Europe Express
Essential Germany: Berlin, Nuremberg, and Munich
This Germany trip is spread across three of the country’s most beloved cities. In the last decade, Berlin has reinvented itself as one of top destinations in Europe thanks in part to its wide array of historic, artistic and musical offerings, and the start of this journey begins in quirky and fascinating Berlin. From here, it’s on to Nuremberg, a quaint Bavarian town known for its medieval architecture and bustling squares. Finally, in Munich, located in the heart of Bavaria, it’s time to unwind with a German pint at the world-famous Hofbrauhaus, and explore a wealth of museums, gardens and the Baroque Nymphenburg Palace. With guided walking tours through each destination, and immersive food and culture experiences, this tour is an ideal introduction to German history, culture, and cuisine.
Includes: Activities and excursions as specified in the itinerary Accommodation: Berlin (3 nights) - Nuremberg (3 nights) - Munich (3 nights) Meals: Daily breakfast, except where otherwise specified Private arrival and departure transfers, as specified in the itinerary Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach English speaking assistants and guides Admission tickets as specified in the itinerary
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Munich
Munich
Home of tworld-famous Oktoberfest, the Hofbrauhaus and beergarden-experience, Munich has become one of the most modern and prosperous cities in post-war Germany. Munich offers museums, art galleries, concert halls and historical buildings, beergarden athmosphere on a warm summer night and the hottest dance hall scene in Germany. The area around Munich has mountains, lakes, fairy-tale-castles, wintersport centers and treasures like the monastery-and-brewery of Andechs. Among "must-sees" in Munich, are a walk on the high-level-shopping mile of Maximilianstrasse, a visit of Monopterus building and the "Chinesischer Turm" beergarden on a warm summer day, a match of two main local soccer clubs in Olympic stadium, a visit to "Deutsche Museum", a beer in the students' pubs, and an afternight breakfast in the cafe "Schmalznudel" at Viktualienmarkt. For history, go to a museum, visit the castle of Nymphenburg or get confronted with the dark side of German history in Dachau concentration camp memorial site.
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Nuremberg
Nuremberg
The second largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is a glowing testament to medieval culture as evidenced in its historic monuments, Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Take a walk around the 13th-century city walls, complete with moats, watchtowers and gateways. Then experience "shopping" as it was in the Middle Ages at the Handwerker Hof, a charming "mediaeval mall". Don't forget to sample the city's famous Bratwürste annd Lebkuchen.
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Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is without doubt the most fascinating city in Germany. Covering around 341 square miles Berlin is a unique landscape. With its numerous parks, lakes and wooded areas it is sometimes easy to forget that Berlin is the capital of Germany. The troubled history of this celebrated capital has for many years attracted tourists from around the world. It is estimated around 80% of Berlin was destroyed during the Second World War; landmarks like the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stand as a lasting reminder of the mass destruction this city once endured. Perhaps one of Berlin's most famous landmarks is the Berlin Wall, the 'iron curtain' that divided this great city into two halves between 1961 and 1989. The East was governed by communism while the West was allowed to flourish under a democratic capitalist government. Even now, over a decade after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the differences between the former East and West are still very apparent. Berlin has an undeniable air of mystery that has always been and always will be a major draw for tourists from around the world.
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