13-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Leipzig to Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, and Hanover

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 13-day road trip through Germany. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Germany. You will spend 3 nights in Leipzig, 2 nights in Dresden, 3 nights in Berlin, 2 nights in Hamburg, 1 night in Bremen, and 1 night in Hanover. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Germany. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Leipzig, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Germany on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Germany. Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Leipzig, Dresden, Königstein, Hohnstein, Wehlen, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Laatzen, Quedlinburg, and Wernigerode, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Germany. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Germany.

Throughout your road trip in Germany, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Germany.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Germany today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Leipzig - Arrival day
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  • Leipzig Riverside Forest
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Welcome to Leipzig, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Germany! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Leipzig before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Leipzig is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Leipzig. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Germany. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Leipzig, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in Germany!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Leipzig
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Drive 15 km, 56 min

  • Wildpark Leipzig
  • Leipzig Panometer
  • Bach-Museum Leipzig
  • St. Thomas Church
  • Marktplatz Leipzig
  • Rosental
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You have 1 night left in Leipzig. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Germany. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Leipzig, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Germany!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Leipzig
  • Dresden
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Drive 122 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Zwinger
  • Semperoper
  • Brühl's Terrace
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
  • Holy Cross Church
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Dresden. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Dresden, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Dresden. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Dresden. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Head back to your accommodation in Dresden and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Dresden
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Drive 115 km, 2 hours 17 min

  • Königstein Fortress
  • Hocksteinaussicht
  • Malerweg Etappe 2
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Wake up to day 4 of your road trip in Germany. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Königstein, Hohnstein, and Wehlen. With 1 night to stay in Dresden, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Dresden and your accommodation.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Dresden, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Germany!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Dresden
  • Berlin
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Drive 197 km, 2 hours 27 min

  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Reichstag
  • Brandenburg Gate
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 5 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Berlin. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Berlin, where will spend 3 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Berlin. Berlin offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Berlin, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Alexanderplatz
  • East Side Gallery
  • Kurfürstendamm
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Germany. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Berlin is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Berlin.

Say good night to Berlin and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
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Drive 77 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Dutch Quarter
  • Bassinplatz
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Greet day 7 of your road trip in Germany with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Berlin, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Potsdam.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Berlin.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Berlin.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Berlin. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
  • Hamburg
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Drive 287 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • International Maritime Museum Hamburg
  • Speicherstadt
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Germany includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Hamburg. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Hamburg, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Hamburg, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Hamburg's best restaurants.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Germany.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Hamburg
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • Planten un Blomen
  • Alsterfontaine
  • Townhall
  • St Michael's Church
  • Hamburger Hafen
  • Elbphilharmonie
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Day 9 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Leipzig. You’ll stay in Hamburg for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Germany. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Hamburg. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Hamburg
  • Bremen
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Drive 127 km, 1 hour 56 min

  • Übersee-Museum Bremen
  • Bremen Town Hall
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Böttcherstraße
  • Schnoor
  • Bremen
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On day 10 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bremen are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Bremen, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bremen. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Bremen. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Germany!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bremen
  • Hanover
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Drive 158 km, 2 hours 31 min

  • Herrenhäuser Gärten
  • Hanover Fairground
  • Maschpark
  • Markthalle
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Hanover and Laatzen. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Hanover, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Hanover. Hanover offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Hanover is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Hanover.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Hanover
  • Leipzig
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Drive 333 km, 4 hours 7 min

  • galery Lyonel Feininger
  • Finkenherd
  • Stiftskirche St Servatius
  • Wernigerode Castle
  • Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Quedlinburg and Wernigerode. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Leipzig, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Leipzig, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Leipzig's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Leipzig - Departure day
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  • Demokratieglocke
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Day 13 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Germany!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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