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Holidays in GermanyTips & Tours for your perfect vacationWhen you plan your holidays in Germany you need answers to many questions. Where do I get German tourism information? Which are the best guided tours in Germany? There is so much to see and do in Germany, it is hard to include all attractions into one German vacation. Do you want to tick off the most famous sights like Neuschwanstein, Heidelberg, the Rhine Valley and the big cities? Or are you looking for the hidden gems, places where the locals spend their holidays in Germany? When you are exploring Germany on your own, perhaps with a German rail pass, you will certainly find your favourite spots, places you have not heard about before. However, when you are short of time joining a guided tour can help to make the most of your German holidays. In this section of the Germany Facts Guide I introduce you to city tours and guided tours that take you from major cities in Germany to the lovely countryside. Come on, let us discover what is in store for your Germany vacations. Use the quick links below to jump to a tour in a particular city. Rhine River Cruises and Rhine River CastlesA visit of "Father Rhine" is a must for your holidays in Germany. The picturesque middle Rhine valley between Koblenz and Bingen is on the Unesco World Heritage list. Burg Pfalzgrafenstein near Kaub, Gutenfels Castle in the background
Join a river cruise to see the best of the Rhine River. The big advantage is... you will see the majestic castles and ruins on both sides of the Rhine. Because the middle Rhine Valley is fairly narrow, you'll hardly see much on the side you are travelling, when you go by train or car. On a river cruise you actually enjoy a 360° panorama. KD Rhine Pass - Nostalgic Route - Rhine Cruise from Koblenz to Rudesheim Travel on a paddle steamer along the most picturesque section of the Rhine valley. Explore famous Rüdesheim before you return to Koblenz. Departure: From the Koblenz Pier at 9:00am. The cruise departs on most days from late April to early October. Duration: 11 hours. Tour finishes at Koblenz pier at 8:10pm. Tip: If you don't want to spend all day on the river, you can use this tour as one-way journey from Koblenz to Rüdesheim. 
Holidays in Germany - Extended One-Way ToursWant to see as much as possible during your vacations in Germany? A one-way tour, from Frankfurt to Munich for example, takes you from the busy Rhine-Main metropolis to the capital of Bavaria and the fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein. Travel by coach from Frankfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The picturesqe town is known as the jewel of the middle ages. Visit Neuschwanstein castle, the famous palace built by Bavarian King Ludwig II. Departure: From the train station, Frankfurt at 8:00am. This tour runs daily from April to October. Duration: 3 days / 2 nights, with accommodation in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Hohenschwangau. Arrival: Tour finishes in Munich at approximately 7pm on the third day. Tip: This tour is also availabe in the other direction - from Munich to Frankfurt.
 Travel from Munich to Hohenschwangau and then all along the Romatic Road via Augsburg, Nördlingen, Dinkelsbühl to picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Walk with the historical nightwatchman in Rothenburg and listen to his stories. Departure: From the central coach station, Munich, at 10:35am Duration: 2 days / 1 night with accommodation in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Arrival: Frankfurt main railway station at 8:00pm on the second day. Tip: Tour is also available in the other direction - from Frankfurt to Munich. Top of Holidays in Germany
Vacations in Germany - Berlin ToursYou can spend a week or more in the German capital and haven't seen all attractions. There is so much to do and to explore: history, nature, culture, and of course shopping! This half-day walking tour is the top favourite amongst Berlin visitors. From Friedrichstrasse to Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag (Parliament) and the Holocaust Memorial, you are going to see Berlin's most historical places. Of course, the excellent tour guides tell you about the history behind the sights. Departure: Daily from East Berlin - Outside restaurant Weihenstephaner opposite Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station at 10:30am and 2:00pm, West Berlin - At the taxi stand at Zoo station at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Duration: 4 hours Arrival: Tour ends at Gendarmenmarkt.  This walking tour within one of the main concentration camps of the Nazi regime is a walk back into Germany's darkest part in history. The tour was researched by historian Gabriel Fawcett, and all tour guides have a special insight into the history of Sachsenhausen. Departure: East Berlin - Outside restaurant Weihenstephaner opposite Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station 10:00am. West Berlin - At the taxi stand at Zoo station (Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten) 10:00am. Duration: Approximately 6 hours, including 3 hours visit of Sachsenhausen. Arrival: Tour ends at S-Bahn station Friedrichstrasse at 4:00pm. I have compiled more information about attractions and activities in Berlin.
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Holidays in Germany - Frankfurt Tours When you visit Frankfurt and long to see famous Neuschwanstein castle, this day trip is the right tour for you. Travel by luxury coach to Fussen, the lovely town that is close to King Ludwig's castles. Apart from the guided tour in the castle you have time to explore the beautiful surroundings of Neuschwanstein and take some stunning photos. Departure: Daily at 8:30am from a central location in Frankfurt. Duration: Tour returns to Frankfurt after approximately 14 hours.  Travel by coach to Würzburg on the river Main. Pick up a guide book at the tourist information and explore the city on your own. English-guided city tours are only available on Saturdays. Lunch at the famous Ratskeller and a guided tour of the baroque Residence castle is included. Departure: Frankfurt main railway station at 8:00am. Duration: 11 hours, return to Frankfurt railway station at approximately 9:00pm  Travel from Frankfurt to the UNESCO listed Rhine valley. Enjoy a river cruise along the loveliest part of the Rhine Valley. See Rüdesheim and the Loreley rock (full-day tour). Departure: Half-Day Tour: Frankfurt at 3:15pm - Full-Day Tour: Frankfurt at 11:15am Duration: 6 to 8 hours Top of Holidays in Germany
Germany Tours - Munich ToursMunich itself is worth to stay for several days. Additionally, the beautiful scenery and destinations in the alpine foothills south of Bavaria's capital invite to exciting day tours to visit famous castles and towns. Visit the dream castles (Linderhof and Neuschwanstein) of Bavarian King Ludwig II and feel like you are in a fairy-tale. En route you have also a short shopping stop in Oberammergau. You have four hours to explore the grounds of Neuschwanstein and appreciate the beautiful views. If you want to see the interior of the castle you can join an optional guided tour. Departure: Tour runs daily except Mondays, Christmas and New Year's Day from Karstadt, opposite the train staion in Munich at 8:30am. Duration: 11 hours, return to original departure point.  Take a 1.5 hour train ride to Nuremberg, a town rich in medieval and recent history. Your guide is with you on the train and then gives a comprehensive tour through Nuremberg. Departure: Munich central station at 8:45am Duration: 10 hours, return to Munich station at 6:45pm  Want to visit the famous Oktoberfest? I've listed info about facts, history and the tents on the Oktoberfest in Munich page. Don't miss it. Top of Holidays in Germany
Germany Vacations - Hamburg Tours This package is valid for three consecutive days, so you can pick parts of the package when it suits you best. Spend one day exploring Hamburg on the hop-on, hop-off bus at your own pace. Take a harbour cruise the next day at 12:00noon. A tour on the "harbour to the world" is very exciting and shouldn't be missed. Finally the Alster Lake boat trips depart every 30 minutes from 10:00am to 6:00pm. This Hamburg Combo is the best deal for first-time visitors to get an overview of the highlights of Germany's second largest city. These Germany tours and sightseeing suggestions give you ideas how to spend your holidays in Germany with the help of travel experts. I have partnered with Viator.com, an online tour booking company with a good reputation, to suggest guided tours in Germany to you. Join the many happy travellers and have a good time touring my home country. Visit these pages for more tips, attractions and Germany tours to plan your holidays in Germany
Berlin Travel Guide | Munich Attractions | Frankfurt Attractions | Neuschwanstein Castle Tours Photo: iStockphotos and Wikipedia public domain |
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