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DENMARK Welcome Baltic Sea North Sea Nationalpark Waddensea Mecklenburg Lake District NETHERLANDS GERMANY POLAND Germany Ruhr Valley German fairytale road Harz Thuringian Forest On the footsteps of Martin Luther Spreewald BELGIUM Romantic Rhine CZECH REPUBLIC Austria Romantic Road Bavarian Forest FRANCE Black Forest AUSTRIA Salzkammergut Switzerland SUIZA ITALY SLOVENIA 100 km
Table of Contents G uaranteed Departures C ity Hopping Explore the top cities in the heart of Europe! Group travel with set dates! Romantic Germany.................. Fascinating Germany................. Berlin & Romantic Germany........... Black Forest & Romantic Germany...... Romantic Germany for Beer Lovers. In the Footsteps of Martin Luther.. Romantic Germany & Picturesque Switzerland.............. Romantic Germany & Enchanted Switzerland........... Romantic Germany & Impressive Austria.................. The Magic of the Black Forest......... The Enchanting North................ Highlights of Austria................ Magical Switzerland................ Swiss Mountains and Glacier Express... RENT A CAR 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 28 29 Cologne........................... Frankfurt.......................... Berlin............................. Munich........................... New tours Self-drive R eligious Tours A combination of culture and faith! 54 55 56 57 Martin Luther and the Reformation Religious Reform in Switzerland... The Roots of Reformation............. RENT A CAR RENT A CAR 80 81 82 S elf-drive L uxury Tours Most flexible way to explore a country! Spoil yourself with our most exclusive deluxe services! Self-drive Romantic Germany Self-drive Enchanting Germany Self-drive Magical Switzerland Self-drive Highlights of Austria RENT A CAR................. RENT A CAR RENT A CAR RENT A CAR 58 59 60 61 Deluxe Germany.................... Deluxe Switzerland.................. Deluxe Austria...................... Berlin in a Porsche.............. Black Forest in a Porsche............. 86 88 90 92 93 P rivate Tours Individual customized tours for discerning travelers! Train Tours Comfortable and safe travel aboard modern high-speed trains! Unique experiences............. 62-63 The Black Forest and Alsace...... 64 The Best of Bavaria............. 65 Fascinating Eastern Germany..... 66 67 Castles along the Rhine and Moselle Romantic Road and Castles...... 68 The Pearls of the North...... 69 Germany and its world famous cars 70 Honeymoon in Germany & Austria...... 71......... 72 Classic Switzerland Fascinating Switzerland..... 73 RENT A CAR Switzerland by Glacier Express......... Swiss Mountains & Golden Pass Line... By Train through the Swiss Mountains Magic Cities: North & East by Train..... Magic Cities: South Germany by Train... 30 31 32 34 35 RENT A CAR RENT A CAR RENT A CAR RENT A CAR RENT A CAR RENT A CAR G etaways RENT A CAR RENT A CAR Compact short trips ideal to combine! in Germany Berlin............................. 36-37 Munich........................... 38-39 Cologne........................... 40 Hamburg.......................... 41 Dresden........................... 42 Frankfurt.......................... 43 in Switzerland Zurich............................. Geneva........................... Lucerne........................... Interlaken......................... 44 45 46 47 in Austria Vienna............................ Salzburg........................... 48 49 Cultural Tours Discover Germany s cultural treasures! Germany and its magnificent cultural heritage (UNESCO)....... Great German Composers.... A weekend with J.S. Bach in Leipzig History: World War II & Cold War in Germany........................ RENT A CAR RENT A CAR 74 76 77 78 Special River..................... 50-51.............. 52-53 Themed 5
Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Germany Romantic Germany Day 1 / Sunday Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Day 3 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 7 Days from/to Frankfurt p Selected and traditional hotels p Admission to Neuschwanstein Castle Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 4 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 5 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 6 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 7 / Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm. Neuschwanstein Castle / Germany Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 January 15* February 19* March 26* April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24** October 08 December 27* * Date with English-Spanish speaking tour guide ** Date with Oktoberfest Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting snow ball tasting in Rothenburg 6» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «7
Hamburg / Germany 8 Fascinating Germany Day 1 / Monday Frankfurt Arrival in Frankfurt and transfer to the hotel. Frankfurt boasts impressive modern skyscrapers while preserving its delightful charm. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Tuesday Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne In the morning we travel to Rüdesheim. Short tour of the city s historic center. Next we board a ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley. We disembark in St. Goar and travel to Cologne. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim****. Day 3 / Wednesday Cologne - Hamburg After breakfast we depart for Hamburg. Upon arrival you enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. The city is internationally known for its elegant boulevards, the port, which is the second largest in Europe, and the famous neighborhood of St. Pauli. Accommodation at the Hotel Novotel Hamburg Alster****. Day 4 / Thursday Hamburg - Berlin In the morning you are free to explore at your leisure. Afternoon transfer to Berlin. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 13 Days from/to Frankfurt p Selected and traditional hotels p Rhine river cruise Day 5 / Friday Berlin In the morning we start the day with a visit of the TV Tower. After visiting the capital s historic highlights, such as Unter den Linden boulevard, remnants of the wall and the Brandenburg Gate, we will also explore the more modern parts of the city, including the German parliament and Potsdam Square. Afternoon free to visit Berlin at your leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Day 6 / Saturday Berlin - Potsdam - Erfurt After breakfast we travel to Potsdam where we visit the Sanssouci Palace and park. In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt, also known as Thuringian Rome because of its architectural beauty. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Merchants Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe. Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt****. Day 7 / Sunday Erfurt - Frankfurt In the morning you are free to explore Erfurt at your leisure. As an alternative you may also visit the Wartburg (not included). In the afternoon transfer to Frankfurt, the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm dinner with the rest of the group. Accommodation at the Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 8 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Day 9 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 10 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Et- tal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 11 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 12 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 13 / Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt Today we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm.» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «Berlin / Germany Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 January 09* March 20* April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 14 September 18** October 02 * Date with English-Spanish speaking tour guide ** Date with Oktoberfest Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - day 13 (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Rhine cruise Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich Admission to TV Tower, Sanssouci, Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting snow ball tasting in Rothenburg 9
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin / Germany Berlin & Romantic Germany Day 1 / Thursday Berlin Arrival at Berlin airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. The capital of Germany, Berlin is the artistic center of the country with a large number of museums, art galleries and theater shows. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Day 2 / Friday Berlin In the morning you visit Berlin s many well-known historic locations, like Under den Linden avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Day 3 / Saturday Berlin - Potsdam - Erfurt After breakfast we travel to Potsdam where we visit the Sanssouci Palace and park. In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt, also known as Thuringian Rome because of its architectural beauty. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Merchants Bridge (Krämer- Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 10 Days from Berlin to Frankfurt p Selected and traditional hotels p Berlin, the capital of Germany brücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe. Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt****. Day 4 / Sunday Erfurt - Frankfurt In the morning you are free to explore Erfurt at your leisure. As an alternative you may also visit the Wartburg (not included). In the afternoon transfer to Frankfurt, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm dinner with the rest of the group. Accommodation at the Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 5 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Day 6 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 7 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 8 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 9 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 10 / Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt Today we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm. Heidelberg / Germany Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 April 20 May 18 June 22 July 20 August 17 September 21* October 05 * Date with Oktoberfest Prenight in Berlin / Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Berlin airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich Admission to Sanssouci, Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting snow ball tasting in Rothenburg 10» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «11
Freiburg / Germany Black Forest & Romantic Germany Day 1 / Friday Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts of the city. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Saturday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden- Baden In the morning you travel to Hei- delberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Then continue to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility and world famous for its elegant spa resorts. Another attraction is the casino, at the entrance of the Black Forest. Accommodation at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden Baden****. Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 9 Days from/to Frankfurt p Idyllic impressions of the Black Forest p Cuckoo clocks and traditional farms Day 3 / Sunday Baden-Baden - High Route through the Black Forest - Vogtsbauernhöfe - Freiburg Travel to Freudenstadt via the high route through the Black Forest, one of the most scenic tourist routes in Germany. This route offers spectacular views of the Rhine valley and the Vosges Mountains in the background. The drive includes stunning landscapes such as Mummel Lake. Visit the fascinating Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, for an overview of the history and culture of the Black Forest. The authentic displays give a wonderful impression of the traditional architecture and economy of the Black Forest region. Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg and accommodation at the Hotel Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus****. Day 4 / Monday Freiburg - Breitnau In the morning visit Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower. In the afternoon continue to the heart of the Black Forest, where we will have an authentic experience this night: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Day 5 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 6 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 7 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 8 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 9 / Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm. Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 April 21 May 19 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 22* October 06 * Date with Oktoberfest Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles and the Vogtsbauernhöfe museum Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting snow ball tasting in Rothenburg 12» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «13
Romantic Germany for Beer Lovers Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 7 Days from/to Frankfurt p Selected and traditional hotels p Beer tasting, brewery tours, sausage tasting Day 3 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Constance - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production before we drive through the Black Forest to Lake Constance. Time for lunch at the unique Brewery and Restaurant Max & Moritz (not included) which offers spectacular views of the Lake and the Alps. After lunch we drive to the Hops museum in and learn about one of the most important ingredients of beer brewing (tasting of 3 different beers included). After the tour we drive to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. For Dinner we recommend a visit to the authentic Restaurant & Brewery Olivenbauer, famous for its home brewed craft beer and delicious meals (not included). Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 4 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Oberammergau - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. We continue the tour to the Abbey of Ettal. Over 400 years of brewing history awaits you at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Visit the beer museum and taste the beer, which is up to this day brewed by the local monks. We continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 5 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. After lunch we travel to the biggest Monastery Brewery in Germany the Monastery of Andechs. Learn about the history and brewing techniques on a tour through the brewery, after the visit we continue to Munich. Accommodation at the Maritim Hotel Munich****. Day 6 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. During this tour you will sample Bavarian specialties from the Viktualienmarkt. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. (Optional a guided visit to the world famous Hofbräuhaus) In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner including 1 Maß (1 Liter) Beer. Accommodation at the Maritim Hotel Munich****. Day 7 / Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a stop at the local butchery for a typical Bratwurst Semmel (fried sausage in a bun). Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 5 pm. Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 June 04 July 09 August 06 Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) Bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Welcome Dinner in Frankfurt Traditional Black Forest dinner Typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich incl. 1 Liter Beer Brewery tours and tastings in Heidelberg, Ettal and Hops Museum Brewery tour in Andechs Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Bratwurst sampling in Rothenburg and specialties at the Viktualien market Munich Day 1 / Sunday Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 6:30 pm you will meet your guide in the lobby at the hotel and go to a beer cellar where they brew their own beer. Taste a Lager, a Dark or the seasonal Bock beer and enjoy a tasty German meal. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Drive to the Abbey and Brewery the Klosterhof. After the tour through the brewery you can sample some of the different beers they create there. Time for lunch at the Restaurant Klosterhof (not included). We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. 14» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «15 Munich / Germany
Wartburg Castle / Germany MARTIN LUTHER 2017 500 Years Reformation In the Footsteps of Martin Luther Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 7 Days from Berlin to Frankfurt p Visit to Wartburg Castle p Wittenberg and Erfurt closer. Afterwards there will be a Kodak moment at the Hartenfels Castle, where Luther consecrated for the first time a reformed Church, according to his own ideas. We are going to visit the tomb of Katharina von Bora, Luther s wife and stop at the building where Luther, Melanchthon, Jonas and Bugenhagen worked out the basic ideas of the Torgau Articles in 1530. Then we continue to Leipzig and visit the city. Visit the Thomaskirche, where J.S. Bach served as choirmaster for 25 years and where Luther preached and introduced his ideas for the reformation to the people. Accommodation at the Hotel Radisson Blu Leipzig****. Day 5 Leipzig - Weimar - Erfurt Today we leave for Weimar. This City is the highlight of German Culture from the 18th and 19th Century. It was the focal point of German Enlightenment. Home of the leading characters of the literary genre called Weimar classics : the writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt also called the Thuringian Rome. There he became a student and a monk. Here he also met many of his faithful friends, such as Spalatin, Jonas, Lang and Draconites. Visit the Augustinian Monastery where Luther lived as a monk and admire the Merchants Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buldings on any bridge in Europe. Accommodation at the Hotel Radisson Blu Erfurt****. Day 6 Erfurt - Eisleben - Erfurt Today we go to Eisleben. In 1996 UNESCO added the Luther memorials to its World Heritage List, making the Lutherstadt Eisleben a much visited destination of Germany. Here, in the region of the Counts of Mansfeld, Martin Luther was born in 1483 and died in 1546. We will visit the house of his birth and the Peter and Paul Church, where Luther was baptized. We also visit the Church of St. Andrews, where he last preached and the House of the Counts of Mansfeld, where Luther died. Luther s birth house and Luther s last residence are today Museums rich of historical documentation supported by UNESCO. Accommodation at the Hotel Radisson Blu Erfurt****. Day 7 Erfurt - Eisenach - Frankfurt Today we start to Eisenach visiting the Wartburg. There, a Castle Guide is waiting to give an inside Tour of the Wartburg. The Wartburg is the most famous landmark for Lutherans all over the World. Martin Luther stayed here for almost a year, protected by the Prince Elector Frederic the Wise. Here he translated the New Testament. Thereafter we see the Bach Museum, pass by the Luther House of the Cotta family who provided the young Martin Luther with a Latin language education, preparing him for University in Erfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 06 pm. Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 July 09, 30 August 25 Prenight in Berlin / Postnight in Frankfurt Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 4 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Berlin airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar with additional local guides in Wittenberg, Weimar, Erfurt and Eisleben Welcome Dinner in Frankfurt and Luther Dinner in Leipzig Admission to Luther House in Wittenberg, Castle Church in Wittenberg, Augustinian Monastery, Birth and Death House in Eisleben, Bach House in Eisenach, Wartburg Castle Day 1 Berlin Arrival at Berlin Airport and transfer to the airport. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. At 07 pm you will meet your guide for the welcome dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Day 2 Berlin In the morning we visit Berlin s many well-known historic locations, like Under den Linden avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proarte****. Day 3 Berlin - Wittenberg - Dessau After breakfast we proceed to Wittenberg, designated as Lutherstadt ( Luther Town ). It was here that Luther gained notoriety by posting his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church, sparking the movement that would become the Reformation. Accommodation at the Hotel NH Dessau****. Day 4 Dessau - Torgau - Leipzig On the way to Leipzig stop in Torgau. There we take a photo stop at the war memorial, where Russian and American troops have joined hands at the River Elbe in Germany, bringing the end of the war a step Martin Luther statue / Germany 16» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «17
Mount Matterhorn / Switzerland Romantic Germany & Picturesque Switzerland Day 1 / Sunday Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 14 Days from Frankfurt to Zurich p Selected and traditional hotels p City tour of Zurich Day 3 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 4 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 5 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 6 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 7 / Saturday Munich - Zurich Breakfast at the hotel. Around noon transfer to the train station. Travel by train from Munich to Zurich. Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich****. Day 8 / Sunday Zurich Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments. Take in fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. We will briefly stop in Rapperswil, the quaint City of Roses. On our way back to Zurich you enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide). Arrival at Zürich-Bürkliplatz. Make your own way back to the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich****. Day 9 / Monday Zurich - Lucerne - Mount Titlis - Interlaken Departure for Lucerne. Short sightseeing tour and free time to explore on your own. At noon we continue to Engelberg. Take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular glacier. From an elevation of 3.020 m, visitors enjoy spectacular views of the Central Alps. In the afternoon we continue to Brienz and visit the local wood carvers. Our next destination is Interlaken at the foot of Mount Jungfrau. Accommodation at the Hotel Interlaken****. Day 10 / Tuesday Interlaken - Bern - Gruyeres - Geneva From Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern. After a sightseeing tour of the city, we continue to Gruyeres, a picturesque village with its impressive medieval castle. Accommodation at the Hotel Ramada Encore***. Day 11 / Wednesday Geneva - Montreux - Zermatt Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Geneva and visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European headquarters of the UN. Then we travel to Lausanne and Montreux, passing the magnificent Chillon Castle. In the afternoon we travel up the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch. From here you continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Alex****. Day 12 / Thursday Zermatt - Nufenen Pass - Lugano In the morning you are free to explore at your leisure or undertake an optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornegrat (not included). In the afternoon you return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spectacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Lugano. Accommodation. Day 13 / Friday Lugano - Lake Como - St. Moritz In the morning we travel to Italy to visit magnificent Lake Como. Travel along the shore of the lake via Menaggio to Chiavenna in the Beggaglia valley. In Castasegna we cross back into Switzerland and complete today s tour in the ski resort of St. Moritz. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Schweizerhof****. Day 14 / Saturday St. Moritz - Vaduz - Zurich In the morning we travel via Fluela and Davos to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Free time to explore this charming city. In the afternoon we continue to Zurich via the Toggenburg region, famous for its picturesque houses. Arrival at Zurich central station or the Swissôtel around 5 pm. End of tour program. The Switzerland part of the tour will be bilingual (English, Spanish) Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24* * Date with Oktoberfest Prenight in Frankfurt / Postnight in Zurich Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide from day 1 - day 6 (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Private transfer out Munich and in Zurich on day 7 English/Spanish speaking tour guide from day 9 - day 14 (driverguide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Regular city tour of Zurich with local English-/Spanish-speaking guide on day 8 Train ticket Munich - Zurich incl. reserved seating in 2 nd class (no guide) Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner, typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich and dinner in Zermatt and St. Moritz Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting snow ball tasting in Rothenburg Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis Boat ride ticket on Lake Zurich (no guide) Train ticket Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch 18» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «19
Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch / Switzerland Romantic Germany & Enchanted Switzerland Day 1 / Sunday Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City****. Day 2 / Monday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+. Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours p 11 Days from Frankfurt to Zurich p Train ride to Jungfraujoch p Zurich, beautiful located at the shore of lake Zürichsee Day 3 / Tuesday Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch****. Day 4 / Wednesday Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck. Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär****. Day 5 / Thursday Innsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 6 / Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre****. Day 7 / Saturday Munich - Zurich Breakfast at the hotel. Around noon transfer to the train station. Travel by train from Munich to Zurich. Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich****. Day 8 / Sunday Zurich The morning is free to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the meeting-point to explore Zurich during a regular City Tour. Learn more about Zurich s past and present through the city s buildings, histories and anecdotes. Take in fabulous views of the alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. Travel by cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to the residential district of Zürichberg, with its mansions and parks. Return to your hotel at your own expense. Accommodation in Hotel Swissôtel Zürich****. Day 9 / Monday Zurich - Bernese Oberland - Interlaken Transfer to Sihlquai, where you start your excursion to Interlaken. The town is beautifully located between two lakes (Lake Thun and Lake Brienz), also known as a shopping paradise - enjoy a wide selection, ranging from regional products to fine jewelry and watches. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Interlaken. Day 10 / Tuesday Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Zurich In the morning enjoy a guided tour to Jungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE. Take in the magnificent views of the mountains in the Jungfrau region; the impressive north face of Eiger mountain seems almost close enough to touch. At the top of Jungfraujoch, enjoy a fascinating Alpine world of ice, snow and rocks. After this unforgettable winter experience, we descend to the resort town of Wengen to Lauterbrunnen, where you will board a bus that will take you back to Zurich. Return to your hotel at your own expense. Accommodation in Hotel Swissôtel Zürich****. Day 11 / Wednesday Zurich Transfer to the airport. Guaranteed Departures Tour dates 2017 April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24* * Date with Oktoberfest Prenight in Frankfurt / Postnight in Zurich Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 5 persons! No. of participants 2 I 4 I 6 Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during day 1 - day 6 (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide from day 1 - day 6 (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Private transfer out Munich and in Zurich on day 7 English speaking guide during the Swiss part of the tour from day 9 - day 10 Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Regular city tour of Zurich with local English-/German-speaking guide on day 8 Train ticket Munich - Zurich incl. reserved seating in 2 nd class (no guide) Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and regional dinner in Munich Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting Visit to Jungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE 20» Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures / Escorted Coach Tours «21