Day 1 | Welcome to Berlin

Your travels of Germany begin in the capital, Berlin. With the

afternoon free, perhaps walk along the bustling Ku' Damm,

shopping centre of West Berlin, which during 40 years of division,

became the shop window of the West. Tonight, join your Travel

Director and travel companions at a local restaurant for dinner.

Meals: Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre

Day 2 | The Spirit of Berlin

Join a Local Expert to see some of Berlin's many highlights. Travel

along the Ku'Damm past the Memorial Church. Drive through the

Tiergarten to see Norman Foster’s glass dome that crowns the

reconstructed Reichstag building. Continue with a visit to the

Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the reunication, and down along

the Unter den Linden, past the Humboldt University and State

Opera. Stop on Museum Island before enjoying a day at leisure in

this once divided city. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the

glorious palace of the Prussian Kings at Potsdam?

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Highlights of Former East Berlin - Explore the shadows of the past with our Local Expert and visit the staggering Holocaust Memorial.

Stop for a photo at ‘Checkpoint Charlie', location of the tense stand-os between U.S. & Soviet forces during the Cold War. Then a real

highlight as we visit the Berlin Wall Memorial. The memorial contains the last section of the Berlin Wall with a guard tower and preserved

grounds and is thus able to convey an impression of how the border fortications developed until the end of the 1980s. Learn about this

focal point of 20th-century history and of the fate of those who attempted to cross it.

Adult: 35.00 EUR

* If your hotel is located near Checkpoint Charlie you will visit East Side Gallery instead.

Bridge of Spies, Sanssouci & Dinner - Our evening takes us to Potsdam, the summer home and royal residence to the Kings of Prussia.

Here we'll see the ‘Sanssouci’ palace of the most celebrated Prussian king, Frederick the Great. We'll enjoy time for photos in the gardens

and then continue to the Glienicke Bridge, the famous 'Bridge of Spies'. The bridge was used for spy exchanges between East & West

during the Cold War. We'll cross the bridge on foot before continuing to historic Wirsthaus Moorlake, nestled on the banks of the Havel

river, for an evening of traditional German fare.

n.b. This optional experience may be oered without dinner for €48.

Adult: 74.00 EUR

Day 3 | Dresden, a Baroque Phoenix on the Elbe

In Dresden, join your Local Expert to see the splendours of the

city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the

destruction of World War II, walk past ‘The Procession of the

Princes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace

facade. See the huge cathedral, Semper Opera House and

Baroque Zwinger Palace. Although the town was heavily bombed

during World War II, it remains a treasure trove of early German

history and baroque architecture.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Hilton Dresden

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Meissen Excursion - It was in Dresden that the rst porcelain in Europe was made. We will visit the Meissen factory where we are shown

how this world-famous porcelain is made before we visit the museum. Later there is time to visit the factory shop for some bargains and

enjoy a coee. Before we head back to the hotel we will enjoy the scenic ride along the river Elbe and we will stop to take in the beauty of

Moritzburg castle.

Adult: 44.00 EUR

Day 4 | Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Join a Local Expert in Weimar to explore the city of literary

luminaries Goethe and Schiller. Venture to Rothenburg ob der

Tauber, the best-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge

back into the 16th century during your orientation with your Travel

Director as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with

high-gabled houses to the market square, dominated by its

Renaissance town hall. For your Dine-Around evening, choose

from a hand-picked selection of restaurants within the walls of

the Old Town.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Altes Brauhaus

Day 5 | Rothenburg at Leisure

Enjoy an inspiring stroll through the narrow-cobbled streets with a

Local Expert before taking in panoramic views on the historic city

walls walk. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure for further

exploration on your own, or perhaps a guided visit to the medieval

town of Nuremberg.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Altes Brauhaus

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Today, we visit the former rally grounds and unnished Congress Hall of the Nazi Party. We meet our Local

Expert, who will show us the vast area, detail the Party's fascination with rallies, and discuss the causes and consequences of National

Socialism. We also see the Zeppelin Field with its infamous tribune, the Luitpoldhain, and the so-called Luitpold Arena.

Adult: 41.00 EUR

Day 6 | Frankfurt and Mainz

Continue your travels through to Frankfurt and take in the city's

famed landmarks with a Local Expert. See the gable-roofed

Römer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation

Site, and the eminent Paulskirche. Complete your visit with a

tasting of local Apfelwein. Your hotel is in the nearby town of

Mainz, a bustling and important town since the time of the

Romans. Enjoy a guided visit of the Gutenberg Museum,

dedicated to one of history's most important inventors.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Hilton, Mainz

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Rüdesheim Dinner And Entertainment - Drive to the small river port of Rudesheim, known for its Riesling wines and narrow ‘Street of

Thrushes', which buzzes with lively restaurants, old taverns and festive music long into the night. Throw back a schnapps, feel the pulse

of live entertainment, and enjoy a fun-lled evening of song, merriment and regional German food. Prost!

Adult: 78.00 EUR

Day 7 | Castles of the Rhine Experience

Begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steep vineyards, halftimbered taverns and hilltop castles. Stop in Bacharach on the

banks of the Rhine, for a scenic stroll in the vineyards with a Local

Expert. Sit down for a delicious Farm-to-Table lunch prepared with

locally sourced ingredients, and wine tasting.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine

Hotel: Hilton, Mainz

Day 8 | Heidelberg

This morning, continue your travels to Heidelberg. Visit

Heidelberg Palace, one of the world's most impressive palace

ruins and an icon of the Romantic Movement. Venture inside to

see the Heidelberg Tun, a gigantic wine vat built into the building's

cellar in 1591 and able to hold 130,000 litres. Hear its associated

tales of the dwarf court jester, Perkeo. Marvel at the panoramic

vistas of the city and Neckar Valley from the castle fortress.

Continue on to your hotel in the Black Forest, the land of cherry

cake and cuckoo clocks, where traditional farmhouses dip their

thatched roofs almost to the ground. Stop to meet the locals

who still make cuckoo clocks by hand, a tradition passed down for

over 300 years.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Hotel Stadt Freiburg.

Day 9 | The Black Forest

The best way to enjoy this enchanting region is on a lake cruise.

Relax and soak up the atmosphere of the Black Forest on a guided

wildlife walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Ameron Neuschwanstein

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Colmar Excursion - Nestled in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards lies the impossibly quaint little town of Colmar. Our local expert will help

you discover its half timbered byways and Venetian-style canals.

Adult: 40.00 EUR

Day 10 | Jewels of the Bavarian Alps

Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, bristling

with turrets and pinnacles and built as a retreat for the wildly

eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated

apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin

Courtyard. On your return to Munich, the rest of the day is free for

you to explore Bavaria's capital city. Perhaps visit one of its many

art galleries and museums, or relax and enjoy a coee in the

delightful Marienplatz?

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Munich Marriott

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Bavarian Dinner - Tonight we'll soak up the lively atmosphere of a popular traditional restaurant. We'll enjoy traditional Bavarian hospitality

and sample delicious regional specialties and local beer.

Adult: 74.00 EUR

Day 11 | The Bavarian Capital of Munich

Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert

for a foodie walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the

famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury.

In the evening, round o your German experience with a dinner,

complete with local wine. Prost!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Munich Marriott

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

The Dachau Memorial - After Hitler's rise to power in 1933, the rst concentration camp for political prisoners was opened outside the

town of Dachau and it became a blueprint for others to follow. Now maintained as a memorial, spend some reective moments with our

Local Expert amid the remains of the camp prisons, reconstructed barracks, kitchens, workshops and baths which serves as the

museum. A chilling and emotional reminder of the horrors of war.

Adult: 38.00 EUR

Day 12 | Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Say Auf Wiedersehen to your new friends as you trip comes to an

end.

Meals: Breakfast

Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations

Superior dining in top rated restaurants

Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am

24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver

‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*

Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences

Local discovery led by Local Experts

All porterage, gratuities and tips

Booking and Payments

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.

• Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by Client:

• More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.

• 30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.

• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.

• Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Changes to Itinerary

• Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.

• Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.

• Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.

Health and Safety

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.

• Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

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• Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.

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• Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.

• Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.

Conduct

• Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.

• Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.

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• Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.

• Post-Tour Complaints: Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the tour's conclusion.

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