Two-Week Germany Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Leipzig to Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, and Cologne

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Explore the best of Germany on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Leipzig, Dresden, Wehlen, Königstein, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Laatzen, Cologne, and Weimar.

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, 1 night in Hanover, and 2 nights in Cologne. 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, Wehlen, Königstein, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Laatzen, Cologne, and Weimar, 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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  • Gohlis Palace
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Your road trip adventure in Germany begins as soon as you reach Leipzig and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Leipzig, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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 15-day road trip in Germany!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Leipzig
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Drive 16 km, 42 min

  • Marktplatz Leipzig
  • Bach-Museum Leipzig
  • St. Thomas Church
  • Wildpark Leipzig
  • Leipzig Panometer
  • Monument to the Battle of the Nations
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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.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Leipzig
  • Dresden
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Drive 122 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Zwinger
  • Semperoper
  • Brühl's Terrace
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden
  • Altmarkt
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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.

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

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Dresden. 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 4

Day 4

  • Dresden
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Drive 104 km, 2 hours 11 min

  • Freibad Stadt Wehlen
  • Königstein Fortress
  • Malerweg Etappe 2
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Dresden, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Wehlen and Königstein.

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

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.

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 199 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Alexanderplatz
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Reichstag
  • Brandenburg Gate
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On day 5 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Berlin are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Berlin, where you will stay for 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.

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 6

Day 6

  • Berlin
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Drive 29 km, 1 hour 18 min

  • Charlottenburg Palace
  • Großer Tiergarten
  • Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
  • East Side Gallery
  • Kurfürstendamm
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Leipzig. You’ll stay in Berlin for 2 nights 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 Berlin. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Berlin
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Drive 72 km, 2 hours 9 min

  • Neues Palais in Potsdam
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Dutch Quarter
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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.

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

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

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Berlin
  • Hamburg
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Drive 293 km, 4 hours

  • Planten un Blomen
  • International Maritime Museum Hamburg
  • Speicherstadt
  • Alsterfontaine
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Germany, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Hamburg. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Hamburg, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

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

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Hamburg
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Drive 9 km, 1 hour

  • St. Pauli Piers
  • Hamburger Hafen
  • St Michael's Church
  • Miniatur Wunderland
  • Elbphilharmonie
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You’ll stay in Hamburg for 1 night.

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.

Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Hamburg
  • Bremen
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Drive 125 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Universum Science Center
  • Bremen Town Hall
  • Town Musicians of Bremen
  • Böttcherstraße
  • Schnoor
  • Bremen Roland
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Germany. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Bremen. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bremen, where will spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bremen, 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 Bremen's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip 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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Your itinerary for day 11 of your road trip in Germany includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Hanover and Laatzen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Hanover, where you'll spend 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.

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

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Hanover
  • Cologne
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Drive 297 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Cologne Zoological Garden
  • Museum Ludwig
  • Cologne Cathedral
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Germany. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Cologne. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Cologne, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Cologne. 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 Cologne. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Germany!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Cologne
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Cologne Rodenkirchen Bridge
  • Old Market
  • Cologne Chocolate Museum
  • Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
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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.

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Cologne
  • Leipzig
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Drive 522 km, 5 hours 55 min

  • Goethe–Schiller Monument
  • Weimarhaus
  • Goethe's House
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On day 14 of your road trip in Germany, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Weimar are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Leipzig, where you will stay for 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.

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

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Germany.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Leipzig - Departure day
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  • Gedenkstätte Museum in der "Runden Ecke"
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Day 15 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.
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.
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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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