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Best of Germany 2009

Highlights

  • Frankfurt
  • Rhine Valley
  • Cologne
  • Hamburg
  • Berlin
  • Dresden
  • Modlareuth
  • Bayreuth
  • Nuremberg
  • Rothenburg
  • Munich
  • Dachau
  • Oberammergau
  • Neuschwanstein
  • Titisee
  • Baden-Baden
  • Heidelberg

    Best of Germany 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Frankfurt: Orientation of this impressive city.
  • Rhine Valley: Scenic Rhine Cruise seeing the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
  • Cologne: See the gothic Cathedral.
  • Hamburg: Orientation including the Inner Alster Lake.
  • Berlin: Sightseeing tour of this re-united city.
  • Dresden: Orientation includes the Zwinger Palace and Opera House.
  • Modlareuth: Visit the 'Little Berlin' village and museum.
  • Bayreuth: See the Wagner Festival Theatre.
  • Nuremberg: Orientation includes St. Sebald's Cathedral.
  • Rothenburg: Orientation of this medieval city.
  • Munich: Orientation including the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Glockenspiel.
  • Dachau: Visit the World War II Concentration Camp.
  • Oberammergau: Visit the Passion Play village.
  • Neuschwanstein: See the Castle.
  • Titisee: See the Black Forest where cuckoo clocks were invented.
  • Baden-Baden: Orientation of this elegant Black Forest spa-town.
  • Heidelberg: Visit the castle courtyard.
  • Scenic drives: Lower Saxony, Bavarian Alps, Romantic Road, Lake Titisee and Black Forest.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Frankfurt
  • 11 Hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 5 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Munich
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt18 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Berlin.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Airport TransfersFrankfurt Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 13. Transfers on arrival at Frankfurt Airport will operate at 09.30 and 12.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.

  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must
  • Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7347801
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 10/31/2008
    Duration
    13 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USA Depart USA
    : Overnight flight to Frankfurt.
    Day 2Frankfurt (Offenbach) Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach)
    : On arrival at Frankfurt airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. Late this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of the city's financial centre and medieval Romerplatz. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.

    Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach
    Day 3Frankfurt (Offenbach) - Rhine Cruise - Cologne Frankfurt (Offenbach) - Rhine Cruise - Cologne
    : A morning drive brings us to St. Goar where we embark on a relaxing Rhine Cruise. We disembark in Boppard, and rejoin our coach as we drive past Bonn, Beethoven's birthplace. Then we continue our journey to Cologne to see its gothic Cathedral, before dinner at our hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Dorint Hotel an der Messe
    Day 4Cologne - Hamburg Cologne - Hamburg
    : After breakfast this morning we drive into Lower Saxony en route to our hotel in Hamburg for the night. On our arrival why not enjoy a cruise on the harbour. Later, an orientation tour of the city shows us the major points of interest including the inner Alster Lake. Dinner will be served at our hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Hamburg Stillhorn
    Day 5Hamburg - Berlin Hamburg - Berlin (2 nights)
    : This morning we leave Hamburg to travel on the 'autobahn' following the valley of the River Elbe crossing the former 'Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
    Day 6Berlin Berlin sightseeing & at leisure
    : Today highlights of East and West are featured on our sightseeing tour including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, German State Opera House, Reichstag Building, Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurf?rsten?damm. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore further. (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 7Berlin - Dresden Berlin - Dresden
    : Our journey today brings us to Dresden - known as 'Florence on the Elbe'. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us highlights of this astonishing Renaissance city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Later, why not take an excursion into the Elbe Valley to visit the Bastei Belvedere (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Steigenberger Parkhotel
    Day 8Dresden - Modlareuth - Bayreuth - Nuremberg Dresden - Modlareuth - Bayreuth - Nuremberg
    : Our first stop this morning is at Modlareuth, which the Americans called, 'Little Berlin' - the ideal destination for people who wish to experience recent German history. Here we will visit the open-air museum, which includes watching a film on this unique village as well as, experiencing its towers and fortifications. From here we continue our journey to Bayreuth where we see the Wagner Festival Theatre. Next it's only a short drive to Nuremberg, once one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. On our arrival an orientation tour will show us the mighty ramparts, bustling market place and St. Sebald's Cathedral as part of our walking tour of the city. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Mercure Woehrdersee
    Day 9Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Munich Nuremberg - Rothenburg - Munich (2 nights)
    : Today after breakfast we drive to the 'chocolate-box' town of Rothenburg. Here a walking tour with our Tour Director reveals half timbered houses, the old Town Hall and a special Hidden Treasure. Then time to shop for wooden Christmas ornaments before we drive along the Romantic Road to the lively Bavarian capital, Munich for the night. This evening, why not visit the Hofbr?uhaus, the world's most famous beer hall. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton City (2 nights)
    Day 10Munich Munich orientation & at leisure
    : After breakfast, we enjoy an orientation tour which highlights the Olympic Stadium, Ludwigstrasse and Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel Carillon. Later, there's time at leisure. You may wish to visit some of the city's fine museums or take an optional excursion to the Nymphenburg Palace. This evening, we will enjoy dinner in a specially selected restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 11Munich - Dachau - Oberammergau - Black Forest (Breitnau) Munich - Dachau - Oberammergau - Black Forest (Breitnau)
    : This morning, we drive to Dachau village where we visit the sinister concentration camp for sobering reminders of the horrors of World War II. From here our ascent into the Bavarian Alps brings us to the famous Passion Play village of Oberammergau. Next we will continue on to view Neuschwanstein, mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle. Then the scenery of our drive along the Bavarian pre-alpine range is enough to take your breath away! Finally, we arrive in the hills of the Black Forest to stop at Lake Titisee, famous for its cuckoo clocks. Tonight, we dine at our picturesque hotel in the heart of this beautiful region. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Best Western Hofgut Sternen
    Day 12Black Forest (Breitnau) - Heidelberg - Frankfurt (Offenbach) Black Forest (Breitnau) - Heidelberg - Frankfurt (Offenbach)
    : Today's scenic drive brings us to the elegant city of Baden-Baden, famous for its spa and casino. Then on to the 'Student Prince' city of Heidelberg with its dominant castle for a walking tour through the Castle courtyards. From here, it's only a short trip on the autobahn as we journey back to Frankfurt for the final night of our German extravaganza. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach
    Day 13Frankfurt (Offenbach) - USA Frankfurt (Offenbach) - USA
    : This morning after breakfast there's time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
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    April 19, 2009Land Price$2,475.00 (USD)Quote
    April 26, 2009Land Price$2,475.00 (USD)Quote
    May 03, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    May 10, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    May 17, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    May 24, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    May 31, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    June 07, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    June 14, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    June 21, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    June 28, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    July 05, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    July 12, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    July 19, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    July 26, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    August 02, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    August 09, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    August 16, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    August 23, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    August 30, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    September 06, 2009Land Price$2,525.00 (USD)Quote
    September 13, 2009Land Price$2,750.00 (USD)Quote
    September 20, 2009Land Price$2,750.00 (USD)Quote
    September 27, 2009Land Price$2,750.00 (USD)Quote
    October 04, 2009Land Price$2,550.00 (USD)Quote
    October 11, 2009Land Price$2,625.00 (USD)Quote
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