Northern Ring ( 16 days )
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 16-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Germany, Denmark, and Norway. This multi-day tour offers an immersive experience, taking you from the bustling streets of Berlin to the tranquil fjords of Norway, and the vibrant city life of Copenhagen. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Bavaria, cruise along the Rhine and Mosel rivers, and delve into the fairy-tale world of the Brothers Grimm. This tour is a perfect blend of guided excursions and free time, allowing you to explore at your own pace. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a knowledgeable guide, you're sure to have an unforgettable European adventure.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Brewery neighborhood in Munich
Basic travel insurance
BERLIN
: MERCURE BERLIN TEMPELHOF or GRAND CITY BERLIN EAST or HOLIDAY INN BERLIN CITY WEST
NUREMBERG
: NH NUERNBERG CITY or NH ERLANGEN or HOLIDAY INN MUNICH SUD
MUNICH
: LEONARDO MUNICH OLIMPIAPARK or VIENNA HOUSE EASY BY WYHDHAM MUNCHEN or LEONARDO OFFENBACH FRANKFURT
DORTMUND
: MERCURE DORTMUND CENTRUM or MARITIM AIRPORT HOTEL HANNOVER or LEONARDO HANNOVER AIRPORT
AARHUS
: SCANDIC AARHUS CITY or COMWELL or CLARION ENERGY
STAVANGER
: QUALITY AIRPORT STAVANGER or SCANDIC NEPTUN or MOXY BERGEN
OSLO
: SCANDIC SJOLYST or SCANDIC HELSFYR or QUALITY HOTEL GLOBE
COPENHAGuE
: SCANDIC SYDHAVNEN or MOXY COPENHAGEN SYDHAVNEN
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
Breakfast buffet
City tour in: BERLIN, COPENHAGEN, STOCKHOLM, OSLO
Ticket admission: Borgund´s church, Holocaust Memorial; Museum of the Wall in Berlin , Dachau Concentration Camp Museum; BMW WELT in Munich , Christmas Museum in Rothenburg , Rapuntzel Tower in Trendelburg
English speaking tour in: BERLIN, OSLO, STOCKHOLM, COPENHAGEN
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
- Berlin - Arrival day
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Berlin! Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Once you're settled in, check the hotel's information boards for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Berlin
- Berlin
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- Brandenburg Gate
- Berlin Wall Memorial
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Berlin with a guided tour. We'll explore the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate. We'll also visit the poignant Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. Optionally, you can choose to visit the beautiful palaces in the Potsdam area.
Day 3 – Day 3: Dresden, Bamberg, and Nuremberg
- Berlin
- Dresden
- Bamberg
- Nuremberg
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- Dresden Panometer
- Toy Museum
- Bamberg Cathedral
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Today, we journey to Dresden, a city beautifully situated on the river Elba, where we'll admire its magnificent palace. We then proceed to Bavaria, stopping in Bamberg, a lively city known for its 'Little Venice'. Our final stop for the day is Nuremberg, a city steeped in history, where we suggest a visit to the site of Hitler's Coliseum.
Day 4 – Day 4: Kelheim, Dachau, and Munich
- Nuremberg
- Dachau
- Munich
- Kelheim
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- BMW Museum
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- Olympiaturm
- Old Town Hall
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Today's journey is filled with surprises. We'll embark on a short cruise along the Danube Valley, exploring the Danube Gorges and visiting the Kloster Weltenburg, a beautiful Benedictine monastery. We then proceed to Dachau to visit the museum of the Nazi concentration camp. Our day ends in Munich, where we'll tour the impressive BMW Welt and the Olympia Stadium. You'll also have free time to explore the city's historic center and its famous beer houses.
Day 5 – Day 5: Fussen, Rothenburg, and Frankfurt
- Frankfurt an der Oder
- Munich
- Füssen
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Frankfurt
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- German Christmas Museum
- Neuschwanstein Castle
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Today, we travel amidst alpine summits to Fussen, home to the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle. After admiring the stunning views from Maria Bridge, we continue our romantic route to Rothenburg, a charming city surrounded by walls. Here, we'll visit the delightful Christmas Museum. Our day ends in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, where we'll arrive in the evening.
Day 6 – Day 6: Rudesheim, St. Goar, Cochem, Cologne, and Dortmund
- Frankfurt
- Cologne
- Frankfurt an der Oder
- Cochem
- Dortmund
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- Cologne Cathedral
- Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Today, we explore the charming villages along the Rhine and Mosel rivers. We'll take a short cruise on the Rhine, from Rudesheim to St. Goar, the most picturesque section of the river. After lunch in Cochem, a beautiful village on the Mosel river, we'll visit Cologne. Here, you'll have time to admire its impressive Gothic cathedral and stroll along the Rhine River. We'll then proceed to our hotel in Dortmund.
Day 7 – Day 7: Trendelburg, Hoxter, Polle, Hamelin, and Hannover
- Dortmund
- Hamelin
- Hanover
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- Gänseliesel
- Museum Hameln
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Today, we journey through towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm on the Fairytales Route. We'll visit Trendelburg, a picturesque walled village with a large medieval castle, and Hoxter, a lively town where the ancient Corvey Abbey is located. We'll also make a brief stop in Polle to photograph the exterior ruins of Cinderella's castle. Our day ends in Hannover, where you'll have time to explore the city center.
Day 8 – Day 8: Hamburg, Flensburg, and Aarhus
- Hamburg
- Flensburg
- Aarhus
- Hanover
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Leaving Hannover, we head to Hamburg, where we'll explore its bustling port and enjoy lunch. Afterward, we travel to Flensburg, a charming seaside village on the border with Denmark. Our day ends in Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, located in the heart of Jutland.
Day 9 – Day 9: Hirtshals, Kristiansand, Flekkefjord, and Stavanger
- Hjørring
- Aarhus
- Kristiansand
- Stavanger
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Today, we travel to Hirtshals, where we'll take a ferry across the North Sea to Kristiansand, Norway. We'll then continue along Norway's southern coastline, stopping in Flekkefjord, a town with charming wooden houses and tiny restaurants on a fjord. Our day ends in Stavanger, a picturesque town with an active port by the fjord.
Day 10 – Day 10: Stavanger to Bergen
- Stavanger
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- Sverd i fjell
- Fløyen
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Leaving Stavanger, we'll stop at the 'Swords in Rock' monument, a reminder of the Vikings, before embarking on a scenic tour along the fjord coast of Norway. We'll arrive in Bergen at lunchtime and take a cable car trip to Mount Fløyen, offering breathtaking views of the city and Bergen fjord. The rest of the day is yours to explore the capital city of fjords.
Day 11 – Day 11: Gudvangen, Aurland, and Oslo
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- Borgund Stave Church
- Skjervsfossen Waterfall
- Nærøyfjord
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Today, we'll explore Norway's interior region, featuring fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. We'll travel to Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord, and stop at the beautiful Tvindefossen waterfall. We'll then take a cruise between Gudvangen and Aurland, enjoying the stunning landscapes. After crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes and the world's longest tunnel, we'll visit Borgund's 12th-century wooden church. Our day ends in Oslo, where you'll have free time to explore.
Day 12 – Day 12: Orebro and Stockholm
- Oslo
- Stockholm
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After a guided sightseeing tour of Oslo, we depart for Sweden, enjoying landscapes filled with forests and lakes. We'll stop in Orebro, a town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center. Our day ends in Stockholm, where we'll arrive in the evening.
Day 13 – Day 13: Exploring Stockholm
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- The Royal Palace
- Karlaplan
- Parliament House
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Today, we'll take a sightseeing tour of Stockholm, a beautiful capital city built on 14 islands. We'll explore the Gamla Stand, the old quarter of the city, and visit monumental buildings such as the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace. If possible, we'll enjoy a beautiful view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 14 – Day 14: Helsingborg, Helsingor, and Copenhagen
- Stockholm
- Elsinore
- Copenhagen
- Helsingborg
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- Pålsjö castle
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Leaving Stockholm, we travel south to Helsingborg, a bustling coastal town. In the early afternoon, we'll take a ferry from Sweden to Helsingor in Denmark, the hometown of Hamlet, where the magnificent Kronborg Castle stands. We'll then proceed to Copenhagen, arriving in the evening.
Day 15 – Day 15: Copenhagen, Gedser, Warnemunde, and Berlin
- Copenhagen
- Berlin
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- Tivoli Gardens
- Christiansborg Palace
- The King's Garden
- Nyhavn
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In the morning, we'll take a city tour of Copenhagen, the largest Scandinavian city, with a local guide. We'll visit popular attractions like Tivoli, Christianborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid. After the tour, we'll head south to Gedser, where we'll take a ferry to Germany. We'll arrive in Berlin at the end of the day.
Day 16 – Day 16: Departure from Berlin
- Berlin - Departure day
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After breakfast, our unforgettable journey through Europe comes to an end. We hope you leave with lasting memories and look forward to welcoming you back on another exciting tour.
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