The Best of Germany and Northern Europe
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes of Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. This multi-day tour is designed to immerse you in the local culture, history, and natural beauty of these fascinating countries. From the vibrant capital cities to the quaint countryside villages, from the majestic castles to the poignant historical sites, from the tranquil rivers to the dramatic fjords, this tour offers an unforgettable travel experience. You'll enjoy guided tours, scenic cruises, museum visits, and ample leisure time to explore at your own pace. Comfortable accommodations, ground transportation, and some meals are included for your convenience.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Brewery neighborhood in Munich
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
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.
English speaking tour in: BERLIN, OSLO, STOCKHOLM
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.
SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP (4hrs)(45 EUR)
In this visit we will know a piece of our contemporary history. It is a concentration camp and not an extermination camp. When it was created in 1936, it became the "university" for SS members who then had to control other fields. In it we will see an example of what the barracks were where the prisoners lived poorly, isolated cells of punishment, the dispensary of death, the use he had during the entire Nazi period and in successive times. - Round-trip bus service from central Berlin.
- Visit and explanations with local guide.. 15 number of people required.
POTSDAM (5 HRS)(50 EUR)
Small capital city of the state of Brandenburg located near Berlin, next to the river Havel, seat of the Conference in which Stalin, Truman and Churchill determine the destinies of humanity, from the end of World War II until the fall of Berlin Wall. It is also famous for its palace of Sanssouci where we will take a walk through the wonderful gardens of the "German Versailles", a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will also visit externally the Cecilienhof Palace where the treaties of Potsdam were signed. We will cruise on Lake Wannsee where on January 20, 1942, the Nazi government approved the "final solution" of the Jewish question, crossing the wonderful residential area of Berlin with its old mansions owned by former high officials of the regime, located at along several lakes that lead us to the famous "Bridge of the Spies". NOTE: Excursion only offered from May to September (both included) for boat availability. - Local guide from Berlin.
- Visit to the gardens of Sansucci Palace and the exterior of the Cecilienhof Palace.
- Boat tour with explanations from our local guide.
- Bus services from the center.. 15 number of people required.
CITY HALL AND THE ROYAL WARSHIP VASA (3hrs)(65 EUR)
We will visit the interior of Stockholm City Hall. We will have the chance to visit the rooms where the plenary sessions are held, including the room where they hold the banquet and the ballroom dance after the Nobel prize ceremony. Afterwards, we will visit one of the warships which were retrieved after being 333 years dwelling at the sea bottom and which reminds us of the power the Swedish Empire once had. - Bus service.
- Admission to the City Hall and the Royal Warship Vasa.
- Local guide.. 10 number of people required.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
- Berlin - Arrival day
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Begin your European adventure in the vibrant city of Berlin. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel (Hilton or similar), where you can unwind and explore at your leisure. In the afternoon, gather at the hotel reception for an orientation session, setting the stage for the exciting journey ahead.
Day 2 – Day 2: Discover Berlin's Rich Heritage
- Berlin
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- Reichstag
- Brandenburg Gate
- Museum Island
- Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
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Dive into Berlin's captivating history with a guided panoramic tour. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, including the historic Museum Island, the grand Reichstag, and the symbolic Brandenburg Gate. Reflect at the Holocaust Memorial and delve into the past at the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. Opt for an excursion to Potsdam to marvel at its magnificent palaces.
Day 3 – Day 3: From Dresden to Nuremberg
- Dresden
- Bamberg
- Nuremberg
- Berlin
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- Schloss Greifenstein
- Dresden Panometer
- Schloss Weißenstein
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Journey to Dresden, where the majestic palace awaits your admiration. Continue to Bamberg, a lively city with picturesque views of Little Venice. Conclude the day in Nuremberg, a city steeped in history, and explore the site of Hitler's Coliseum.
Day 4 – Day 4: Scenic Cruise and Munich's Marvels
- Lower Bavaria
- Dachau
- Munich
- Kelheim
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- BMW Museum
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- Olympiaturm
- Danube Gorge
- Old Town Hall
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Embark on a picturesque boat cruise along the Danube Gorge from Kelheim, stopping at the historic Kloster Weltenburg. Visit the poignant Dachau Concentration Camp Museum before heading to Munich. Discover the innovative BMW Welt and the iconic Olympiastadion. Enjoy free time in Munich's historic center, exploring Marienplatz and the vibrant Viktualienmarkt.
Day 5 – Day 5: Fussen, Rothenburg, and Frankfurt
- Füssen
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Frankfurt
- Garching bei München
- Frankfurt (Oder)
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- Marienbrücke
- German Christmas Museum
- Neuschwanstein Castle
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Today, we journey through alpine landscapes to Fussen, home to the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. We'll take a bus to Maria Bridge for stunning views of the castle and the surrounding hills. Next, we continue our romantic route to Rothenburg, a charming city surrounded by walls, where we'll visit the delightful Christmas Museum. Our day concludes in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital.
Day 6 – Day 6: Rhine and Mosel Valleys, Cochem, and Cologne
- Cochem
- Cologne
- Dortmund
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- Cologne Cathedral
- Cochem Castle
- Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Today, we explore the enchanting valleys of the Rhine and Mosel rivers, dotted with charming villages. We'll take a short cruise on the Rhine between the picturesque villages of Rudesheim and St. Goar. After lunch in Cochem, a delightful village on the Mosel river, we'll visit the imposing Cochem Castle. We then proceed to Cologne, where you can admire its impressive Gothic cathedral and enjoy a stroll along the Rhine River before we head to our hotel in Dortmund.
Day 7 – Day 7: Fairytales Route - Trendelburg, Hoxter, Polle, Hamelin, and Hannover
- Hamelin
- Dortmund
- Hanover
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- Sababurg Zoo
- Hohenstein
- Riesenbank
- Jagdschloss Springe
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Today, we embark on a magical journey through the Fairytales Route, visiting towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm. We start with Trendelburg, a picturesque walled village with a medieval castle, known as the Rapunzel Tower. We then stop in Hoxter, a lively town home to the ancient Corvey Abbey. A brief stop in Polle allows us to admire the ruins of 'Cinderella's Castle'. Our next stop is Hamelin, famous for the story of 'The Pied Piper'. We end the day in Hannover, where you'll have time to explore the city center.
Day 8 – Day 8: Hamburg, Flensburg, and Aarhus
- Hamburg
- Flensburg
- Hanover
- Aarhus
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We leave Hannover for Hamburg, where we'll explore its bustling port and beautiful lake. After lunch, we travel to Flensburg, a charming seaside village on the border with Denmark. Our journey continues to Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, located in the heart of Jutland.
Day 9 – Day 9: Hirtshals, Kristiansand, Flekkefjord, and Stavanger
- Kristiansand
- Aarhus
- Hjørring
- Stavanger
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Today, we travel to Hirtshals to board a ferry across the North Sea to Kristiansand, Norway. We then continue along Norway's stunning southern coastline, stopping in Flekkefjord, a charming town with wooden houses and tiny restaurants on a fjord. Our final stop for the day is 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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We leave Stavanger and make a stop at the 'Swords in Rock' monument, a reminder of the Vikings. We then continue along the fjord coast of Norway, traveling through tunnels, bridges, and even some stretches by boat. We arrive in Bergen at lunchtime and take a cable car trip to Mount Fløyen for amazing views of the city and the fjord.
Day 11 – Day 11: Bergen to Oslo via Sognefjord
- Oslo
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- Undredal Stave Church
- Njardarheimr
- Skjervefossen
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Today, we explore Norway's interior region, filled with fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. We travel to Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord, stopping at the beautiful Tvindefossen waterfall. We then take a cruise between Gudvangen and Aurland, enjoying stunning landscapes. We continue our journey through snow-covered landscapes, visiting Borgund's 12th-century wooden church before arriving in Oslo.
Day 12 – Day 12: Oslo to Stockholm via Orebro
- Oslo
- Stockholm
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We start the day with a sightseeing tour of Oslo, a city that beautifully blends modern architecture with classical buildings, magnificent scenery, and large parks. We then depart for Sweden, traveling through landscapes filled with forests and lakes. We stop in Orebro, a town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and a charming historic center. Our journey concludes in Stockholm, arriving in the evening.
Day 13 – Day 13: Exploring Stockholm
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- Stockholm City Hall
- Stockholm Palace
- Karlaplan
- Sandholmarna
- Parliament House
- Vasa Museum
- Storkyrkan
- National Museum in Kraków
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Today, we 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, Stortorget, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. We'll also enjoy a panoramic view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. You may choose to visit the City Hall and the Vasa Museum.
Day 14 – Day 14: Departure
- Stockholm - Departure day
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After breakfast, your memorable 14-day tour of Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden comes to an end. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories and look forward to welcoming you back on another exciting tour.
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