DAY 1: Sunday 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. DAY 2: Monday
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.
DAY 3: Tuesday Dresden – Wittenberg – Potsdam – Berlin (B)
Today we return to the traces of luther and visit
Wittenberg where the reformation started on 31.10.1517
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 Holiday Inn express City
Centre o.s. DAY 4: Wednesday
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 Holiday Inn express City
Centre o.s. DAY 5: Thursday
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 Best Western Queens Hotel o.s.
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DAY 6: Friday
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.
DAY 7: Saturday 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 DAY 8: Sunday
Frankfurt (B)
our exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel or
continues with ‘Romantic Germany’
(please see tour combination ‘Highlights of Germany’).
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: US $ 987
(per person based on double occupancy)
Third person in extra bed: US $ 955
Single supplement: US $ 285
Optional (to be booked during the tour):
Spree boat trip in Berlin: € 9.50 per
person
Optional (to be booked in advance):
Train ticket 2nd class Frankfurt – Berlin:
€ 125.- per person
Combinations or add-ons:
• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Berlin/ Frankfurt,
City Breaks
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Luther, Berlin and Fairytales
The German Classics
2012
See the historic cities of Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, and Hamelin. Travel with us through centuries and explore the country of fairytales.
