From the colorful history of the Berlin wall to the old ports of Hamburg, fairy-tales of Bremen, Gothic cathedral of Cologne and beer gardens of Munich, Germany is a land with many gifts in its favor. Try them all — from the historic to the cultural — on an unforgettable seven-day, highlights of Germany tour.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Berlin – Welcome to Germany
Freedom of expression rules here, so after you arrive and settle into your hotel, prepare to see all sides of this diverse city. You’ll begin your adventure with a walking tour that’ll take you past the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag (where politicians make important decisions) and Gendarmenmarkt square, where you’ll hear about plagues and wars, the Konzerthaus (a theater and concert hall) and the quirky rivalry between the domed German and French cathedrals.
As evening nears, you’ll stroll along Unter den Linden Boulevard, passing significant cultural and historical sites — such as Babelplatz, the State Library and Museum Island —before being taken to one of the trendiest restaurants in Berlin, La Soup Populaire. The transformed warehouse, which is run by two-Michelin-star chef and owner, Tim Raue, endeavors to bridge the gap between gastronomy and art. The menu draws inspiration from its revolving art exhibitions and traditional German cuisine, making it a fitting way to finish your first day.
What's Included:
Day 2
Berlin – A Historical Look at the City
Day 3
Hamburg – Germany’s Hippest City
Day 4
Cologne – A Scenic Road Trip
Day 5
Cologne – The Sights of Cologne
Day 6
Munich – Explore the City's History
Day 7
Munich – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Germany’s capital, Berlin
- See the dark side of Nazi Germany; tour underground bunkers, former Gestapo headquarters and Holocaust monuments in the nation’s capital
- Visit the historic ports of Hamburg and see why the city is likened to Venice
- Take a scenic road trip to the historic towns of Bremen and Münster for a taste of culture, heritage and Germany’s oldest wine cellar
- Explore the ancient Roman past and magnificent gothic cathedral of Cologne
- Taste the pizazz, history and — of course — the famous beer of Munich
Starting Price
$3,500 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
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
4.89 stars based on 553 reviews.
We took an unusual, self-guided trip from Munich to Norderney and back, tracing our family roots. It was a wonderful time! The accommodations arranged by Zicasso's travel agency were excellent. We had good communication with our agent throughout. He added personal transportation to and from the Munich airport. Overall, we found Germany to be a wonderful country and the agency to be a good company to deal with.
Reviewed By Paul B.
From the moment we landed in Germany to the moment we left, the trip was incredibly well planned and tailored specifically to what we were interested in, but with the expert knowledge of Zicasso's travel agent and our tour operator to guide us toward our best possible experience.
DO IAfter receiving the initial itinerary proposal from him, we had a helpful phone conversation to talk about our family "must-do's." The itinerary was adjusted accordingly and was perfect. Every day had a memorable experience and everything went smoothly!
I cannot recommend this tour company any higher. If you are considering working with our travel agent and his colleague, do it. I am already trying to determine when we can return to Germany and work with them to plan our Germany vacation (part two)!
Reviewed By Kerri B.
It was a very good trip. It was pretty well planned, with great hotels and scenery, and we loved the train trips. A suggestive comment would be to steer the old folks (like us) away from the hotel; it seemed too "young" for my crowd.
Reviewed By Nelson T.
We had a fantastic trip to Germany and Austria. Zicasso's travel partner arranged the trip for us and everything went perfectly. I can't speak highly enough of her and her skills at arranging a perfect vacation for our family of four. She was easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions, and gave good advice on what to see and concentrate on in Germany. I enthusiastically recommend this agency to anyone interested in touring Europe.
Reviewed By Krishna T.
Zicasso's travel partner created our dream vacation and their attention to detail was absolutely spectacular! They went above and beyond to ensure my daughter had a memorable trip!
Reviewed By Wendy N.
I cannot say enough good things about Zicasso's travel company and our trip. We had an absolutely fantastic itinerary, with attentive and experienced guides every step of the way. Careful attention was paid to ensure highlights lined up with our family’s goals and activity level.
Reviewed By Lauren L.