8-Day Road Trip Through Germany Discovering History, Culture and Regional Delights
Highlights
Berlin, Frankfurt, Dresden, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Weimar, Leipzig
Locations Covered
Berlin, Frankfurt, Dresden, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Weimar, Leipzig
cultural, photography, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on an 8-day cultural and historical journey through Germany, beginning in Berlin and ending in Frankfurt. Explore Berlin’s iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag, admire Baroque architecture in Dresden, and stroll through Leipzig and Erfurt’s charming old towns. Visit Weimar’s cultural treasures, Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town, and the fairytale streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Experience Stuttgart’s world-class automobile museums, Heidelberg’s romantic castle and Old Bridge, and Frankfurt’s vibrant city highlights.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
- Arrive at Berlin Airport or Central Station and transfer to your hotel.
Check in and attend a welcome meeting to review the itinerary.
Spend the evening exploring Berlin’s city center or relax after your journey.
Overnight Stay: Berlin.
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Day 2: Berlin – Iconic Landmarks
- Visit the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity.
Explore Potsdamer Platz and modern Berlin’s architecture.
Tour the Reichstag, including the glass dome with panoramic views.
Stroll Unter den Linden Boulevard, stopping at Humboldt University and Berlin Cathedral.
Enjoy dinner in the Nikolaiviertel with traditional Berlin cuisine.
Overnight Stay: Berlin.
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Day 3: Berlin to Dresden (2 hours drive)
- Drive to Dresden and check in at your hotel.
Explore the Frauenkirche, a baroque masterpiece.
Visit Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House.
Walk along the Elbe River promenade for scenic views.
Dine on Saxon specialties such as Sauerbraten.
Overnight Stay: Dresden.
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Day 4: Dresden – Leipzig – Erfurt (3 hours drive)
- Travel to Leipzig and visit Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church) and Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church).
Continue to Erfurt and explore the old town.
Discover landmarks such as Krämerbrücke and Erfurt Cathedral.
Try a traditional Thuringian dinner with Rostbratwurst.
Overnight Stay: Erfurt.
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Day 5: Erfurt – Weimar – Nuremberg (3 hours drive)
- Drive to Weimar to see Goethe’s House and Belvedere Palace.
Continue to Nuremberg and explore the medieval Old Town.
Visit Nuremberg Castle, Albrecht Dürer’s House, and Hauptmarkt.
Enjoy dinner with Nuremberg sausages and local beer.
Overnight Stay: Nuremberg.
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Day 6: Nuremberg – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Stuttgart (3 hours drive)
Day 6: Nuremberg – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Stuttgart (3 hours drive)
Head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Walk the medieval city walls and see the Plönlein and St. Jacob’s Church.
Continue to Stuttgart for a tour of the Porsche Museum or Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Enjoy dinner at a beer hall with Swabian dishes such as Maultaschen or Spätzle.
Overnight Stay: Stuttgart.
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Day 7: Stuttgart – Heidelberg – Frankfurt (2.5 hours drive)
- Travel to Heidelberg.
Visit Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, and the Old Town.
Continue to Frankfurt.
Explore the Römer, St. Paul’s Church, and Main Tower.
Enjoy dinner by the Main River with Apfelwein (apple cider).
Overnight Stay: Frankfurt.
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Day 8: Frankfurt – Departure
- Spend the morning exploring Frankfurt further.
Options include shopping on the Zeil or visiting Palmengarten botanical gardens.
Transfer to the airport or station for departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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