Highlights of Germany (6040) - 2013

12 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt


Highlights of Germany
The 19th-century Bavarian Palace of Neuschwanstein Castle
The 19th-century Bavarian Palace of Neuschwanstein Castle
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin serves as a symbol of peace and reunification of the city
Munich, Germanys Secret Capital
Pay a visit to Cologne’s awesome gothic cathedral
Nuremberg is a city located in the state of Bavaria, Germany
The Reichstag building is a historical building in Berlin, Germany that was built in 1894
The Black Forest in southwestern Germany
Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany and also its largest city
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Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Evening Harbour Cruise
An evening cruise of the port of Hamburg, lasting approx. 1 and a half hours, with commentary in English, will show one of the ten largest harbours of the world. You'll see the most modern container bridges and some of the largest container ships worldwide with a fantastic view of the ships which one passes closely by. Passing the Rickmer Rickmers the boat goes to the oldest part of the harbour - the Speicherstadt. With all the beautiful views, the smell of exotic spices and coffee it is often called "The pearl of the city". During the cruise there will be 1 drink per person (white wine, beer or soft drink).
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


Potsdam & Cecilienhof
An afternoon excursion lasting approx. 3 and a half hours to Potsdam, famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. First by coach to Glieniche Bridge, where during the Cold War spies were exchanged, then the historical Russian colony "Alexandrowka", historical windmill, Sanssouci Palace with its famous terraces and time to walk though the delightful gardens. Inside visit is included of Cecilienhof Palace, where Trumann, Atlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. Time to see the Brandenburg Gate, Royal Stables, Dutch quarters, Nikolai Church and Potsdam Town Hall before returning back to the centre of Berlin.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person


Ziko's Grill Dinner
Dine in a family run restaurant, conveniently located in the centre of Western Berlin, which has been serving guests for overy 40 years. The restaurant is well known in Berlin for its grilled meats, Serbian and German specialities, as well as international cuisine. There is a 3 course dinner with choice of soup and 5 choices of main course, plus dessert and coffee or tea. Also included are a good selection of 2 drinks per person. During the evening there is also live music to add to the atmosphere.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person


Bavarian Evening and Dinner
A must during a stay in Munich is a visit to a beer hall. On this evening excursion you will be taken to one of Munich's oldest beer halls, founded in 1589 by the Duke of Bavaria and originally the brewery to the old Royal Residence. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart also lived around the block from this famous beer hall in the late 18th century. You will be served a 3 course typical local dinner including either 1 litre of local Bavarian beer or 2 glasses of wine or 2 non alcoholic drinks. During the evening there will be music.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person


Dachau
You will be taken by coach to the former concentration camp near Dachau, which in 1965 was created as a memorial to the victims, giving visitors a chance to learn how the prisoners were forced to suffer. There will be time to look around the memorial site and the museum and also see a documentary film on the history of the concentration camp. Audio guides are provided.
Approximate value: €20 EUR per person


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