Germany's Enchanting North
Explore Germany on your own two feet...or four wheels
Take yourself through the enchanting cities, towns, and winding roads that make up Northern Germany. Explore bustling cities like Frankfurt and Berlin, enjoy the rich history of Cologne, Hamburg, and Erfurt, and pick out the best stops along the way, some popular way stations and others off-the-beaten path treasures.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Automatic, economy-sized rental car for 7 nights, including unlimited mileage, air conditioning & mandatory insurances
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- 1 night in Cologne at the NH Koln Alstadt, or similar
- 1 night in Hamburg at the Novotel Hamburg Alster, or similar
- 2 nights in Berlin at the H+ Hotel Berlin Mitte, or similar
- 1 night in Erfurt at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt, or similar
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Explore the nightlife, cuisine, and the best biergartens in each city you visit!
- Snap plenty of photos of the amazing Rhine River and bridge leading to the towering cathedral in Cologne.
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Explore famous castles, amazing fortresses, and hidden gems that lie in wait between each of your stops.
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Be sure to indulge in the best cuisine in each city, from spatzle, to pretzels, to an amazing variety of wursts.
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Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with having your own ride!
Take 7 nights to explore the beautiful cities and towns of Northern Germany at your own pace and enjoy the flexibility of having your own car for the whole trip!
Start in Frankfurt and have a night to explore, before setting out for Cologne, where the Rhine River runs under the beautiful bridge leading to the cathedral that makes the city's skyline instantly recognizable. From there, you'll get to make your way to nautical Hamburg, which is run through with canals and home to an impressive port.
Then, you'll make it to Berlin. This lively city offers an amazing nightlife, wonderful history, and plenty of opportunities for sight-seeing, shopping, and trying out the delicious food! After two nights there, make way for the charming medieval city of Erfurt for one night, then return to Frankfurt for your last night.
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 to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Automatic, economy-sized rental car for 7 nights, including unlimited mileage, air conditioning & mandatory insurances
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- 1 night in Cologne at the NH Koln Alstadt, or similar
- 1 night in Hamburg at the Novotel Hamburg Alster, or similar
- 2 nights in Berlin at the H+ Hotel Berlin Mitte, or similar
- 1 night in Erfurt at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt, or similar
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Holiday Inn Frankfurt Alte Oper, or similar
- Breakfast daily
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Explore the nightlife, cuisine, and the best biergartens in each city you visit!
- Snap plenty of photos of the amazing Rhine River and bridge leading to the towering cathedral in Cologne.
-
Explore famous castles, amazing fortresses, and hidden gems that lie in wait between each of your stops.
-
Be sure to indulge in the best cuisine in each city, from spatzle, to pretzels, to an amazing variety of wursts.
-
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with having your own ride!
Take 7 nights to explore the beautiful cities and towns of Northern Germany at your own pace and enjoy the flexibility of having your own car for the whole trip!
Start in Frankfurt and have a night to explore, before setting out for Cologne, where the Rhine River runs under the beautiful bridge leading to the cathedral that makes the city's skyline instantly recognizable. From there, you'll get to make your way to nautical Hamburg, which is run through with canals and home to an impressive port.
Then, you'll make it to Berlin. This lively city offers an amazing nightlife, wonderful history, and plenty of opportunities for sight-seeing, shopping, and trying out the delicious food! After two nights there, make way for the charming medieval city of Erfurt for one night, then return to Frankfurt for your last night.
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 Germany!
Arrive in Frankfurt, pick up your car, and let the fun begin! You can drop off your bags and spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure, taking in the wonderful metropolitan skyscrapers and finding the hidden corners that still retain its old-world charm.
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 2. Frankfurt - Rudesheim - Cologne
Today, you'll head out for the city of Cologne. You may take the time to stop in historic Rudesheim on the way, then follow the Rhine River to your final stop, where a beautiful city sprawls out from its iconic cathedral.
Check-in - NH Hotel Koln Alstadt
Day 3. Cologne - Hamburg
Enjoy breakfast in Cologne before striking out for Hamburg, known for its elegant boulevards, famous St. Pauli neighborhood, its port, which is the second largest in Europe, and the rich history encompassing the entire city.
You may want to stop by the Hamburger Kunsthalle, a stunning art museum that lights up the night.
This 4-star family-friendly hotel is located in Hamburg (Hohenfelde), close to Alster-Schwimmhalle, St. Gertrud Kirche, and Criminal Dinner. Also nearby are Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland. In addition to a restaurant, Novotel Hamburg Alster features a sauna. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
This 4-star hotel is located in the bustling HafenCity district of Hamburg. HafenCity Universitat U-Bahn station is right next door and the River Elbe is within a short walking distance. Guests have access to all-day dining at the Open Lobby restaurant where local European cuisine is served. Guests can also utilize the cocktail lounge, 24-hour gym, and business center.
Guest rooms feature a comfortable, contemporary design that feature free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV, safe, work desk, and private bathroom. Additionally, 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping are available.
The hotel is close to many popular attractions in Hamburg. The Chocoversum Chocolate Museum, Hamburg War Memorial, Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, and Speicherstadt Warehouse district are all under one mile away from the hotel.
Elegant and upstanding, the 4-star Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg provides an excellent location nestled in Hafencity by the Norderelbe River. Guests have easy access to multiple public transports and popular attractions nearby including Deichtorhallen, Hamburg War Memorial, and Mönckebergstrasse Shopping Street.
Guest rooms are compact and well-equipped with a variety of amenities. Each room comes with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, phone, internet access, and a work desk. Both a continental and vegan breakfast buffet are offered daily. The hotel features two bars: the classy and indoor Three Fingers bar and the contemporary rooftop bar, MOON 46.Â
The Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg features an array of amenities including bike rentals, kid's daycare and game room, on-site theatre, and souvenir shop. Guests may also ask staff for cycling route suggestions and tour ticket assistance.
Day 4. Hamburg - Berlin
You could linger in Hamburg, maybe check out the Planten un Blomen park, or you could immediately make your way from Hamburg to Germany's capital: Berlin. Â
With so many amazing landmarks to explore, be sure to leave time to see your favorites! Perhaps you'd like to see the Brandenburg Gate or the sprawling Tiergarten.
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.
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.
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 5. Berlin
You'll have the whole day to explore the city at your leisure, exploring everything it has to offer, like the Gendarmenmarkt Square and Potsdam Square, State Opera, Under den Linden Avenue, German Parliament, and more!Â
Be sure to indulge in some of the local cuisine as well, like delicious pretzels and excellent German beer.
Day 6. Berlin - Potsdam - Erfurt
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Berlin for Potsdam, one of Europe's most amazing royal cities. Stop in at the splendid Sanssouci Palace and Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and head to Erfurt to finish up the day.
Known as "Thuringian Rome" due to its amazing architectural beauty, Erfurt offers medieval charm along its city's streets, which sit at the cross roads of ancient German and European trade routes. Be sure to stop by the Merchants' Bridge, or Kramerbrucke, which hosts the most inhabited structures of any bridge in Europe.
Check-in - Mercure Hotel Erfurt
The stylish 4-star hotel blends in perfectly with the historical old town of Erfurt. If traveling to Erfurt by car, take the A71 or A4 and benefit from secure parking in the hotel's garage. The main train station is 547 yards (500 m) from the hotel. All Superior and Standard Rooms have free Wi-Fi. The hotel has 8 meeting rooms with capacity to hold up to 180 people. Relax in the hotel's sauna or dine at the historical restaurant. The menu includes dishes from around the world. There is also has a modern bar on-site. On sunny days you can sit on the terrace and try a glass of wine from the Grands Vins Mercure wine list.
Day 7. Erfurt - Frankfurt
Leave the historic Erfurt to return to the bustling Frankfurt. You could take a quick detour on the way to see the Wartburg Castle, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses as well as one of the most important castles in the country.
For your final day in Frankfurt, you can explore what you may have missed the first night there, like the lovely aromatic Kleinmarkthalle or the Römerberg, or "Roman Mountain" in the heart of the city.
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 8. Depart Germany
Bid "adieu" to Germany, drop off your car, and catch your flight home!
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