Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast (American breakfast served at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Cologne)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cologne Cathedral, the world's tallest twin-spired Gothic church
- Admire love locks on Hohenzollern Bridge
- Explore cobblestoned streets of historic Old Town
- Stroll along the Rhine riverbanks
- Sample traditional Kölsch beer in a local tavern
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Hohenzollern Bridge Altstadt (Old Town) Rhine River - Day 2
Cologne to Aachen
Cologne to Aachen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Cologne)
Optional Activities
- Visit Aachen Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage site and burial place of Charlemagne
- Explore medieval Aachen Town Hall, built over ancient palace ruins
- View historic city fortifications at Ponttor gate
- Hike up Lousberg Hill for panoramic views of the city
- Discover medieval artifacts and gold-leaf manuscripts in the Cathedral Treasury
Landmarks Aachen Cathedral Aachen Town Hall Ponttor Gate Lousberg Hill - Day 3
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Cologne)
Optional Activities
- Explore modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, featuring works by Picasso
- View preserved Roman ruins and ancient floor mosaics at Romano-Germanic Museum
- Visit Great St. Martin Church, one of Cologne's 12 impressive Romanesque churches
- Wander through vibrant districts like Ehrenfeld or artistic Südstadt
- Admire design, jewelry, and decorative arts at Museum of Applied Arts
Landmarks Museum Ludwig Romano-Germanic Museum Great St. Martin Church Museum of Applied Arts Ehrenfeld Südstadt - Day 4
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast (German breakfast at a nearby café)
