Germany Art architecture Trips

This itinerary provided a great overview of Germany from classic tourist stops to more unique experiences such a lunch in a castle high above the Rhine. Woven throughout was insightful and sensitive attention to Germany’s 20th century history.

The itinerary was amazing. We saw so many beautiful cities - big and small - it is hard to believe it was just 9 days! Our tour guide Dean was AMAZING - so knowledgeable, friendly, organized and enthusiastic. At the same time he managed to give everyone a sense of privacy which is nice when traveling in a group. The hotels were all beautiful and well appointed. The included breakfast buffets were big enough to feed an army. The sites that were selected for our tours were very well thought out and our local guides were fantastic. The evening entertainment choices were some of our favorite experiences. It was so nice to just show up with our suitcases and follow Dean's lead. We were also traveling with our two college aged daughters who had an equally amazing time. Lastly the coach was so comfy, clean and well driven by Frank the driver. He navigated the cities with ease and was so skilled and safe. I get very motion sick but did great on the bus with his driving.

It was a more relaxed itinerary with 3 nights in each city, which I thought was great. I was able to schedule a 1 hour visit at St Mark’s Basilica in Venice during free time on the second to the last day, you just have to buy tickets in advance. It makes sense to do it then because you are already in the area. I normally do Globus Tours but after this tour, I think I may do more with Trafalgar. It was a very good experience, with lots of delicious food and drinks.

This is a great sample of Germany from the big cities of Munich and Berlin to the quaint little villages like Rothenburg and Nuremberg. I was amazed at the number of farms throughout the country. The food was ok but the local beers were very tasty. The hotels were a great improvement over Ireland And Britain tours we did previously. Berlin did not have much around our hotel but Dresden was probably the nicest city we stayed in. Neuschwanstein castle was a highlight as well as visiting Dachau and the Brandenburg gate. Would have loved more time to visit the Olympic village in Munich. Some of the optional excursions were not worth the money but the excursions with dinner were the best times!!

Ten days of beautiful scenery and fascinating history that took my wife and I from Ancient Rome to feudal lands and the renaissance. All brought to life by an excellent tour director and local guides. A Magnificent trip we will always remember.

Awesome! Busy itinerary with the added excursions but well worth it. We saw a tremendous amount of cities, villages, scenery, historical items, etc. Food, hotels, tour bus and tour director were all great!!!