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From Berlin's avant garde architecture to Heidelberg's quaint Old Town, discover the amazing historical and contemporary gems of this beautiful, diverse country.

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Tour Itinerary

Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Munich, Germany

Depart on an overnight flight to Munich where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure before meeting your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Hotel Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten D

Day 3: Munich

This beautiful 800-year-old city is the capital of Bavaria and the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. Discover Munich's Church of Our Lady, the Marienplatz and the Church of the Asam Brothers. DESIGN YOUR Day options fill the afternoon hours. Select an activity from the list at the end of the itinerary. Hotel Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten B L

Day 4: Munich/Oberammergau/Bavarian Castles/Munich

Travel to King Ludwig II's ornate Castle Linderhof, the king's favorite. Later head to Obergammergau, home of the famous Passion Play that was first performed in 1634. Continue to see the fanciful, neo-romantic Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II as a retreat and homage to composer Richard Wagner. Dine à la carte at your choice of carefully selected restaurants. Hotel Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten B L D

Day 5: Munich/Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Drive along the "Romantic Road" with a stop in Dinkelsbühl before continuing to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Considered to be the best preserved medieval town in Europe, it seems to have leapt from the pages of a storybook, with gingerbread architecture and a wealth of fountains and flowers set against a backdrop of towers and turrets. Wander through the Imperial City Museum and visit Gothic 14th-century St. Jacob's Church. Dine at your hotel this evening. Hotel Eisenhut B L D

Day 6: Rothenburg ob der Tauber/Nuremberg/Leipzig

Explore Nuremberg's Old Town, including the market square, the Imperial Castle and the Church of St. Lorenz. Attend a private concert at the German National Museum before continuing to Leipzig by train. Dine at your hotel. Hotel Fürstenhof B L D

Day 7: Leipzig

Discover Leipzig: the church of St. Nicholas, the Old Town Hall, the Bach Museum and the Thomaskirche. After lunch, your afternoon is at leisure. Dine à la carte at one of a group of carefully selected restaurants. Hotel Fürstenhof B L D

Day 8: Leipzig/Meissen/Dresden

Visit medieval Meissen's renowned porcelain factory. After lunch in Meissen, continue to glorious Dresden. Dine à la carte at your hotel this evening. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski B L D

Day 9: Dresden

Explore Dresden, known as the "Florence of the North.' Visit the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger Palace's collection of Old Masters and the Green Vault collection of priceless objets d'art. Later, a guest speaker relays his firsthand experience in reconstructing the famous Frauenkirche. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski B L D

Day 10: Dresden/Berlin

Take a train to Berlin, Germany's largest city and center of culture and the arts. This former capital of the empire was the main seat of Prussian kings and now, once again, the residence of the Federal Government. After lunch visit the Reichstag, the Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Victory Column and Charlottenburg Palace. Dine à la carte at your hotel. Hotel Adlon Kempinski B L D

Day 11: Berlin

A poignant journey to the former East Berlin shows you the Alexanderplatz, the "Red City Hall" and the Brandenburg Gate. See the East Side Gallery and Checkpoint Charlie. Lunch is at your leisure. DESIGN YOUR Day options fill the afternoon hours. This evening join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Hotel Adlon Kempinski B D

Day 12: Berlin/Potsdam/Berlin

Travel to Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great's summer palace, and to Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference of 1945. Tonight, join fellow travellers for farewell drinks at your hotel. Hotel Adlon Kempinski B L

Day 13: Berlin/USA or Canada

Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight. B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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