Relaxed 13-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Nuremberg to Leipzig and Dresden

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Enjoy this 13-day relaxed road trip in Germany, with Nuremberg, Leipzig, Dresden, St. Johannis, and Bamberg showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Germany, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Nuremberg, 4 nights in Leipzig, and 5 nights in Dresden, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Germany.

Your journey starts in Nuremberg, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 13-day relaxed road trip in Germany to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Germany already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Zwinger and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Nuremberg Castle.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Germany road trip itinerary for 13 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Germany.

If you want to make your 13-day relaxed self-drive tour in Germany even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Germany includes 12 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 13 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 13-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Germany today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Nuremberg - Arrival day
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Your relaxed road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Nuremberg, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Nuremberg and begin your adventure in Germany.

Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Nuremberg and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Germany. Enjoy your first taste of Nuremberg as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Nuremberg
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Drive 18 km, 57 min

  • Kongresshalle
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
  • Nuremberg Zoo
  • Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
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Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Experience shopping bliss at Nuremberg as you explore Handwerkerhof Nürnberg. Take a leisurely stroll through unique shops and stores, where local treasures are waiting to be found. Don't miss the chance to discover artisan crafts that reflect the fascinating culture of Germany. Beyond shopping, Handwerkerhof Nürnberg offers more options, including unique attractions, key services, and vibrant events.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Nuremberg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Nuremberg.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Nuremberg
  • Leipzig
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Schöner Brunnen
  • Ehekarussell
  • Memorium Nuremberg Trials
  • Germanisches Nationalmuseum
  • Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
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Day 3 of your self-drive tour in Germany offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Leipzig for 4 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Germany.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Germany as you make your way to Leipzig. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Leipzig has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Leipzig and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Leipzig
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Drive 5 km, 19 min

  • Marktplatz Leipzig
  • Museum of fine arts
  • Mendebrunnen
  • New Town Hall
  • St. Thomas Church
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Germany, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Leipzig.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Leipzig and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Leipzig
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Drive 13 km, 37 min

  • Friedenspark, Leipzig
  • Botanical Garden Leipzig
  • Gedenkstätte Museum in der "Runden Ecke"
  • Leipzig Riverside Forest
  • Gohlis Palace
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Germany more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Leipzig, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Germany.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Germany.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Leipzig
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Drive 4 km, 18 min

  • Forum of Contemporary History Leipzig
  • Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Altes Rathaus
  • St. Nicholas Church
  • Egyptian Museum
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Nuremberg. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Nuremberg that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Leipzig offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Leipzig. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Leipzig as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Leipzig
  • Dresden
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Drive 127 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Statue of Goethe
  • Bach-Museum Leipzig
  • Leipzig Panometer
  • Monument to the Battle of the Nations
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Day 7 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Germany lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Dresden, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 5 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Dresden. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Germany. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Dresden, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Dresden and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Dresden
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Drive 5 km, 22 min

  • Semperoper
  • Dresden Cathedral
  • Zwinger
  • Fürstenzug
  • Altmarkt
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Germany makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Germany also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Dresden and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Germany!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Dresden
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Drive 8 km, 26 min

  • Dresden Zoo
  • German Hygiene Museum
  • Brühl's Terrace
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Dresden has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Dresden.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Germany!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Dresden
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 10 min

  • Golden Rider
  • Museum of Military History
  • Waldschlösschen Bridge
  • Loschwitz Bridge
  • Pillnitz Castle
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Germany more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Dresden, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Germany. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Germany tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Dresden
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Drive 14 km, 33 min

  • Dresden park railway
  • Transparent Factory
  • BOT Botanical Garden
  • The Grand Garden Palace
  • Dresden Panometer
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Germany by joining a traveler-approved tour in Nuremberg. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Nuremberg that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Germany, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Dresden.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dresden’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Germany.

Toast to another amazing day in Germany!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Dresden
  • Nuremberg
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Drive 397 km, 4 hours 52 min

  • Eremitage
  • Devil's Cave
  • old town hall
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Day 12 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Germany offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Nuremberg for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Nuremberg. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Germany.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Nuremberg. The bars in Nuremberg make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Nuremberg as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Germany!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Nuremberg - Departure day
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Germany is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 13 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 13-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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