Immerse yourself in an evocative and ever-changing past on the ultimate 11-day tour of Germany’s history. From Hitler’s Bunker to Hamburg’s port and from Ludwig II’s castle to medieval enchantment, discover fabulous stories with local guides and look beyond the tourist trail. This adventure includes medieval Regensburg, Baroque Dresden, the best of Berlin and Bavaria, plus two nights in Hamburg.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Munich - Munich’s Bavarian History
You will arrive in Munich and transfer to your accommodation in the old city before having some time to rest and relax. This afternoon, you will explore the city’s history on a guided tour that mixes iconic stops with hidden sights. First, you will head for Marienplatz and its lively splendor. Here, you can admire the Glockenspiel, explore the old food market, and start to understand the fabulous Rococo ornamentation at Asamkirche. There is a great collection of old German art at Alte Pinakothek to finish your tour, and your guide can provide you with recommendations on German bars for a famous Bavarian beer.
What's Included:
Day 2
Munich - Palaces and Gardens in Old Munich
Day 3
Regensburg - Hidden German History
Day 4
Fussen - King Ludwig II and His Famous Castle
Day 5
Berlin - Crossing Germany From South to North
Day 6
Berlin - Iconic Sights and War History
Day 7
Berlin - Discovering Both Sides of the Old Wall
Day 8
Berlin - The Baroque Wonder of Dresden
Day 9
Hamburg - One of the World’s Most Historic Ports
Day 10
Hamburg - Ancient Masters and Slow Wandering
Day 11
Hamburg - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Berlin’s recent history with a local guide that leads you through neighborhoods on both sides of the old wall
- Gasp at King Ludwig II’s fairytale castle and discover other beautiful fortresses in the Bavarian Alps
- Discover Europe’s finest old port during a half-day cruise in UNESCO World Heritage Hamburg
- Venture off the beaten path to Regensburg, which is the best-preserved and least damaged of all Germany’s medieval cities
- Embrace the Baroque beauty of Dresden on a privately-guided day trip from Berlin
- Start your historical musing with two days in Munich, where glamorous old architecture sets the scene for so many tales
- Uncover Berlin’s secrets with a local guide, including the site of Hitler’s bunker and many other intriguing 20th-century tales
Starting Price
$6,300 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.88 stars based on 554 reviews.
This was the trip of a lifetime. Zicasso's tour company was incredible to work with from start to finish. Our travel designer asked all of the right questions to understand our travel vibe and, along with the team, she ensured every bit of the trip was planned and executed to perfection. We could not be more impressed. We could not have enjoyed our trip more. Absolutely the best!
Reviewed By Jennifer M.
The trip was fabulous. The hotels were interesting and most had no air conditioning. When we asked, we were given fans. Some of the days were excruciatingly long, especially for the 73- and 74-year-olds, and also the 10-year-old.
Reviewed By Susann R.
We just returned from one of the most fabulous trips we have ever taken. I lived in Germany back in the 80s and wanted to share some of the most beautiful areas with my husband.
We were most fortunate to come in contact with Zicasso's travel expert. After our initial phone call with her, we knew this would be a great trip.
We had several phone calls and emails with her and her colleagues to talk about the trip in general. With each phone call and with their recommendations, we would get more and more excited about our trip.
When we arrived in Germany, waiting in our hotel room was a beautiful book of our itinerary. All we had to do was go page by page each day. Each page included details of what we would be doing for that day, along with tickets (if needed) for events, brochures, and all details for that day. Also included was a phone for us to use while in Germany. They had pre-programmed contact numbers of anyone from the agency we might need to contact, phone numbers of our tour guides, GPS, a digital copy of our itinerary, hotel contacts, etc. They were available to us 24/7 for any needs or concerns. The agency also checked with us throughout the trip to make sure things were going well. Their tour guides in the various cities were very knowledgeable, personable, and very thorough with their tours. We really enjoyed them all.
This was a very memorable and wonderful trip for us. We give all the credit to our travel company for listening to us and making it happen in ways we would not have expected. This was a trip of a lifetime for us! Many thanks to all for your hard work! We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed By Sheila P.
Zicasso's travel designer was absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn’t have put together the trip without her. From coordinating details to making adjustments and being available throughout our trip, her service was incredible.
I had never used a travel agent before and now, I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to doing it all on my own! I’m already dreaming of our next adventure and will definitely use this tour operator again!
Reviewed By Melissa D.
We had a truly fantastic and memorable trip! Zicasso's trip planner and her team planned it impeccably for us!
Reviewed By Fred M.
The planning was superb! All details were expertly described in the provided itinerary and easily followed. Any necessary changes that were required along the way were quickly and professionally handled by the Zicasso travel company's personnel! Our travel expert very carefully included all of my requests and made many useful suggestions in the planning of the tour.
The company could not have been better. The guides and drivers who were selected by them for our itinerary were excellent. Also, we had the privilege of traveling for a few days with a company member as driver and guide. He was "the best" and extremely accommodating.
Reviewed By Karen P.