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1 Good Old Germany Guided Coach Tours Limousine Tours April 2015 March 2016

2 T A B L e o F C o n T e n T S Guided Coach Tours... 3 General Information (Pick-Up/Departure points)... 4 Pre/Post Tour Hotels... 5 Romantic Germany... 6 Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales The German Classics... 7 Festive Christmas Markets... 9 Christmas Delight Christmas Classics Tour Combinations Limousine Tours Net Rates Legendary Rhine and Moselle From the Past into the Future Terms & Conditions Frankfurt PIA Stadt Frankfurt am Main, Foto: Tanja Schäfer Cologne Bremen 2

3 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D Guided Coach Tours Joining one of our 'Guided Coach Tours' is a very comfortable way to get familiar with the most beautiful landscapes and villages, the most interesting sights, the traditions and the lifestyle in Germany. our friendly, experienced and bilingual tour guides (english/spanish) will do everything possible to make your holidays most interesting, smooth and pleasant. As your satisfaction and convenience are very important to us, we use a modern fleet of coaches all of them equipped with air conditioning, on-board washroom and refrigerator for cold drinks. exception: For smaller groups we use our 6 16 seater minibuses or Vans. Come and experience an unforgettable holiday with Touring Tours & Travel! 3

4 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D General Information o U R S T A n D A R D S S T A F F our experienced staff from coach drivers and tour guides to the personnel behind the scene has committed itself to provide the best services and making the holidays of our guests most interesting, smooth and pleasant. our coach drivers have many years of experience, unblemished safety records and regular training. All our Guided Coach Tours are accompanied by friendly, experienced and bilingual tour guides (english/ Spanish). H o T e L S The hotels we choose for overnight stays are specially selected, charming and comfortable houses which belong to the best of their categories (mostly first class or excellently-appointed tourist superior class hotels). Air conditioning in German hotels is widespread but still not standard and therefore cannot be guaranteed. All rooms have private bath or shower/ WC. Most of the hotels offer a full breakfast buffet in the morning. Baggage handling (one piece per person) is provided. M e A L S All accommodations include breakfast. Further information about the meals included in the tour price you will find next to the tour description (please see 'Services Included'). In addition to that, the daily itinerary contains the following information: A D D I T I o n A L S e R V I C e S entrance fees are included to a large degree. Details on all included services can be found in the tour description. We also offer optional excursions, knowing that various tour guests have different interests on particular days. 'optionals' can only be booked during the tour. nevertheless, they are already listed for your information. No hidden expenses with Touring Tours & Travel! & A R R I V A L S The departures of our Guided Coach Tours are guaranteed! our pick-up/ departure points are outlined below. All the tours normally arrive back in Frankfurt in the afternoon. Depending on the traffic situation, the arrival time may vary. our clients will be dropped-off at the same places where they were picked-up in the opposite order. n e W every time you find this button, something new has been added to a tour. e.g., according to the wishes of our clients they express on the feedback questionnaires at the end of each tour, we have included a welcome and/ or a farewell dinner! NEW! (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner P I C K - U P / D e P A R T U R e P o I n T S R O M A N T I C G E R M A N Y L U T H E R, B E R L I N A N D F A I R Y T A L E S C H R I S T M A S D E L I G H T H I G H L I G H T S O F G E R M A N Y : 1. Mövenpick Hotel, Den Haager Straße 5 Lobby 08:15 am 2. InterCityHotel Frankfurt, Poststrasse 8 Lobby 08:30 am 3. Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B Meeting Point 09:00 am F E S T I V E C H R I S T M A S M A R K E T S : 1. Mövenpick Hotel, Den Haager Straße 5 Lobby 09:15 am 2. InterCityHotel Frankfurt, Poststrasse 8 Lobby 09:30 am 3. Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B Meeting Point 10:00 am Please note: All guests booked in a hotel at the airport e.g., Holiday Inn express Frankfurt Airport can use the airport shuttle service offered by the respective hotel. The pick-up for these clients will be at Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B Meeting Point. 4

5 e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H Pre/Post Tour Hotels In the case you should need an overnight stay before and/ or after your Guided Coach Tour, we offer special rates at the below mentioned, selected hotels. With a booking of a pre and/ or post tour night you will have the possibility to start and end your trip in a very pleasant and comfortable way. You will be picked-up and/ or dropped-off directly at your hotel! The following rates are special offers which are only valid in combination with a reservation of one of our Guided Coach Tours. Please note that we can concede these reduced rates only for a maximum of two nights before/ after your tour. Should you wish a longer stay, from the 3rd night on, our City Breaks rates apply. Please note: The booking of the below mentioned hotels is subject to availability. The indicated rates are not valid during trade fairs, exhibitions, congresses and events. H o T e L S I n F R A n K F U R T n e T R A T e S Private Transfers Economy Class NET RATES 1-3 pax pax (from Frankfurt Airport to one of the below mentioned hotels in combination with a reservation of one of our Guided Coach Tours) NEW! Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt (FC) Whether you are planning to visit Frankfurt on a business trip to attend or host a conference, or on vacation to enjoy one of Germany s finest cities, the modern and comfortable Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is the perfect choice for you and your party. easily reached by train or Metro from the airport, the 4 star Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is ideally located to offer you the perfect balance between convenience and executive level business facilities. For outings, take the nearby metro to visit the charming old city of Frankfurt. All 288 rooms are contemporary and well-equipped spread over 7 floors and benefit from air-conditioning, heating, Flat screen TV, radio, phone, high speed Internet access, hairdryer, minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, room service and laptop-sized safe. Per room/night incl. bfst Weekdays Mon FRI Weekends FRI Mon Double room Single room InterCityHotel, Frankfurt City Center (TS) Located directly at the Central Railway Station and connected to the subway and tram networks take advantage of free local public transport with your room ID card. In the 382 rooms and 2 suites you will find all the comforts you need. They are fitted with all the modern facilities that you come to expect. Whether its air conditioning or cable TV, video on demand or minibar your needs will be met. The modern communication facilities are also up-to-date, offering ISDn-telephone with answering machine, modem & fax connections and WiFi. Per room/night incl. bfst Weekdays Mon FRI Weekends FRI Mon Double room Single room

6 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I Heidelberg Romantic Germany Freiburg 7 days/6 nights departing on Sundays: (for departure times see page 4) June 14, July 12, Aug 09, Sep 20* Come and explore Romantic Germany with us! See beautiful landscapes, medieval villages, enchanting palaces and centuries-old castles! enjoy local traditions and culinary specialities! Sabine Geißler / pixelio.de (*TThis date requires an oktoberfest supplement for accommodation in Munich: tour price + supplement!) I N G E N E R A L : Six overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Six breakfast buffets Welcome dinner with complimentary drink Farewell dinner A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : Residence, Würzburg St. Jacob s Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber night Watchman Tour, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (english or German) neuschwanstein Castle Linderhof Palace nymphenburg Palace, Munich olympic Tower, Munich Heidelberg Castle (inner courtyard and wine cellar) Rhine river cruise from Rüdesheim to St. Goarshausen P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: *Supplement for oktoberfest tours: per person Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt Please see tour combination Highlights of Germany 6 neuschwanstein D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt Würzburg Rothenburg ob der Tauber (D) Depart from Frankfurt in the morning for a picturesque drive through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg, on the banks of the river Main. enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and UneSCo World Heritage Site. on the world famous Romantic Road we move on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany s well-preserved Jewel of the Middle Ages. During a city walk, including a visit of St. Jacob s Church with the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, you will experience the special flair of this unique town. Leisure time before in the evening our welcome dinner with complimentary drink will be served at the hotel. Afterwards, join an unforgettable tour with the night Watchman. overnight at Hotel eisenhut or similar. D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y Rothenburg ob der Tauber Augsburg Munich (B) Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See charming villages like Dinkelsbühl or nördlingen before we arrive at Augsburg. We continue to the Bavarian capital, Munich. An orientation tour, passing nymphenburg Castle and the olympic Grounds, will give you a first impression of this splendid city before we check-in at our hotel. In the afternoon we will leave for a walk which will take us at 05:00 pm to the Glockenspiel (carillon) at Marienplatz. The evening is free for own activities. Would you like to have a look into the Hofbräuhaus or to attend a concert or an opera? Please just ask your guide! overnight at Hotel erzgiesserei o.s. D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y Munich Garmisch-Partenkirchen ettal oberammergau Füssen (B) Depending on the weather conditions on this day, drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, situated at the foot of our highest mountain Zugspitze and one of the most important wintersport towns in Southern Germany, before going on to the Benedectine abbey of ettal and to oberammergau. The village is internationally famous for its Passion Play generally performed every ten years and for its numerous buildings with tromp l'oeil (Lueftlmalerei) painted façades. on the way to our today s destination, Füssen, we will make a short stop at the glorious rococo church in Wies. on sunny days, from there you can already see the fantastic Bavarian Alps. overnight at Luitpoldpark-Hotel o.s. Rothenburg D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y Füssen Hohenschwangau Linderhof Rottenbuch Füssen (B) From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and located on the rugged hill above the breathtaking fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, neuschwanstein! After the guided visit we continue to Linderhof on a scenic Alps tour through Austria. Linderhof is the only palace Mad King Ludwig lived to see completed. In the later afternoon we arrive back to Füssen not having missed to see another treasure of rococo architecture, the monastery church Rottenbuch. overnight at Luitpoldpark-Hotel o.s. D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y Füssen Lindau Lake Constance (B) In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, we are heading to Lake Constance which we will arrive at its north shore, located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful village Lindau before we continue to Konstanz. The largest town at Lake Constance with a lot of historical interest is located at Germany's border with Switzerland and also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. Afterwards, we check-in at our hotel in the nearby city Singen. overnight at Holiday Inn express o.s. D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y Lake Constance Black Forest Freiburg Heidelberg (B/ D) Today we enter the Black Forest, a region known not only for its delicious cake and the wooden cuckoo clocks but also for its spectacular landscapes. We will visit a clockmaker and, of course, you will have the possibility to taste the typical cake. enjoy a drive through the beautiful countryside towards the idyllic town of Freiburg. After a city tour we continue to Heidelberg, the oldest German university town where you will see the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site, and the wine cellar with its big barrel. In the evening, we will celebrate our good-bye to Romantic Germany with a great farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg, built in the 16th century. overnight at Hotel Zum Ritter St. Georg o.s. in Heidelberg or Darmstadt area D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y Heidelberg Rüdesheim Frankfurt (B) We leave Heidelberg in the early morning to take you to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also declared UneSCo World Heritage Site and famous for its wines and vineyards. In Ruedesheim we board a steamer for a Rhine river cruise, passing fascinating castles, ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. Maybe, from the deck of the ship, you will see the blond maid combing her hair. our coach will awaits us in St. Goarshausen to bring us back to Frankfurt where our exciting journey ends with a small panoramic city tour of Germany s financial capital at approx. 04:00 pm.

7 Bremen Hamburg G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R Hameln Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales The German Classics See important places Martin Luther visited or lived at! Travel with us through centuries and discover Berlin, the pulsating capital of Germany! Let yourself go and immerse in the world of fairy tales by Brothers Grimm! 8 days/7 nights departing on Sundays: (for departure times please see page 4) June 07, July 5, August 02, Sep 13 I N G E N E R A L : Seven overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Seven breakfast buffets Welcome dinner Farewell dinner Viola Boxberger / pixelio.de Wartburg Ulla Trampert / pixelio.de Berlin, Reichstag A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : Wartburg Castle, eisenach Green Vault, Dresden Harbour cruise, Hamburg P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: optional (to be booked during the tour): Spree boat trip in Berlin: eur 9.50 per person Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt, City Breaks Please see tour combination Highlights of Germany D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt eisenach Weimar (D) Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Visit one of the most important buildings of German history and see the room where Martin Luther in only eleven weeks translated the new Testament. Three hundred years before, St. elizabeth of Thuringia spent almost all her life at the Wartburg. Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous famous persons like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived and worked. In the evening our welcome dinner will be served at our hotel. overnight at Hotel Leonardo or similar. D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y Weimar Dresden (B) After the breakfast drive to Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony. on a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest cities of central europe. Due to its mild climate, the baroque architecture and the renowned museums, Dresden is also called Florence of the elbe. See the Semper opera House, the baroque Zwinger, the Green Vault and, overall, the restored Frauenkirche. nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the bombing in 1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. The rest of the day is free for own activities. overnight at Park Inn o.s. D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y Dresden Wittenberg Potsdam Berlin (B) Today we return to the traces of Luther and visit Wittenberg where the reformation started on when Martin, according to legend, nailed his 95 theses to the portal of the Castle Church. Afterwards, we depart towards Potsdam and the impressive courtyards of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. In the late afternoon we arrive at Berlin. overnight at Sylter Hof Berlin o.s. NEW! D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y Berlin (B) During a big city tour we will show you all the highlights of Germany s capital and most exciting city. See Brandenburg Gate, our parliament Reichstag, the victory column, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church, Checkpoint Charlie, remains of the wall, boulevard Unter den Linden and the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). The afternoon is free for own activities like discovering the museums island or shopping in the numerous boutiques and department stores like KaDeWe. Take the opportunity to do an optional boat trip which gives you some memorable views from the channel Spree. Please just ask your guide! overnight at overnight at Sylter Hof Berlin o.s 7

8 S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H G U I D e D C o A Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH P R I C e S & M o R e ( Berlin and Fairy Tales ) Are you interested in Berlin and Fairy Tales only? You have the possibility to start your journey on day 3 in Berlin (arrival by own arrangements). Your tourguide will contact you upon arrival or will meet you at the lobby in the late afternoon. Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: optional (to be booked during the tour): Spree boat trip in Berlin: 9.50 per person Hamelin, Pied Piper of Hamelin D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y Berlin Hamburg (B) Today we are heading north. our next stop is Hamburg. enjoy all the main sights of this booming city like St. Michälis Church, called Michel, St. Pauli quarter, Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt and the brand-new HafenCity before discovering Germany s largest port on a typical harbour cruise. The evening is free, maybe for a walk along the Reeperbahn? This amusement district originally was visited by sailors who were able to spend a whole six month pay in only one happy night. nowadays, of course, you can also see more civilised areas. overnight at Leonardo Hotel Hamburg City nord o.s. D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y Hamburg Bremen Hamelin (B/ D) After breakfast departure to Bremen, the free hanseatic city at river Weser with an old tradition of seafaring. See Roland at the market square, the cathedral, the city hall and the bronze statue of Grimms Bremer Stadtmusikanten. Rub the donkey s hooves and a wish comes true! After a walk through the narrow streets of Schnoor quarter with tiny houses, we turn onto the famous German Fairy Tale Route. In the afternoon we reach Hamelin, a city known for the Pied Piper, another legend appeared in the writings of the Brothers Grimm. Its former wealthy due to its favourable location as trading centre on the river Weser was reflected in its lavishly decorated houses. The delightful centre is a listed site of historical interest. After the check-in at the hotel, we will celebrate our farewell dinner. overnight at Mercure Hotel o.s. Bremen, Bremer Stadtmusikanten D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y Hamelin Frankfurt (B) Along the river Weser we follow the Fairy Tale Route towards the small and unique city of Hann.Münden. never destroyed, Hann.Münden belongs to the best preserved half-timbered places in Germany. enjoy this jewel of Weser Renaissance style before we continue our trip to Frankfurt. on the further way to the south we will make stops along the road, depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt where a panoramic city tour of Germany s financial capital awaits us. overnight at InterCityHotel o.s. D A Y 8 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt (B) our exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel or continues with Romantic Germany (please see tour combination Highlights of Germany ). optional (to be booked in advance): Train ticket 2nd class Frankfurt Berlin: per person Pre/ Post tour hotel in Berlin/ Frankfurt 8

9 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D Festive Christmas Markets 7 days/6 nights departing on Sundays: (for departure times see page 4) Nov 29, Dec 06 Let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful Christmas markets and if you are still looking for a special gift here is your chance! I N G E N E R A L : Six overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Six breakfast buffets Welcome dinner Farewell dinner A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : neuschwanstein Castle St. Jacob s Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber Kaiserburg Castle, nuremberg (deep well and sinwell tower) Residence, Würzburg P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt Please see tour combination German Christmas Fantasy 9 Munich D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt Heidelberg Triberg/ Black Forest (D) Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the oldest German university town, located at the river neckar and dominated by the impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site. our next stop is one of the most prestigious and famous Spa resorts worldwide, Baden-Baden. enjoy a visit of the charming Christmas market before we enter the Black Forest, a region known not only for its delicious cake and the wooden cuckoo clocks but also for its spectacular landscapes. In the evening, our welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. overnight at Hofgut Sternen o.s. D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y Triberg/ Black Forest Lake Constance Hohenschwangau Füssen (B) In the early morning, we are heading to the region Allgäu passing wonderful Lake Constance. During the journey we will do several breaks, one of them at a real architectural treasure: the Basilica of Birnau with lake view. You will already see the fantastic Bavarian Alps before we arrive at Hohenschwangau. on the rugged hill above, the breathtaking fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, neuschwanstein! After the guided tour we check-in at our hotel in nearby Füssen. overnight at Hotel Luitpoldpark o.s. D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y Füssen oberammergau ettal Munich (B) After the breakfast we will take you to oberammergau. The village is internationally famous for its Passion Play generally performed every ten years and for its numerous buildings with tromp l'oeil (Lueftlmalerei) painted façades. on the further way to our today s destination, the Bavarian capital, Munich, we will make short stops at the glorious rococo church in Wies and at the Benedectine abbey of ettal. In Munich we will show you all the main sights of the splendid city and finally we discover the romantic Christmas market. Free time to explore the numerous stalls with handcrafted Christmas gifts or local specialities. Taste the hot spiced wine called Glühwein. overnight at Hotel erzgiesserei o.s. Würzburg D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y Munich Salzburg Munich (B) Today enjoy our full day excursion to the native city of the world famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg in Austria. While walking through the old Town you will see its highlights such as Mozart s birthplace, Getreidegasse and the cathedral. You will have enough time to spend on your own, just strolling around, visiting the lovely Christmas market and, of course, you should not miss the opportunity to taste the famous sweets made in Salzburg, Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon we return to Munich. overnight at Hotel erzgiesserei o.s. D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y Munich Rothenburg ob der Tauber nuremberg (B) After our breakfast and the check-out we head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany s well-preserved Jewel of the Middle Ages. During a city walk, including a visit of St. Jacob s Church with the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, you will experience the special flair of this unique town. enjoy the Christmas market or even step inside the incredible Christmas Store before we continue to Franconia s biggest city, nuremberg. You might have heard about the local sausages called nürnberger or the Christmas speciality of Lebkuchen, gingerbread. overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson o.s./ nürnberg area D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y nuremberg (B/ D) Today we will see the Christkindlesmarkt probably the most famous Christmas market of the world and all the main sights of the historic city like the former home of the artist Albrecht Dürer. At the end of our tour, join a visit of the medieval Kaiserburg Castle before the rest of the day is free for shopping or other activities. In the evening we will meet again for a nice Christmas dinner at one of the typical restaurants. overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson o.s./ nürnberg area D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y nuremberg Würzburg Frankfurt (B) This morning we leave for Würzburg, on the banks of the river Main. enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and UneSCo World Heritage Site. Together, let us celebrate a small good-bye at the last Christmas market of our tour before we return to Germany s financial capital, Frankfurt. Arrival in the afternoon.

10 C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o Christmas Delight Christmas feeling with real candles shining in the evening. Purchase handcrafted Christmas pyramids directly from the woodcarvers! 4 days/3 nights departing on Wednesday/Sunday: (for departure times see page 4) Dec 02, Dec 06 Erfurt D A Y 1 : W e D n e S D A Y / S U n D A Y Frankfurt eisenach Weimar Leipzig (D) Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Visit one of the most important buildings of German history and see the room where Martin Luther in only eleven weeks translated the new Testament. Three hundred years before, St. elizabeth of Thuringia spent almost all her life at the Wartburg. Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous famous persons like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived and worked. Afterwards we head to our today s destination, Leipzig, check-in at our hotel and visit one of Germany s largest Christmas markets. The main attraction is located on the historical market square in front of the ancient town hall, a 25yard Christmas tree with thousands of lights. Stroll along the stalls with handcrafted Christmas gifts from the region. We invite you to an informal but very typical German snack with Bratwurst and the hot spiced wine called Glühwein. overnight at Seaside Hotel o.s. D A Y 2 : T H U R S D A Y / M o n D A Y Leipzig Meissen Dresden (B) After the breakfast we continue towards Meissen where we will visit one of Germany s oldest porcelain manufactories. Founded in the 18th century and being continuously in operation since then, the delicate and always handcrafted products are found in royal courts and celebrities homes all around the world. See the exhibition hall and the demonstration workshops where all steps of the painting and glazing process are explained to you. Afterwards, we go on to Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony. on a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest cities of central europe. Due to its general mild climate, the baroque architecture and the renowned museums, Dresden is also called Florence of the elbe. See the main sights such as the Semper opera House, the baroque Zwinger and, overall, the restored Frauenkirche. nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the bombing in 1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. After our tour we check-in at our hotel. In the evening we will visit the Christmas market called Striezelmarkt named after the local cake Striezel. Highlights are the big Christmas pyramid and the numerous stalls where you can taste the Striezel. overnight at Park Inn o.s. Leipzig D A Y 3 : F R I D A Y / T U e S D A Y Dresden Annaberg Schneeberg Plauen (B/ D) Today we are heading mostly along country roads, via Seiffen, a centre of the wooden toy industry, to two ancient miner-villages, Schneeberg and Annaberg. These towns are typical for the erzgebirge (ore Mountains) and actually home of the German tradition of woodcarving and Christmas pyramids. In former times, light represented by candles was an important symbol of life and safety for the miners, working in the dark tunnels. The woodcarvers combined their deep religious beliefs and used candles to illuminate the pyramids, decorated with saints and symbols of the holy night. The Christmas market in Annaberg is dating back to Schneeberg hosts St. Wolfgang s Church with an altar from 1539, carved by Lucas Cranach the elder. In the afternoon we continue towards Plauen, famous for its handcrafted lace. Plauen was founded in 1122 and since the 16th century has been an important place for cotton manufacturing. our farewell dinner will be served at our hotel. overnight at Hotel Dormero o.s. D A Y 4 : S A T U R D A Y / W e D n e S D A Y Plauen Bamberg Frankfurt (B) This morning we are travelling through the Franconian forest to the imperial city of Bamberg. Founded in the 9th century, it has a nicely preserved old Town which was declared UneSCo World Heritage Site. We will see the cathedral and the former Benedictine abbey of Michaelsberg before, unfortunately, it is time for the last impressions of German Christmas markets. You will have sufficient time to do some last-minute shopping before we start our journey through the rolling hills of Franconia back to Frankfurt, our final destination which we will reach in the late afternoon. I N G E N E R A L : Three overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by modern airconditioned coach with WC Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Three breakfast buffets Welcome snack at Leipzig Christmas market (local speciality) Farewell dinner A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : Wartburg Castle, eisenach Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen (Museum of MeISSen Art) P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: Combination or add-ons: Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt Please see tour combination German Christmas Fantasy 10

11 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C Christmas Classics Hohenschwangau Stay in Munich and enjoy with us the most beautiful Christmas markets in Munich, along the Romantic Road, in nuremberg and in Salzburg! 7 days/6 nights departing on Saturdays: Dec 05 I N G E N E R A L : Six overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax. All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by modern airconditioned coach with WC (exception: if less than 12 participants we use mini coaches without WC) Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour (exception: if less than 12 participants we use mini coaches without WC) All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Six breakfast buffets Welcome dinner with complimentary drink (1 glass of beer, wine or softdrink) Lunch at Schlosshotel Lisl or Villa Jaegerhaus or similar Restaurant Farewell dinner with complimentary drink (1 glass of beer, wine or softdrink) A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : Private transfer from Munich Airport to your hotel in Munich nymphenburg Palace, Munich neuschwanstein Castle with transfer one way, Hohenschwangau Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market, Regensburg Cable car ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg (or Mozarthouse), Salzburg St. Jacob s Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber Fuggerei, Augsburg P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: Pre/ Post tour hotel in Munich, City Breaks Private transfer from your hotel in Munich to Munich Airport, City Breaks 11 Foto/Photo: 2009 Ralf Schedlbauer/Stadt nürnberg nuremberg D A Y 1 : S A T U R D A Y Munich After your arrival at Munich Airport a driver will welcome you and take you in a private limousine to the hotel where for the following six nights a room is already booked for you. Please do not forget to inform us in advance about your flight arrival details! The rest of the day is free for own activities. overnight at Park Inn München east or similar. D A Y 2 : S U n D A Y Munich (B/ D) At 09:30 am your tourguide will meet you at the hotel s lobby to take you on an extensive city tour of Munich the capital of the state of Bavaria. our first stop is at nymphenburg Palace. In former times, this baroque palace was seat of the Bavarian monarchs. Afterwards, you will see the Residence, splendid Maximilian- and Leopoldstreet, the opera, the olympic Grounds, Marienplatz with City Hall and its famous Glockenspiel (carillon), St. Peter s Church, the Viktualien-Market and much more. And, of course, you will have the afternoon to stroll around the romantic Munich Christmas market. In the evening, our welcome dinner will take place in a typical restaurant. D A Y 3 : M o n D A Y Munich oberammergau Hohenschwangau Munich (B/ L) After the breakfast we start heading south, towards oberammergau. The village is internationally famous for its Passion Play generally performed every ten years and for its numerous buildings with tromp l'oeil (Lueftlmalerei) painted façades. our next stop is the glorious rococo church in Wies. Continue to Hohenschwangau where we will have a light lunch at Schlosshotel Lisl or Villa Jägerhaus. Afterwards, you will visit neuschwanstein Castle, the breathtaking fairytale castle of King Ludwig II. It was ranked no. 8 when millions of people decided on the new seven world wonders and was model for Walt Disney s Cinderella castle. In the late afternoon we return to our hotel in Munich. D A Y 4 : T U e S D A Y Munich nuremberg Regensburg Munich (B) In the morning we leave Munich to go north, to the city of nuremberg. This Franconian metropolis has a very special flair which you will experience during an orientative city tour. You will see the former Reichsparteitagsgelände (Party Rallye Grounds), Court Room 600 where the famous nuremberg trials were held, the beautiful old Town with preserved city wall and gates, the Hauptmarkt, the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) and Foto: Salzburger Christkindlmarkt Salzburg much more. nuremberg and the Franconian region are also famous for its special grilled sausages, so called nürnberger Rostbratwürste, which you have to try before you have time on your own to visit the Christkindlesmarkt probably the most famous Christmas market of the world. on the way back to Munich we will make a short stop in the city of Regensburg where at the castle of the aristocratical family of Thurn and Taxis (who invented the modern post delivery system) a unique, little Christmas market awaits you. Return to Munich in the evening. D A Y 5 : W e D n e S D A Y Munich Salzburg Munich (B) Today we leave Germany going to the native city of the world famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg in Austria. While walking through the old Town you will see its highlights such as Mozart s birthplace, Getreidegasse and the cathedral. Should the weather be nice, you will enjoy a ride with a cog railway up to the Fortress Hohensalzburg. From this spot you will have a beautiful view over Salzburg and the surrounding mountain scenery. If the weather conditiones should not allow this activity, we will visit the inside of the Mozarthaus. You will have enough time to spend on your own, just strolling around, visiting the lovely Christmas market and, of course, you should not miss the opportunity to taste the famous sweets made in Salzburg, Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon we return to Munich. D A Y 6 : T H U R S D A Y Munich Rothenburg ob der Tauber Augsburg Munich (B/D) After breakfast we will take you to another highlight of this tour, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany s well-preserved Jewel of the Middle Ages. During a city walk, including a visit of St. Jacob s Church with the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, you will experience the special flair of this unique town. Afterwards, enjoy the charming Christmas market! Going back to Munich we will do a stop in Augsburg where your guide will give you an impression of the town which in former times was dominated by the Fugger trader dynasty. In the evening our farewell dinner will be served at the Ratskeller, a typical restaurant located in the basement of Munich City Hall. D A Y 7 : F R I D A Y Munich our exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel.

12 o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U Tour Combinations on this page you will find our tour combinations which we specially created for all guests who are seeking for a deeper experience. Following the tour name we have put in parentheses which tours we have combined. Highlights of Germany ( Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales & Romantic Germany ) I T I n e R A R Y D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt eisenach Weimar (D) D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y Weimar Dresden (B) D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y Dresden Wittenberg Potsdam Berlin (B) D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y Berlin (B) D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y Berlin Hamburg (B) D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y Hamburg Bremen Hamelin (B/ D) D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y Hamelin Frankfurt (B) D A Y 8 : S U n D A Y Frankfurt Würzburg Rothenburg ob der Tauber (D) D A Y 9 : M o n D A Y Rothenburg ob der Tauber Augsburg Munich (B) D A Y 1 0 : T U e S D A Y Munich Garmisch-Partenkirchen ettal oberammergau Füssen (B) D A Y 1 1 : W e D n e S D A Y Füssen Hohenschwangau Linderhof Rottenbuch Füssen (B) D A Y 1 2 : T H U R S D A Y Füssen Lindau Lake Constance (B) D A Y 1 3 : F R I D A Y Lake Constance Black Forest Freiburg Heidelberg (B/ D) D A Y 1 4 : S A T U R D A Y Heidelberg Rüdesheim Frankfurt (B) 14 days/ 13 nights departing on Sundays: (for departure times see page 4) June 07, July 05, August 02, Sep 13 * (*This date requires an oktoberfest supplement for accommodation in Munich: tour price + supplement!) I n G e n e R A L : Please see Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales & Romantic Germany M e A L S : Please see Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales & Romantic Germany ADMISSIonS/TICKeTS etc.: Please see Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales & Romantic Germany German Christmas Fantasy ( Festive Christmas Markets & Christmas Delight ) I T I n e R A R Y D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y / W e d n e s d a y Frankfurt Heidelberg Triberg/ Black Forest (D) D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y / T h u r s d a y Triberg/ Black Forest Lake Constance neuschwanstein Füssen (B) D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y / F r i d a y Füssen oberammergau ettal Munich (B) D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y / S a t u r d a y Munich Salzburg Munich (B) D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y / S u n d a y Munich Rothenburg ob der Tauber nuremberg (B) D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y / M o n d a y nuremberg (B/ D) D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y / T u e s d a y nuremberg Würzburg Frankfurt (B) D A Y 8 : S U n D A Y / W e d n e s d a y Frankfurt eisenach Weimar Leipzig (D) D A Y 9 : M o n D A Y / T h u r s d a y Leipzig Meissen Dresden (B) D A Y 1 0 : T U e S D A Y / F r i d a y Dresden Annaberg Schneeberg Plauen (B/ D) D A Y 1 1 : W e D n e S D A Y / S a t u r d a y Plauen Bamberg Frankfurt (B) 11 days/ 10 nights departing on Sunday/ Wednesday: (for departure times see page 4) (Sunday, Nov 29: Festive Christmas Markets & Christmas Delight ) (Wednesday, Dec 02: Christmas Delight & Festive Christmas Markets ) I n G e n e R A L : Please see Festive Christmas Markets & Christmas Delight M e A L S : Please see Festive Christmas Markets & Christmas Delight ADMISSIonS/TICKeTS etc.: Please see Festive Christmas Markets & Christmas Delight PRICeS & MoRe Tour price: Third person in extra bed: Single supplement: *Supplement for oktoberfest tours: eur per person optional (to be booked during the tour): Spree river cruise in Berlin: eur 9.50 per person Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt PRICeS & MoRe Tour price: Third person in extra bed: eur Single supplement: eur incl. a connection stay in Frankfurt! (tourist superior class hotel, e.g., InterCityHotel Frankfurt) Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt 12

13 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D Limousine Tours NET RATES A very exclusive way of discovering Germany are our tours with limousine (1 3 persons) or minivan (4 5 persons) and your private driver-guide who will take care of all your needs during the journey and show you personally all sights that will be part of your tour. Moreover, your private driver-guide offers the highest measure of flexibility. He will be able to adjust the programme according to your special wishes or maybe also due to unforeseen weather conditions. All vehicles are latest models, fully air-conditioned, of the highest technical level and constantly maintenanced. All driver-guides are fluent in english. other languages like Spanish are possible but on request. The drivers have many years of experience in accompanying guests throughout Germany. Together with our partner, one of the leading limousine companies in Germany, we offer this exclusive way of travelling also for combinations with neighbouring countries. explore europe with your own personal driver-guide. We put together your special program and arrange all services according to your specific requirements. our partner will take the responsibility to guarantee a smooth and interesting way of travelling. S e C U R I T Y A n D Q U A L I F I C A T I o n Your safety comes first. As metioned above, all vehicles are under regular technical supervision, fulfilling highest standards. An outstanding technological level is important to us: new car models equipped with latest in terms of comfort and security. The licensed drivers have proved their skills in passing many thousands of kilometres. Management and staff are well experienced in dealing with demanding customers of which a large amount became regulars being satisfied with service, discretion and state of security provided. A C C o M M o D A T I o n no matter where you wish to travel by private limousine, we can arrange the matching hotel accommodation for you. We also make suggestions for your itinerary or arrange the whole tour tailored to your personal convenience. 13

14 C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o Legendary Rhine and Moselle FoR WIne LoVeRS Come and taste excellent German wines! enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of the legendary rivers Rhine and Moselle! Heidelberg 6 days/5 nights D A Y 1 : Frankfurt After your arrival at Frankfurt Airport your personal driver-guide will welcome you and take you to your hotel in a private limousine (or minivan). During the transfer the guide will already give you some first information about the next days and ask for personal wishes. In the late afternoon you will meet again to start with a small city tour of Frankfurt, Germany s financial capital. At a charming place, enjoy your welcome drink a local speciality: Apple wine. overnight at InterCityHotel or similar D A Y 2 : Frankfurt Heidelberg Trier (B/ L) After the breakfast you will leave for Heidelberg, the oldest German university town where the guide will show you the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site, and the wine cellar with its big barrel. The welcome lunch with an excellent local wine will be served at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg, built in the 16th century. In the early afternoon drive to Trier, Germany s oldest city, located at the river Moselle. According to legend, in 2000 BC the Assyrians established a colony here. The Roman settlement of Augusta Treverorum was founded under Augustus in 16 BC. Trier became a favoured residence of several Roman emperors. overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip o.s. D A Y 3 : Trier Cologne (B) In the morning enjoy a city walk of Trier. The face of the city is impressively shaped by the Roman era. The most famous relic is the Porta nigra, the beautifully-preserved fortified gate from the great age but many other major stylistic epochs have also left behind their monuments. Quite justifiable, the city has been declared a treasure of world civilization by UneSCo. In addition to that, Trier is Germany's oldest wine-growing centre. Famous vineyard estates and celebrated wine producers are headquartered here. So it also pays to become acquainted with the subterranean realm of the Trier sommeliers! Leave for a scenic route along the Moselle with a wine tasting in one of the charming villages. Go on to Cologne where you will arrive in the early evening. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore some local breweries where the Kölsch (light beer served in small glasses) can be sampled. overnight at Maritim Hotel o.s. D A Y 4 : Cologne (B) Today you will visit Cologne. Starting at the cathedral which is one of the largest gothic churches in europe the city tour will lead you through the small alleys of the old Town and splendid avenues to the river Rhine with its bridges and parks. Should you be a sweet-lover, your guide will plan a visit of the Chocolate Museum where you can learn all about chocolate and sample from the large chocolate fountain as much as you can. Take your time in the afternoon to discover Cologne on your own. overnight at Maritim Hotel o.s. D A Y 5 : Cologne Koblenz Rüdesheim (B/ D) After breakfast you leave for Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine. In the early afternoon board a steamer for a Rhine river cruise from St. Goar to Rüdesheim, passing fascinating castles, ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. Maybe, from the deck of the ship, you will see the blond maid combing her hair. Your driver-guide awaits you upon arrival at Rüdesheim and take you to a tasting of Rhine wines. In the evening, unfortunately, it is already time to celebrate a great farewell dinner at Restaurant Rüdesheimer Schloss. overnight at Hotel Traube Aumüller o.s. D A Y 6 : Rüdesheim Mainz Frankfurt (B) From Rüdesheim it is only a 45 minutes drive to Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate. You will visit the historic centre, the dominating cathedral and the Museum of Gutenberg the inventor of the printing press before you reach Frankfurt in the afternoon where your tour ends at the airport or with your check-in to the optionally booked post tour hotel. I N G E N E R A L : Five overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by first class, air-conditioned limousine (1 3 persons) or minivan (4 5 persons) Professional english speaking driver-guide throughout the tour (other languages on request) All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Welcome drink Five breakfast buffets Welcome lunch including 1 glass of local wine Farewell dinner Wine-tastings at Moselle and Rhine A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : Heidelberg Castle (inner courtyard and wine cellar) Chocolate Museum, Cologne Rhine river cruise from St. Goar to Rüdesheim Gutenberg Museum, Mainz P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: 1 person = per person 2 persons = per person 3 persons = per person 4 persons = per person 5 persons = per person Single supplement: (from 2 persons on) Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt, City Breaks For groups larger than 5 persons, please send us your request to receive your individual quotation! 14

15 G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e D C o A C H T o U R S G U I D e From the Past into the Future R I D e o n I C e H I G H - S P e e D T R A I n!!! Travel with us through beautiful landscapes, medieval villages and German history combined with the fascination of German rail and automobile technology! NEW! Daimler AG Tourismus GmbH Frankfurt am Main 8 days/7 nights I N G E N E R A L : Seven overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom. Transportation by first class, air-conditioned limousine (1 3 persons) or minivan (4 5 persons) Professional english speaking driver-guide throughout the tour (other languages on request) All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals M E A L S : Welcome drink Seven breakfast buffets Welcome dinner Farewell lunch A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C. : VW Autostadt, Wolfsburg DB Museum, nuremberg BMW Welt, Munich Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart Porsche Museum, Stuttgart Heidelberg Castle (inner courtyard and wine cellar) P R I C e S & M o R e Tour price: 1 person = per person 2 persons = per person 3 persons = per person 4 persons = per person 5 persons = per person Single supplement: (from 2 persons on) optional (to be booked during the tour): Bavarian evening at Hofbräuhaus Munich 35.- per person Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt, City Breaks For groups larger than 5 persons, please send us your request to receive your individual quotation! 15 Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Museum D A Y 1 : Frankfurt After your arrival at Frankfurt Airport your personal driver-guide will welcome you and take you to your hotel in a private limousine (or minivan). During the transfer the guide will already give you some first information about the next days and ask for personal wishes. In the late afternoon you will meet again to start with a small city tour of Frankfurt, formerly coronation city of the German emperors, nowadays the modern european banking center and Germany s financial capital. At a charming place, enjoy your welcome drink a local speciality. overnight at Le Méridien Parkhotel or similar D A Y 2 : Frankfurt Goslar (B/ D) Drive with lunch-stop on the highway to the beautiful historical city of Goslar. After the check-in at the hotel experience a city walk through the old Town, UneSCo World Heritage Site. The former Free Imperial Town of Goslar has an over-1000-year history. The spires of the 47 churches, chapels and monasteries delineated the unique silhouette. It was referred to as the Rome of the north. The many crooked, narrow, cobble-stoned streets in the old Town are an adventure of their own where each house tells its own story and secret nooks and crannies await discovery. In the evening the welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. ovenight at Hotel Der Achtermann o.s. D A Y 3 : Goslar Wolfsburg Leipzig (B) Today you leave for the Autostadt Wolfsburg home of VW Group (Volkswagen). The Autostadt invites its visitors to journey into the world of mobility. An exhibition of the definitive car classics allows a view into the past, artworks and films stimulate discussions, interactive research stations offer opportunities for experimentation art-lovers as well as high-tech enthusiasts and simply tourists passing by will find themselves at home and surely surprised. In the late afternoon you continue to Leipzig. overnight at Ramada City Centre o.s. D A Y 4 : Leipzig nuremberg (B) After the breakfast you will visit the city centre of Leipzig including the famous Bach Monument in front of St. Thomas Church. Afterwards, depart to the historical nuremberg with lunchstop on the highway. enjoy a small orientation city tour in the unique medieval centre and see the most interesting sights. Stop at the former Reichsparteitagsgelände and places like gingerbread bakeries and Bratwurst stands. overnight at DeRAG Maximilian o.s. ICe Train D A Y 5 : nuremberg Munich (B) In the morning your guide will take you to the DB Museum (Deutsche Bahn), opened in 1899 as Royal Bavarian Railway Museum. exhibits include about 40 historical rail vehicles, among them the legendary Adler (eagle) locomotive. The museum s main attraction is the experience Area of 1000 square metres. In the afternoon, you will continue independently your railexperience by taking an ICe high-speed train from nuremberg to Munich. Your driver-guide already awaits you at the main station to give you a short orientation city tour ending at the hotel. optional Bavarian evening entertainment show & buffet at world famous Hofbräuhaus. overnight at erzgiesserei europe o.s. D A Y 6 : Munich Stuttgart (B) Today you will get impressed by BMW Welt next to olympic Park. After the visit of BMW you will continue with a city tour of Munich with sufficient free time for shopping and lunch. In the early afternoon you go on to Stuttgart. The state capital of Baden- Württemberg delights tourists not only by virtue of its magnificent panorama, its impressive gardens, splendid palaces and buildings but also by its cultural diversity. overnight at Hilton Garden Inn neckarpark o.s. D A Y 7 : Stuttgart Heidelberg (B) This morning you first will enter into the sensational world of Mercedes-Benz. on a total area of approx. 17,000 square metres, the Mercedes-Benz Museum shows around 160 vehicles on permanent display including not only the earliest models but also the latest series production vehicles. Afterwards, we will continue to another spectacular museum by Porsche, showing more than 80 serial vehicles, prototypes and racing cars. enjoy the rest of the day in Stuttgart on your own. The driver-guide will meet you in the late afternoon to move on towards Heidelberg. overnight at Best Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch o.s. D A Y 8 : Heidelberg Frankfurt (B/ L) After your breakfast, city tour of Heidelberg including a visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, you have time for shopping or just enjoy the ambiance of this charming university town. Unfortunately, it is already time to celebrate a great farewell lunch at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg. In the early afternoon we will return to Frankfurt where your tour ends at approx. 5:00 pm.