Country
Germany
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Embrace new adventures, have fun and relax. Discover 3 vibrant cities with amazing architecture, enchanting villages and picturesque countrysides perfect daydreaming. On this escorted tour, you will explore some of Germany’s rich history, Amsterdam’s iconic cultural scenes, and find out for yourself what makes these two countries so unforgettable!
Inclusions
5-night accommodation in 4* hotels
Daily buffet breakfast
Transportation by coach with English-speaking guide
City tours in Amsterdam and Berlin
Small cruises: Rhine River (between the villages of Rudesheim and St. Goar) and from Voledam to Marken
Entrances to: Diamond Cutting Workshop in Amsterdam; Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum in Berlin
Evening transfer to/from Remgrandtplein in Amsterdam
Departure transfer from the hotel in Berlin to Berlin airport
Basic insurance
Exclusions
Flights – Meals other than breakfast – Drinks – Luggage handling – Optional excursions – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Guaranteed departures – maximum 20 passengers
All departures include basic insurance, which covers medical expenses in the event of illness or accidents, assistance, and early return.
Special Notes
We highly recommend arriving in Prague at least 1 day in advance, as the tour starts early in the morning start. We also suggest adding this as an extension to our Eastern Europe Trio package.
Final assigned hotels will be confirmed 7-10 days before arrival in each city
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DAY 1 PRAGUE - PILSEN - ROTHENBURG - FRANKFURT
We will have an early departure from Prague and stop in Pilsen, in the region of West Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the Cathedral, the Plague Column, and a Renaissance-era town hall. We will then cross into Germany where we will follow a section of the so-called “Romantic Route”. Next, we will visit Rothemburg, a town that seems to come right out of a fairy tale and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterwards, we will head to Frankfurt, and arrive in the financial capital of Germany in late afternoon. You will have free time in the historic city center where there is a wide variety of national and international restaurants to choose from.
Accommodation : Frankfurt for 1 night
2
DAY 2 FRANKFURT - SMALL CRUISE ON THE RIVER RHINE - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM
Today we will take a small cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of Rudesheim and St. Goar, undoubtedly the river’s most picturesque section. We will then travel to Cologne, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral, before heading to the Netherlands and arriving in Amsterdam in the evening.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Amsterdam for 2 nights
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DAY 3 AMSTERDAM
Today we have a very exciting day in the Netherlands. We will go to Zaanse Schans, with its mills, canals, and its typical houses. Next Volendam, a very picturesque fishing village. As hort boat trip from Volendam will take us to Marken (an island that was joined to the mainland by a fixed dike), where the houses there are built on stilts. After this, we will travel to Amsterdam where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings, and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. A large part of the visit will be done on foot, the information will be given through headphones. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values. Return to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
4
DAY 4 AMSTERDAM - HAMELIN – BERLIN
Leaving Amsterdam for Germany, we make a stop in Hamelin, a picturesque German town, whose many shops, and streets remind us of the fairy tale The Pied Piper of Hamelin by the Brothers Grimm. We continue towards Berlin, passing through Marienborn, the old border that separated East and West Germany until 1990. Our arrival in Berlin is in the evening.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Berlin for 2 nights
5
DAY 5 BERLIN
Ease your way into the local culture with a guided visit of Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. We will visit the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gates, and the city’s magnificent parks. We continue our visit by stopping at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. This visit helps us to understand the difficult situation the city experienced during the Twentieth Century. Time to explore the city! Enjoy an evening in the lively area of Kantstrasse, a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 DEPARTURE FROM BERLIN
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your return flight home or extend your stay in Europe.
Meals : Breakfast
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Rates in CA$, per person, starting from – Land Portion |
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| Guaranteed Departure Dates – 2024 (every Wednesday) |
Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| September 3, 10, 17 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 31 |
1570 | 2080 | |
| November 5, 12 | 1470 | 1985 | |
| November 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17, 22 |
1465 | 1978 | |
Tour Code: EU
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A Taste of Europe – detailed itinerary
A Taste of Europe – detailed itinerary
