12-Day Best of Germany 2026

Tour Code 883-21099 Language English
From
US$3950
¥26660
€3421
C$5536
Rs.375819

Highlights

See all the sights on this jam-packed trip. Watch life unfold on a scenic Rhine River cruise, explore cutting-edge Berlin where history meets creativity, raise a stein in vibrant Munich and wander through the enchanting Black Forest that inspired timeless fairy tales.
  • Explore Berlin
  • Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Heidelberg
  • Visit the Mödlareuth Open Air Museum, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and Neuschwanstein Castle
  • View Cologne Cathedral and Heidelberg Castle
  • See the Lorelei Rock and the Bavarian Alps
  • Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River
  • Frankfurt: See the heart of Frankfurt on a guided walking tour through its historic central sites. You'll stroll through the old town streets, and see where emperors were crowned and merchants once traded.
  • Cologne: Enjoy a trip to Cologne and admire its spectacular cathedral.
  • Rhineland: Cruise beneath semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
  • Hamburg: Spend the day basking in the iconic sights of Hamburg and appreciating the local delicacies.
  • Berlin: Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, where preserved sections of the Wall and watchtower offer a powerful insight into the realities of a divided city. Learn how families were separated and how Berliners lived through one of Europe’s most defining chapters.
  • Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
  • Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction. 
  • Nuremberg: Visit the village of Mödlareuth and gain insights into its divided history at the town's open-air museum. 
  • Nuremberg: Explore Nuremberg, perhaps indulging in the wonderful food at the Haupmarkt main square.
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Encircled by intact medieval walls, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany’s best-preserved towns. Wander its cobbled lanes, admire colorful half-timbered houses and see the Old Town Hall and market square.
  • Munich: During your orientation of Munich with your Travel Director, see the Munich Residenz, former home of the Bavarian royal family, the State Opera House, the ornate neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, St Peter’s Church and the famous Marienplatz.
  • Dachau: Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Walk through the former barracks and memorial sites, hear the stories of those who were imprisoned here, and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history. 
  • Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
  • Black Forest: Watch as skilled artisans capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries' old craft of clock making in the Black Forest.
  • Heidelberg: See the magnificent red sandstone castle ruins, overlooking the Old Town and Neckar River.
  • Rhineland: Enjoy lunch overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about local legends and knights who once lived here.
  • Black Forest: A Local Specialist will introduce you to Hofgut Sternen as a sustainable destination in the heart of the Black Forest. Learn how they work to conserve their beautiful environment through using their own energy plant and working with the natural resources of the region. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Dates & Prices

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Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Additional Notes

  • ARRIVAL: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA) from Terminal 1 at 10:00 and 13:30 and approximately 15 minutes later from Terminal 3 at 10:15 and 13:45 on the first day of the tour. We recommend flights arrive 2 hours prior to the last complimentary transfer time. Flights to arrive prior to 11:30 at Terminal 1 and prior to 11:45 at Terminal 3.
  • DEPARTURE: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA) on the last day of the tour at 08:00 and 10:00 (Terminal 1) and approximately 15 minutes later at 08:15 and 10:15 (Terminal 3). We recommend flights need to depart 3 hours after the first transfer arrival time at the airport. Flights to depart after 11:00 from Terminal 1 and 11:15 from Terminal 3.
  • TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Frankfurt. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.
  • ITINERARY UPDATE: Starting from Summer 2026 season, the Berlin TV Tower will be replaced with a guided visit to the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, which has become a major highlight of the visit to Berlin following a significant investment and renovation.

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From
US$3950
¥26660
€3421
C$5536
Rs.375819
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