13-Day Best of Germany and Austria 2027

Tour Code 983-21268 Language English
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Highlights

Modern cities, medieval towns and all the sights in between make this Best of Germany and Austria experience one you’ll remember. Beyond the beauty of the Rhine and Wachau, you’ll explore Vienna’s musical treasures and Alpine landscapes.
  • Explore Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna
  • Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Rothenburg, Munich and Innsbruck
  • Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability)
  • View Cologne Cathedral, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
  • See the Lorelei Rock, the Marienberg Fortress and the Prince-Bishops' residence in Würzburg and Melk Abbey
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cologne Cathedral: The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city. 
  • Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
  • 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.
  • Wurzburg: See the Residenz Palace as you explore the old town with your Travel Director. Stand on the statue-lined Alte Mainbrucke and see the Marienburg fortress.
  • 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.
  • Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
  • Melk: Take in the beautiful landscapes of Wachau Valley.
  • Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
  • Rhineland: Enjoy lunch overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about local legends and knights who once lived here.
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Step into 15th-century Germany at the Prinzhotel, built in the traditional half-timbered style and ideally located within the city's famous fortified town walls.
  • Munich: The Arabella Sheraton Munich once saw Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, Freddie Mercury and other musical legends belt out record breaking tunes in the then-hotel basement recording studio.
  • Salzburg: Indulge in the Austrian tradition of koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm. Meet Eva, the owner, for a tour of her self-sufficient farm and wet your appetite over freshly baked pastries. This experience advances UN Global Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption.

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Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 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)
  • High-speed train from Cologne to Berlin
  • 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) on the last day of the tour at 08:00 and 09:30. We recommend flights depart 3 hours after the first transfer arrival time at the airport. Flights to depart after 11:00.
  • TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Frankfurt and Vienna. 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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