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Court Church and the Church of the Holy Cross, Dresden

Enjoy all the best loved regions of Germany in one spectacular holiday, from the delightful beauty of the Black Forest to the wonderful 'Romantic Road'.

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Optional Excursions

Court Church and the Church of the Holy Cross, Dresden
Cologne and the River Rhine
Hamburg
St Marien and St Petri Church, Lübeck
Castle of Charlottenburg, Berlin
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam near Berlin
Dresden Palace and former Palace church
Leipzig
Nuremberg
Timber-framed houses, Nuremberg
Roder Tower Gateway, Rothenburg
New Town Hall, Marienplatz, Munich
View over the Marienplatz and Frauenkirche, Munich
Oberammergau
Building with Luftmalerei, Oberammergau
Black Forest
Neuschwanstein Castle
Heidelberg and the River Neckar
Frankfurt skyline

DAY 1: UK - Frankfurt.

Fly to Frankfurt where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for one night. (D)

DAY 2: Frankfurt - Rhine Cruise - Cologne area.

Begin today with a leisurely cruise along one of Germany's most famous rivers - the romantic Rhine. Board your cruiser and sail between steep, forested banks and awesome Rhineland panoramas. Pass the legendary Lorelei Rock, said to have been home to sirens who lured sailors to their demise, before heading to Cologne for a visit to the impressive Gothic cathedral with its breathtaking interior. (B, D)

DAY 3: Cologne area - Hamelin - Hamburg.

This morning, journey into the Lower Saxony region to visit Hamelin, a town made famous by the Brothers Grimm Pied Piper fairytale. Spend time exploring the beautiful medieval old town, with its Haemelschenburg Castle, the town centre's colourful historical buildings or the Hochzeitshaus, whose elaborate gables and clockwork figures depict the Pied Piper's tale. Later, continue to Hamburg and arrive in time for an optional harbour cruise. (B)

DAY 4: Hamburg - Lübeck - Berlin.

Enjoy an orientation drive around cosmopolitan Hamburg, Germany's greatest maritime and second largest city. Observe the impressive merchants' houses, glistening canals and lavish promenades before continuing to the 'Queen of Hansa': Lübeck. The founding city of the Hanseatic League, Lübeck was a former centre for all the sea-borne trade around the Baltic and North Seas. Still adorned with beautiful medieval and Gothic architecture, the city is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany and its oval Old Quarter is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, continue to Berlin for two nights in Germany's vibrant capital. (B)

DAY 5: Berlin.

Once the city of contrasts, with the Wall separating two different worlds, fascinating Berlin has since developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive neo-classical boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in modern architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing tour, with a local guide. This afternoon, enjoy an optional excursion to historic Potsdam to visit the landscaped gardens of Sanssouci Park, and the Cecilienhof Castle. (B)

DAY 6: Berlin - Dresden - Leipzig.

This morning, visit Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and often called 'the Florence of the Elbe', to experience this beautiful city effortlessly blending the traditional and the modern. Take an included tour of the sights today including the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion, the beautifully restored Frauenkirche and much more. Later, continue to Leipzig, where the great composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. The city is home to the renaissance Old Town and St Nicholas Church - the site where the 'peaceful revolution' was born, which led, eventually, to the reunification of Germany. Laden with historical architecture and a vibrant cultural scene, Leipzig is your base for tonight. (B, D)

DAY 7: Leipzig - Weimar - Coburg - Nuremberg.

Your first stop today is Weimar, renowned as an intellectual centre throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries and former home to scholars such as Goethe, Schiller and Liszt. Famed for having the historical period 'Weimar Republic' named after it, the city's cultural and architectural importance was also recognised by its appointment as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After time in Weimar, continue to Coburg to admire the mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225 and dominating the town from the hillside, before heading to Nuremberg for a visit to its old centre, home to Gothic churches, ancient ramparts and elegant patrician houses. (B)

DAY 8: Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Romantic Road - Munich.

Today, stop in the charming, picture-postcard town of Rothenburg, set alongside the Tauber River, to admire the charming ramparts and towers, cobbled streets and 16th-century houses that embody the essence of the medieval walled villages and hamlets along the Romantic Road. Next, drive amongst spectacular terraced vineyards and stunning natural landscapes dotted with picturesque half-timbered houses and richly decorated stonework, before continuing to Munich, the Bavarian capital, for two nights. (B)

DAY 9: Munich.

Often called 'Germany's secret capital', experience the best of Munich today on an included city sightseeing tour, with a local guide. Take time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, perhaps do some shopping, or stop and sip its most famous product: beer. There are optional excursions for you to choose from so you can tailor today to best suit you and really make the most of this fantastic city. (B, D)

DAY 10: Munich - Neuschwanstein - Black Forest.

Visit the most famous 19th century neo-romantic castle in the world: King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle. This spectacular fairytale-styled castle is perched high in a dominant cliff-top position overlooking the frontier town of Füssen. This afternoon, continue across this breathtaking landscape to the Black Forest for one night. (B, D)

DAY 11: Black Forest - Heidelberg - Frankfurt.

Today, head to Heidelberg for a short visit to the medieval Old Town with its pretty cobbled streets, lovely gateway and charismatic central square. Home to Germany's oldest and best-known university, the city is also regarded as the inspiration and source of myths for the German Romantic movement. From here, continue to Frankfurt for one night. (B)

DAY 12: Frankfurt - UK.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Accommodation on Tour

Frankfurt: Tryp or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf (4*); Cologne area: Holiday Inn Stadtwald Cologne or Ramada at Bruehl or Holiday Inn Koeln-Bonn Airport (4*); Hamburg: NH Hamburg City (4*); Berlin: Abba (4*); Leipzig: Ramada Treff (4*); Nuremberg: Ramada Parkhotel (4*); Munich: Rivoli (3*); Black Forest: Treff at Bad Herrenalb (3*); Frankfurt: Holiday Inn Frankfurt City (4*).

Special Departures

Oktoberfest in Munich Departures Friday 21, 28 & Sunday 16, 23 September 2012.

Christmas Markets Departure Friday 7 December 2012.

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Highlights of Germany

Court Church and the Church of the Holy Cross, Dresden
Cologne and the River Rhine
Hamburg
St Marien and St Petri Church, Lübeck
Castle of Charlottenburg, Berlin
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam near Berlin
Dresden Palace and former Palace church
Leipzig
Nuremberg
Timber-framed houses, Nuremberg
Roder Tower Gateway, Rothenburg
New Town Hall, Marienplatz, Munich
View over the Marienplatz and Frauenkirche, Munich
Oberammergau
Building with Luftmalerei, Oberammergau
Black Forest
Neuschwanstein Castle
Heidelberg and the River Neckar
Frankfurt skyline

Optional Excursions

To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.

EVENING HARBOUR CRUISE

See one of the world's greatest harbours from the water - the Port of Hamburg on a boat cruise with a drink on board.

€20 (Euro)

ZIKO'S GRILL DINNER

A fun evening at a local restaurant with good food and atmosphere. You will be served a four-course meal with 2 drinks per person and coffee/tea. During the evening musical entertainment you can even dance between the tables!

€33 (Euro)

FAMOUS CITY OF POTSDAM

Potsdam is famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. Visit the Cecilienhof Palace where Truman, Attlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. See magnificent Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederich the Great.

€40 (Euro)

BERLIN NIGHT OUT

Drive through the illuminated city to the Friedrichstadtpalast Theatre to see one of the biggest and best revue shows in Europe with a drink included during the intermission. Operated when excursion "Berlin City - Night Cruise" not available.

€55 (Euro)

CITY - NIGHT CRUISE

Enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the city centre with a hot and cold buffet on board. The dinner will be accompanied by music and a commentary. Available from May to September.

€45 (Euro)

DACHAU

The former concentration camp of Dachau is situated North of Munich. You will have time to look around the memorial site and the museum and also see a documentary film on the history of Dachau. Audio guides are included.

€20 (Euro)

BAVARIAN EVENING AND DINNER

Enjoy a typical Bavarian evening in the world famous Hofbrauhaus, where you will have the opportunity to taste German beer (or a soft drink if you prefer) with a local specialities dinner, entertained by Bavarian live music.

€45 (Euro)

Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.

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