Discover Germany by Rail
Explore Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and more
See Germany's three iconic cities by rail on this 9-night vacation. Stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, gaze up at skyscrapers in Frankfurt, and enjoy a beer in Munich. You'll also go on day tours to fairy tale Rothenburg and the enchanting Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Berlin (BER), out of Munich (MUC)
- 3 nights in Berlin at the Hollywood Media Hotel Berlin, or similar
- Berlin Yellow Line Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (48 hours)
- Standard-class rail from Berlin to Frankfurt
- 3 nights in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- Frankfurt City Hop-on/Hop-off Ticket (24 hours)
- Private Romantic Road & Rothenburg Tour (9 hours)
- Standard-class rail from Frankfurt to Munich
- 3 nights in Munich at the Eden Wolff Hotel, or similar
- Munich Express Circle Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 hours)
- Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour (10.5 hours)
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are approximately 5 Euro per person, per night.
Great Ways to Explore
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Begin in Berlin, Germany's gritty yet glamorous capital. See the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag, and more!
- Hop on the train from Berlin to the financial hub of Frankfurt, home to the European Central Bank.
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See the pages of a fairy tale come to life in Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany!
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Explore the Bavarian capital of Munich, setting of the famous Oktoberfest and home to countless beer halls.
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Walk through royal history at Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles built by King Ludwig II, known as the Fairy Tale King.
Ride the rail through Germany's iconic cities: Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt! Arrive in Berlin and see the sights with ease using your 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus pass. Take a selfie in front of Brandenburg Gate and climb to the top of Reichstag for panoramic views of the capital.
From Berlin, take the train south to Germany's financial hub of Frankfurt. Stroll past half-timbered houses in the Old Town and glittering skyscrapers in the modern part of the city. Enjoy a day trip to Rothenburg, Germany's quintessential fairy tale town.
End your vacation in Munich, the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany. Say "prost" with a frosty mug of beer at an old-fashioned beer hall and take a stroll in Marienplatz. Feel like royalty on a full-day tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles, the perfect ending to your Germany vacation.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Berlin (BER), out of Munich (MUC)
- 3 nights in Berlin at the Hollywood Media Hotel Berlin, or similar
- Berlin Yellow Line Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (48 hours)
- Standard-class rail from Berlin to Frankfurt
- 3 nights in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- Frankfurt City Hop-on/Hop-off Ticket (24 hours)
- Private Romantic Road & Rothenburg Tour (9 hours)
- Standard-class rail from Frankfurt to Munich
- 3 nights in Munich at the Eden Wolff Hotel, or similar
- Munich Express Circle Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 hours)
- Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour (10.5 hours)
- Breakfast daily
Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are approximately 5 Euro per person, per night.
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Begin in Berlin, Germany's gritty yet glamorous capital. See the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Reichstag, and more!
- Hop on the train from Berlin to the financial hub of Frankfurt, home to the European Central Bank.
-
See the pages of a fairy tale come to life in Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany!
-
Explore the Bavarian capital of Munich, setting of the famous Oktoberfest and home to countless beer halls.
-
Walk through royal history at Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles built by King Ludwig II, known as the Fairy Tale King.
Ride the rail through Germany's iconic cities: Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt! Arrive in Berlin and see the sights with ease using your 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus pass. Take a selfie in front of Brandenburg Gate and climb to the top of Reichstag for panoramic views of the capital.
From Berlin, take the train south to Germany's financial hub of Frankfurt. Stroll past half-timbered houses in the Old Town and glittering skyscrapers in the modern part of the city. Enjoy a day trip to Rothenburg, Germany's quintessential fairy tale town.
End your vacation in Munich, the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany. Say "prost" with a frosty mug of beer at an old-fashioned beer hall and take a stroll in Marienplatz. Feel like royalty on a full-day tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles, the perfect ending to your Germany vacation.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Berlin!
Say "guten Tag" to Germany's capital, Berlin! Both gritty and glamorous, Berlin is bursting with vibrant culture, cutting-edge architecture, fabulous food, and fascinating history at every corner.Â
Check into your accommodation, then start exploring the city! Enjoy your first meal of bratwurst and German beer in a frosty mug.Â
Stay among at least 4 stars and the ghosts of the silver screen at the Hollywood Media in the heart of Berlin, right on Kurfurstendamm shopping street. The hotel offers a free spa, a Finnish sauna and steam room, a solarium, a small gym, 2 restaurants, daily breakfast, and snacks and cocktails at the bar.
Rooms all feature Hollywood stars or directors, and are equipped with a minibar, a Smart TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, a desk, hypo-allergenic bedding upon request, and private bathrooms complete with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The Uhlandstrasse Subway Station is a 5-minute walk away, the Berlin Zoo and Savignyplatz Square are 15 minutes away, and the area is packed with amazing shopping opportunities and mouthwatering restaurants.
A modern and chic hotel, H+ Berlin Mitte is located on Chausseestrasse giving you convenient access to the city of Berlin. It has two restaurants: Berlin Mitte Restaurant (which serves breakfast) and Nostalgie Bistro & Bar (great for snacks and draught beers). Each guest room includes a flat screen TV, desk, and safe, while suites include a mini bar, separate living area, and coffee maker.
Naturkundemuseum U-Bahn Station is only one minute away giving you easy access to get around the city, and Berlin Tegel Airport is just a 30-minute drive from the hotel. It is just a short 2-minute drive to the historical Berlin Wall, 7 minutes to Brandenburg Gate, and Sony Center of Postsdamer Platz is 8-minutes away which offers tons of shopping as well as entertainment options. Around the block from the hotel is Museum fur Naturkunde, a museum for dinosaur fossil exhibits, while Gendarmenmarkt is 7 minutes away which hosts outdoor musical performances.
NH Collection Berlin Mitte is located directly in the city center and just a short distance from the main shopping areas of Berlin. Amenities include a fully-equipped gym, wellness center with spa treatments and a sauna, bicycle rentals, and free parking. The hotel's restaurant specializes in Mediterranean and German cuisine with vegetarian options, plus a bar with terrace and lounge area where guests can enjoy craft cocktails.Â
Guest rooms have modern décor and neutral colors. The rooms include air-conditioning, an in-room safe, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private bathroom. 24-hour room service is also available.
Aside from being right near popular shopping centers, the hotel is within close proximity to many great things to do in Berlin. The historical landmarks Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate are both within a 15 minutes' walk, along with Alexanderplatz and Mauermuseum. The Stadtmitte Underground Station is also a two minute walk from the hotel, making it easy to maneuver around the city.
Day 2. Berlin
Activate your 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus tour of Berlin, which takes you across the city highlights from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie.Â
Spend some time at the Berlin Wall Memorial, which extends 0.8 miles along Bernauer Strasse. The memorial contains the last piece of the Berlin Wall with the preserved grounds behind it, a chapel, escape tunnels, and a monument.Â
End the day with a romantic stroll over the Oberbaum Bridge and the River Spree, making sure to stop to admire the beautiful Berlin Cathedral.Â
Berlin Yellow Line Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (48-hour ticket)
Discover Berlin with the City Circle Yellow tour and make the most of your Berlin adventure with this time- saving hop-on hop-off tour. You will see all the main attractions and landmarks around the city at which you can hop on and off at leisure. The yellow double-decker buses leave approximately every 10-15 minutes (depending on the season) from each of the 18 hop-on hop-off locations, and you can plan your individual sightseeing tour.
Day 3. Berlin
Continue using your hop-on/hop-off pass today, making stops at Berlin's famous attractions. Pose for a photo at Brandenburg Gate, built in 1791 and symbolizing German reunification.Â
Then head to Reichstag, Germany's parliament and one of its most iconic buildings. Its most distinctive feature, the glittering glass dome, is serviced by a elevator and offers fabulous 360-degree city views.
End the day at Museumsinsel (Museum Island), Berlin's most important treasure trove, spanning 6000 years' worth of art, artifacts, sculpture and architecture from Europe and beyond.
Day 4. Berlin - Frankfurt
Say goodbye to Berlin as you head to the train station for your train south to Frankfurt! Upon arrival in Frankfurt, check into your accommodation then spend the rest of the day at leisure.Â
Frankfurt, located on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. Head to Altstadt (Old Town) and stroll through Romerburg square. In December, the square hosts Frankfurt's famous Christmas Market!
Train to Frankfurt!
Enjoy the comfort of this modern four-star hotel in Frankfurt that's just a 4-minute walk to the Frankfurt Main Taunusanlage S-Bahn Station, 7-minute drive to Frankfurt Old Town, and 15-minute drive to the Frankfurt Zoo. Other nearby attractions include the historic St. Paul's Church and Staedel Museum.
Guests can relax with a snack and drink in the Open Lobby, or enjoy a meal at the hotel's restaurant Francis that serves a wide array of cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When you stay at Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, you are met with the upmost hospitality and are near some of the best places to visit in Frankfurt! Guests rooms are comfortably decorated and feature everything a traveler needs including free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and more. A business center, gym, and laundry facilities are also located on-site.
This 4-star hotel is right in the center of Frankfurt between Frankfurt Exhibition Halls and Musemsufer. Guests have access to amenities such as the 24-hour gym, on-site restaurant, and bar. A daily Scandic breakfast buffet is served and a wide range of cuisine is offered at the restaurant.
A standard guest room includes air-conditioning, private bathroom, a work desk, Nespresso machine, and mini-fridge. Additionally, rooms include a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and room service.
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the main station, and Frankfurt Airport is 12-minutes away. Some great attractions near the hotel include Cathedral Museum, Commerzbank Tower, and the German Film Museum – all of which are under a mile away.
Day 5. Frankfurt
You have a 24 hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus ticket today to discover the city. You will pass by some of the most iconic landmarks and be able to hop off whenever you please. Perhaps stop by a museum! Frankfurt is home to an exciting array of world-class museums including Stadel Museum, which holds an outstanding collection of European art from masters including Durer, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir, Picasso and Cézanne.Â
Frankfurt City Hop-on/Hop-off Ticket (24 hours)
Explore Frankfurt using your 24 hour hop-on/ hop-off bus pass! You will see all the main attractions and landmarks around the city at which you can hop on and off at leisure. The double-decker buses leave approximately every 10-15 minutes (depending on the season) from each of the 18 hop-on hop-off locations, and you can plan your individual sightseeing tour.
Day 6. Frankfurt
Leave Frankfurt and journey on the famous Romantic Road to the fairy tale town of Rothenburg on a private tour! Considered Germany's best-preserved walled town, Rothenburg is flanked by half-timbered buildings and cobblestone alleys.
Private Romantic Road & Rothenburg Tour
With a private guide and driver, you will drive down the "Romantic Road" with stops along the way in scenic little towns. The city of Würzburg, next to the Main River, in the heart
of the Franconia wine region, oozes charm. Once the Episcopal See, Würzburg is
now a bustling and lively university city. Here you can visit the medieval Marienberg
fortress with magnificent views of the Main valley, the Cathedral and market
square.
Next arrive in Rothenburg, one of the oldest and best-known cities in
Romantic Germany. From 1170 to 1240, Rothenburg was a Free Imperial City.
Strategically located, Rothenburg is nestled on the shores of the meandering
Tauber River. A stroll through its narrow, cobblestone streets is a trip back
in time. The medieval city center has been beautifully preserved; admire the
wooden houses, the historic town hall and extensive medieval city wall. Lunch
and admissions are not included in tour.
Day 7. Frankfurt - Munich
Check out of your accommodation and head to Frankfurt train station for your train to Munich! The capital of Bavaria is famous for its annual Oktoberfest and beer halls, Marienplatz square, and iconic cathedral.Â
After settling into your accommodation, head to Viktualienmarkt, a sprawling daily food market in the Old Town. Pick up some tasty treats, then take in the sights of nearby Marienplatz, always buzzing with activity.
Train to Munich!
Holiday Inn City is located just a 15 minute walk from Munich's city center. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, coffee/tea making facilities, and television. There is an onsite restaurant serving Bavarian and International cuisine, as well as a bar for cocktails or coffee. The hotel offers meeting rooms and has an onsite mini-mart.
The Hotel Europa Munich provides the comfort of a casual hotel with the promise of sustainability. 162 rooms are available all of which come with an LCD flat screen TV, private bathroom, minbar, coffee/tea maker, and more. Rooms are fueled by 100% CO2 free electricty and use energy saving light bulbs to create a more sustainable environment. Daily housekeeping is available; ask staff about the Quick Laundry Return service provided.
Engage with the beautiful weather out in Munich by relaxing at the hotel's gorgeous terrace or any of the outdoor seating areas. While indoors, enjoy unlimited access to free wi-fi, daily newspapers, and public lounging areas. Daily breakfast is served with a varying menu consisting of international cuisine. Similar style meals are served for lunch and dinner at the Clevinci Restaurant. Adults can grab a drink at the Simply Wunder Bar from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm daily.
Some points of interest near the hotel include Marienplatz, the BMW Museum, Deutsches Museum, Lenbachhaus, Nymphenburg Palace, and others.
Day 8. Munich
Activate your 24-hour hop-on/hop-off buss pass and see the city's highlights with ease. Make a stop at Hofbrauhaus, Munich's oldest beer hall dating back to the 16th century. Take a seat at one of the long wooden tables and enjoy a frosty beer and traditional Bavarian meal!Â
Later, head to Residenz, Munich's number one attraction. Home to Bavaria's Wittelsbach rulers from 1508 until WWI, the former palace turned museum is a gilded royal wonderland.Â
Munich Express Circle Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24-hour ticket)
The Express Circle Hop-on/Hop-off Tour is perfect for travelers with limited time and shows you the highlights of Munich in an open air double-decker buses.Â
You will see:- Alte Pinakothek
- Neue Pinakothek
- Art GalleriesÂ
- Odeonsplatz
- National theater
- Marienplatz
- New Town Hall
- Cathedral (Frauenkirche)
- Viktualienmarkt
- Hofbrauhaus
- Karsplatz (Stachus)
- Eisbach Wave
Day 9. Munich
Leave Munich today for a full-day tour to two of Bavaria's enchanting castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Completed in 1886, they were the dream of King Ludwig II who unfortunately did not live long enough to see the castles opened.
Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour
Hidden in the secluded Bavarian mountains, King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. This excursion shows you these two extraordinary places that live up to the vision of Bavaria’s Fairy Tale King.
Make a short stop in Oberammergau, then continue to the hilltop Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle! Spend approximately 4 hours exploring Neuschwanstein before traveling through scenic countryside to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home with its fantastic grotto and Moorish pavilion.Â
* Please be aware that lunch and entrance fees are not included on this tour. You will have free time to visit the castles if you choose, and you may pay entrance fees on the spot once you arrive.Â
Day 10. Depart Germany
Your three-city German adventure ends today. At the appropriate time, head to Munich airport for your flight home.