What are the hotel accommodations like

The hotels used are Sheraton Offenbach, Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse, Catalonia Hotel Berlin, Prinzhotel, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Tivoli Innsbruck, Mercure City, Imperial Riding School. These hotels could change based on availability and the final names are provided closer to the departure date.

Will we see the area on the Rhine where the Allies crossed on March 26,1945, St Goar, middle hertiage site etc?

On Day 2, Cruise in the Rhineland and on to Cologne. The legend of Loreley kick-starts our morning as we board a leisurely cruise along the mighty Rhine past castles and vineyard-clad hills. We stop to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest lunch and hear tales of knights and feuding lords and ladies in a 13th-century castle perched high above the Rhine valley. Continuing to the cultural capital of the Rhineland, we view the spectacular Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the city's great artistic treasures and historic town squares.

I am wondering if there is an Octoberfest experience with the Best of Germany and Austria tour.

Our travel dates are September 2024. No specific dates yet. Travelling with 2 other couples. We are all researching.

Could you describe the type of breakfast and dinners that are included? Also is wine included with the meals.

Are the streets around the hotels safe to walk at night?

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Itinerary

Day 1
Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Meals
Welcome Reception
Accommodation
Hotel (Sheraton Offenbach)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Frankfurt's historic central sites including Römerplatz
- Welcome Reception with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Altstadt district
Landmarks
Römerplatz
Altstadt
Day 2
Rhine Valley - Cologne
Rhine Valley - Cologne
Meals
Lunch (Be My Guest lunch at 13th-century castle overlooking the Rhine Valley)
Accommodation
Hotel (Steigenberger Köln)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise along the Rhine River past castles and vineyards
- Be My Guest lunch at 13th-century castle with local hosts
- Viewing Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Cologne's artistic treasures and town squares
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Cologne Cathedral
Day 3
Cologne to Berlin
Cologne to Berlin
Accommodation
Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Cologne to Berlin
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist exploring 'East meets West' and reunification
- Visits to Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten, Unter den Linden, and Reichstag building with glass dome
Landmarks
Brandenburg Gate
Tiergarten
Unter den Linden
Reichstag
Day 4
Berlin
Berlin
Accommodation
Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour with Local Specialist visiting Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, and Berlin Wall remains
- Excursion to Potsdam and Wannsee including Wannsee Conference site, Glienicke 'Spy Bridge', and Sanssouci Palace UNESCO-listed gardens
Landmarks
Holocaust Memorial
Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin Wall Memorial (Bernauer Strasse)
Sanssouci Palace
Glienicke Bridge
Wannsee Conference Memorial
Day 5
Berlin to Rothenburg
Berlin to Rothenburg
Meals
Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Prinzhotel)
Included Activities
- Viewing of Prince-Bishops' residence in Würzburg
- Viewing of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Würzburg's old town
Landmarks
Prince-Bishops' Residence (Residenz)
Marienberg Fortress
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Day 6
Rothenburg to Munich
Rothenburg to Munich
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through medieval Rothenburg with visits to Old Town Hall and market square
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rothenburg's cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses
Landmarks
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Town
Day 7
Munich
Munich
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Hotel), Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial with Local Specialist
- Viewing of Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
- Visit to Marienplatz
- Viewing of Town Hall with Glockenspiel
- Visit to St. Peter's Church
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of local bakeries and traditional beer halls
- Visit to Munich Residenz
Landmarks
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
Marienplatz
Munich Town Hall
St. Peter's Church
Day 8
Munich to Innsbruck
Munich to Innsbruck
Meals
Dinner (Hotel dinner in Oberammergau)
Accommodation
Hotel (Tivoli Innsbruck), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli)
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Oberammergau's charming streets
Landmarks
Neuschwanstein Castle
Oberammergau
Day 9
Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Accommodation
Hotel (Tivoli Innsbruck), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli)
Included Activities
- Short orientation tour of Old Town, Hofburg Palace, and Golden Roof
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Innsbruck's iconic sites
- Visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store
- Traditional Tyrolean folklore show and dinner
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Day 10
Innsbruck to Salzburg
Innsbruck to Salzburg
Meals
Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Salzburg City)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour with Local Specialist
- Visit to Mozart's birthplace and family house
- Viewing of Salzburg Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Getreidegasse shopping street
Landmarks
Hohensalzburg Castle
Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse
Salzburg Cathedral
Domplatz
Day 11
Salzburg to Vienna
Salzburg to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional Austrian koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Imperial Riding School)
Included Activities
- Visit to Wastlbauer eco-farm with tour and Austrian koffee and kuchen
- Drive through Wachau Valley past Lake Mondsee
- Scenic views of Melk Abbey
- Viewing of Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Evening classical music performance in Vienna
Landmarks
Lake Mondsee
Wachau Valley
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein
Day 12
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Dinner (Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Imperial Riding School)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with Local Specialist
- Visit to Hofburg Palace
- Viewing of State Opera House
- Drive along Ringstrasse
- Viewing of St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided afternoon exploration of Vienna
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
State Opera House
Ringstrasse
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Parliament Building
Karlskirche
Day 13
Vienna
Vienna

Landmarks
Römerplatz
Altstadt

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Brandenburg Gate
Tiergarten
Unter den Linden
Reichstag

Landmarks
Holocaust Memorial
Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin Wall Memorial (Bernauer Strasse)
Sanssouci Palace
Glienicke Bridge
Wannsee Conference Memorial

Landmarks
Prince-Bishops' Residence (Residenz)
Marienberg Fortress
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Landmarks
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Town

Landmarks
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
Marienplatz
Munich Town Hall
St. Peter's Church

Landmarks
Neuschwanstein Castle
Oberammergau

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Landmarks
Hohensalzburg Castle
Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse
Salzburg Cathedral
Domplatz

Landmarks
Lake Mondsee
Wachau Valley
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
State Opera House
Ringstrasse
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Parliament Building
Karlskirche

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Sheraton Offenbach
Hotel
day 1
Steigenberger Köln
Hotel
day 2
Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Prinzhotel
Hotel
day 5
Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark
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Days 6, 7
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
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day 7
Tivoli Innsbruck
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
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Days 8, 9
Holiday Inn Salzburg City
Hotel
day 10
Imperial Riding School
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Days 11, 12

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Helen1.0•January 2019
The guide on this tour was a racist who felt it appropriate to voice his views every opportunity he had. This was...
The guide on this tour was a racist who felt it appropriate to voice his views every opportunity he had. This was very upsetting and many travelers complained. When myself and a few others from the trip returned back home, we contacted the company, Trafalgar only to recieve what amounted to a defense of the racist guide. Racism is on the rise in Europe and this company evidently thinks it’s racist views which is shared by its employees is OK. I say stay away from a company like Trafalgar.Show more
Traveled in March 2018
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We were truly concerned to learn of your disappointment following your experience with Trafalgar. It is certainly not our intention for our guests to finish their trip with such concerns and we will ensure that your comments are investigated internally. Our Travel Directors are renowned for their high levels of service and attention to all of our guests, therefore, we are genuinely troubled that you were unhappy with certain aspects of the service provided on this occasion. At Trafalgar, we wholeheartedly believe in treating everyone equally, so we are surprised to receive such feedback and would like to apologise for any distress that may have been felt. Having said this, we hope that we will have the opportunity to improve your impression of our experiences in the future.
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Tammy
Asked on March 27th, 2024
What are the hotel accommodations like
Accommodation
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  The hotels used are Sheraton Offenbach, Mercure Koeln Belfortstrasse, Catalonia Hotel Berlin, Prinzhotel, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Tivoli Innsbruck, Mercure City, Imperial Riding School. These hotels could change based on availability and the final names are provided closer to the departure date.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  Trafalgar Tour hotel accommodation rates are between 4 to 5 stars. Our team is trying its best to contract a hotel that is centralized for our guests' convenience.
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Neil
Asked on March 24th, 2024
Will we see the area on the Rhine where the Allies crossed on March 26,1945, St Goar, middle hertiage site etc?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  On Day 2, Cruise in the Rhineland and on to Cologne. The legend of Loreley kick-starts our morning as we board a leisurely cruise along the mighty Rhine past castles and vineyard-clad hills. We stop to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest lunch and hear tales of knights and feuding lords and ladies in a 13th-century castle perched high above the Rhine valley. Continuing to the cultural capital of the Rhineland, we view the spectacular Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the city's great artistic treasures and historic town squares.
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Raymond
Asked on September 12th, 2023
I am wondering if there is an Octoberfest experience with the Best of Germany and Austria tour.
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  Raymond
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  Our travel dates are September 2024. No specific dates yet. Travelling with 2 other couples. We are all researching.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2023
  Also, please be advised that there is no Octoberfest included on this tour.
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Lauren
Asked on September 1st, 2022
Could you describe the type of breakfast and dinners that are included? Also is wine included with the meals.
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  Lauren
  Traveler•Written September 2022
  Are the streets around the hotels safe to walk at night?
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  Lauren
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  What does insurance cost for the trip?
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  Lauren
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  What ratings are the hotels?
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  Lauren
  Traveler•Written September 2022
  Your rating on the tour was one star. How many reviews do you have?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2022
  Where included, there may be a table d'hôtel menu (set), buffet or a typical regional menu. Many Trafalgar dinners will include the choice of a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink. A breakfast buffet is included daily and will reflect the local region's tastes and culture. Breakfast items may include eggs, bacon, bread, muffins cereals, fruit, yogurt and cold meats and cheese.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2022
  I advised that you should take usual precautions even in the safest country.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2022
  I have notified TourRadar regarding your insurance inquiry.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2022
  4 to 5 stars
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2022
  We have 336 reviews for the trip. You can check it in our website once your in the specific trip the reviews located at the bottom of the "Sightseeing Highlights" category.

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