Europe

Begin with a panoramic Rhine River cruise. See Cologne with its gothic cathedral, the historic buildings of legendary Hamelin, the harbour city of Hamburg, and Hanseatic Lubeck. Enjoy two overnights in Berlin, Germany's once-divided capital, then the cultural centres of Dresden and Leipzig. Stop in Weimar, where the Bauhaus movement started in the 1920s, and Coburg with its medieval fortress. From Nuremberg, follow the Romantic Road and discover the half-timbered houses of postcard-perfect Rothenburg. Wander at leisure in Munich's Marienplatz and experience the gems of the Bavarian Alps: the Passion Play village of Oberammergau and Prince Ludwig's breathtaking Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy more German panoramas as you drive through the Black Forest and stop in Heidelberg before returning to Frankfurt, where you'll say "Prost!" to this exciting adventure.

Visited Cities
Frankfurt, Rhineland area, Hamburg, Berlin, Nuremberg, Rothenburg area, Munich

Meals
Breakfast - 11
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 6

Standard Features
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Cologne, Hamelin, Hamburg, Lubeck, Leipzig, Weimar, Coburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Oberammergau, Neuschwanstein Castle*, Heidelberg
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Rhine cruise, Romantic Road, German Alpine Road and Bavarian Alps, Black Forest
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: 11 buffet breakfasts (B); 6 dinners (D)
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available to customise your own experience.
*entrance fees included