7-Day Germany Tour Packages

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• 7 Day Germany Itinerary, incl. Munich and Berlin

  Munich and Berlin's iconic landmarks await on this 7-day German tour. The route winds through Neuschwanstein Castle, reaches the summit of Zugspitze peak, and stops at Brandenburg Gate. Accommodations at Hotel Jedermann Munich and Holiday Inn Express Berlin include breakfast and train transfers.

  

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  • Day 1

    Munich Arrival

    After landing at Munich Airport (MUC), your private transfer will take you into the city. Spend your first afternoon getting familiar with the city center around Marienplatz. Buy a multi-day MVV transport pass at the airport to make city travel easier and more cost-effective.

    
  • Day 2

    Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip

    Take the early train from Munich's Hauptbahnhof to Füssen (2 hours). Book your castle entry for late morning to avoid crowds. The walk up to Neuschwanstein takes 30-40 minutes. Skip the horse carriages as wait times are usually long. You can visit Hohenschwangau Castle while waiting for your Neuschwanstein time slot.

    
  • Day 3

    Choose Your Adventure

    Option 1: Visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zugspitze (1.5 hours from Munich). Buy mountain tickets early for the first cogwheel train at 8:15 AM. Option 2: Visit Salzburg (2 hours by train). Begin at Mirabell Gardens and explore the Altstadt. Get a Salzburg Card ($32) for fortress entry and public transport.

    
  • Day 4

    Munich to Berlin Transfer

    Take an early ICE train to Berlin (4 hours). Book a seat on the right side for better views. Get a 3-day Welcome Card for zones ABC to cover all transport including Sachsenhausen. The S-Bahn or U-Bahn connects Berlin Hauptbahnhof to most central hotels.

    
  • Day 5

    Berlin Essentials

    Start with a morning walking tour at 10 AM from Brandenburg Gate. You'll walk about 2.5 miles so wear good shoes. Take the river cruise from Friedrichstraße dock around 2 PM for optimal photo lighting. If you want to eat at the TV Tower's rotating restaurant, book ahead.

    
  • Day 6

    Sachsenhausen Memorial

    Take the S-Bahn to Oranienburg early (45 minutes from central Berlin). The memorial opens at 8:30 AM. Plan 4-5 hours for a full visit and rent an audio guide (€3). Spend your last evening at the East Side Gallery. Late afternoon light works best for photos.

  • Day 7

    Berlin Departure

    Your private transfer will pick you up 3 hours before your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Book an afternoon flight to the US to allow time for VAT refund processing.

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• 7 Days in Germany, incl. Berlin and Dresden

  This 7-day trip covers 14 destinations from Berlin to Wolfsburg, Celle, Hannover, Goslar, Eisenach, Gotha, Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Meissen, and Moritzburg before returning to Berlin. See UNESCO sites like Wartburg Castle and Goslar's medieval old town, tour Rammelsberg Mines Museum.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Berlin

    Spend your first two days discovering Berlin. Get to Museum Island early to avoid the crowds. Visit the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building, but make sure to book your free Reichstag dome visit online at least three days before. Set aside about 2 hours each for the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. In the evening, check out the trendy Kantstrasse area, which has great Asian food and lively bars.

    
  • Day 3

    Berlin to Hannover via Wolfsburg and Celle

    Start your day early and drive to Wolfsburg to visit the Autostadt. You'll need 2-3 hours to see the pavilions properly. Next, stop at medieval Celle to see its famous half-timbered houses. The late afternoon light makes them look particularly beautiful. Stay in Hannover's Mitte district, where you'll find plenty of restaurants and good transport connections.

    
  • Day 4

    Goslar and Eisenach

    Head to Goslar, a UNESCO site, and get to the Rammelsberg Mine Museum for the first tour at 9:30 AM. The streets are made of cobblestones, so wear good shoes. After lunch, visit Bad Sooden before arriving in Eisenach. Take an evening walk through the historic center when the baroque buildings are lit up.

    
  • Day 5

    Eisenach to Leipzig

    Start at Wartburg Castle when it opens at 8:30 AM. The walk up takes about 20 minutes. You can see where Martin Luther translated the New Testament here. After visiting the Automobile Museum, drive to Erfurt to see the medieval Merchants' Bridge. Try to get there before the afternoon tour groups. End your day exploring Leipzig's historic center on foot.

    
  • Day 6

    Dresden and Meissen Day Trip

    The drive to Dresden takes about 2 hours from Leipzig. Stop at the Monument to the Battle of Nations first. In Dresden, visit the Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace. Next, go to Meissen for its famous porcelain factory but book your tour ahead. Visit Moritzburg Castle in the late afternoon to see the "Cinderella Castle" reflected in the lake.

    
  • Day 7

    Final Day in Berlin

    Take a guided morning tour of Berlin's highlights. Use your free afternoon to visit places like the East Side Gallery. As one traveler said: "The open-air gallery stretches for 1.3 km - rent a bike to see it all comfortably, especially on hot summer days."

    

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• 7 Day Bavaria Itinerary, incl. Bad Wiessee and Bayrischzell

  This weeklong self-guided walk winds through Bavaria's alpine heartland, starting at Lake Tegernsee and finishing at Mount Wendelstein. Nights are spent in Bad Wiessee, Schliersee, Spitzingsee, and Bayrischzell at 3-star accommodations like Hotel Askania and Gästehaus am Kurpark.

  

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  • Day 1

    Bad Wiessee

    Start in this peaceful lakeside town on Tegernsee. Use the afternoon to adjust to the altitude (747m) and walk along the waterfront promenade. Important: Get your hiking maps and transit passes from the tourist office before 5PM closing time. You'll need these for tomorrow.

    
  • Day 2

    Riederstein Circuit

    This 9km circular hike needs an early start (8:30AM) to avoid heat and crowds. The climb to Riederstein chapel includes a steep 420m elevation gain. Bring trekking poles for the way down. Stop for lunch at the historic Galaun mountain inn, then take a scenic boat back to Bad Wiessee.

    
  • Day 3

    Bad Wiessee to Schliersee

    Start early for this 16km lake-to-lake route. Bring extra water for the open stretch to Neureuth. Stop for lunch at Gindelalm beer garden with its beautiful lake views. The route ends with a shaded forest walk into Schliersee.

    
  • Day 4

    Spitzingsee Day Trip

    Walk the lakeside path to Fischhausen (about 1 hour), then follow the old Bockerl railway route up to Spitzingsattel pass. The path to Spitzingsee lake is clear but can get muddy. Wear waterproof boots. Take the bus back to Schliersee (€2).

    
  • Day 5

    Schliersee to Bayrischzell

    Take the cable car up Mount Taubenstein to start your day. The high trail has great views but gets windy. Pack an extra layer. Walk 9km through alpine meadows past Lake Soinsee to Bayrischzell, mostly downhill (170m up/520m down).

    
  • Day 6

    Wendelstein Circuit

    Use the morning cable car (included in tour price) to reach the top. Visit the weather observatory and caves. The viewing trail is short but exposed, so skip it if storms threaten. The mountain restaurant terrace offers beautiful valley views.

    
  • Day 7

    Departure from Bayrischzell

    Take a morning train to Munich (about 1.5 hours). If you drove, public parking costs about €10 per day.

    

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