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Best of Germany
A 9-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $2,175
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| Starting Price: | $2,175 |  |
| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Germany | |
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Cities Visited: Driving days are not long and there are two-night stays in both Munich & Berlin, but with so much packed into this itinerary, time will appear to pass quite quickly. A well planned tour to allow you to experience the very best Germany has to offer. |
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle built in the 19th century by "mad" King Ludwig II
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See Romerberg Square, the cathedral and Goethe's house in Frankfurt
- Ascend to the terrace of Heidelberg Castle for views over the old town and Neckar River
- Explore Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany
- Drive along parts of the German Castle Road and the Romantic Road
- See Munich's Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz, Town Hall and Glockenspiel
- See the theater and colorful chalets in Oberammergau - home of the Passion Play
- Visit the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian rococo
- See the city walls and tour the old town of Nuremberg
- In Dresden, see the Frauenkirche, mosaic mural, Opera House and Zwinger Palace
- Drive along Berlin's Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera
- See the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 9
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
- 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Day 1 - DEPART USA
Overnight flight.
Day 2 - ARRIVE FRANKFURT - MAINZ
Welcome to Germany! From the Rhine Valley to Bavarian Alpine peaks and the dynamic capital of Berlin, this is a tour of contrasts. Experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns, as well as breathtaking natural scenery. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:30 & 12:00. This evening, get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hilton Mainz City
Day 3 - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - HEIDELBURG - ROTHENBURG
Begin your exploration of Germany with an orientation tour of Frankfurt, seeing the Romerberg Square, the 14th century cathedral and the house where Goethe was born. Continue to Heidelberg, the city of the 'Student Prince', set on the banks of the River Neckar. Sightseeing includes the view over the old quarter of the city from the heights of the famous castle fortress. Now on to Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge back into the 16th Century as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square dominated by its magnificent Renaissance town hall. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Highlight Dinner of local cuisine.
Hotel: Hotel Eisenhut (BB,HD)
Day 4 - ROTHENBURG - OBERAMMERGAU - MUNICH
Enjoy an enchanting journey through peaceful countryside and villages of flower-decked farmhouses. See the Wieskirche before arriving in Oberammergau, home since 1634 to the Passion Play. On arrival in Munich enjoy an orientation tour of the fun-filled Bavarian capital passing the Olympic Stadium with its amazing 'hanging' roof, and continue along the imposing Ludwigstrasse past the university and Victory Arch into the heart of the city. In the Marienplatz, crowds gather outside the soaring neogothic Town Hall to watch the enameled copper figures of the Glockenspiel stage an elaborate performance.
Hotel: Westin Grand Arabellapark. (BB,D)
Day 5 - BAVARIAN ALPS EXCURSION
Travel into the beautiful German Alps to the 'fairytale' castle Neuschwanstein, perched on a spectacular Alpine mountainside. This was Ludwig II's favourite castle,though he spent little time here before his death. Visit exuberantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. Return to your Munich hotel, (BB,D)
Day 6 - MUNICH - NUREMBERG - DRESDEN
Drive north across the Danube to Nuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications and home of Albrecht Dürer. Although the town was heavily bombed in World War II, it stilll remains a treasure trove of early German history and medieval architecture. Tour the Old Town, to see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive ramparts with its 46 towers. Take some time to shop for delicious Lebkuchen (gingerbread) before heading for the 'Florence of the Elbe', Dresden.
Hotel: Westin Bellevue Dresden. (BB)
Day 7 - DRESDEN - BERLIN
Join a local guide to see the splendours of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of World War II, walk past 'The Procession of the Dukes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace facade. See the enormous cathedral, Semper Opera House and baroque Zwinger Palace, before departing for the German capital of Berlin. This evening, you might like to try some traditional Berliner cuisine?
Hotel: Marriott Berlin (BB)
Day 8 - BERLIN SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera. Stop on Museum Island before passing the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification. See Norman Forster's glass-dome atop the reconstructed Reichstag building and drive through the Tiergarten. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional excursion to Potsdam, site of the post war meetings which resulted in the division of the city? This evening perhaps round off the trip by sampling Berlin's fabled nightlife? (BB)
Day 9 - RETURN TO USA
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Departure transfers arrive at Berlin's Tegel Airport at 08:00 & 10:00. (BB)
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle built in the 19th century by "mad" King Ludwig II
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See Romerberg Square, the cathedral and Goethe's house in Frankfurt
- Ascend to the terrace of Heidelberg Castle for views over the old town and Neckar River
- Explore Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany
- Drive along parts of the German Castle Road and the Romantic Road
- See Munich's Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz, Town Hall and Glockenspiel
- See the theater and colorful chalets in Oberammergau - home of the Passion Play
- Visit the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian rococo
- See the city walls and tour the old town of Nuremberg
- In Dresden, see the Frauenkirche, mosaic mural, Opera House and Zwinger Palace
- Drive along Berlin's Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera
- See the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 9
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in medieval Rothenburg (HD)
- 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Save 3 Ways with Insight Vacations
Book and pay in full on 2011 Europe & Britain departures and receive 10% off listed tour price!
Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!
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Save Up To $150 On 2011 USA AND CANADA Departures
Book and pay in full on an Insight Vacations 2011 USA and Canada departure of 10 days or more and save $150 per person or book a departure of 9 days or less and save $100 per person.
Book Now-Offer Ends September 30th, 2010
Save $300 on air-inclusive vacations!
Book yourself and a companion on an air-inclusive Insight Vacations 2010/11 Winter departure and each person will save $150 (this is valid for singles).
Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!
TERMS: 10% savings valid on 2011 Europe & Britain departures when full payment is made by October 1st, 2010. Travel must depart between April 11th, 2011 and October 11th, 2011. Offer applies to new bookings only. Normal name change policy applies. Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details.
Great Savings and Discounts
FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS
SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS
Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.
YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS
5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%
Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour.
This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.
SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING
INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING
For people traveling alone on an Insight coach tour, we’ll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don’t have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we’ll provide a single room at no extra cost†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT
When three people travel together room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple
Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion
Play Option
FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING
In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available
from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further
tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.
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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel.
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