Bavarian and Austrian Traditions

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BAVARIAN AND AUSTRIAN TRADITIONS 7 days / 6 nights Rates starting from: EUR 3.409,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 3* hotels EUR 3.579,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 4* hotels

This region is blessed with natural riches: snowy Alpine peaks, rushing streams and velvet forests that stir the romantic soul. During this tour you will discover the wonderful castles of King Ludwig II and the beauty of Bavaria‘s and Austria’s lakes and countryside. You will also explore the fascinating cities of Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg with rich history and charming old town centers. Day 1 Munich Your tour will start in Munich, famous for its beer and hospitality. Sightseeing tour of the city, including Marienplatz square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure.

Day 2 Munich - Füssen In the morning we will continue to Füssen, a picturesque village nestled among towering Alpine peaks. In the afternoon we visit the famous Neuschwanstein castle, built by the infamous “Mad King“ of Bavaria, Ludwig II.

Day 3 Füssen - Linderhof - Oberammergau - Garmisch-Partenkirchen After breakfast we visit Linderhof castle. Then we travel to Oberammergau, a picturesque town known for its annual Passion play. Today‘s final destination is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 winter Olympics. This mountainous region also features Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze.

Day 4 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Innsbruck In the morning we continue to Mittenwald. Upon arrival in Innsbruck sightseeing tour with the city‘s most important monuments, such as the Golden Roof and the Royal church with its black statues. The highlight will be a ride on the modern Nordkettenbahn cable car to the Seegrube ski resort, at an altitude of 2.000 m. Enjoy breathtaking views.In the evening enjoy a typical Tyrolean evening and dinner with folkloric music and dances.

Day 5 Innsbruck - Wattens - Salzburg Today we travel to Wattens to visit the famous “World of Crystal“ Swarovski museum. Next we continue to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. In the afternoon you enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city with the Mirabell gardens, the Salzburg fortress, the Cathedral and Getreidegasse.

Day 6 Lake District After breakfast we start our excursion to the Lake District of Salzburg. Our first stop will be in St. Gilgen before travelling a little further on to St. Wolfgang. Enjoy a beautiful boat trip on Lake Wolfgang. In the afternoon you will pass the picturesque Krottensee and the castle of Hüttenstein. We continue along the shores of the Moon Lake to Salzburg.

Day 7 Salzburg - Herrenchiemsee - Munich On the way back to Munich you will visit Herrenchiemsee. This island in the Chiemsee is home to a fantastical palace spawned by Ludwig II´s warped imagination. After a tour of the castle you continue to Munich.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee Castles, the Swarovski Crystal museum, cable car to Seegrube in Innsbruck, Hofkirche church, Innsbruck ski jump Traditional Tyrolean evening and dinner with folkloric music and dances Boat tour on Lake Wolfgang and Chiemsee

GERMANY FOR CARS LOVERS 9 days / 8 nights Rates starting from: EUR 4.465,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 3* hotels EUR 4.689,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 4* hotels

Day 1 Frankfurt - Rhine - Nürburgring Our tour starts along the romantic Rhine. After a brief visit of Rüdesheim and the famous Drosselgasse you will board a river boat to St. Goar, sailing along the most scenic stretch of the river: the Loreley Valley. From there we continue toward Koblenz and if time allows, you will ascend to the fortress Ehrenbreitstein by cable car. The day ends at the Nürburgring racetrack.

Day 2 Nürburgring - Heidelberg - Stuttgart In the morning you will experience the legendary racetrack up close. Take a lap on the Nordschleife featuring blind curves, treacherous blind crests, steep grades, and frequent changes in road conditions and is therefore one of the most demanding and challenging tracks for any motor sports fan. After this adrenalin rush enjoy Heidelberg, idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar river. This day ends in Stuttgart.

Day 3 Stuttgart Stuttgart is not only home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche but is also one of the greenest cities in Europe with a lovely historical center. We will visit the Mercedes Benz Museum that displays over 1.400 different Mercedes-Benz models, ranging from the first car built by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler to today’s high-tech models. Next we visit the Porsche museum. The collection features 80 of the most important prototypes.

Day 4 Stuttgart - Black Forest - Lindau From automobile-city Stuttgart we go back to nature and cross part of the Black Forest. Impressive woods, magnificent gorges and mountain lakes make this a magical forest. From there we follow the shores of Lake Constance until we arrive in Lindau.

Day 5 Lindau - Füssen Enjoy the morning in Lindau. Visit the historic city center or simply enjoy a swim in the lake. In the afternoon we continue the tour to Füssen. Weather permitting, we will take the German Alpine Road.

Day 6 Neuschwanstein - Linderhof - Oberammergau - Munich We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King”. His second and favorite castle Linderhof follows next. In the afternoon we travel to Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play and lovely crafts. Late arrival in Munich.

Day 7 Munich This day is dedicated to the BMW brand. You’ll visit the BMW Museum, one of the most modern car museums in the world. It tells the history of the renowned BMW brand and displays a collection of cars, engines and motorcycles, as well as some extravagant futuristic models. Next we walk over to the “BMW Welt“ and join a guided tour of the exhibition. The highlight will be a visit to the BMW factory where all parts are assembled.

Day 8 Munich - Ingolstadt - Munich Today we make an excursion to Ingolstadt - home to Audi. We will visit the modern museum. This impressive 21 m tall crystal construction displays approximately 50 cars and 30 motorcycles. Depending on your interests you can use the rest of the day to shop at the Ingolstadt Village Luxury Outlet or visit more sights in Munich.

Day 9 Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport or the city center.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Rhine cruise 1 lap on the Nordschleife Nürburgring with a sports car Admission to the Mercedes Benz Museum, Porsche Museum, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle, BMW Museum, “BMW Welt”, BMW Factory, Audi Museum

RENEWABLE ENERGY IN GERMANY 10 days / 9 nights Rates starting from: EUR 4.549,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 3* hotels EUR 4.805,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 4* hotels

Germany is one of the most innovative countries in the field of renewable energy. Explore the pioneering world of renewable energy and learn more about solar, wind and water power and cutting- edge geothermal initiatives that use heat generated by the earth itself.

Day 1 Munich Your tour will start in the capital of Bavaria, famous for its beer and hospitality. Sightseeing tour and visit of BMW Headquarters in Munich with an amazing 8.000 m² Solar roof - view from the Munich TV Tower. In the afternoon visit of the Deutsches Museum, said to be the world‘s largest science and technology collection.

Day 2 Munich - Unterhaching - Füssen After breakfast, visit the Geothermie Unterhaching power plant. The biggest and technologically most advanced geothermal plant in the world produces up to 21.500 MWh each year. This renewable energy is then fed into the public power grid. In the afternoon we visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, built by the infamous “Mad King“ of Bavaria, Ludwig II.

Day 3 Füssen - Lindau - Radolfzell - Freiburg In the morning you´ll visit the small island of Lindau, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps. You will enjoy a 50 min. boat trip on Lake Constance on the HELIO Solar Ship. Freiburg is internationally well known for its environmental approach and its extensive use of solar energy and other renewable sources.

Day 4 Freiburg Freiburg is THE Solar City par excellence. Visit the solar info-center, various solar-power projects, the Solar Village and the famous “Heliotrop“ - a house that moves 24 h along with the sun. You´ll find solar panels everywhere – even on the roofs of the local prison. Wind turbines arise from the Black Forest hills.

Day 5 Freiburg - Heidelberg - Frankfurt In the morning you travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle and tour the historic city center. Embark on a silent and emission-free boat tour onboard the solar-powered catamaran Neckarsonne. Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 6 Frankfurt - Jühnde - Göttingen - Hannover Today you´ll get to know the first bio energy village in Germany - Jühnde. The village is entirely self- sufficient in producing its energy from biomass. On the way to Hannover we stop briefly in Göttingen and visit its historical old town.

Day 7 Hannover - Bremen - Cuxhaven After breakfast we continue to Bremen. The city tour will include a visit to the Weser football Stadium with its eye-catching energy concept. The installation features around 16.000 sqm of solar cells - the only facility of its kind in a German stadium. In the afternoon we continue to Cuxhaven to visit the Offshore Basis wind park.

Day 8 Cuxhaven - Hamburg - Lübeck After breakfast we depart for Hamburg. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city on the Elbe River, including a visit to the solar residential area of Bramfeld. In the afternoon we travel to Lübeck.

Day 9 Lübeck - Güstrow - Berlin In the morning we visit a Bio Energy Park. Unlike any other facility in the world, the “Güstrow“ Bio Energy Park is currently the largest bio-gas plant in the world. Five “clover leaves“ with four fermenters produce 46 million m³ of bio-methane per year in a climate-neutral way. In the afternoon we travel to Berlin.

Day 10 Berlin During a city tour you will have the opportunity to visit Berlin’s many well known historic locations. Berlin is also known for its creative use of renewable energy. One of the best examples is the solar- powered government quarter. Berlin’s main train station features one of the most impressive solar power projects in Germany.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg castle, Munich TV Tower (Olympiaturm), “Deutsches Museum” Boat tour on Lake Constance and river cruise on the Neckar with a Solar Ship (only Apr-Oct)

ROMANTIC CASTLES AND VILLAGES 5 days / 4 nights Rates starting from: EUR 2.435,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 3* hotels EUR 2.545,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 4* hotels

This romantic tour of Germany combines natural beauty, historic culture and friendly hospitality. This is Germany‘s oldest and most famous tourist destination; the region’s charming towns filled with impressive architecture and culture draw visitors year-round.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Würzburg Travel from Frankfurt to Würzburg. Along the way we visit Mespelbrunn castle and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Würzburg, including a visit to the Residenz palace in Würzburg.

Day 2 Würzburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber We continue the tour towards Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Sightseeing tour of one of Germany’s most romantic towns.

Day 3 Rothenburg - Dinkelsbühl - Augsburg In the morning we travel to Dinkelsbühl, an idyllic medieval town with 16 towers. Then we continue to Augsburg. The city made a name for itself in the Middle Ages with the amazing craftsmanship of its silversmiths and goldsmiths.

Day 4 Augsburg - Füssen - Neuschwanstein After breakfast we travel to Füssen and visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein.

Day 5 Füssen - Linderhof - Oberammergau - Munich In the morning we visit Linderhof castle. In the afternoon you travel to Oberammergau, a picturesque town known for its annual Passion play. Arrival in Munich.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Mespelbrunn, Würzburg Residenz, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles

SAVOIR VIVRE 5 days / 4 nights Rates starting from: EUR 5.449,00 per person / in double room –

Castles, palaces, picturesque river landscapes, small historic villages and some of Germany’s finest wines await visitors to the Eifel, Hunsrück, Moselle and central Rhine region in southwest Germany. Enjoy this itinerary that includes exquisite restaurants, select hotels and a taste of Germany’s fine wines.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Rüdesheim We start in Frankfurt and follow the Rhine to Rüdesheim. On the way we will stop at a vineyard for lunch and a winetasting in the beautiful Rheingau region. In the evening enjoy a dinner at the historic Breuer’s Rüdesheimer Schloss. Accommodation at the Breuer’s Rüdesheimer Schloss****.

Day 2 Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cochem - Traben-Trarbach After a short walk through the city you will board a river cruise from Rüdesheim to St. Goar. In Cochem we visit the famous Burg Eltz Castle. Traben-Trarbach boasts an abundance of architectural Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) treasures. Your hotel was once the scene of sumptuous Belle Époque celebrations. Accommodation at the Jugendstilhotel Bellevue****+.

Day 3 Traben-Trarbach - Bernkastel-Kues - Trier Along the Moselle River we continue to Bernkastel-Kues. A beautiful romantic town located on the shores of the Moselle. Enjoy a romantic lunch in one of the exquisite restaurants. We continue to Trier, an old Roman settlement that boasts more than 2.000 years of history. Accommodation at the Hotel Villa Hügel****.

Day 4 Trier - Strasbourg In the morning we discover the numerous ancient buildings that shape the face of Trier. After lunch in a traditional restaurant we continue to Strasbourg in France. The Alsace region is known for ist delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Enjoy your dinner at a highly recommended local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel Cour de Corbeau****.

Day 5 Strasbourg - Riquewihr - Colmar - Freiburg Our day starts with a visit to Riquewihr, classified as one of the “plus beaux villages de France” - most beautiful villages of France. After lunch in a wonderful location we will continue to Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the “Capital of Alsatian Wine“. Overnight in Freiburg at the Parkhotel Post****.

Day 6 Freiburg - Black Forest - Baiersbronn After a visit to lovely Freiburg we travel into the green heart of the Black Forest. Admire the impressive beauty of this unique landscape. Taste some of the local delic acies like the famous Black Forest Cherry Cake and the smoked ham “Schwarzwälder Schinken”. Conclude the day with an exquisit tasting menu of Claus-Peter Lumpp. His multiple-award-winning restaurant Bareiss awaits you with extraordinary three-star Michelin culinary art. Accommodation at the Hotel Bareiss*****.

Day 7 Baiersbronn - Baden- Baden From Baiersbronn we take the scenic Schwarzwald Hochstrasse to the spa-town Baden-Baden. Your guide will show you the main sights of this glamorous city. In the evening you can choose to relax at the beautiful Caracalla Spa or enjoy a gourmet dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel Brenner’s Park*****.

Day 8 Baden-Baden - Heidelberg - Frankfurt On the last day of your journey you travel to one of the most visited cities of Germany: Heidelberg, a lovely university town at the foot of a magnificent castle. After a walking tour and lunch we will continue to Frankfurt.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast 5x lunch at excellent restaurants 1x winetasting at a local vineyard 2x dinner at excellent restaurants 1x tasting menu in 8 courses at the restaurant Bareiss*** 1x entrance fee to the Caracalla Spa or 1x additional dinner Tasting of local specialties Visits and excursions as listed in the program Rhine cruise

THE BLACK FOREST AND ALSACE 5 days / 4 nights Rates starting from: EUR 2.419,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 2.545,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Discover the magical Black Forest with its impressive woods, magnificent gorges and mountain lakes. The Alsace is a region steeped in tradition, famous for its wines and cuisine. Experience the history and unique culture of this region. The lush green landscape and charming villages make the Black Forest and the Alsace one of the loveliest tourist destinations in the German-French border region. Day 1 Frankfurt - Baden-Baden In the morning you travel to the city of Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of European aristocrats and world famous for its elegant spa resort. Another attraction is the casino, at the entrance of the Black Forest. Visit the city and surrounding region.

Day 2 Baden-Baden - Alpirsbach - Constance In Alpirsbach we visit the medieval monastery and famous brewery. In the afternoon we travel to Constance, a picturesque town on the shore of Lake Constance with spectacular views of the Alps. Sightseeing tour of the city.

Day 3 Constance - Lake Titi - Freiburg We continue with a tour to Lake Titi, a glacial lake in the heart of the Black Forest. Get an insight on the traditional cuckoo clock production at Hofgut Sternen. In the afternoon we continue to Freiburg. Sightseeing tour of the city.

Day 4 Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg The Rhine River forms the natural border between Germany and France. After crossing the river we arrive in Colmar. This city is known for its outstanding wines and architectural heritage that reflect the long history of this region and the German and French influences. Continue to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace. Sightseeing tour of the city.

Day 5 Strasbourg - Heidelberg - Frankfurt In the morning we travel to Heidelberg and visit its famous castle. The lovely city of Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. In the afternoon we arrive in Frankfurt. Transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Alpirsbach monastery and Heidelberg castle THE BLACK FOREST IN WINTERTIME 5 days / 4 nights Rates starting from: EUR 2.445,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 2.665,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Discover the magical Black Forest with its impressive woods, magnificent gorges and mountain lakes. With more than 70 peaks between 1.000 m and 1.500 m, this region is a true outdoor paradise for winter sports lovers, especially in January and February when snow covers the higher regions. Famous for its wines and traditional cuisine food, Alsace is full of history and culture.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Baden-Baden In the morning transfer to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility, known worldwide for its thermal baths. Another one of its attractions is the casino, at the foot of the Black Forest. Enjoy a city tour. As an optional excursion, spend a few hours relaxing in the famous classic „Friedrichsbad“ SPA or in the modern „Caracalla Therme“ baths in Baden-Baden.

Day 2 Baden-Baden - Black Forest - Lake Titi In the morning we travel to Freudenstadt via the “Schwarzwald Hochstrasse“. One of Germany’s oldest scenic routes, through the northern part of the Black Forest offers fabulous views of the landscape. Continue to Lake Titi, the jewel of the southern Black Forest. In winter, the lake sometimes freezes over completely.

Day 3 Lake Titi - Freiburg In the morning enjoy an excursion in the region of Lake Titi. Time permitting, visit Schluchsee Lake or take the chairlift to the top of Feldberg mountain (1.493 m), the highest peak in the Black Forest (chairlift ticket not included). In the afternoon, travel to Freiburg and visit the city.

Day 4 Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg The river Rhine forms a natural border between Germany and France. After crossing the Rhine, you will reach Colmar. This city is famous for its wines and architectural heritage that reflects the region‘s long history and its French and German influences. Continue to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. The “grand ile“ (great island) is classified an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 5 Strasbourg - Heidelberg - Frankfurt In the morning you travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle. Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Then continue to Frankfurt. Afternoon arrival in Frankfurt and transfer to the airport or hotel.

Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Accommodation in your hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Heidelberg Castle Visitor´s tax TOUR OF GERMANY 21 days / 20 nights Rates starting from: EUR 10.415,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

This grand loop will reveal many diferente facets of Germany; from the romantic Rhine Valley to the northern sea, along the shores of the Baltic Sea to the buzzing capital Berlin. Take in the rich splendor and history in Dresden and Nuremberg. In Bavaria, follow the Alps to Lake Constance and travel into the green heart of the Black Forest.

Day 1 Frankfurt Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Frankfurt.

Day 2 Frankfurt This morning you will enjoy a city tour of Frankfurt including all major attractions of this business capital such as the old central square “Römer” and the cathedral. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Alternatively your guide can suggest some attractions to visit outside of Frankfurt, for example Würzburg or Mainz.

Day 3 Frankfurt - Rhine River - Cologne After breakfast we depart for Rüdesheim. Short sightseeing tour before we board a river cruise on the Rhine to sail along its most beautiful stretch: the Loreley Valley (aprox. 1.5 hours). In the afternoon we continue to Cologne and visit the city center and its famous cathedral.

Day 4 Cologne - Hamelin - Hamburg Today we travel from Cologne to Hamburg. On the way we will stop in Hamelin, known for the folk tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Enjoy a walk through the city before we continue to Hamburg.

Day 5 Hamburg Take this day to discover the great city of Hamburg. Though located 100 km from the sea, Hamburg obtains its fame by its huge port. There are more bridges than in Venice and almost as many attractions.

Day 6 Hamburg - Lübeck - Wismar Travel from Hamburg to Lübeck, the magnificently preserved medieval headquarters of the Hanseatic League. The day ends in Wismar whose Altstadt has been UNESCOlisted in 2002.

Day 7 Wismar - Schwerin - Berlin The state capital, Schwerin, has an incredible castle at its heart and is one of the most striking small towns in Germany. From there we finally reach Germany’s capital Berlin.

Day 8 Berlin This day is entirely dedicated to Berlin. Visit all of its main attractions like the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam Square, the government building, the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and much more. In the afternoon, take a river cruise on the Spree river through the city.

Day 9 Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin Just half an hour outside Berlin you will find yourself in the middle of fantastic parks, gardens, lakes and various palaces. After a visit to Sanssouci we will take a walk through Potsdam and its cozy “Dutch quarter”.

Day 10 Berlin - Dresden After breakfast we travel to Dresden: baroque brilliance and the mystical beauty make Dresden one of the most beautiful cities in former East Germany.

Day 11 Dresden - Meissen - Dresden In the morning we visit Meissen, which in 1710 became the cradle of European porcelain manufacturing. On our return we will stop in Radebeul for a little wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards. The next stop is at Moritzburg Castle before we reach Dresden.

Day 12 Dresden - Prague - Dresden Only 150 km south of Dresden you will cross the border to the Czech Republic and Prague. Visit the “Golden City” and its monuments. In the late afternoon return to Dresden.

Day 13 Dresden - Nuremberg After breakfast we depart for Nuremberg. Nuremberg has always been a stage for historic and political movements. Relive world history with a visit to the emperor’s castle and the Documentation Center’s Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

Day 14 Nuremberg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Nuremberg Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a dream come true for all romantics. Small alleyways paved with cobblestone and towered walls give the town an irresistible charm.

Day 15 Nuremberg - Regensburg - Munich 1.5 hours south-east of Nuremberg we find one of the best preserved medieval cities in Germany: Regensburg. Two millennia of history endowed the city with some of the region’s finest architectural heritage, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. The evening in Munich is free at your leisure.

Day 16 Munich We start with a city tour in Munich. Attractions include the Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt marketplace and the famous Hofbräuhaus. In the afternoon we will visit the BMW Museum or Allianz Arena.

Day 17 Munich - Linderhof - Füssen As we approach the Alps we will stop in Linderhof to visit one of the castle of “Mad King” Ludwig II, king of Bavaria. From there we continue to Füssen, nestled idyllically between towering Alpine peaks.

Day 18 Füssen - Neuschwanstein - Lindau Visit the most famous castle in the world: Neuschwanstein, a real-life fairytale. In the afternoon we depart for Lindau at Lake Constance.

Day 19 Lindau - Black Forest - Freiburg The Black Forest awaits you with ist lush hills, valleys, forests, rivers and lakes. Stop at Lake Titi before we end this day in Freiburg.

Day 20 Freiburg - Heidelberg - Frankfurt After a night in Freiburg we start in one of the most visited cities in Germany. Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest and most famous university city, home to 32.000 students. Enjoy a tour of Heidelberg and its castle and return to Frankfurt.

Day 21 Frankfurt Transfer to the airport.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at 4-star hotels Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Cruise on the Rhine and on the Spree river Admission to Schwerin, Sanssouci, Linderhof, Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Wine tasting Entrance fee to the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grands Entrance fee to the BMW Museum or Allianz Arena THE HEART OF EUROPE 8 days / 7 nights Rates starting from: EUR 3.775,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 3.959,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Visit the highlights of the heart of Europe: Romantic Germany, the city of Innsbruck nestled in the Austrian Alps, Neuschwanstein castle and Lake Constance, on the border of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Zurich is the economic and cultural center of Switzerland. The Alsace region in France is known for its outstanding wine and food, a real “savoir vivre”. Four countries in one unforgettable trip.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Rothenburg ob der Tauber In the morning we depart for Rothenburg ob der Tauber. With its medieval center and historic houses, this small town is one of the gems in Romantic Germany. We end this day in Munich.

Day 2 Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Munich Today we travel to the capital of Bavaria, famous for its beer and hospitality. Sightseeing tour of the city, including Marienplatz square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure and enjoy the city‘s excellent shopping opportunities.

Day 3 Munich - Innsbruck - Füssen We reach the Alps and continue along the Inn valley to the city of Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol, known as an outstanding destination for winter sports. In the afternoon we arrive in Füssen, a picturesque village home to Germany‘s most famous castle: Neuschwanstein.

Day 4 Neuschwanstein - Lindau - Constance In the morning we visit Neuschwanstein castle, built by the infamous “Mad King“ of Bavaria, Ludwig II. We travel through the green landscape of Allgäu, famous for its cheese, until we reach the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance. Here we board a ferry and travel across Lake Constance to Constance.

Day 5 Constance - Zurich - Constance Sightseeing tour of the lovely city of Zurich. This city boasts the perfect combination of beautiful churches, picturesque houses and a lovely view of Lake Zurich. In the afternoon we return to Constance.

Day 6 Constance - Black Forest - Freiburg The magnificent Black Forest is known worldwide for its cuckoo clocks and Black Forest cake. Visit Lake Titi and continue to Freiburg in the Rhine valley.

Day 7 Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg Travel to Colmar. This city is famous for its wines and architectural heritage that reflect the region‘s long history and the French and German influences. Continue to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace. Time to explore the city.

Day 8 Strasbourg - Heidelberg - Frankfurt In the morning we travel to Heidelberg and visit its famous castle. The lovely city of Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. In the afternoon we arrive in Frankfurt. Transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English-speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as listed in the program Admission to Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg castles Ferry ticket Meersburg - Constance IGLOO VILLAGE Igloo Experience Departures: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Min. 2 persons! Season: 2013/2014 Dec 31 - Apr 15: starting from EUR 329,00 per person

An incredible feeling - high above the clouds, overlooking four countries, the Igloo Village Zugspitze lies in the heart of Germany‘s most popular ski resort. Enjoy magnificent views of Zugspitze glacier and spend a special night in a beautiful igloo, high up in the mountains of Germany, amidst sparkling snow crystals. The igloos are built from scratch every year with fresh snow. Experience one of the most innovative hotel concepts today and enjoy an unforgettable adventure.

Day 1 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Zugspitzplatt - Igloo Village In the afternoon, board the cogwheel train to Zugspitzplatt (2.600 m). Then it is just a short 10-minute transfer to the Igloo Village. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious welcome drink and get ready to explore the area around the igloos (for example a snowshoe walk). Enjoy a romantic evening and savor a delicious cheese fondue dinner. Accommodation in a cozy and comfortable igloo.

Day 2 Igloo Village - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Wake up with a delicious hot tea. Then head over to the Sonn-Alpin Restaurant for breakfast. Spend the day skiing (a lift ticket is included), or enjoy other outdoor activities. In the afternoon return by cogwheel train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Cogwheel train ticket to Zugspitzplatt Ski pass for the Zugspitze region on day 2 Welcome drink 1 night of accommodation in a romantic igloo (exclusively for two people) incl. cozy sleeping bag; Half-board, incl. tea Activities according to the program Use of the Jacuzzi

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We can also book a romantic stay in an igloo in Switzerland or Austria.

OTHER IGLOO VILLAGES

Switzerland: Davos-Klosters Engelberg-Titlis Gstaad Zermatt

Austria: Hochötz / Ötztal Kühtai / Sellraintal Mayrhofen / Zillertal Sautens / Ötztal Wilder Kaiser / Brixental WINTER WONDERLAND AND WELLNESS 8 days / 7 nights Rates starting from: EUR 3.259,00 per person / in double room

Fairytale winter scenery, impressive views and charming alpine villages: experience an unforgettable horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow. Visit the Innsbruck ski jump and take in the sweeping views of the impressive Alps. Conclude this trip with a pampering stay in the lovely SPA Hotel in the Stubai valley.

Day 1 Munich - Füssen - Neuschwanstein Travel from Munich to Füssen. Upon arrival, visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, built by the notorious Ludwig II, the mad king of Bavaria.

Day 2 Füssen - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Travel to Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 winter Olympics. A horse-drawn sleigh ride awaits: wrap yourself in cozy lambskin blankets for a magnificent ride through the snowy meadows.

Day 3 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Zugspitze - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Today you have the option of skiing the best slopes in the region or enjoying an excursion to Germany’s highest mountain, Zugspitze (2.962 m).

Day 4 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck In the morning, travel to Innsbruck in Austria. Upon arrival, visit of the city‘s most important monuments, such as the Golden Roof, the Hofkirche church and the Ski Jump In the afternoon, take the train from the historic center to Seegrube station (1.905 m). Then transfer to your Wellness Hotel in the Stubai valley about 25 km from Innsbruck.

Day 5-6 Stubai valley/Neustift Relax for a few days with a stay at a 4-star resort set amidst stunning alpine scenery and pamper yourself with wonderful SPA sessions. The hotel offers a full service SPA, beauty services and shuttle service to the ski slopes. Or spend the day with skiing the fantastic slopes of the Stubai Valley and unwind at night at the resort (lift ticket not included).

Day 7 Stubai valley/Neustift - Munich Transfer from the Stubai valley to the airport in Munich.

Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour (day 1-4) English speaking driver-guide (day 1-4) Accommodation at 4-star hotels (day 1-4) Accommodation in Sporthotel Neuustift****S in Stubai valley/Neustift (day 5-7) Daily buffet breakfast (day 1-4), Half-board during your stay in Stubai valley/Neustift Visits and excursions as listed in the program Horse-drawn sleigh ride (private tour, 1 5 h) incl hot spiced wine Admission to Neuschwanstein Castle, the Hofkirche church and Ski jump in Innsbruck, the cable car to Zugspitze and Seegrube station in Innsbruck Visitor´s tax

OUR TIP

Combine this tour with a visit to other ski resorts, such as Kitzbühel.

TRAIN TOURS

TOUR OF GERMANY 8 days / 7 nights Rates starting from: EUR 1.726,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 1.869,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Day 1 Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport. Private transfer to your hotel. Free time and overnight stay.

Day 2 Frankfurt - Cologne Make your own way to the train station where you board to the train to Cologne (travel time: 1:30 hours). Arrival in Cologne where you make your own way to your hotel. Afternoon private two-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 3 Cologne - Hamburg Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Hamburg (travel time: 4:00 hours). Arrival in Hamburg where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you enjoy a private two-hour walking city walking. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Hamburg - Berlin Make your own way to the train station where you board a train to Berlin (travel time: 1:30 hours). Arrival in Berlin where you make your way to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Berlin In the morning you´ll enjoy a regular city tour with audio guides. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Overnight.

Day 6 Berlin - Dresden Make your own way to the train station where you board a train to Dresden (travel time: 2:00 hours). Arrival in Dresden where you make your own way to the hotel. Afternoon private two-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 7 Dresden - Munich Make your own way to the train station where you board a train to Munich (travel time: 5:45 hours). Arrival in Munich where you make your own way to the hotel. Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay.

Day 8 Munich In the morning you´ll enjoy a regular city tour with audio guides. In the afternoon you are free to explore the city. Overnight stay.

Day 9 Munich - Frankfurt Make your own way to the train station where you board a train to downtown Frankfurt (travel time: 3:15 hours) or to Frankfurt airport (travel time: 3:40 hours). End of tour program.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Accommodation at hotels near the train stations Daily buffet breakfast All train rides incl. reserved seating in the category of choice Private 2-hour walking city tour with English speaking local guide in Cologne, Hamburg and Dresden Regular city tour with audio guide in English in Berlin and Munich Private transfer in Frankfurt GERMANY AT YOUR CHOICE POSSIBLE COMBINATION : 10 DAYS FRANKFURT, BERLIN AND MUNICH Rates starting from: EUR 1.726,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 1.869,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Create your own itinerary and travel at your own pace. Select the cities you want to visit and add as many nights and tours as you like. Travel by modern comfortable trains and discover the magnificent metropolises of Europe .

Frankfurt

Day 1 Frankfurt Arrival in Frankfurt. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of today is free at your leisure.

Day 2 Frankfurt Your Hop on Hop off tour covers Frankfurt’s main sights such as the Römer, the financial quarter and the museum banks. Enjoy a whole day of sightseeing.

Day 3 Frankfurt - Rhine River - Frankfurt Embark on an unforgettable day trip of the Rhine River Valley and see the little villages, vineyards and mighty medieval castles. The tour includes lunch in a riverside restaurant and a wonderful boat trip in a Rhine steamer along the most famous scenic stretch of the river up to St. Goarshausen.

Day 4 Frankfurt - Berlin Breakfast will be served at your hotel. We will take you to the airport or train station on time.

Berlin

Day 4 Frankfurt - Berlin Arrival in Berlin. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of today is free at your leisure. If you feel like take your Hop on Hop off ticket and start discovering the city.

Day 5 Berlin Make your way to the meeting point for a regular Hop on Hop off city tour including the GDR museum. You can use your ticket for 2 days so take your time and get off at various sights.

Day 6 Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin Enjoy a regular excursion to Potsdam. Visit its historic city center and enjoy a walk through the marvellous gardens of Sanssouci and see the famous palaces, where you will have a 2 hour break to stroll around.

Day 7 Berlin - Munich Enjoy your breakfast. At the according time we will take you to the airport or central train station.

Munich

Day 7 Berlin - Munich Arrival in Munich. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of today is free at your leisure.

Day 8 Munich Use your Hop on Hop off ticket to discover the attractions of Munich’s city center and hop off at sights such as the Marienplatz, the famous Hofbräuhaus and the delicious Viktualienmarkt.

Day 9 Munich - Royal Castles - Munich Enjoy a regular excursion to the royal castles of “Mad King” Ludwig II: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. On the way back to Munich you will also visit lovely Oberammergau.

Day 10 Munich Have a good breakfast at your hotel. Whenever you want we will take you to the airport or central train station.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

3 nights at the Hotel **** in Frankfurt 3 nights at the Hotel **** in Berlin 3 nights at the Hotel **** in Munich Daily buffet breakfast Private in/out transfers with English speaking driver in Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich Train tickets Frankfurt - Berlin, Berlin - Munich, Munich - Frankfurt incl. Reserved seating in 2nd class Regular city tours in Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich Day excursions: Rhine River (8 hours), Potsdam (4,5 hours), Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles (10,5 hours)

GERMANY – BELGIUM – NETHERLANDS 8 days / 7 nights EUR 1.739,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 1.855,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

This tour offers you the opportunity to visit the fascinating cities of Northwest Germany and the nearby cities in Belgium and the Netherlands on a low budget. You travel comfortably on fast and modern trains.

Day 1 Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and private transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay.

Day 2 Frankfurt - Cologne Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to train to Cologne (travel time: 1:30 hours). Arrival in Cologne where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the city on a 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 3 Cologne- Brussels Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to train to Brussels (travel time: 2 hours). Arrival in Brussels where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you will enjoy a 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Brussels - Bruges Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to train to Bruges (travel time: 1 hour). Arrival in Bruges where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the city on a 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Bruges - Rotterdam Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to Rotterdam (travel time: 3 hours). Arrival in Rotterdam where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the city on a 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 6 Rotterdam - Amsterdam Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to train to Amsterdam (travel time: 1:30 hours). Arrival in Amsterdam where you make your own way to the hotel. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 7 Amsterdam In the morning enjoy a regular city tour. Use the ticket all day long or enjoy a free afternoon in the city. Overnight stay.

Day 8 Amsterdam - Frankfurt Make your own way to the train station where your board the train to train to Frankfurt city center (travel time: 4 hours) or Frankfurt airport (travel time: 3:45 hours). End of our services.

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES Accommodation at hotels near the train stations Daily buffet breakfast All train rides in the category of choice Reserved seating Frankfurt - Cologne, Cologne - Brussels and Amsterdam - Frankfurt Private 2-hour walking city tour with English speaking local guide in Cologne, Brussels, Bruges and Rotterdam Regular city tour with audio guide in English in Amsterdam Private transfer in Frankfurt GERMANY – AND THE NEIGHBOUR COUNTRIES 13 days / 12 nights EUR 2.369,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 2.549,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

This tour takes you to the metropolises of Germany and its eastern neighbors. Travel from Munich, the capital of Bavaria, to Mozart´s birthplace, Salzburg. Spend two nights in imperial Vienna before continuing to the “Golden City” of Prague. Admire the striking skyline of Dresden, enjoy cosmopolitan Berlin and visit Leipzig, the “City of Heroes”. Conclude this tour in the charming medieval town of Nuremberg.

Day 1 Munich Arrival at Munich airport and private transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay.

Day 2 Munich In the morning you’ll enjoy a regular city tour with audio guides. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 3 Munich - Salzburg Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Salzburg (travel time: 1:45 hours). Arrival in Salzburg where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you’ll explore the city on a private 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Salzburg - Vienna Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Vienna (travel time: 2:45 hours). Arrival in Vienna (Westbahnhof) where you make your own way to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Vienna To give you a first overview on the city join on a regular city tour with audio guides. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 6 Vienna - Prague Make your own way to the central train station (Wien Simmering) where you board a train for Prague (travel time: 5 hours). Arrival in Prague where you make your own way to the hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon in Prague. Overnight stay.

Day 7 Prague In the morning you’ll enjoy a regular city tour with audio guides. You can use the ticket 24 hours or just enjoy a free afternoon. Overnight stay.

Day 8 Prague - Dresden Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Dresden (travel time: 2:30 hours). Arrival in Dresden where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you’ll explore the city on a private 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 9 Dresden - Berlin Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Berlin (travel time: 2:15 hours). Arrival in Berlin where you make your own way to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 10 Berlin In the morning enjoy a regular city tour of Berlin. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 11 Berlin - Leipzig Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Leipzig (travel time: 1:30 hours). Arrival in Leipzig where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you’ll explore the city on a private 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 12 Leipzig - Nuremberg Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Nuremberg (travel time: 3:45 hours). Arrival in Nuremberg where you make your own way to the hotel. In the afternoon you’ll explore the city on a private 2-hour walking city tour. Overnight stay.

Day 13 Nuremberg - Munich (or Frankfurt) Make your own way to the train station where you board a train for Munich city center (travel time: 1:300 hours) or Frankfurt city center (travel time: 2:15 hours) or Frankfurt airport (travel time: 2:30 hours). End of our services.

Accommodation at hotels near the train stations Daily buffet breakfast All train rides incl. reserved seating in the category of choice Private 2-hour walking city tour with English speaking local guide in Salzburg, Dresden, Leipzig and Nuremberg Regular city tour with audio guide in English in Munich, Vienna, Prague and Berlin Private transfer in Munich

SELFDRIVE TOURS

CAR TOUR 6days / 5 nights Rates starting from: EUR 909,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 3* hotels EUR 999,00 per person / in double room – accommodation 4* hotels

Discover the home of the car in all its automotive diversity. German cars are internationally acclaimed for their top quality and innovation, but they also represent the heritage and ingenuity of the country where the first cars were developed 125 years ago. There‘s so much more to find out about the fascinating history of automotive engineering in Germany, from legendary models with cult status to rare historical vehicles.

Day 1 Berlin This day starts with a city tour of the “Wild East“ of Berlin in a legendary car produced in East Germany: the Trabant. You will join the convoy near Checkpoint Charlie. After lunch you visit the rest of Berlin with your own guide.

Day 2 Berlin - Potsdam - Wolfsburg (245 km) We recommend departing early in the morning for Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg. This UNESCO World Heritage site awaits you with the red-brick Dutch Quarter, the famous Sanssouci gardens and other beautiful buildings like the Orangerieschloss. Then continue to the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. Learn about different car brands such as VW, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and others. At 3 pm. you can join a general tour of the Autostadt.

Day 3 Wolfsburg - Stuttgart (540 km) Today you drive 527 kilometers south to Stuttgart (via Germany’s high-speed Autobahn network, of course). Stuttgart is not only home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche but is also one of the greenest cities in Europe with a lovely historical center.

Day 4 Stuttgart A very special program awaits car lovers after breakfast. Visit the Mercedes Benz Museum that displays over 1.400 different Mercedes-Benz models, ranging from the first car built by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler to today’s high-tech models. Continue with a visit to the Porsche museum. The collection features 80 of the most important prototypes.

Day 5 Stuttgart - Munich (230 km) Drive from Stuttgart to Munich and make a stop in Ulm or Augsburg. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to the German Transportation Museum, which boasts an excellent collection of cars, locomotives and buses.

Day 6 Munich This day is dedicated to the BMW brand. Visit the BMW Museum, one of the most modern car museums in the world. It tells the history of the renowned BMW brand and displays a collection of cars, engines and motorcycles, as well as some extravagant futuristic models. Next walk over to the BMW Welt and join a guided tour of the exhibition. After this visit drive to the airport and return your car before returning home.

Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Berlin on the day of arrival

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, parking tickets, speeding fines, winter tyres etc.

GERMAN CASTLES 12 days / 11 nights Rates starting from: EUR 2.969,00 per person / in double room

Day 1 Frankfurt - Würzburg - Schesslitz (230 km) Our representative will help you pick up your rental car at the airport and hand over your travel documents. Start your tour with a visit of Würzburg and the beautiful imperial residence. Overnight at Schloss Burgellern**** in Schesslitz, just about 20 minutes from Bamberg.

Day 2 Schesslitz - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Bamberg - Schesslitz (320 km) Take your car to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest cities on the so-called “Romantic Route”. On your way back to Schesslitz stop in Bamberg. You will be impressed by this Unesco-listed world heritage. Overnight at Schloss Burgellern****.

Day 3 Schesslitz - Erlangen - Nuremberg - Wernberg (182 km) Today you travel south and make your first stop in Erlangen, a lovely town often overlooked by tourists. Continue to Nuremberg, an interesting and harmonious blend of a modern and medieval city. Overnight at the former fortress Hotel Burg Wernberg****.

Day 4 Wernberg - Kallmünz - Regensburg - Kehlheim - Riedenburg (125 km) Start early and drive to Kallmünz. From there continue your tour to Regensburg. The city boasts a rich collection of buildings from the 12th to 14th century. Beautiful located at the Danube you will find the Walhalla, modeled on the Parthenon in Athens. Then continue to Kehlheim where you should visit the Befreiungshalle and of course the monastery Weltenburg, where monks still produce their own beer. Your hotel for tonight is Schloss Eggersberg****.

Day 5 Riedenburg - Ingolstadt - Munich (126 km) The tour continues to Ingolstadt. The city offers something for everyone. Go shopping at Ingolstadt Village, visit Audi in its Museum Mobile or see the historic buildings. Your final stop for today is Munich and the exclusive Hotel Excelsior****+.

Day 6 Munich Munich, the capital of Bavaria has much to offer its visitors. Stroll through the gardens of Palace Nymphenburg, visit the modern Allianz Arena, go shopping on the exclusive Maximilianstrasse and eat at the Viktualienmarkt. Overnight at the Hotel Excelsior****+.

Day 7 Munich - Oberstdorf (175 km) You will never forget this spectacular ride into the Alps. Stop in Landsberg am Lech, a small city along the Romantic Road, then continue to Kempten and Immenstadt in the Allgäu. From there it’s only half an hour to Oberstdorf, one of the most southern German towns. Enjoy a day in the Alps and the typical Hotel Geldernhaus***.

Day 8 Oberstdorf - Neuschwanstein - Linderhof - Oberammergau - Elmau (172 km) Depart early and visit the three castles in this region: Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. In Oberammergau you will find a lot of hand-made souvenirs. Conclude the day at Schloss Elmau*****.

Day 9 Elmau - Garmisch- Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Elmau (50 km) Relax in your wellness hotel or visit Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. Mittenwald is also worth a visit; this lovely village remains practically unchanged since the 19th century. Overnight at Schloss Elmau*****.

Day 10 Elmau - Chiemsee - Salzburg (197 km) From Elmau visit the beautiful Chiemsee Lake and the third castle of Ludwig II, Herrenchiemsee. Then continue to Salzburg. Spend the night at the romantic Gersberg Alm****.

Day 11 Salzburg - Lake Distric - Salzburg (60 km) Enjoy a day in Mozart’s birthplace Salzburg. Visit the city or make an excursion to the Lake District. Enjoy your day in this beautiful setting.

Day 12 Salzburg - Munich (146 km) Today you return to Munich and leave your car at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival

NOT INCLUDED

NORTHERN GERMANY TOUR 7 days / 6 nights Rates starting from: EUR 1.121,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 1.231,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Germany is yours to discover. Whether you choose to speed on the German highways or take the country roads, you will find that Germany is a delight. Northern Germany is a popular tourist destination for its beaches and gentle rolling, wind-swept hills. You will love the vibrant atmosphere of Hamburg and Bremen.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Frankfurt (186 km) Travel assistance upon arrival in Frankfurt. Our representative will help you to pick up your rental car at the airport and hand over your travel documents. You start your tour with an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle. Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 2 Frankfurt - Castle Eltz - Cologne (278 km) Continue your trip to the fairytale castle of Eltz, tucked away in the forest above the left bank of the Moselle. After visit you continue to Cologne. Germany´s fourth-largest city has a long list of sightseeing attractions, led by its famous “Dom“. Overnight in Cologne.

Day 3 Cologne - Bremen (315 km) Drive to Bremen in the morning. The picturesque red-brick city will take you from an unusual Art Nouveau street to a quaint district of winding medieval lanes and on to an alternative student quarter, all within minutes. Overnight stay in Bremen.

Day 4 Bremen - Hamburg (123 km) After breakfast you drive to Hamburg. The city is internationally known for its elegant boulevards, the port, which is the second largest in Europe, and the famous neighborhood of St Pauli. Overnight stay in Hamburg.

Day 5 Hamburg - Lübeck - Gothmund - Travemünde - Lübeck (109 km) This morning you drive to Lübeck. The former center of the powerful Hanseatic League is now merely a provincial city, albeit with a picturesque appearance. The small Holstentor city gate is quite stunning. In the afternoon we recommend an excursion to the Baltic Sea. On the way you will find Gothmund, a charming village lined with fishermen´s cottages, unchanged throughout time. Travemünde is a popular coastal playground with 4,5 km of sandy beaches. Overnight in Lübeck.

Day 6 Lübeck - Potsdam - Berlin (328 km) On the way to Berlin we recommend a stop in Potsdam to visit the Sanssouci palace and park. Drive to the main station of Berlin to return your rental car. Overnight in Berlin.

Day 7 Berlin In the morning you´ll enjoy a regular city tour with audio guides. In the afternoon transfer out to the airport.

Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival Regular city tour in Berlin with English audio guides Private transfer out in Berlin

NOT INCLUDED

Combine this tour with Southern Germany. Ask us how to combine it best. SOUTHERN GERMANY TOUR 9 days / 8 nights Rates starting from: EUR 1.315,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 1.459,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

Southern Germany is a photographer‘s playground. Fairytale castles, festive beer halls, engaging and sophisticated cities, inhabited by open and friendly people. Renting a car provides you with the most flexibility as much of Germany‘s charm is found in the smaller towns and villages, off the autobahn.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Würzburg (119 km) Travel assistance upon arrival in Frankfurt. Our representative will help you to pick up your rental car at the airport and hand over your travel documents. You start your tour with a visit of Würzburg. Surrounded by vineyards, the former seat of the Episcopal diocese is now a lively university town.

Day 2 Würzburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Nuremberg (172 km) Continue your trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg is one of the oldest cities on the so-called “Romantic Route”. In the afternoon you leave for Nuremberg. Nuremberg offers an interesting and harmonious blend of a modern and medieval city.

Day 3 Nuremberg - Regensburg - Passau (226 km) Drive to Regensburg in the morning. The city boasts a rich collection of buildings from the 12th to 14th century, inspired by Italian-style architecture. Continue your trip to Passau. This city, on the border between Germany and Austria, has a very privileged location on the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers.

Day 4 Passau - Salzburg (115 km) After breakfast you drive to Salzburg, the center of Austrian baroque and the birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose influence can be found wherever you go. Surrounded by mountains, Salzburg’s setting is quite spectacular.

Day 5 Salzburg - Berchtesgaden - Bad Reichenhall (54 km) This morning you drive to Berchtesgaden, surrounded by the peaks of Watzmann, the “Stone Sea“ and the mountains of the Hagengebirge, a perfect starting point for many excursions and tours. Enjoy a boat tour on the Königssee and listen to the famous echo. Overnight stay in Bad Reichenhall, a spa resort with salt mines and a mystical atmosphere.

Day 6 Bad Reichenhall - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Zugspitze (170 km) This morning you travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the capital of winter sports. Here you will find Germany’s highest mountain peak, the Zugspitze (2.962 m). We recommend the cable car ride to the top of Zugspitze. The views from the top of this mountain are truly spectacular.

Day 7 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Neuschwanstein - Munich (190 km) In the morning you travel to the Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, who was also known as the “Mad King”. The palace he created seems to have stepped straight out of a fairytale. Finish your drive in Munich.

Day 8 Munich Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is famous, for its Beer Festival (Oktoberfest) celebrated at the end of September and early October. Overnight stay in Munich.

Day 9 Munich - Augsburg - Frankfurt (428 km) You have the option of flying back from Munich or driving back to Frankfurt. If you choose to drive back to Frankfurt, we recommend a brief stop in Augsburg to visit the picturesque neighborhood of Fuggerei, built to house the city´s poor. Drive to the airport of Frankfurt to return your rental car before boarding your flight.

Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival

NOT INCLUDED

SKI PACKAGES

GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN

An international flair, excellent leisure opportunities and a range of ski resorts: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a destination that offers a variety of cultural attractions and a rich tradition in winter sports. This is a great destination to enjoy excellent skiing and admire the region’s beautiful scenery. The Top Snow Card lift ticket is also valid for the Austrian ski resorts of Ehrwald, Lermoos, Biberwier, Bichlbach, Berwang and Heiterwang.

Atlas Grand Hotel****

Hotel and location: The traditional Atlas Grand Hotel is the oldest hotel in the city of Garmisch- Partenkirchen. It is located in the center of the pedestrian zone. Rooms: 59 rooms. Some of the rooms are located in the main historic building and the rest are in the modern adjacent buildings. All rooms are equipped with a bath or shower, toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, desk, telephone, radio and alarm clock. Some rooms feature a balcony with beautiful views of the Alps. Hotel amenities: Reception, elevator, bar, cafeteria, restaurant, reading room, terrace and a lovely spacious garden.. Services included: SPA with sauna and leisure area with views of the Alps. Services at an additional fee: Massage and steam bath. Public parking garage next to the hotel (€5 per day). Food services: Half-board. Buffet breakfast, dinner with a selection of four dishes.

Transfers: Private, from/to Munich airport Food services: Half-board Ski pass: 3 or 6 days for all ski lifts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Visitor´s tax: incl.

RATES starting from EUR 1.305,00 for 5 days – EUR 1.905,00 for 8 days VALID from 30.11.2013 – 15 April 2014 Minimum 2 pax

Hotel Reindl´s Partenkirchner Hof*****

Hotel and location: This small but excellent family-run hotel is centrally located between Garmisch and Partenkirchen. The hotel is composed of three interconnected buildings. Rooms: The deluxe rooms (35 m²) in the Alpspitz building are decorated in a lovely Bavarian style and boast a bedroom and sitting room. All rooms are equipped with a bath or shower, toilet, hairdryer, bathrobes, telephone, radio, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and balcony with a garden view. Hotel amenities: Elevator, reception, lobby, reading room and restaurants. Services included: SPA with sauna, bio-sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, relaxation area and fitness area. Services at an additional fee: Cosmetic treatments, massage and solarium. Parking €10 per day. Food services: Buffet breakfast, dinner with a selection of five main courses.

Transfers: Private from/to Munich airport Food services: Breakfast. Optional: Half-board on request Ski pass: 3 or 6 days for all ski lifts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Visitor’s tax: incl.

Hotel Reindl´s Partenkirchner Hof***** Departures: daily Min. 2 persons! Season 2013/2014 5 days 8 days Nov 29 - Dec 20 Jan 13 - Jan 20 1.065,- 1.550,- Mar 09 - Apr 15 Dec 21 - Jan 12 - 1.889,- Jan 21 - Mar 8 1.119,- 1.645,-

SKIING IN GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN AND MUNICH

Outstanding downhill skiing! Follow in the footsteps of famous Olympic winter athletes and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape. Garmisch offers a wide variety of ski runs that will please skiers of all skills levels and experiences. Next you will visit the Capital of Bavaria. Munich is a vibrant city that combines modern infrastructure with Bavarian hospitality and tradition.

Day 1° Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Transfer from the airport or downtown Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Accommodation at the Hotel****.

Day 2°-4° Garmisch-Partenkirchen Enjoy several days of great downhill skiing - Garmisch-Partenkirchen boasts an Olympic history and offers visitors lovely ski runs for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. Despite being the most sought after winter sports destination in Germany, the resort has preserved its charming alpine village atmosphere.

Day 5° Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Munich Private transfer from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Hotel ****.

Day 6° Munich After breakfast visit the major attractions of Munich with a ‚Hop on Hop off’ city tour.

Day 7° Munich Private departure transfer from the hotel to Munich Airport.

During statutory holidays, conferences and special events, accommodations may only be available outside the city.

Accommodation at the hotels 4* Half-board during your stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, buffet breakfast during your stay in Munich Private transfers with an English speaking driver (airport or central Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen; Garmisch-Partenkirchen - hotel in Munich, hotels in Munich - airport or train station) 3 day ski pass for all ski lifts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 3 days of 4-star ski equipment rental (skis/snowboard with boots + poles) Regular `Hop on Hop off` City Tour in Munich with English and German speaking guide Visitor´s tax

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Combine a stay in Munich with a visit to another ski resort, such as St. Anton. Combine your ski trip with a visit to other cities such as Vienna, Berlin or Hamburg. Please contact us for a customized travel program!

Prices per person in € Skiing in Garmisch & Munich Private Tours Departures: daily Min. 2 persons! Season: 2013/2014 Nov 30 - Apr 15 EUR 1.625,- FAMILY TOURS

GERMANY AND THE EUROPAPARK 10 days / 9 nights Rates starting from: Prices per person in € Family Tours Departure dates: daily Exclusive tour for you and your family!

No. of adults 3*** 4**** 2 1.825,- 1.969,- Child 4-11* 692,- 835,- Child 0-3* free free * in the parents room

Germany invites families to experience a fabulous range of activities and adventures. Explore theme parks, castles and palaces, landscapes and zoos and much more with your family. Your children will love it.

Day 1 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Freiburg (280 km) Travel assistance upon arrival in Frankfurt. Our representative will help you to pick up your rental car at the airport. Your first visit is dedicated to lovely Heidelberg. Take the road through the Black Forest to Freiburg.

Day 2 Freiburg - Europa-Park (38 km) Only 38 km from Freiburg a child’s dream comes true. Europa-Park provides hundreds of attractions and a great show that will not only dazzle kids but adults as well. Just hop onboard the train that takes you from one fairytale to another. Tonight you will sleep like a king in the Castillo Alcazar right in the park.

Day 3 Europa-Park - Lake Constance (210 km) Take another day to discover different attractions in the park. In the evening you enjoy a 2 hour drive to Lake Constance where you experience a different type of hotel on a farm with lots of animals.

Day 4 Lake Constance Enjoy the day. There are plenty of things to do. Refresh yourself in the lake or take a boat ride to Switzerland. Undertake an excursion to the theme park “Ravensburger Spieleland” or the Lake Dwellings (“Pfahlbauten”) in Unteruhldingen. Visit the castle of Meersburg or discover the magnificent splendor of flowers on the island of Mainau.

Day 5 Lake Constance - Füssen (100 km) Continue your tour along the Alps towards Füssen. From this nice little town you enjoy a spectacular view on the Alps and surrounding lakes.

Day 6 Neuschwanstein - Munich (135 km) Don’t miss the famous castle, built by “Mad King” Ludwig II. Then make your way to Munich.

Day 7 Munich Munich offers plenty of family sightseeing Options. Visit the BMW Museum and BMW Welt, soccer fans don’t want to miss the Allianz Arena. The Hellabrunn Zoo is one of the best in Germany, and water lovers can make a splash at “Therme Erding”.

Day 8 Munich - Nuremberg (170 km) Drive to Nuremberg. Nuremberg has always been world-renowned for its toy makers. The tradition dates back to the “Dockenmacher“ (doll makers) in medieval times and continues with the modern International Toy Fair.

Day 9 Nuremberg Children love the old castle “Burg”, the zoo with its great variety of animals, a visit to the medieval jail “Lochgefängnis” and the playgrounds on Dutzendteich.

Day 10 Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Frankfurt (290 km) Spend your last day in romantic Rothenburg. This town seems almost unchanged since the Middle Ages. Drive back to Frankfurt and return your rental car at the airport or central train station. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES

Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Accommodation in a typical farm house near Lake Constance from day 3 to day 5 Accommodation at “Castillo Alcazar“ at the Europa-Park Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Ford Mondeo or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival Admission to Europa-Park

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Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, parking tickets, speeding fines, winter tyres etc. Mandatory child safety seat

GERMANY AND LEGOLAND 7 days / 6 nights Rates starting from: Family Tours Departure dates: daily Exclusive tour for you and your family! No. of adults 3*** 4**** 2 1.766,- 1.869,- Child 4-11* 545,- 649,- Child 0-3* free free * in the parents room

It’s easy to keep children entertained no matter where you travel in Germany. Exotic animals at the Munich Zoo, a fascinating world of adventure at Legoland, playing in the sand and sun at Lake Constance, knight adventures in “Ravensburger Spieleland“ and fairytale castles in the Alpine mountains. Dreams will not only come true for children.

Day 1 Munich Arrival at Munich airport where our representative will help you to pick up the rental car. The rest of today is free at your leisure to discover the cozy capital of Bavaria. There is so much to see and visit so make the most of your day.

Day 2 Munich - Hellabrunn Zoo - Munich (10 km) Use this day to visit the Munich Zoo Hellabrunn. This so called “Geo-zoo” divides the animals by continent. This educationally valuable concept has often been copied by other zoos around the world. In the petting zoo, young children can pet cuddly sheep, deer and goats. Children of all ages will enjoy seeing exotic animals such as Australian kangaroos, Siberian tigers, penguins and polar bears.

Day 3 Munich - LEGOLAND® Germany - Günzburg (120 km) After breakfast continue your holiday at the German LEGOLAND® near Günzburg. Neuschwanstein Castle, the skyline of Frankfurt and the port of Hamburg can all be found 1.5 hours from Munich, replicated by LEGO® bricks. The latest attraction of this park is the “Allianz Arena“, the modern soccer stadium of Bayern München.

Day 4 Günzburg - Lindau (140 km) Drive south to Lake Constance and Lindau. Take a walk along the shore or buy a ticket for a lake cruise. Or simply relax at the various playgrounds and recreational areas around the lake.

Day 5 Lindau - Ravensburger Spieleland - Lindau (50 km) Take a day excursion to “Ravensburger Spieleland“. The park is organized around seven themes packed with over 50 attractions. There’s plenty in store for you: explore the amazing labyrinth, dig for gravel with a construction site digger, travel through a gold mine in the 4D cinema, be a sorcerer’s or circus artist’s apprentice and train at the MINI kids’ driving school.

Day 6 Lindau - Füssen - Neuschwanstein (100 km) Weather permitting, we recommend taking the German Alpine Road from Lindau to Füssen, driving through Immenstadt and Oberstaufen and taking in the incredible Alp scenery. In the afternoon visit the famous castle of “Mad King” Ludwig II Neuschwanstein near Füssen.

Day 7 Füssen - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Munich (150 km) Before you return to Munich we recommend driving a little further south to reach the highest peak of Germany, the Zugspitze. On the way to Munich you can drive through Oberammergau. At the end of this day return your car at Munich airport.

Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Ford Mondeo or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C, GPS, map Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) English speaking assistant for car transfer in Munich on the day of arrival Admission to Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich, LEGOLAND®, Ravensburger Spieleland and Neuschwanstein Castle

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, parking tickets, speeding fines, winter tyres etc. Mandatory child safety seat CITY BREAKS

BERLIN PACKAGE 5 days / 4 nights Rates starting from: EUR 309,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 369,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 482,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

Located in the heart of Europe Berlin is a vibrant meeting place for trade, science, art and politics, with a truly international vibe. More than 5 million visitors per year make the city Germany's most important tourist destination.

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival After your arrival in Berlin, your chauffeur will welcome you at the airport or train station gate and take you to your hotel.

Day 2: City Tour Berlin - part one Today, your tour guide takes you on your first sightseeing tour through the German capital: Visit Alexanderplatz, Berlin`s most famous square with the World Time Clock and the Fernsehturm (TV tower) Alex, with a height of 368m the city`s highest building offering a tremendous view from its panoramic floor; Berlin Cathedral, former court church of Prussia`s royal family, the Hohenzollern; the medieval quarter Nikolaiviertel; the world heritage Museum Island, uniting five important museum buildings into a harmonic ensemble on the river Spree; Berlin Town Hall, official seat of the mayor which is colloquially known as the “Red Town Hall”; the Gendarmenmarkt, generally regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe; as well as legendary Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing point between East and West Berlin.The afternoon is open for your own explorations. Day 3: City Tour Berlin - part two After breakfast, your guide is awaiting you for part two of your sightseeing tour through Berlin. There is so much more to see in this extraordinary city as e.g. the Federal Chancellery Bundeskanzleramt, one of the most impressive pieces of architecture in the new government precinct; the Reichstag, Berlin`s most popular sight and seat of the German federal government; Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of the once divided city; as well as the new center of Berlin, Potsdamer Platz. The afternoon is at your own disposal. How about a visit to Berlin`s green heart, the Tiergarten with the Siegessäule, reflecting the city`s history in a remarkable way; of the Memorial Church Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedaechtniskirche, or to the most popular boulevard Kurfurstendamm. Here you might start on a shopping excursion through the numerous stores along the Kurfurstendamm or conclude this day in any of the near restaurants, clubs or pubs. Day 4: Excursion to Potsdam + visit Sanssouci Palace After a rich breakfast, you will set off for an excursion to nearby Potsdam. Following a short city tour with your local guide through the beautiful town centre of Potsdam, you will visit the most famous sight of the town, Sanssouci Palace. This summer residence “without care” was built by Frederick the Great between 1745 and 1747 and is regarded as the main work of German rococo architecture. Due to its fantatstic gardens, the Palace is often referred to as "Prussian Versailles". In 12 rooms, visitors can marvel at the original furniture and décor of the 18th century be transported back into the times of Frederick the Great, who preferred this palace and its marvelous gardens to withdraw with his dogs from the rest of the world. (Interior visit not incl.). The afternoon is at your own disposal. Day 5: Departure After a rich breakfast, your chauffeur will bring you to the airport or train station. You will return home with many memorable impressions of the German capital.

SERVICES  4 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Individual meet & greet at the airport/train station  Private transfer from airport/train station to hotel and back  3 hrs guided city tours in Berlin (2x)  3 hrs guided city tour Potsdam incl. visit Schloss Sanssouci (from outside) In cases of special events or important fairs and conferences, an accommodation in a centrally located hotel might not be possible. The excursion program however is generally not affected by these events.

COLOGNE PACKAGE 2 days / 1 night Rates starting from: EUR 133,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 137,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 149,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival & Sightseeing Tour Arrival in Cologne and transfer from airport/train station to your hotel. After hotel check-in, you will meet your tour guide for a city tour in Cologne. Start with a visit of the breathtaking Cologne Cathedral, which was built from 1248 to 1880. With a height of 157,38m, this masterpiece of Gothic architecture is the third highest sacral building in the world. Further sights include the historic town hall, the Romanesque church Groß St. Martin with its prominent crossing towers, the old town with the historic market place as well as the Roncalliplatz. Following the city tour, you will have the opportunity to take a walk on one of the most frequented shopping streets in Germany, the Hohe Strasse, or to visit the unique chocolate museum and enjoy a stroll through 3000 years of chocolaty history. The evening is at your free disposal.

Day 2: Departure After breakfast, transfer to the airport/train station. You will return home with numerous memories of Cologne.

SERVICES  Accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Transfer from airport/train station to hotel and back  Guided city tour in Cologne ROMANTIC HEIDELBERG 2 days / 1 night Rates starting from: EUR 135,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 139,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival + City Tour After arriving in Heidelberg, your chauffeur will welcome you at the airport or train station gate and transport you to the hotel. After hotel check-in, your tour guide will take you on a sightseeing tour through the oldest university town in Germany and without doubt one of the most beautiful places in the country: On your walk through the historical centre of Heidelberg, you will see the Old Bridge, the trail “Philosophenweg”, the old university assembly hall, the stables, the town hall, the knight, as well as the university library. Today`s highlight will be your visit of the Heidelberg castle. The symbol of this town, which is enthroned on the hill overlooking narrow alleys and picturesque old town rooftops, belongs to the most famous ruins of Germany. For ages, the complex of the castle was a symbol of rise and fall of the area called Palatinate and a source of inspiration for many artists during romanticism. Day 2: Departure After a rich breakfast, we recommend a 40-minute cruise on the river Neckar where you will get some very nice views of the castle and scenic Heidelberg . Afterwards, your driver is awaiting you for the transfer back to the airport or train station. You will return home with many lasting impressions of Heidelbergs

SERVICES  1 night accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Meet & greet at the main station  Private transfer from train station Heidelberg to hotel and back (airport transfer on request)  Guided city tour in Heidelberg  Guided visit Heidelberg Castle HAMBURG PACKAGE 3 days / 2 nights Rates starting from: EUR 219,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 225,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 229,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival After your arrival in Hamburg, a chauffeur will welcome you directly at your gate at the airport or train station and will drive you to your hotel. After check-in, we recommend a walk around the neighborhood to get a first impression of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Day 2: Harbour + City Tour After breakfast, you will take a walk to the pier at St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken. During a harbor boat tour, you will discover Hamburg’s inner harbor, docks, shipyards, container harbor as well as the historic Speicherstadt - the world-largest timber-pile founded warehouse district of the world. The second largest port in Europe is more than 800 years old and has 310 moorings for sea-going vessels and 60 docks. Following the boat trip, your local guide is awaiting you for a city tour to see the heart of downtown Hamburg; the shopping street Jungfernstieg; Hamburg’s city hall, where Hamburg’s Senate reigns as well as the citizenry, as well as the city’s emblem, The Michel, from there you will be able to get a great panorama of Hamburg. The tour will end at the most famous street in Hamburg, the Reeperbahn. Here you can visit homey bars, pubs, clubs, cafes and establishments where the Beatles used to perform. The evening is at your own disposal. Day 3: Fish market + Departure If you like to get up early in the morning, you must visit the legendary fish market. Since 1703, seafood of all kind is offered there every Sunday (in the summer from 5 a.m. and in the winter from 7 a.m.). Live music is part of the weekly market and the bartering of the merchants is a must-see. After this visit, your chauffeur will take you back to the airport or train station. Your experiences will be memorable.

SERVICES  2 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Meet & greet at the airport/train station  Transfer from airport/train station to hotel and back  Guided city tour in Hamburg  Harbour boat tour

DRESDEN – BAROQUE JEWEL 3 days / 2 nights Rates starting from: EUR 175,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 219,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 243,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival + City Tour Arrival in Dresden and transfer from airport/train station to your hotel. After hotel check-in, you will meet your tour guide for a city tour in so-called “Florence on the Elbe”. You will see the world-famous Frauenkirche Church, the symbol of Dresden, which is regarded as Germany`s most important Protestant building in Baroque style; the Zwinger, a perfect example of late Baroque architecture in Germany; the Semper Opera House, one of the most beautiful opera buildings in the world; the Royal Palace, which used to be the centre of power of Saxon sovereigns; the richly decorated cathedral; the Procession of Princes, a mural painting on tiles from Meissen porcelain of over 100m length; the Brühl Terrace, a former rampart also known as “the balcony of Europe” and much more. The evening is at your free disposal. Day 2: Sightseeing cruise on the Elbe After breakfast, you will take a stroll to the pier at the Elbpromenade to board a boat and enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the Elbe. Don`t forget to bring your camera! The afternoon is at your own disposal. Upon request, we can organise an excursion to close-by Meissen, the cradle of Saxony. In the remarkable 1000 years-old town you will also find the famous porcelain manufactory on the Albrechtsburg Castle. Since its foundation in 1710, the manufactory is producing the well-known Meissen porcelain in traditional handicraft. Day 3: Departure After a rich breakfast, your driver is awaiting you for the transfer to the airport or train station. You will return home with numerous memories of this beautiful region.

SERVICES  2 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Meet & greet at the airport/train station  Private transfer from airport/train station to hotel and back  Guided city tour in Dresden  Boat trip Elbe FRANKFURT PACKAGE 4 days / 3 nights PRICE PER PERSON / IN DOUBLE ROOM in hotel 3*: starting from EUR 515,00 PRICE PER PERSON / IN DOUBLE ROOM in hotel 4*: starting from EUR 545,00

Being one of the oldest trade fair locations in the world, Frankfurt still takes a top position amongst the world's most important meeting and event destinations. 800 years of trade fair tradition have left their mark on the city: Frankfurt is perfectly attuned for business and leisure travellers from around the world.

Includes - 3 nights accommodation in hotel – Hop on Hof off tour valid for one day

- Day Tour to the Rhine: An unforgettable day trip to the Rhine River Valley – an area which UNESCO counts as part of the World Heritage of mankind. Come and see the river, the little villages and vineyards, and mighty medieval castles.

See the famous Loreley Rock. Enjoy the gorgeous view from the Niederwald Monument and a cable car ride (optional) from the top of the hills in summertime. Lunch in a beautiful restaurant by the riverside is included as well as a wonderful boat trip on a Rhine steamer along the famous river panorama up to St. Goarshausen (in the winter when steamers are not operating, we may visit a castle instead).

You'll get to experience wine tasting. A shopping stop at Rüdesheim/Drosselgasse is also included in the itinerary.

Includes - Services of a tour guide - Lunch - Rhine steamer trip - Wine tasting

-Baden-Baden and Black Forest Tour:

We will head to Baden-Baden, one of Europe´s most beautiful health resorts and best preserved spas. You can go to the parks, to Kurhaus, or visit the thermal bath houses. For the other guests who won't be staying at the thermal baths, we will show you Germany's oldest and most beautiful casino. Then, we will take a round trip through the dark woods of the Black Forest up to legendary lake "Mummelsee." There will be time for souvenir shopping (cuckoo clocks are recommended as it is what this place is known for).

Includes - English speaking tour guide - Lunch box - Entrance fee to casino

- Arrival and departure transfers

MUNICH PACKAGE 4 days / 3 nights PRICE PER PERSON / IN DOUBLE ROOM in hotel 3*: starting from EUR 479,00 PRICE PER PERSON / IN DOUBLE ROOM in hotel 4*: starting from EUR 515,00

The south is surely one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Germany: Bavaria, Munich and the Royal Castles. Includes: 3 overnights at the hotel in Munich Hop on Hop off tour in Munich FD tour to the Romantic Road with Rothenburg ob der Taube and Harburg Traveling along the Romantic Road, we first reach Harburg, one of the oldest, largest and most well preserved castles in Southern Germany, completed in the late 11th century. Continuing along through Swabian Dinkelsbühl, we arrive in Rothenburg, the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Europe. There will be time for sightseeing, lunch and shopping. FD tour to the Bavarian Castles Wander through the scenic German countryside on your way to the legendary extravagance of the German castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Known for their elaborate construction and world- famous architecture, these two extraordinary structures were dreamed up by Germany's own Ludwig II, also known as the Swan King.

Find out why many believe Neuschwanstein inspired Disney's storybook castles and get ready to feel like you're living a real-life fairy tale. Hidden in the seclusion of the mountains, German King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Both testify to the vision of Bavaria's fairytale King.

Departing from Munich, you'll first visit Linderhof Castle, a French rococo-style castle inspired by Versailles itself and surrounded by immaculately manicured gardens. A quick shopping and photo stop in the charming village Oberammergau will recharge your batteries for the second half of your day. You'll arrive at idyllic Neuschwanstein Castle around 13:00, where you're free to enjoy approximately 4 hours to explore the castle.

Late Rise'rs Excursion – Zugspitze After visiting Ettal Monastery, we drive to Garmisch - Partenkirchen and on to Eibsee where we take the cable car to the summit of the Zugspitze (9.788 ft.). On a clear day, you can see over a thousand Bavarian, Austrian, Swiss and Italian mountain peaks. Descent by cogwheel train. TRIER – GERMANY’S OLDEST CITY - PACKAGE 2 days / 1 night Rates starting from: EUR 129,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 149,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival + City Tour After your arrival in Trier, your chauffeur will welcome you at the airport or train station gate and transfer you to the hotel. Following the hotel check-in, your tour guide takes you to explore the former imperial and oldest German town, starting with the visit of Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. This remarkable building has been declared part of the UNESCO world heritage in 1986. In the following, you will visit Trier Cathedral, the oldest episcopal church in Germany, as well as the so-called Basilica, built at the beginning of the 4th century originally as the throne room of emperor Constantin, which continues to be the largest conserved single-room structure from Roman times. Further sights include the Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauen-Kirche), the Imperial Baths, the Amphitheatre, the Roman bridge, as well as the main market place of Trier. The evening is at your disposal for further discoveries. Day 2: Departure After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take a cruise on the river Mosel and marvel at the beautiful scenery around the town. Later, your chauffeur will transfer you to the airport or train station. You will return home with many lasting impressions of Trier.

SERVICES  1 night accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Meet & greet at the train station  Private transfer from train station Trier to hotel and back (airport transfer on request)  Guided city tour Trier DRESDEN AND LEIPZIG 3 days / 2 nights Rates starting from: EUR 155,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 199,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 219,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival + City Tour Arrival in Dresden and hotel check-in. Afterwards you will meet your tour guide for a city tour in so- called “Florence on the Elbe”, where you can see the world-famous Frauenkirche church, the symbol of Dresden, which is regarded as Germany`s most important protestant building in Baroque style; the Zwinger, a most perfect example of late Baroque architecture in Germany; the Semper Opera House, one of the most beautiful opera buildings in the world; the Royal Palace, which used to be the centre of power of Saxon sovereigns; the richly decorated cathedral; the Procession of Princes, a mural painting on tiles from Meissen porcelain of over 100m length; the Brühl Terrace, a former rampart also known as “the balcony of Europe” and much more. The evening is at your free disposal. Day 2: Excursion to Leipzig (approx. 240km) After breakfast, you will leave Dresden for an excursion to Leipzig. Your local guide is awaiting you in the oldest city of fairs: visit the opera house, with its 300-year history; the Bach archives, dedicated to the detailed study of the life of composer Johann Sebastian Bach; the old town hall, one of the oldest and most beautiful Renaissance town halls in Germany; the monument of the battle of nations, a landmark of Leipzig which commemorates the first big battle of nations in human history in 1813, as well as the church of St. Nikolai, the most established church of the town and starting point for the famous Monday demonstrations in autumn 1989, which lead to the peaceful revolution on the German Democratic Republic. In the afternoon return to Dresden.

Day 3: Departure After a rich breakfast, you will return home with numerous memories of this beautiful region. SERVICES  2 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Guided city tours in Dresden and Leipzig

DÜSSELDORF 2 days / 1 night Rates starting from: EUR 139,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 3* hotels EUR 145,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 4* hotels EUR 163,00 per person / in double room – accommodation in 5* hotels

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival + City tour After arriving in Dusseldorf, your chauffeur will welcome you at the airport or train station gate and transport you to the hotel. After hotel check-in, your tour guide is awaiting you for a sight-seeing tour through the main city of North Rhine-Westphalia: you will see the legendary Old Town (also known as “the longest bar in the world”); the Koenigsalle (Kö) which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful boulevards world-wide, the extensive town hall complex with its 3 different buildings; the castle square and the Düsseldorf Media Harbor with its impressive architecture and 3 spectacular buildings by Frank Gehry.

Day 2: Departure After a rich breakfast buffet, your chauffeur will transfer you to the airport or train station. You will return home with a number of unforgettable memories.

SERVICES  Accommodation in the hotel category of your choice  Daily buffet breakfast  Rooms with shower and/or bathtub and lavatory  Transfer from airport/train station to hotel and back  Guided city tour Dusseldorf