Marvel at Germany's time-tested ability to maintain its charming, nostalgic traditions, while transforming into a modern cultural center. You'll see Berlin, Dresden, Munich and Bamberg, as well as take part in one of the world's most well-known festivals, Oktoberfest, on this memorable 12-day tour.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Berlin

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Berlin aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Berlin

Touch down in the capital of reunified Germany. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport in Berlin after you clear customs and then assists you with the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with the city, a spectacular center of German culture. Meet your fellow travelers at an included dinner this evening.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Berlin

Since the Berlin Wall came down in late 1989, Berlin has continued to evolve into a thriving metropolis. A local expert guide introduces you to the monuments to Berlin’s intricate past as well as signs of its re-emergence as a vibrant cultural center. Arrive at the Brandenburg Gate, once the symbol of the undeclared Cold War, and now the symbol of a reunited Berlin. See the site where Checkpoint Charlie once guarded the border between East and West Germany. As you see where the Berlin Wall actually stood, imagine the bleak watchtowers and piercing spotlights that guarded “the border.”Journey down Unter den Linden, once considered one of the world’s most elegant boulevards. Spend a free afternoon exploring Berlin on your own or take part in an optional World War II walking tour.
Included meals: breakfast

$69 CAD

World War II Walking Tour Take a walk through history on this insider’s tour of Berlin during World War II, detailing the rise and fall of Hitler and the Third Reich.

Day 4 - Berlin

Travel to Potsdam, the pride and joy of former East Germany. Once the royal playground of Prussian king Frederick the Great, Potsdam was also the location where American, British and Soviet leaders drew up plans for the postwar administration of Germany at the Potsdam Conference in 1945. On your guided tour of the city, you’ll set eyes on the baroque palaces, pavilions and well-groomed gardens of Frederick’s royal residence.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 5 - Dresden

Leave Potsdam for Dresden today. Enjoy a guided tour of Dresden, once considered by many to be the most beautiful city in the world. Pass the renovated Semper Opera House and a statue of Martin Luther. You’ll also visit the magnificent Zwinger Palace. Destroyed by the Allies’ infamous Dresden firebombing in 1945, the palace was later rebuilt and remains one of the most impressive examples of baroque architecture in Eastern Europe. It is now home to the works of such luminaries as Raphael, Dürer and Titian. Visit the Green Vault, one of Europe’s most impressive treasure museums. Enjoy an included dinner with your group this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrance fees: Zwinger Palace, Green Vault

Day 6 - Dresden

Today, pass the time at your leisure in Dresden or embark on an optional excursion to Gorlitz, including lunch.
Included meals: breakfast

$95 CAD

Gorlitz Within easy reach of Dresden and Leipzig is Gorlitz, one of the most beautiful towns in Germany. On a guided tour today, visit The Holy Trinity Church which houses a perfect copy of the Holy Sepulchrein Jerusalem. Continue on to Zgorzelec, located a stone’s throw away at the German-Poland border. Lunch is included.

Day 7 - Bamberg

Travel to Bamberg by way of Weimar, where you’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city. This intellectual hub nurtured the genius of Goethe, Nietzsche and Schiller, as well as the entire Bauhaus architectural movement. The city also gave rise to the Weimar Republic, the failed attempt to establish a liberal German democracy between the two World Wars. Reach the Bavarian town of Bamberg for this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 8 - Bamberg

Today’s guided tour leads you through the plain, islands and seven hills of Bamberg. Wander through the historic Old Town, named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its well-preserved medieval buildings and feel, which was spared any destruction during World War II. See the Bamberg Cathedral, a Romanesque structure with four imposing towers, which ranks as Bamberg’s most famous landmark. Then pay a visit to “Little Venice,” an old colony of quaint fishers’ houses on the banks of the river Regnitz. This afternoon, delve into Germany’s medieval history with an optional excursion to Rothenburg.
Included meals: breakfast

$55 CAD

Rothenburg Visit Rothenburg, the best-preserved walled town in Germany. During the Middle Ages, Rothenburg was Germany's second-largest city, with 6,000 inhabitants. Today, it is a favorite for those seeking a slice of quaint Medieval Germany.

Day 9 - Munich

This morning, travel to Munich, a city renowned for its festive and charming traditions. Upon your arrival, embark on an expertly led guided tour of the Bavarian capital. Travel past the Olympic Stadium, the fashionable Schwabing district and the Residenz, once home to the Wittlesbach dukes of Bavaria. Pay a visit to Nymphenburg Palace and continue to Marienplatz, Munich’s medieval heart, where you’ll see the city’s famed Glockenspiel.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 10 - Munich

Slip on your figurative lederhosen today, as you join thousands of people from all over the world to celebrate Munich’s Oktoberfest. Today, you’ll have special admission to one of the Oktoberfest’s tents, where you can sample Bavarian delicacies (not included) throughout the day, along with steins of beer.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Oktoberfest Tent

Day 11 - Munich

Take advantage of your free time today for a walk in the Englischer Garten or a visit to the BMW museum. Or head into the Bavarian mountains on an optional excursion to Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle of Mad King Ludwig. This excursion also includes a visit to scenic Oberammergau, known throughout the world for its open-air staging of the Passion Play, Germany’s oldest festival. Reflect on your travels at this evening’s farewell dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

$75 CAD

Neuschwanstein & Oberammergau One of the most recognizable castles in the world, Neuschwanstein is a spectacular sight to behold. As you tour the castle’s interior, you’ll see many examples of the young "Mad" King Ludwig's eclectic tastes. Please note: Due to the 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau between May and September, this excursion will visit Wieskirche instead.

Day 12 - Munich

Continue on our tour extension to Vienna. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)