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Germany Guided Tours

Classics and Fairy Tales

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Departure dates 2010:
May 2, May 16, Jun 6, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 19*, Oct 10

ITINERARY 2010 - 14 days/ 13nights
Combined tour of Luther tour, Northern Germany and Romantic Germany

DAY 1: SUNDAY    Frankfurt – Eisenach – Weimar (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Visit one of the most important edifices of German history and see the room where Luther worked and spent the last years of his seclusion. Continue to Weimar, one of Germany´s greatest cultural treasures. Poets like Schiller and Goethe, composers like Liszt and Richard Strauss, the philosopher Nietzsche and the architect Gropius lived and worked there. In the evening enjoy your 3-course welcome dinner. Overnight at Hotel Leonardo Weimar o.s.

DAY 2: MONDAY      Weimar – Wittenberg – Potsdam (B)
After breakfast we move to Luther´s Wittenberg where reformation started when he pinned his 95 thesis to the portal of the church. Continue to Potsdam and visit of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Overnight at Tryp Hotel Potsdam o.s.

DAY 3: TUESDAY   Potsdam – Berlin (B)
In the morning departure for Berlin. See the highlights of Germany´s most important and most exciting city like Brandenburg Gate, our Parliament Reichstag, Check Point Charlie and Protestant Cathedral (Berliner Dom). Afterwards, check-in at your hotel. The afternoon is free for own activities like exploring the numerous, wellknown museums or roam around the various boutiques and department stores like the KaDeWe. Take the opportunity of doing a boat trip optionally which gives you some impressive views from the channel Spree. Overnight at Hotel Express by Holiday Inn Berlin City Centre o.s.

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY     Berlin – Dresden – Berlin (B)
After breakfast we go on to Dresden. On a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest cities of central Europe – “Florence of the Elbe” it is called – and see its important sights like the restored Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the baroque Zwinger, the Green Vault and many more. In the late afternoon return to Berlin and small city tour.

DAY 5: THURSDAY Berlin – Hamburg (B)
Today we are heading north. Next stop is Hamburg. Enjoy a city tour incl. all the main sights of this impressive city like the Michel, Reeperbahn, Alster and manymore before discovering Germany’s largest seaport on a harbour cruise. The evening is free for own activities maybe a walk through the Reeperbahn. This amusement quarter originally was visited by sailors who were able to spend a whole 6month pay in only one happy night. Nowadays, of course, you can also seemore “civilised” areas. Overnight at BestWestern Queens.

DAY 6: FRIDAY Hamburg – Bremen – Hamelin (B/D)
In the morning departure for our next stop – Bremen, the Free Hanseatic City with an old tradition of trade and seafaring. See the picturesque market place with the statue of “Roland”, the city hall, the cathedral and the Old Town.
Driving along the German Fairytale Road we will reach Hamelin, the city of the Pied Piper. In the evening 3-course dinner. Overnight at Hotel Mercure Hamelin.

DAY 7: SATURDAY Hamelin – Frankfurt (B)
With a delightful old quarter which is a listed site of historical interest, Hamelin is known for the story of the Pied Piper.It became wealthy as a result of its favorable location as a trading center on the RiverWeser. This wealth was reflected in its lavishly decorated houses and the town became a jewel of the Weser Renaissance style. Enjoy the historical town and all it has to offer. Today we will drive along the German Fairytale Road until Hann Muenden. We continue south and will make stops along the road depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital. Overnight at Express by Holiday Inn. Dinner on own.

DAY 8: SUNDAY Frankfurt – Wuerzburg – Rothenburg (B,D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning for a drive through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well reserved „Jewel of the Middle Ages“. After a walking tour incl. the Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, free time to explore the city. In the evening enjoy a 3-course dinner . Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider Rothenburg or similar.

DAY 9: MONDAY Rothenburg – Augsburg – Fuessen (B)
Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See charming towns like Dinkelsbuehl and Noerdlingen. We pass the Fugger city Augsburg and another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church in Wies. From there you can already view the fantastic Bavarian Alps. Arrival in Fuessen and overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Fuessen or similar.

DAY 10: TUESDAY Fuessen – Neuschwanstein – Linderhof –Oberammergau - Ettal – Fuessen (B)
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the afternoon we arrive at Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years – the last ones in 2000. After a short stop at the Benedictine abbey of Ettal we drive back to Füssen. Overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Füssen or similar.

DAY 11: WEDNESDAY Fuessen – Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Munich (B)
After the breakfast we drive to Garmisch- Partenkirchen, one of the most important Olympic towns in Southern Germany situated at the foot of Germanys highest mountain “Zugspitze”. In the early afternoon continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower. Afterwards, free time until optional “Bavarian Evening” incl. dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Hotel Erzgießerei Europe München or similar.

DAY 12: THURSDAY Munich – Lindau – Lake Constance – Konstanz (B)
In the morning we move to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the lake which is located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria and flown through by the river Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau before we continue to Konstanz. The largest town on Lake Constance with much of historical interest. Located on Germany's border with Switzerland, Constance is also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel Express by Holiday Inn or similar.

DAY 13: FRIDAY Konstanz – Freiburg – Black Forest – Heidelberg (B/D)
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Freiburg, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and Lake Titisee before we arrive at the ‘capital of the Black Forest’ – Freiburg. After a city tour we continue to the old university town Heidelberg. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16th century. Overnight at Best Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch o.s.

DAY 14: SATURDAY Heidelberg – Ruedesheim – Frankfurt (B)
In the morning visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, your coach will take you to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Maybe you see the blond maid combing her hair from the deck of your steamer. Back to Frankfurt and panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital ending at approx. 6:00 pm.

Tour Includes:
• 13 nights accommodation at first class and tourist superior hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bath or shower and toilet.
• Transportation by modern air-conditioned motor coach with toilet
• Professional English/Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour
• All excursions and city tours not marked as optional.
• 13 breakfast buffets
• 2 Welcome Dinner, 2 Farewell Dinner

Entrance fees included as below:

• Wartburg Castle, Eisenach entrance fee
•Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam entrance fee
• Entrance Fee to Green Vault, Dresden
• Harbor cruise, Hamburg
• Residence, Würzburg
• Jakobskirche, Rothenburg
• Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Castle
• Nymphenburg Palace, Munich
• Olypmpic tower , Munich
• Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
•Rhine River Cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen

Optional Tours booked locally with tour guide: (no pre-booking)
Boat Trip in Berlin EUR 7.- p.p.
Optional transfer by train:
Berlin – Frankfurt: EUR 125.- p.p.z
Bavarian Evening at the Halfbraeuhaus in Munich : Euro 35 per person

Prices 2010 in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) :

Euro 1850 per person based on 2 people sharing the same room

Euro 1699 third person in extra bed

Euro   402 Single Supplement

*Supplement during Oktoberfest (Sep. 19 departure): Euro 95 ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

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Departure points:
1.Tryp Hotel, Braunfelstrasse 17/ Operlondell-Lobby                              08:00 AM
2.Intercontinental Hotel, W.-Leuschner - Str. 43 - Lobby                        08:15 AM
3.Le Meridiena Parkhotel Frankfurt, Wiesenhuttenplatz 28-38 - Lobby:    08:30AM
4.Intercity Hotel , Poststrasse 8-Lobby                                                08:45AM
5.Frankfurt Airport :Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B-meeting point              09:30AM

Please note: For passengers booked in a hotel at the airport, e.g Hotel Express by Holiday Inn. Hotel has free shuttle to/from Terminal 1. Pick up for those clients is at Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1 Arrival Level Hall B, Meeting Point.

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2010 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

Le Meridien Parkhotel , Frankfurt City Center (Deluxe: 5star)
This establishment combines the luxury of a top hotel with the charm of a family hotel. Behind the facade of imperial splendour lies the latest in comfort. The service is just a little different, right down to the little things in life. You will enjoy being their guest. In the historic Palais, whose facade is under a preservation order, you will find charmingly decorated
rooms. In the modern part of the hotel, the rooms are dedicated to the style of the Nineties and are furnished with everything our guests could wish for. All rooms have beautiful bathrooms, direct dial telephones, PC and modem connections, Satellite TV, movie channels, Minibar, hairdryer, safety-deposit boxes, room service, laundry service, shoe cleaning service.
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 75
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 65 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 50

Hotel Intercontinetal, Frankfurt City Center (deluxe: 5star)
Deluxe hotel, centrally located on the River Main, only a short walk from the cultural and commercial heart of Frankfurt as well as to its shopping center. It offers excellent restaurants, like the „Signatures“ with delicious seafood. Furthermore there is a shopping arcade for your convenience. All rooms with AC, bath or shower/ WC, tel., colour TV, hairdryer andminibar.
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 98 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 70
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 28

Hotel Tryp , Frankfurt West (First Class: 4star)
Located close to Frankfurt fairground with good access by public transport. Hotel with all amenities of a 4-*-property, like AC in room, restaurant, fitness area ,
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 18
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 19

Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3star)
Directly at the main railway station, the hotel is located right in the city center of Frankfurt. It can easily be reached by S-Bahn (city train) from the airport, and to the main shopping district and the theaters of Frankfurt it is only a few steps or a short ride by underground. A public transport pass for Frankfurt and to the airport area is included in the price of your overnight stay and valid for the length of your stay. The hotel provides a nice restaurant and a bar. All rooms are very quiet and have bath or shower/WC, telephone, colour TV, video and hairdryer.
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 63 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 36
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 48 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 34

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3star)
Right by the central station and very close to the main shopping streets and the trade fair center. Every possible effort is made to ensure the atmosphere and quality of service one expects from such a centrally located hotel. The sights of Frankfurt are just a short walk or ride from the hotel. All the rooms have ensuite facilities - bath/shower/WC, cable TV and direct dial phones.
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 43 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: Eur 29

Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car without assistance
4-7 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 132 per car without assistance

Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum one or two nights before/after tour are available at that special rate.

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