See important places Martin Luther visited or lived
at!
Travel with us through centuries and discover Berlin, the pulsating
capital of Germany!
Let yourself go and immerse in the world of fairy tales by Brothers
Grimm!
DAY 1: SUNDAY Frankfurt – Eisenach – Weimar (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to Eisenach,
dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Visit one of the most important
buildings of German history and see the room where Martin Luther in only
eleven weeks translated the New Testament. Three hundred years before,
St. Elizabeth of Thuringia spent almost all her life at the Wartburg.
Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous
famous persons like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived
and worked. In the evening our welcome dinner will be served at our
hotel. Overnight at Hotel Leonardo or similar.
DAY 2: MONDAY Weimar – Dresden (B)
After the breakfast drive to Dresden, the capital of the Free State
of Saxony. On a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest
cities of central Europe. Due to its mild climate, the baroque
architecture and the renowned museums, Dresden is also called ‘Florence
of the Elbe’. See the Semper Opera House, the baroque Zwinger, the Green
Vault or another important museum of your choice and, overall, the
restored Frauenkirche. Nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the
bombing in 1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. The rest of
the day is free for own activities. Overnight at Park Inn o.s.
DAY 3: TUESDAY Dresden – Wittenberg – Potsdam –
Berlin (B)
Today we return to the traces of Luther and visit
Wittenberg where the reformation started on 31.10.1517 when Martin,
according to legend, nailed his 95 theses to the portal of the Castle
Church. Afterwards, we depart towards Potsdam and the impressive
courtyards of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick
the Great, King of Prussia. In the late afternoon we arrive at Berlin.
Overnight at Holiday Inn Express City Centre o.s. 2012 (Econtel Hotel
Berlin Charlottenburg o.s for 2013)
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY Berlin (B)
During a big city tour we will show you all the highlights of Germany’s
capital and most exciting city. See Brandenburg Gate, our parliament
Reichstag, the victory column, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial
Church, Checkpoint Charlie, remains of the wall, boulevard Unter den
Linden and the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). The afternoon is free
for own activities like discovering the museums island or shopping in
the numerous boutiques and department stores like KaDeWe. Take the
opportunity to do an optional boat trip which gives you some memorable
views from the channel Spree. Please just ask your guide! Overnight at
Holiday Inn Express City Centre o.s.(Econtel Hotel Berlin Charlottenburg
o.s for 2013)
DAY 5: THURSDAY Berlin – Hamburg (B)
Today we are heading north. Our next stop is Hamburg. Enjoy all the
main sights of this booming city like St. Michaelis Church, called
Michel, St. Pauli quarter, Landungsbruecken, Speicherstadt and the
brand-new HafenCity before discovering Germany’s largest port on a
typical harbour cruise. The evening is free, maybe for a walk along the
Reeperbahn? This amusement district originally was visited by sailors
who were able to spend a whole six month pay in only one happy night.
Nowadays, of course, you can also see more ‘civilised’ areas. Overnight
at Best Western Queens Hotel o.s.
DAY 6: FRIDAY Hamburg – Bremen – Hamelin (B/ D)
After breakfast departure to Bremen, the free hanseatic city at
river Weser with an old tradition of seafaring. See ‘Roland’ at the
market square, the cathedral, the city hall and the bronze statue of
Grimms’ Bremer Stadtmusikanten. Rub the donkey’s hooves and a wish comes
true! After a walk through the narrow streets of Schnoor quarter with
tiny houses, we turn onto the famous German Fairy Tale Route. In the
afternoon we reach Hamelin, a city known for the Pied Piper, another
legend appeared in the writings of the Brothers Grimm. Its former
wealthy – due to its favourable location as trading centre on the river
Weser – was reflected in its lavishly decorated houses. The delightful
centre is a listed site of historical interest. After the check-in at
the hotel, we will celebrate our farewell dinner. Overnight at Mercure
Hotel o.s.
DAY 7: SATURDAY Hamelin – Frankfurt (B)
Along the river Weser we follow the Fairy Tale Route towards the
small and unique city of Hann.Muenden. Never destroyed, Hann.Muenden
belongs to the best preserved halftimbered places in Germany. Enjoy this
jewel of Weser Renaissance style before we continue our trip to
Frankfurt. On the further way to the south we will make stops along the
road, depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon
we reach Frankfurt where a panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial
capital awaits us. Overnight at InterCity Hotel o.s.
DAY 8: SUNDAY Frankfurt (B)
Our exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel or continues
with ‘Romantic Germany’ (please see tour combination ‘Highlights of
Germany’).
SERVICES INCLUDED
I• Seven overnight stays at specially selected first
class and tourist superior class hotels including tax, service charges
and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with
private bathroom.
• Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC
• Professional English/ Spanish speaking guide
throughout the tour
• All excursions and city tours not marked as
optionals
• Seven breakfast buffets, Welcome dinner,
Farewell dinner
INCLUDED ADMISSIONS/ TICKETS ETC.:
• Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
• Green Vault (or another museum of your choice),
Dresden
• Harbour cruise, Hamburg
PRICE 2013:
Tour
Price: EUR 950-
per person
based on double occupancy ($ rate varies depending on
exchange rate)
Third person in extra bed: EUR 895.-
Single supplement: Euro 260
Child discount: Until
the age of 11 (inclusive) we grant 30% discount on the per person double
room rate, when sharing a room with two adults in extra bed.
Optional (to be booked during the tour):
Spree boat trip in Berlin: EUR 10 per person
