Overview

This 9-day Germany Highlights tour takes you through the country’s most iconic cities, blending history, culture, and scenic beauty. From Berlin’s historic landmarks and medieval towns like Celle, Goslar, and Rothenburg, to cultural hubs such as Leipzig, Dresden, and Munich, each day offers unique experiences. Enjoy UNESCO World Heritage Sites, castles, museums, river cruises, and charming old towns along the Romantic Road. The journey concludes in Frankfurt, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Germany’s rich heritage.

Itinerary

Day 1

BERLIN ARRIVAL

Welcome to your tour with Rayna Tours! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

Day 2

PANORAMIC TOUR OF BERLIN

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided panoramic tour of Berlin, the captivating capital of Germany. We’ll see the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the shopping streets and the city’s beautiful parks. Our visit will also include stops at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. For an optional excursion, you can visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces.

Day 3

BERLIN - WOLFSBURG - CELLE - HANNOVER

We’ll travel to Lower Saxony and visit Wolfsburg, a city founded in 1938 as a planned settlement for the workers of the Volkswagen factory during the Nazi era. The entire city revolves around the German automobile giant. We’ll include admission to Autostadt, the city of automobiles, featuring gardens and exhibitions. You’ll have time for a walk and lunch. We’ll then continue to Celle, where you can stroll through its old town, known for its half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as its imposing Renaissance castle. We’ll arrive in Hannover in the mid-afternoon, where you can explore the capital of Lower Saxony, an important economic, cultural, and scientific hub in the country. Its architecture blends historic and modern buildings, along with extensive parks. Accommodation will be here.

Day 4

HANNOVER - GOSLAR - GOTTINGEN - BAD SOODEN-ALLENDORF - EISENACH

After breakfast, we travel to the RAMMELSBERG MINES, a historic silver mining center near Goslar that was exploited since the Middle Ages and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entrance to the museum, which tells the story of this mine, is included. We then continue on to GOSLAR, with its magnificent medieval old town, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Church of St. Peter.

Our journey continues to GÖTTINGEN, an important university and scientific center where the Brothers Grimm once lived. We will have time for lunch and a stroll through its historic old town. In the afternoon, we head toward Thuringia, stopping in BAD SOODEN, a small and picturesque spa town nestled among mountains and beautifully preserved. Afterwards, we continue to EISENACH, a city with a splendid Baroque and Renaissance old town, home to the Bach House and Luther House. Dinner included.

Day 5

EISENACH - GOTHA - ERFURT - LEIPZIG

We’ll start the day with a visit to the impressive Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German. Perched high above the town of Eisenach, this fortress offers not only a journey through German history, but also breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

After the visit, we’ll return to Eisenach, where you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore at your own pace. If you’re passionate about music, you might want to visit the Bach House, the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. Alternatively, you can explore the Automobile Museum, located in the former main factory of East Germany’s car industry, home to an impressive collection of vintage vehicles.

Our journey will continue to Gotha, where we’ll admire its majestic Baroque palace (exterior visit) and stroll through its charming historic center.

We’ll then travel to Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, a lively city known for its grand cathedral and beautifully preserved medieval old town. One of its highlights is a picturesque bridge lined with houses, continuously inhabited for more than 500 years.

By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Leipzig, one of Germany’s most culturally and historically rich cities. This vibrant metropolis was home to renowned composers such as Bach and Wagner, played a major industrial role during the era of the GDR, and today thrives with a population of over half a million.

Day 6

LEIPZIG - DRESDEN - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG

Leaving Leipzig, we’ll stop at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, inaugurated in 1913 and standing 91 meters tall. This monument commemorates a famous battle during the Napoleonic Wars. We’ll then continue to Dresden, the capital of Saxony, renowned for its Baroque and Renaissance architecture, its palaces, and its beautiful riverside promenades along the Elbe River. Next, we’ll head to Bavaria, arriving in Bamberg, a stunning, lively city—don’t miss a stroll through its picturesque Little Venice. Our journey will then take us to Nuremberg, the second-largest city in Bavaria, with a rich history. We recommend visiting the site where Hitler’s Coliseum once stood.

Day 7

NUREMBERG - KLOSTER WELTENBURG - DACHAU - MUNICH

Today’s journey will be full of surprises. From Kelheim, we’ll board a boat for a short cruise along the Danube valley, passing through the Danube Gorge. Our first stop will be Kloster Weltenburg, a beautiful Benedictine monastery founded in 1040. Next, we’ll visit Dachau, where we’ll tour the Nazi concentration camp museum. After having lunch, we’ll continue to Munich, where we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt, a modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle brand BMW Group. We’ll also see the park that houses the Olympiastadion, an architectural marvel where the 1972 Olympic Games were held. After this, you’ll have free time in the historic center. You can stroll through Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, visit the picturesque Viktualienmarkt open-air market, relax in the Englischer Garten, or enjoy the traditional beer houses.

Note: In winter or when Danube’s water level is too low, the cruise will not operate. In this case, this section of the circuit will be adapted so we can stop to visit Landshut. Kloster Wetelbug will also be closed in winter, but you will still be able to see it from the outside.

Day 8

MUNICH - FUSSEN - ROTHENBURG - FRANKFURT

Amidst alpine summits and breathtaking scenery, we’ll travel to Füssen and the Neuschwanstein Castle. We’ll take a bus to Mary’s Bridge to admire the fantastic views of the gorge. From here, you can either return on foot or by horse carriage (not included). Continuing along our Romantic Road, we’ll head to Rothenburg, a picturesque walled city where we’ll visit the beautiful Christmas Museum (admission included). We’ll then head to Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital.

Day 9

FRANKFURT- DEPARTURE

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Hotel Options

Inclusion

Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Berlin
Boat: Along the Danube Valley
Evening transfer: Neighborhood of Breweries in Munich
Ticket admission: Holocaust Memorial; Wall Museum in Berlin, Autostadt in Celle , Rammelsberg Mine Museum , Wartburg Castle in Eisenach , Dachau Concentration Camp Museum; BMW WELT in Munich , Christmas Museum in Rothenburg
1 Dinner Included in: Eisenach
Airport pick up and drop off on private basis

Exclusion

Travel Insurance
Flight/ Train tickets
Visa to Europe
Any Entrances other than mentioned
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Departure & Pricing

Pricing:

Per person on double sharing basis

AED 6250

Departure date:

Month	Date
March	09, 16, 23

Important Information

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
Hotel confirmation, Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 72 hours prior to departure
Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, Vaccination certificate, PCR test if required, travel insurance and other related documents.
You are requested to check in online prior to the departure

Important note:

Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight and hotel fares may change at any point in time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs. and check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In the case of an early arrival before the check-in time, rooms must be booked from the previous night with corresponding charges to guarantee early check-in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
All visa approvals or rejections are subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
We act as facilitators for making travel arrangements and are not responsible for the granting or rejection of customer entry into any country. The sole decision rests with the concerned Embassy or Airline. We cannot be held liable for the same.
As a travel company, we are not responsible for any changes or cancellations in flights made by the airlines.
Cancellations due to any natural calamity a pandemic or any natural calamity leading to Force Majeure or lockdown in the destination resulting in flight or hotel cancellation will be subject to refund policies of the airline, hotel, etc. We will strive to obtain a maximum refund.