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Treat your taste buds to sweet Belgian chocolate and crisp Bavarian beer.
On this small group Food & Wine Tour, you’ll journey through Belgium and Germany, from enchanting Bruges to medieval Bamberg to lively Munich. Be sure to bring your appetite when you discover the local beers, fare, and traditions that make these countries such celebrated destinations.
Your tour package includes
10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
2 lunches
5 dinners with beer or wine
1 cooking class
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Included highlights
Bruges’ Beguinage
Belgian chocolate tastings
Huyghe Brewery
Grand-Place in Brussels
Maredsous Abbey
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Welcome to Belgium! Transfer to Bruges and settle in to your hotel. Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Bruges
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
A walking tour introduces you to Bruges’ history and reputation as Belgium’s chocolate capital and city of canals.
See Market Square, Burg Square, and the belfry, a 13th-century bell tower
Admire the Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage site now home to an order of Benedictine nuns
Take in the scenic views at the romantic Minnewater, the “Lake of Love”
Pop into some of the many chocolate shops for tastings
Set off on the canals and tour the city by boat
Enjoy a free evening in Bruges or add an excursion.
Brewery Visit & Dinner in Bruges
From $135 per person
Day 4: Free day in Bruges
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Bruges or add an excursion.
A Day in Ghent: Tasting Tour & Canal Cruise
From $135 per person
Brussels1 night
Day 5: Brussels via Huyghe Brewery
Included meals: Breakfast, Beer tasting, Tasting, Dinner
Travel east toward central Belgium. Stop en route at Huyghe Brewery, home to the world-famous Delirium ale, for a tour and Belgian beer tasting. Then, make your way to Brussels, home of the European Union.
See the elegant Baroque houses that line the Grand-Place
Pass city icons, such as Manneken Pis, Palais de Justice, and the Place Royale
Stop at a local shop to sample frites, or french fries, which are one of Belgium’s most famous inventions
Tonight, professional chefs teach you how to make a traditional Belgian meal at a cooking class and dinner featuring wine and delicious local beers.
Rhine Valley2 nights
Day 6: Rhine Valley via Dinant & Maredsous Abbey
Included meals: Breakfast, Light lunch
Travel south through Wallonia, Belgium’s French-speaking region, to the Rhine Valley, making two stops along the way.
Take a guided tour of Maredsous Abbey, where monks continue the Benedictine brewing tradition
Sample a variety of different cheeses during a light charcuterie lunch served with a Maredsous brewed beer
Visit Dinant, a charming Belgian town at the edge of the River Meuse, where you’ll have free time to explore
Day 7: Rüdesheim am Rhein & Rhine River cruise
Included meals: Breakfast, Wine tasting, Dinner
Pay a visit to the picturesque village of Rüdesheim am Rhein this morning.
Stroll the historic alleyways of the pub-lined Drosselgasse
Enjoy free time to eat lunch
This afternoon, take in the spectacular sights of the Rhine River Valley on a scenic cruise from Rudesheim to Sankt Goar.
Then, visit a local vineyard to enjoy a wine tasting followed by dinner.
Please note: From mid-October through March you will enjoy a German wine tasting in Boppard instead of the cruise.
Bamberg2 nights
Day 8: Bamberg via Würzburg
Included meals: Breakfast, Wine tasting, Lunch
Travel through the Middle Rhine Valley—a UNESCO-protected region famous for its castles, historic towns, and vineyards—en route to Bamberg.
Stop in medieval Würzburg
Take a tour of the city’s Residence palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Sit down to sample locally made wines, including Riesling and Silvaner, during an included lunch
Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Bamberg
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Beer tasting
Set off with a local guide on a walking tour through Bamberg, a city built on seven hills.
Admire the towering Bamberg Cathedral and surrounding square
Pass the Baroque New Palace
Stand in awe of Old Town Hall, built in the middle of the Regnitz River
Visit the quaint fishermen’s village of Little Venice
Tonight, eat like a local at a tavern with a beer tasting including Rauchbier, a regional smoky beer.
Munich2 nights
Day 10: Munich via Bavarian hops farm & Kuchlbauer Brewery
Included meals: Breakfast, Beer tasting, Tasting
Make several stops as you travel to Munich today.
Join a local guide for a tour a Bavarian hops farm in the Hallertau region
Learn about the cultivation of hops and the protected areas where they grow
Enjoy tastings of beer, hops-infused tea, lemonade, and a Bavarian pastry
Continue on to Kuchlbauer Brewery, which some say is the most beautiful brewery in the world
Tour the brewery, including the observation tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Sit down for a tasting of Kuchlbauer beer paired with a Bavarian pretzel
Please note: When Kuchlbauer Brewery is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to an alternate Bavarian brewery.
Day 11: Sightseeing tour of Munich
Included meals: Breakfast, Beer tasting, Farewell dinner
Meet up with your local guide for a panoramic tour of Bavaria’s capital city.
Travel past the Englischer Garten and fashionable Schwabing district
Enter the Residenz, once home to the Wittelsbach dukes of Bavaria
Explore Marienplatz, Munich’s medieval heart, and see the famed Glockenspiel and the Gothic Frauenkirche
Shop at the Viktualienmarkt for fresh food, flowers and other delicacies
Finish with a tasting of Bavarian beer
Spend a free afternoon in Munich or add an excursion.
Then, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Dachau
From $75 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to Prague, Czech Republic.
Extension to Prague
Continue your trip to learn why Prague is the City of One Hundred Spires. (Hint: There are a lot of spires, and it’s a really beautiful place.) You’ll also uncover some amazing history as you explore the Czech capital with a local guide.
Prague3 nights
Day 12: Prague via Regensburg
Included meal: Breakfast
Make your way to Prague, stopping en route to explore the Bavarian city of Regensburg.
Walk through the scenic Old Town with your Tour Director
Pass Thurn und Taxis Palace and the Old Town Hall, finishing at the Old Stone Bridge
Enjoy free time for lunch
Continue on to Prague and spend a free evening in the city or add an excursion.
Evening in Prague: River Cruise & Dinner
From $125 per person
Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Prague
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Discover why Prague is known as the City of One Hundred Spires on a guided tour.
Stroll through Old Town Square to view the 15th-century Astronomical Clock
Cross the elegant Charles Bridge for breathtaking views of the city
Visit Prague Castle, from which Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire
Admire the soaring Gothic vaults of St. Vitus Cathedral
Taste Krušovice beer, brewed here for hundreds of years
Day 14: Free day in Prague
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Prague. Then, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
A Day in Pilsen
From $175 per person
Flight Home
Day 15: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
We had a wonderful trip ! Our guide, Kat was the best!! She went above and beyond. She always, made everyone happy, found some extra things to do. The country site, was beautiful!! There was so many things we loved about the trip. Best of all we had a wonderful group to travel with!! It was a great...
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Never a dull moment
7/10/22 by 2nd-time traveler Michelle
Was an excellent time loved learning about the history and experiencing the beauty of the land. The food was amazing and
Michael, our tour guide was personable, fun and knowledgable, he was a delight. Our bus driver Vlado, not sure I spelt his name right, was an excellent driver. I was amazed with h...
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Absolutely fabulous and fun!!
9/5/21 by 1st-time traveler Claudia
The tour director,Jens, was excellent. He truly is living his calling. The venues were really good. The hotel Ibis had really small rooms but the beds were really comfortable. Let’s go again!
EF Go Ahead Tours replied on 12/3/21
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
NH Brugge
This historic hotel is located in the Brugge city center. Guests enjoy a peaceful garden area, a bar, and fitness center Nearby, you'll find Market Sq...
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Penta Hotel Brussels City Centre
This trendy hotel is located in the Kastelijn neighborhood of Brussels. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and gym. Nearby you’ll find Halle Gate, Palais...
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Mercure Wiesbaden City
This modern hotel is located in the city center. Guests enjoy room service, free Wi-Fi, and a bar. Nearby, you’ll find Wilhelmstrasse, Museum Wiesbade...
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Hotel Europa Bamberg
This Venetian-inspired hotel is centrally located at the Chain Bridge in Bamberg. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby,...
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Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
This centrally-located hotel is located in the heart of Munich. Guests enjoy the fitness center, Finnish style sauna, and an on-site restaurant. Nearb...
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NH Prague City
This modern hotel is located in the Smíchov district of Prague. Guests enjoy a gym and sauna, restaurants with terraces, and tennis court. Nearby, you...
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Flights
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This tour visits Belgium and Germany (plus the Czech Republic on the tour extension). In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2024, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2024, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code TBG.
You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Brussels and depart from Munich (or Prague on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code TBG.
In Belgium, seafood is of a very high quality, and mussels steamed in white wine are a favorite. Patisseries offer decadent pastries and cakes, and you won’t want to miss indulging in favorites like french fries, handmade chocolate, locally brewed Abbey-style beer, and, of course, Belgian waffles. Please note that Belgian beers vary widely in style and flavor and are often much higher in alcohol content than other European beers.
German food is hearty and substantial. Among the specialties are dumpling stews, sauerkraut, sausages, smoked cheeses, and dark breads. Bavaria produces some of the world’s purest beers, and white German wines are exceptionally good.
On the tour extension, Czech food is hearty, and you’ll find large portions of veal, beef, and potato dishes. Some of the world’s finest beers are produced here, including the original Budweiser and Pils.
All destinations operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
You will use the euro in Belgium and Germany (plus the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic on the tour extension).
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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