Best of Germany and Austria
From CAD $5,886 Was CAD $6,540
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Experience Overview
Modern cities, medieval towns and all the sights in between make this Best of Germany and Austria experience one you’ll remember. Beyond the beauty of the Rhine and Wachau, you’ll explore Vienna’s musical treasures and Alpine landscapes.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Rhineland: Enjoy lunch in a medieval castle overlooking the Rhine Valley and learn about warrior knights who once lived here as you visit with Klaus and Anita.
Iconic Experience
- Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt.
- Rhineland: Cruise beneath the semi-ruined castles and terraced vineyards. Sleepy villages slip by as you saunter upstream to the Lorelei Rock where the enchantress lured sailors to their doom.
- Cologne Cathedral: The towering Cathedral of Cologne is an impressive introduction to this riverside city.
- Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
- Berlin: Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation platform of the Berlin TV Tower.
- Wurzburg: See the Residenz Palace as you explore the old town with your Travel Director. Stand on the statue-lined Alte Mainbrucke and see the Marienburg fortress.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Visit the medieval center of Rothenburg.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Dachau: Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Walk through the former barracks and memorial sites, hear the stories of those who were imprisoned here, and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history.
- Munich: Admire the magical countryside at the Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
- Melk: Take in the beautiful landscapes of Wachau Valley.
- Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Salzburg: Indulge in the Austrian tradition of koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm. Meet Eva, the owner, for a tour of her self-sufficient farm and wet your appetite over freshly baked pastries. This experience advances UN Global Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Berlin, Salzburg and Vienna
- Discover Frankfurt, Cologne, Rothenburg, Munich and Innsbruck
- Visit the Berlin TV Tower, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability) in Schwangau.
- View Cologne Cathedral, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
- See the Lorelei Rock, the Marienberg Fortress and the Prince-Bishops' residence in Würzburg and Melk Abbey
- Scenic Cruise along the Rhine River
Trafalgar Difference
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Step into 15th-century Germany at the Prinzhotel, built in the traditional half-timbered style and ideally located within the city's famous fortified town walls.
- Munich: The Arabella Sheraton Munich once saw Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, Freddie Mercury and other musical legends belt out record breaking tunes in the then-hotel basement recording studio.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28237
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 52.127B
Starts: Frankfurt, Germany
Finishes: Vienna, Austria
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- High-speed train from Cologne to Berlin
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,886 ($453 /day)
Itinerary
Embrace centuries-old heritage charm and modern style in the vibrant city of Frankfurt, our springboard for a delightful exploration of the best of Germany and Austria. Spend your day exploring the Altstadt and soaking up the atmosphere of a bygone era, before meeting your Travel Director for an orientation of the medieval Römerplatz and dynamic financial district. Later, we join our fellow travelers for a memorable Welcome Reception to launch our journey through the heart of Europe.
Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach
Meals: Welcome Reception
The legend of Loreley kick-starts our morning as we board a leisurely cruise along the mighty Rhine past castles and vineyard-clad hills. We stop to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest lunch and hear tales of knights and feuding lords and ladies in a 13th century castle perched high above the Rhine valley. Continuing to the cultural capital of the Rhineland, we view the spectacular Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. Spend the rest of the evening exploring the city's great artistic treasures and historic town squares.
Accommodation: Steigenberger Köln
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we board a high-speed train to historic Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as the charismatic capital of Germany. Join a Local Specialist for an exploration of 'East meets West' and delve into the story behind their reunification. See the imposing Brandenburg Gate, the Tiergarten, Unter den Linden and the Reichstag building, with its famous glass dome. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's
Meals: Breakfast
Ascend the Berlin TV Tower for spectacular 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the city on your own. Perhaps see the remnants of the Berlin Wall, visit the infamous Checkpoint Charlie or enjoy an Optional Experience to the District of Potsdam, the former Prussian royal seat.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's
Meals: Breakfast
Celebrate beauty through your admiration of art and architecture in beautiful Würzburg, where you will see the Prince-Bishops' residence and Marienberg Fortress, on the banks of the Main. Continue to Rothenburg and dine tonight in your hotel. Your Stays With Stories accommodation this evening is the historic Prinzhotel, built in the traditional half-timbered style lying within the 15th-century fortified town walls.
Accommodation: Prinzhotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we embark on an orientation walk through the medieval center of Rothenburg, seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Traveling south through picture-perfect landscapes of Bavaria, we arrive in Munich. We check into our Stays With Stories accommodation, the Arabella Sheraton Munich which once saw Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and Freddie Mercury belt out tunes in the then-hotel basement recording studio. Famous producer Giorgio Moroder founded a recording studio here in the early 1970s until the noise of the nearby subway trains forced the music to continue elsewhere.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark
Meals: Breakfast
Stroll through the heart of Munich this morning, taking in the distinctive towers of the Cathedral, the lively Marienplatz, and the impressive town hall with its charming Glockenspiel. A short walk leads to the 13th-century St. Peter’s Church, the Viktualien food market square and a traditional beer hall. Spend the afternoon with a Local Specialist at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a powerful experience that offers insight into this dark chapter of history. The evening is yours, whether you choose to explore Baroque palaces, browse bustling markets or soak up the atmosphere in one of Munich’s many beer halls.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark
Meals: Breakfast
Indulge in a world of fantasy and fables during your visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (Subject to Availability), built as a retreat for King Ludwig II to retire from public life. Wind your way through the countryside, climbing higher into the Bavarian Alps bound for Innsbruck, where you'll spend the next two nights. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, you'll embark on a short orientation tour that includes views of the Old Town, Hofburg Palace and the ornate Golden Roof, built to commemorate the wedding of Emperor Maximilian I. Spend your free time exploring Innsbruck's iconic sites and delving into Tyrol's complex history and culture, or simply relax and admire this dazzling city with its magnificent Alpine backdrop. Next, admire the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store. You could consider joining a traditional dinner and Tyrolean folklore show this evening.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Salzburg where spires and domes rise in the shadow of Hohensalzburg Castle, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. Join a Local Specialist for a fascinating walking tour of a city that featured in ‘The Sound of Music'. View Mozart's birthplace and family house in Getreidegasse, and the Domplatz dominated by Salzburg Cathedral. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Salzburg City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Indulge in the Austrian tradition of koffee and kuchen at Wastlbauer eco-farm on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Meet Eva, the owner, for a tour of her self-sufficient farm and wet your appetite over freshly baked pastries. This experience advances UN Global Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption. Scenic landscapes provide a beautiful backdrop for our drive past Lake Mondsee to the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Sloping vineyards line the Danube from Melk Abbey to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner and subsequently found by Blondel, his faithful minstrel. This afternoon, we arrive in the imperial capital of Vienna. We have the evening at leisure to enjoy the sounds of the 'City of Music' or consider an evening of Viennese classical music.
Accommodation: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the splendor of Vienna at the exquisite Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty - one of the highlights of your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Enjoy views of the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. Admire the ornate, colorful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved icons, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate a beautiful sojourn through Germany and Austria.
Accommodation: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We bid farewell to our companions at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Jim E. - Traveled, September 2024
Best of Germany and Austria Great service from the time we booked the trip to after we got home two thumbs up! Very well organized and run. Tour guide, *Personal details removed by Feefo* , did a great job . He kept the group well informed and entertained with his sense of humor and his knowledge of everything that we did during our tour time. We took advantage of all the extras that were offered. The local tour specialists were outstanding and added so much information and color to each place we visited. In my opinion , the relationship of *Personal details removed by Feefo* with the local specialists really enhanced our tour.. Tour guide and the coach driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo* were a great team. *Personal details removed by Feefo* got us to all of our destinations usually ahead of schedule and very professionally which gave us the maximum amount of time at each destination. Between *Personal details removed by Feefo* and *Personal details removed by Feefo* , my wife and I had a great two weeks of the “Best of Germany and Austria”. Every stop, every site and almost every hotel were above our expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Nicholas Carlson - Traveled, September 2024
Great Tour of Germany & Austria. Great Service. Well- planned. Quite a fast paced tour. Excellent tour guide. Wi-Fi on the bus was not good. Power outlets in the seats would be good. Great mix of optional tours and dinners. This was our first ever organized international tour. We were skeptical that we would enjoy it as we like to do our own thing. We were surprised how much we enjoyed it. Sitting on a bus enjoying the the Europe go by with put driving or having to make all the decisions was great. Well - organized great extra tours. Plenty of history and information. It's pretty fast paced which can be tiring and single nights are difficult. Overall we enjoyed our tour and would do more in the future. Our Guide and driver were fantastic and accommodation were fantastic. The bus has poor Wi-Fi and Europeans hate air-condition n their hotels but this was a minor inconvenience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Karin Spillane - Traveled, September 2024
It was an excellent tour. Wonderful sites and excursions. One problem was the weather. It was cold and wet at times and a lot of us got sick. That was no one's fault. I had a wonderful time. Food was great. Thank you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Rosanna Herber - Traveled, September 2024
Fun with Trafalgar! Excellent service. They even remembered my Birthday! This was a fun trip! Don’t bring to much luggage.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Well- planned, allowing a reasonable amount of time at each location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Pamela E. - Traveled, September 2024
Beautiful Germany and Austria. We felt like the services were perfect. The bus driver was so nice. The bus was kept very clean. Our guide was very knowledgeable. He kept us informed. He was also funny!! We enjoyed all of his humor. We had a great time. Our guide and bus driver were wonderful! We saw so many places and beautiful scenery. Germany was an awesome country. We learned a lot from our guide. We enjoyed all the places we went to. Austria was beautiful!! The castles and palaces were amazing!!.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Another Superior Trafalgar Tour. Excellent bus and superior bus driver.....always there for our pick ups at every stop and at every promised pick up. Tour Director Eva was always on top of things and communicated with her guests, we always knew what to expect and when to expect it. Our first Normandy trip in the Spring was cancelled due to it being filled up; therefore, I would encourage all interested parties sign up early. We went early in September due to the Spring cancellation, but the weather was absolutely perfect......as were all the guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2024
Dianne Dunham - Traveled, September 2024
Highly recommend. Excellent. Guide helped a sick member of the group get back to the hotel and helped me get to the airport on the last day when my prepaid taxi did not show up. All the guide told us was from memory and with enthusiasm and honor where appropriate. Loved the varied modes of transportation, cities, and landscapes. There was something for everyone, and our director and bus driver were fantastic!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
William Ahlstrom - Traveled, August 2024
Great trip. Well- organized. The trip itself was great. Our biggest frustration was that we booked our airline flights through Trafalgar via our local travel agent, and we were stuck with some layovers that were too short to make connecting flights, and had to change them. We also ended up with a 6-hour layover in Newark on our return trip. 4 hours would have been enough. (No joke.) We knew the planned itinerary in advance, of course, and it was great. So were the optional activities. And most people in our tour did most of them. Our travel director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, and our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, were absolutely great. We had not traveled with Trafalgar before, and this trip exceeded my most realistic expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Our guide Erik and our bus driver, Mr Z, were the best we have ever had on any of the other tours—both Trafalgar and other company’s tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
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