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Relaxed 14-Day Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Berlin to Dresden, Hanover, and Hamburg

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 14-day relaxed road trip in Germany! Berlin, Lehde - Lědy, Göritz - Chórice, Dresden, Hanover, Wolterdingen, Hamburg, and Potsdam await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Germany, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Berlin, 3 nights in Dresden, 1 night in Hanover, and 4 nights in Hamburg, 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 Berlin, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-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 Alexanderplatz and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Brandenburg Gate.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Germany road trip itinerary for 14 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 14-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 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 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 14-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Germany today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day1

Day 1

  • Berlin - Arrival day
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  • Checkpoint Charlie
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Your relaxed road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Berlin, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Berlin and begin your adventure in Germany.

Berlin 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Berlin. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Germany. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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.

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.

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

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Day2

Day 2

  • Berlin
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Drive 10 km, 40 min

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
  • Berlin Zoological Garden
  • Mitte
  • Kurfürstendamm
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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 Berlin.

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

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Berlin!

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Day3

Day 3

  • Berlin
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Drive 14 km, 55 min

  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Fernsehturm Berlin
  • Alexanderplatz
  • East Side Gallery
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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 Berlin, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Berlin and unwind at the coolest 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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Day4

Day 4

  • Berlin
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Drive 18 km, 59 min

  • Topography of Terror
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Victory Column
  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Kreuzberg
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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.

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

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.

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

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Day5

Day 5

  • Berlin
  • Dresden
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
  • Freilandmuseum Lehde
  • Slavic castle Raddusch
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Day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Germany offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Dresden, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

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

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.

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

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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Day6

Day 6

  • Dresden
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Drive 2 km, 37 min

  • Zwinger
  • Old Masters Picture Gallery
  • Semperoper
  • Golden Rider
  • Altstadt
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Set aside time today to explore Altstadt, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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

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.

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

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

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Day7

Day 7

  • Dresden
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Pillnitz Castle
  • The Grand Garden Palace
  • The Grand Garden of Dresden
  • Dresden Zoo
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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 the food culture in Dresden 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.

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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Day8

Day 8

  • Dresden
  • Hanover
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Drive 374 km, 4 hours 15 min

  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
  • Brühl's Terrace
  • Bierer Berg - Tierpark Schönebeck
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Day 8 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Germany offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Hanover for 1 night.

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

Exploring the food culture in Hanover 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.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Hanover and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Germany!

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Day9

Day 9

  • Hanover
  • Hamburg
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Drive 173 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • Markthalle
  • Herrenhäuser Gärten
  • Heide Park
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On day 9 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Germany, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Hamburg!

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Day10

Day 10

  • Hamburg
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
  • St Nikolai Memorial
  • Alsterarkaden
  • Stadtpark
  • Mönckebergstraße
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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 Hamburg, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Hamburg and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

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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Day11

Day 11

  • Hamburg
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • Hamburg Dungeon
  • Tierpark Hagenbeck
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Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Hamburg.

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.

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 Hamburg.

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 Hamburg. The bars in Hamburg make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another amazing day in Germany!

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Day12

Day 12

  • Hamburg
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour

  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Elbe Tunnel
  • Panoptikum
  • St Michael's Church
  • Planten un Blomen
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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 Berlin. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Berlin that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Germany more memorable.

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 Hamburg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

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

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Day13

Day 13

  • Hamburg
  • Berlin
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Drive 319 km, 4 hours 13 min

  • Sanssouci Park
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Schlosspark Sanssouci
  • Brandenburg Gate
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Day 13 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 Berlin, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

In Berlin, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Germany.

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 Berlin, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

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

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Day14

Day 14

  • Berlin - Departure day
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  • Unter den Linden
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Day 14 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 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in Germany is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
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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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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