Eastern Germany & Czech Republic 11-Day Tour
Summer 2019
* Berlin Wall: The barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. The Wall completely cut off West Berlin from surrounding
* Potsdam: a popular tourist’s destination, famous sights: Sanssouci Palace and garden
* Dresden: also known as “Florence on the Elbe”, a historic Baroque city.
* Saxon Switzerland National Park: Located in eastern Germany, a total of 1,106 free-standing sandstone peaks make this area a great climbing environment
* Rothenburg: Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone lane, walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg makes it the best preserved medieval town in Germany
* Nuremburg: One of the oldest city in Germany with a history dating back to 1050|
* Munich: the capital of Bavaria, and the home to centuries-old buildings and landmarks
* Lake Konigssee is noted for its crystal clear waters of the lake, lush Alpine villages and snow-capped mountains
* Zugspitze: a unique experience by climbing to the top with cogwheel train and cable car, enjoy spectacular view
* Neuschwanstein Castle: one of the most beautiful castles in Germany, located among dense forest, you will be amazed by this grandiose fairy-tale castle.
* Heidelberg: a beautiful university town, take cable car to Heidelberg Castle perched upon a hilltop
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience
★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included
Today, we will take overnight flight to a major city in Germany – Munich, arrive the next day.
Upon arrival, depart for Berchtesgaden National Park, check-in hotel and dinner. The park is famous for its clear water and Mt. Watzmann.
Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel 3 Course
Hotel: Treef Aplenhotel Kronprinz Berchtesgaden or similar
After breakfast, First take dedicated ★bus to visit Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest”. Then visit Lake Konigssee. The lake is noted for its clear water, we will ★cruise the lake and visit St. Bartholoma, a famous pilgrimage church. Later, depart for Garmisch, a popular winter sports town.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 Course
Hotel: Dorint Sporthotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen or similar
After breakfast, we will take ★cogwheel train & ★cable car to Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany, with breathtaking views. Then arrange cable car ride (Alpspitzbahn) to the Alpspix observation, one thousand meters above the ground. The observation deck was officially opened in July 2010. Consisting of a low-rise, two-story, cross-over X-shaped viewing bridge, standing on the observation deck and looking around, you can experience breathtaking views from the heights of nature. (If weather not permitting, we will change itinerary to Mt. Wank, Take cable car to view panoramas scenery). Late afternoon, depart for Fussen.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel 3 Course
Hotel: Luitpoldpark Hotel Fussen or similar
After breakfast, depart for ★Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Germany. Situated among dense forest, you will be amazed by this grandiose fairy-tale castle. We will take ★bus to Marienbrucke lookout, enjoy stunning views to Neuschwanstein. Admire the scenery as you drive through the hills and lakes of the Black Forest. Continue to take sightseeing ★ferry for Lake Constance (known as Bodensee in German) is a 63km long lake that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It’s a summer destination form sailing, windsurfing and swimming.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Steigenberger Inselshotel Konstanz or similar
Today, head to the cultural city of Heidelberg, which is interwoven with the university on the banks of the Neckar River. Arrange to take the ★Cable Car, visit the big castle and the huge oak casks located on the mountainside, and look at the beautiful streetscape of the city and the philosophy of the other side; Browse the ancient city, in the ancient city filled with beer aroma and love songs, look for the legendary student prince. Afterwards, he went to Rothenburg, which has the reputation of “Medieval Gems”. The city’s intact medieval streets and homes are still rare in Europe. As soon as you enter the city gate, you will enter the romantic world of the Middle Ages. Take a stroll and admire the town hall, the parliamentary assembly hall, and enjoy the quaint city street style.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at Hotel, 3 courses
Hotel: Eisenhut Hotel Rothenburgob der Tauber or similar
After breakfast, depart for Nuremberg, a city in northern Bavaria. It is distinguished by medieval architecture such as the fortifications and stone towers. Upon arrival, orientation tour will follow: to the castle, old town. Shortly after, off to Karlovy Vary, the city’s leading spa resort with more than 600 years of history. In addition to soaking up the spa, you can also drink it directly. You can learn the locals and buy a unique hot spring cup. It is said that the spring water here contains more than 40 kinds of minerals, soaking can also cite the treatment of pain! Therefore, it is also known as the most beautiful place for recuperation in Europe, in addition, the beautiful valley scenery and gorgeous buildings form a beautiful landscape.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Grand Hotel Pupp Karlovy Vary or similar
After breakfast, off to ★Saxon Switzerland National Park, located about 30km From Dresden. It was a mountain area made of sandstone, bizarre stone formations and spectacular views. Then drive to Dresden, known as “Florence on the Elbe” a historic Baroque city. Stroll along the old town, admire Furstenzug, a large mural displays the ancestral portraits of 35 margraves, electors and kings. Also to Zwinger Palace and Samper Opera House.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 Course
Hotel: NH Neustadt Hotel Dresden or similar
After breakfast, Continue to Potsdam–the residence of the Prussian kings. We will visit ★Sanssouci Palace and garden, a former summer palace of Federich the Great, King of Prussian in Potsdam. Then off to ★Pergamon Museum located in Museum Island. It was constructed from 1910 to 1930. The Pergamon Museum houses original sized, reconstructed monumental buildings such as the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. Overnight in capital city of Germany – Berlin.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Hotel Berlin City Center or similar
Whole day city tour Berlin, It is a city full of culture, politics and media. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to Brandenburg Gate, the Parliament building with its glittering glass dome, Berlin Wall, the Alexanderplatz.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Hotel Berlin City Center or similar
This morning, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
* Minimum group size: 15 people and more
Tour fare includes:4 star Hotel, Breakfast (9), Dinner (9), Transportation, and Entrance Fee
Tour fare excludes:Int’l Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tip (tour leader, bus driver & tour guide: euro 10 per day), Visa Fee, Travel Insurance(if full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer complimentary travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group**
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change based on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info