church.

In the afternoon, your chauffeur continues to take you to Berlin, the capital of Germany with a stop in the city of Wittenberg, where in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Schlosskirche and set the Reformation in motion. Luther is buried in the same church. Upon arrival in Berlin, check-in at your hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight in Berlin

Hotel:
Crown Plaza City Centre
Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome

Day 8: Berlin - Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a private guided sightseeing tour of Berlin. Highlights of this tour are Unter den Linden, the Humboldt University, the Opera, a visit to the outstanding Museum Island, an excellent collection of fine art. Afterwards, pass through the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's symbol of reunification. See the Reichstag building, a symbol of Hitler's rise to power. Drive through the Tiergarten, the oldest park in the city and a haven of nature and a recreational amenity for the Berliners. Every summer it is transformed into a giant barbecue party. It is also well known as the venue for the Love Parade. At the centre of the park is the "Great Star" roundabout and the towering Victory Column, one of Berlin's famous landmarks. Within Tiergarten is Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the President of Germany. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

Suggestion: Visit the Pergamon Museum and its well known vast collection. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the many authentic Berlin restaurants and sample Berlin's outstanding nightlife.

Overnight in Berlin at same hotel.

Day 9: Potsdam

After breakfast, your chauffeur takes you to the nearby residence town of Postdam, famous for its splendid palaces and gardens. Enjoy a stroll through these beautiful gardens and the city of Potsdam.

Later on, your chauffeur takes you back to your hotel where you can either relax or explore the bustling city of Berlin on your own.

Suggestion: Stroll along the Kurfuerstendamm, also called "Ku-damm" , Berlin's famous shopping street or take a boat ride on the river Spree giving you an excellent view of Berlin.

Overnight in Berlin at same hotel.

Day 10: Berlin

After breakfast, choose between another tour to see some more highlights of the city of Berlin or you may explore the city on your own.

In the evening, have dinner at one of the many typical Berlin restaurants and enjoy some of Berlin's famous nightlife.

Overnight in Berlin at same hotel.

Day 11: Departure from Germany

After breakfast, check-out of hotel, private transfer to Berlin Tegel Airport for your flight home.
Option: extend your stay in Berlin

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TOUR PRICE

AVERAGE LAND COST PER PERSON
BASED ON THIS SAMPLE PROGRAM.

Offer can be adjusted depending on time and wishes.

Inclusions & Highlights

Munich, the Bavarian state capital:

• Olympic Stadium with its impressive hanging roof
• famous Ludwigstrasse
• Marienplatz and colourful Glockenspiel
• Hofbrauehaus beerhall
• Pinakothek art galleries
• Nymphenburg castle

The Bavarian Alps:

• Fairytale Castle Neuschwanstein
• Linderhof Castle and its splendid landscape gardens
• Oberammergau - home of the famous Passion Play

Dresden:

• Historical Dresden - a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Famous Semper Opera House
• Recently restored Frauenkirche
• Green Vault
• Famous Baroque Zwinger

Meissen:

• world-famous Porcelain Factory

Leipzig:

• the tomb of composer Johann Sebastian Bach
• famous Thomas Church
• Excursion to Wittenberg where in 1517 Martin Luther set the Reformation in motion
• Schlosskirche and burial site of Martin Luther
• Leipzig International Trade Fair grounds

Berlin:

• famous "Kurfuerstendamm" shopping street
• KaDeWe Europe's largest department store with its legendary food hall on the sixth floor
• Humboldt University
• Opera House
• Outstanding Museum Island
• Brandenburg Gate
• Unter den Linden
• Reichstag Building
• Tiergarten and Victory Column
• Schloss Bellevue residence of the President of Germany

Optional:

• Pergamon Museum
• Boat ride on the river Spree
• Checkpointe Charlie legendary border crossing & its Museum displaying the history of the former Berlin Wall

Not Included

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities for tour guides

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