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Best of Germany (Classic)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at a local restaurant in the heart of Berlin for a delightful dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant in Berlin with Travel Director and fellow guests

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Ku'Damm shopping centre
    Landmarks
    Ku'Damm
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  2. Day 2

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert: Ku'Damm, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Tiergarten, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Humboldt University, State Opera, and Museum Island
    Landmarks
    Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
    Tiergarten
    Reichstag
    Brandenburg Gate
    Unter den Linden
    Humboldt University
    State Opera
    Museum Island
  3. Day 3

    Berlin to Dresden

    Berlin to Dresden
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Dresden)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert: Frauenkirche, Procession of the Princes mosaic, cathedral, Semper Opera House, and Zwinger Palace
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Procession of the Princes
    Royal Palace
    Semper Opera House
    Zwinger Palace
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  4. Day 4

    Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Dresden to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (For your dining pleasure, you're offered an excellent selection of Rothenburg restaurants, each with its own distinctive ambience and cuisine. From local Franken specialities to international menus, your Tour Director's inside knowledge ensures a more intimate and authentic dining experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Altes Brauhaus), Hotel (Altes Brauhaus, Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert in Weimar exploring the city's literary heritage
    • Orientation walk with Travel Director through Rothenburg ob der Tauber's narrow cobbled streets to the market square
    • Dine-Around dinner at selected restaurants in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Landmarks
    Weimar
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Rothenburg Market Square
    Renaissance Town Hall
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  5. Day 5

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Altes Brauhaus), Hotel (Altes Brauhaus, Rothenburg ob der Tauber)

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through narrow-cobbled streets with Local Expert
    • Historic city walls walk with panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit to medieval town of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber City Walls
    Nuremberg
  6. Day 6

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Frankfurt to Mainz

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Mainz)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert in Frankfurt: Römer, European Central Bank, Frankfurt Cathedral's Coronation Site, Paulskirche, and Apfelwein tasting
    • Guided visit to Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
    Landmarks
    Römer
    European Central Bank
    Frankfurt Cathedral
    Paulskirche
    Gutenberg Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Mainz to Bacharach

    Mainz to Bacharach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Enjoy lunch featuring local produce at a restaurant rooted in the Slow Food philosophy. Regional, seasonal and organic ingredients are sourced from local farmers and artisans committed to sustainable, fair practices. Discover the fresh, creative flavours of the Middle Rhine alongside a wine tasting — all served with views across the vineyard-lined river valley)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Mainz)

    Included Activities

    • Rhine cruise from Mainz to Bacharach
    • Vineyard walk with Local Expert in Bacharach
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Stüber's with regional dishes and local wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
    Bacharach
  8. Day 8

    Bacharach to Heidelberg to Schwangau

    Bacharach to Heidelberg to Schwangau
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ameron Neuschwanstein), Hotel (Ameron Neuschwanstein, Schwangau)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Local Expert in Heidelberg: Altstadt, Heidelberg University, Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, and Old Bridge with castle views
    • Black Forest cuckoo clock workshop visit with Black Forest Gateau and tea
    • Scenic drive along Lake Constance
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Altstadt
    Heidelberg University
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    Old Bridge
    Heidelberg Castle
    Black Forest
    Lake Constance
    Schwangau
  9. Day 9

    Schwangau to Füssen

    Schwangau to Füssen
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ameron Neuschwanstein), Hotel (Ameron Neuschwanstein, Schwangau)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with local historian: magnificent halls, lavish decoration, and spectacular views
    • Walking tour through Füssen Old Town with Local Expert
    • Visit to Museum of Füssen in the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Füssen Old Town
    Museum of Füssen
    St. Mang Monastery
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  10. Day 10

    Füssen to Oberammergau to Dachau to Munich

    Füssen to Oberammergau to Dachau to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Bierhalle as you dine on Bavarian specialities in one of the city's famed beer halls)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to wood sculptor's workshop in Oberammergau (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Guided tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Fun-filled Bavarian evening with travel companions in Munich
    Landmarks
    Oberammergau
    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
  11. Day 11

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: guided walking tour through Munich city centre with Local Expert, or visit to Residenz museum and Treasury
    • Orientation of Munich with Travel Director: Feldherrnhalle, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church, and Marienplatz
    • Culinary walking tour in the heart of Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Nymphenburg Palace followed by visit to BMW Welt
    • Visit Munich art galleries and museums
    • Relax with coffee in Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Munich City Centre
    Residenz
    Feldherrnhalle
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church
    Marienplatz
    Nymphenburg Palace
    BMW Welt
  12. Day 12

    Munich

    Munich

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  • Roger3.0May 2024
    It was OK. Hour long local tours is not enough Accommodations were fine, not all centrally located. No restaurant...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. We apologise that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you found it low-value. Your comments have been shared with the relevant departments for review and consideration. We hope to offer you a better travel experience in the future.
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  • Goldilocks5.0June 2022
    Arrangements n hotel are all good especially luggage is looked after at every hotel n good to the last farewell at...
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  • BARRY3.5October 2019
    We have paid $5400 for 9night. Iv providet 3-4 star hotels. Hotel "wttelsbach" oberammeergau was very primitive ,not...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing this with us. We are truly disappointed to learn that your time on the road did no go as you had perhaps anticipated. Also, we have taken into consideration your observations in relation to some of the accommodation provided. Rest assured that this will be shared with our dedicated team for further review to see where possible changes could be made going forward. With that in mind, we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to restore your full faith in our guided holidays in the near future.
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  • Ross5.0October 2018
    Well organized. Very pleasant, knowledgeable , helpful guide
    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to hear that your Travel Director and Coach Driver went above and beyond to make your time on the road a memorable one. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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  • RossMcilquham5.0October 2018
    Well organized. Very helpful, pleasant, knowledgeable guide
    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very pleased to hear that your time on the Best of Germany tour was a memorable one. On top of that, we hope that you were able to go back home with some amazing memories and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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  • William4.0October 2018
    Only complaint was night at castle dinner, 68 euros for chicken leg and ice cream! Really cheap!
    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are extremely pleased to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience with Insight Vacations. However, we acknowledge your observations in regards to the meal served during your castle dinner which will be shared with our team further review. That being said, we still hope that you were able to make lots of unforgettable memories of your time in Germany.
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    Molly

    Asked on June 7th, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations used for this tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten June 2026

      This journey is typically 12 days and covers Germany's most iconic regions, including Berlin – rich history and cultural landmarks, Dresden – beautifully restored Baroque city, Munich – Bavarian traditions and charm, Neuschwanstein Castle – fairytale alpine scenery, Black Forest – picturesque landscapes, Heidelberg & Rhine Valley – castles, rivers, and charming towns. The itinerary offers a balance of guided sightseeing and free time for you to explore at your own pace. You'll stay in carefully selected 4 to 5-star hotels, chosen for their comfort, quality, and convenient or scenic locations. Inclusions: Elegant accommodation throughout the tour, Daily breakfast and selected dinners (11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners), Travel by luxury coach with extra legroom, Services of a professional Travel Director, Local expert guides in key cities, Entry to many major attractions and experiences.

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    Denise

    Asked on March 1st, 2026

    what s the difference between the Best of Germany (classic) and the Germany Highlights tours?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten March 2026

      Both trips showcase Germany's top highlights over 12 days, but the overall experience differs slightly in style and flow.

      Best of Germany (Classic) – Insight Vacations offers a more curated and refined feel, with a slightly more relaxed pace. As a one-way journey from Berlin to Munich, it provides a satisfying sense of travelling across the country rather than looping back. The sightseeing feels thoughtfully crafted, with a polished, premium touring style and select moments where the pace eases, allowing you to truly enjoy key destinations rather than simply checking them off.

      German Highlights – Globus follows a smooth, classic format with a round-trip route starting and ending in Frankfurt. This can be especially convenient for flight arrangements. The itinerary has a lively, social coach-tour atmosphere and is a dependable, well-structured option — ideal if you prefer a clear rhythm and a seamless experience from beginning to end.

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    Ilse

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      The tour price can vary, so it’s best to check for the current rates directly.

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      You can check the availability directly on our website or by contacting us via the chat feature.

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    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    What is the average group size for the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten November 2024

      The average group size is around 33 guests, with a maximum of 40 guests.

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    Carol

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    What happens if I need to cancel my booking?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten September 2024

      If you need to cancel, please refer to the cancellation policy which outlines the necessary steps and potential fees.

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    Asked on August 2nd, 2024

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2024

      Complimentary transfers leave at set times from the airport to the hotel on the first day and from the hotel to the airport on the last day.

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    Jean-Baptiste

    Asked on July 11th, 2024

    Are there any restrictions on luggage for the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2024

      Luggage should not exceed specified dimensions and weight limits as outlined in the tour details.

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    Joanna

    Asked on May 18th, 2024

    Is this tour pet friendly?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

      We don't allow bringing of pets on tour.

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      Joanna

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      What is the discounted price for 1pax on 14june to 25june? What time is the pickup and drop off from and to airport?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

      Twin Share Room Rate (With Last Minute Deal promo applied): 4,526.25. Single Room Rate (With Last Minute Deal promo applied): 6,735.25. Complimentary arrival transfers depart Berlin Brandenburg Airport at 10:30, 13:00 and 16:00 on the first day of the tour. Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Munich Airport on the last day of the tour at 07:00 and 09:00.

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      Joanna

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      If this is the last min deal then what is the original price? Price given is in which currency?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

      Since the departure 14 June 2024 is only 24 days away, it is considered a late booking. Whether we apply the Last Minute Deal or not, full payment will be required immediately. The prices quoted are in USD.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

      If your flight arrives late, please ensure that you communicate with us to arrange transportation options.

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