Day 1: Arrival In Frankfurt
- Arrive at Frankfurt Airport and transfer to the hotel. Relax and settle in after your journey. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own or simply unwind.
- Dinner Included.
Day 2: Frankfurt - City Discovery & Culinary Experiences
- Start your day with a coffee at Café Hauptwache in the warm interior of the 18th-century building. Take a boat ride on the River Main and admire the impressive skyline of Frankfurt. Explore the Kleinmarkthalle, bustling since 1954 with over 160 stalls offering delicacies, fresh produce, and local foods. Enjoy schnitzels, cutlets, and sausages at Marktstubb in the market. Visit Goethe’s birthplace and museum to learn about the famous German writer. End the day in the lively Sachsenhausen area, full of taverns and pedestrian streets.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 3: Transfer To Düsseldorf & City Sightseeing
- Travel 228 km northwest to Düsseldorf. Begin your city exploration with a visit to the iconic Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) for panoramic views of the city and river. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town (Altstadt), filled with breweries and traditional pubs, sampling classic German dishes and Altbier. Optionally, catch a show at the Apollo Varieté or enjoy a leisurely evening walk along the Rhine Promenade, soaking in the city lights.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 4: Düsseldorf - History, Architecture & Cuisine
- Explore Düsseldorf’s historic side, including the Castle Tower (Schlossturm) and Burgplatz. Visit the Neanderthal Museum to delve into the region’s prehistoric past. Head to MedienHafen, an architectural hub with striking buildings by renowned architects such as Frank Gehry, and learn about its transformation from an industrial port to a creative center. For the evening, enjoy time at a cozy restaurant serving traditional Rhineland cuisine such as Rheinischer Sauerbraten or Himmel und Erde.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 5: Transfer To Hamburg - Architectural & Cultural Highlights
- Leave Düsseldorf and journey to Hamburg, the capital of northern Germany. Visit the remarkable Elbphilharmonie, one of the world’s largest concert halls, and enjoy city views from its observation deck. Admire the impressive Town Hall in the center of the old town. Explore Miniatur Wunderland, the largest model railway exhibit in the world. The rest of the day offers opportunities to relax in local cafés or pubs and soak in Hamburg’s vibrant atmosphere.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 6: Transfer To Berlin - Iconic Monuments
- Cross the German countryside via the autobahn to Berlin, the country’s iconic capital. Begin with a visit to the historic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace, then explore the Berlin Wall Memorial, preserving remnants of the once-divided city.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 7: Berlin - Reichstag, Museums & Leisure
- Visit the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament and a symbol of the nation’s history. Tour its glass dome for panoramic city views. Continue to the Pergamon Museum, exploring ancient artifacts from Egypt, the Middle East, and beyond, including the Ishtar Gate and the Roman Gate of Miletus.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 8: Transfer To Leipzig - City Exploration & Culture
- Depart in the morning for Leipzig, Saxony’s largest city. Explore the contrasts of old and new as you tour the Markt square and Old Town Hall, the Thomaskirche, New Town Hall, and Leipzig University. See monuments to Schiller and preserved sections of the ancient city walls. Stroll through Augustusplatz for a display of architectural eras and enjoy time at local cafés and pubs. Check in at the hotel, with the evening at leisure and an optional opportunity to experience Leipzig’s nightlife.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 9: Transfer To Dresden - Baroque Treasures & City Landmarks
- Continue your journey to Dresden, the rebuilt “Florence of the Elbe.” Tour the Baroque Zwinger Palace and its porcelain collection, the world-renowned Dresden Opera House, and the Renaissance-style Dresden Castle. Admire the Sanctissimae Trinitatis Cathedral and see the Fürstenzug, the world’s largest porcelain artwork.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 10: Transfer To Prague Via Karlovy Vary - Introduction To Prague
- Depart early for the Czech Republic with an en route stop at Karlovy Vary, famed for its hot springs and beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. Continue to Prague, the “Golden City of 100 Towers.” Begin with a general city tour: stroll through cobbled alleys, admire the famed Astronomical Clock, the historic Charles Bridge, and the fairy-tale castle.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 11: Prague - Castle, Iconic Sights & Local Culture
- Begin with a visit to Prague Castle, the largest medieval castle in Europe. See the Cathedral of Saint Vitus and the Golden Lane of the alchemists. Visit the Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Hall and enjoy panoramic views from the tower. Walk across the Charles Bridge, connecting the Old Town to the Castle. Experience local beer halls and sample regional cuisine. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Prague’s historic ambiance.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included.
Day 12: Departure From Prague
- Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return journey home.
- Breakfast Included.