Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich Discovery
8 Days
from
$2,800
to
$3,240
per person*
Highlights:
Germany
(Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich)
Trip Start/End:
Berlin
/
Munich
Enjoy a sojourn in three of Germany's most invigorating cities - Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. The city of Berlin has been in the midst of rapid regeneration in the last few years and in the West super-modern buildings provide a backdrop for a dynamic and cosmopolitan city that has a distinctly new millennial outlook. The East, meanwhile, is a model of twenty-first century urban development - the grey communist concrete has been replaced with gleaming new structures that look to the city's future rather than dwelling on the past. Continue your tour with famous Frankfurt. Enjoy a walking tour in the old town with personal guide. Continue to the capital of Bavaria, Munich, which proudly retains the air of a traditional German city, where you can appreciate the Bavarian architecture of the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz and the old town, the baroque magnificence of the Schloss Nymphenburg as well as the modern expanse of the Olympia Park, an icon of post-war Germany. Enjoy a scenic train ride from Berlin to Frankfurt and then to Munich, with private transport on either end of your train ride.
Combining organized tours as well as giving you freedom to explore at your own pace; this is a perfect trip to immerse yourself in all three cities.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Berlin
| - Transfer - Private - Tegel Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Germany - Welcome Package
- Dinner (not included)
| Ivbergs Premium (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Berlin
| - Private - Walking Tour (4 hrs) - Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Ivbergs Premium (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Berlin
| - Shared - 1/2 d Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace tour (4.5hrs) - Coach/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Ivbergs Premium (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Berlin - Frankfurt
| - Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Train - Berlin - Frankfurt [4.5 hrs] - 2nd Class Train Ticket
- Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver(economy)
- Lunch (not included)
- Private - 1/2 d Walking City Tour with Goethe House and Museum (4hrs) - Guide
- Dinner (not included)
| NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Frankfurt
| - Shared - Rhine Tour & Wine Tasting (with lunch) (8hrs) - Coach/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Frankfurt - Munich
| - Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver(economy)
- Train - Frankfurt - Munich [3.5 hrs] - 2nd Class Train Ticket
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver(economy)
- Private - 1/2 d Walking City Tour (2.5 hrs) - Guide
- Dinner (not included)
| Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Munich
| - Shared - Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Tour (10hrs) - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Munich
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver(economy)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Berlin
Lobby
Day 1: Berlin
Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: Ivbergs Premium (4*) Ivbergs Premium (4*) located at the hub of Berlin’s exclusive centre. The luxury of the Kurfürstendamm and the world-famous KaDeWe store are just a five-minute walk away. Also within walking distance, the flamboyant Nollendorfplatz that is a frequent setting for film and TV productions. The West Berlin city, with its Convention and Trade Fair Center and numerous cultural institutions, is just as accessible as is the East Berlin city center with the seat of the German Government and the Potsdamer Platz, the glittering symbol of new Berlin. Begin the evening in one of the countless bars and restaurants in the Nollendorfplatz district, before plunging into Berlin’s illustrious nightlife. Hotel has 150 modern and stylishly appointed comfort rooms and provides the perfect setting for business travel, a city break, weekend trip or family holiday. All rooms are equipped with all the conveniences of a modern city hotel: high quality fitted carpets, separate shower and WC with a small anteroom, natural stone-tiled walls and floors.
Berlin Wall
Day 2: Berlin
Stretch your legs today on an inside walking tour of Berlin which includes an English-speaking guide. Dig deep into Berlin's turbulent history. From the Prussian kings to the center of Hitlers 3rd Reich and its Cold War aftermath. You will see the Berlin Wall and the former Death Strip, the site of Hitler's Bunker and the new bunker Excavations, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag with its glass dome, Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz with Sony Centre, the twin cathedrals on Gendarmenplatz, Museum Island, Palast der Republik, TV-Tower, Berliner Dom, Unter den Linden, Jewish Synagogue and many more. Entrance fees are not included and need to be paid on the spot.
Accommodation: Ivbergs Premium (4*) 
Potsdam
Day 3: Berlin
Enjoy a relaxing and harmonious journey through cultural, art- and architectural time during your sightseeing tour through Potsdam and see among other sights the historic sections of the city, the Russian Colony “Alexandrowka” and the Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel). Enjoy a walk through marvellous gardens of Sanssouci and see the famous sights like Sanssouci Palace, New Palace, Palace New Chambers, Historic Windmill, Charlottenhof Palace, the Roman Baths, the Orangery Palace and more from the outside. (Inside visit into the palaces is not included, and cannot be pre-booked for the shared tour; availability will be advised by the guides during the drive to the palaces). Take the opportunity to visit one of the Palaces in Sanssouci gardens or relax in one of the local restaurants. (Their service personnel will be at your disposal for advice and support.) After the break of approx. 2 hours enjoy the return drive to Berlin in their comfortable coach. The tour is guided via ear-phones. Choose your language at every seat. Entrance, lunch not included. Visits possible during the break of 2 hours.
Accommodation: Ivbergs Premium (4*) 
Frankfurt
Goehte House
NH Frankfurt City Hotel
Day 4: Berlin - Frankfurt
Avail of a private train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.
Enjoy a train ride from Berlin to Frankfurt. The train ride takes approximately 4.5 hours, direct train.
Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.
Enjoy a half day 4hour walking tour with a private English speaking guide. From 1st Century Roman settlements to those made under the Germanic tribes, Frankfurt was to become of pivotal importance to the German-dominated Holy Roman Empire, and is where the German Kings and Emperors were coronated over a millennia ago. Despite the ravages of the Napoleonic War, Nazism and obliteration by bombing raids in WWII, Frankfurt's remarkable cultural legacy prevails, making it one of the world's most important cities. Having served as the seat of the first democratically elected German parliament, it is also the city of Goethe and home to the Frankfurt School, and is nothing less than the financial centre of the European continent. The tour includes a specialized guide and entrance fees.
Accommodation: NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*) NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*) is situated in the heart of Frankfurt, close to the pedestrian zone, the Zeil shopping street, restaurants and major sightseeing attractions like: the Modern Art Museum, Our Lady's Church, Cathedral and Cathedral Museum, Historical Museum, Zoo, St Leonard's Church, Museum of Applied Arts and German Cinema Museum. The airport is approximately 12.5 kilometres from the hotel. NH Frankfurt City Hotel has 256 air-conditioned guestrooms, equipped with modern comforts, including complimentary broadband and internet access throughout the hotel. The restaurant offers a selection of international, national and Spanish dishes, accompanied by a fine selection of wines, cognacs and cigars at the hotel bar. For relaxation the hotel provides a well-being area where you can enjoy spa facilities, including a fitness room, sauna, massage room, steam room and solarium.
Rhine River - Loreley Rock
Day 5: Frankfurt
An unforgettable day trip to the Rhine River Valley – an area which UNESCO counts to the World Heritage of mankind. Come to see the river, the little villages and vineyards. Mighty medieval castles, more than anywhere else in the world. See the famous Loreley Rock. Enjoy a gorgeous view from the Niederwald Monument and a cable car ride (optional) from the top of the hills in summertime. Lunch in a beautiful restaurant at the riverside is included and a wonderful boat trip on a Rhine steamer alongside the famous river panorama up to St. Goarshausen. We invite you to a wine tasting. Shopping stop at Ruedesheim/Drosselgasse. (In winter when steamers are not operating we may visit a castle instead). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
Accommodation: NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*) 
Munich
Garden in Munich
Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel
Day 6: Frankfurt - Munich
Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.
Experience a train ride from Frankfurt to Munich.
Take a train station transfer in Munich with a private vehicle and driver.
Enjoy an informative and entertaining walk through the heart of Munich’s beautiful old town with private guide. Along the way you will be taken to look into the city’s colorful 850 year history, stopping at various sights which over the years have witnessed events creating not just local, but also worldwide interest. From royal scandals right through to being one of the most influential and important cities in European and world events, Munich has experienced the lot! Entrance fees are not included in the tour.
Should you find yourself in Munich during Oktoberfest, we would be more than happy to customize your walking tour to showcase the festivities.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).
Accommodation: Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) is located in the heart of the city and you can almost reach Viktualienmarkt, the Marienplatz and the Deutsches Museum by foot. The hotel commands an excellent view of the Isar River, which is situated in the edge of the Isarvorstadt, a multicultural quarter lying in the south of the Old Town, surrounded by nice restaurants and bistros. The hotel has 154 rooms which are tastefully furnished. They have a shower/bathroom, hairdryer, safe, cable TV, direct dial telephone and, if requested, offer access to the internet by WLAN, analogue dial-in or ISDN. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area. Please note that there is no air conditing in this hotel.
Neuschwanstein throne room
Day 7: Munich
In the midst of the German Alps, the magnificent towers of Neuschwanstein castle rise in all their majestic splendour – it is simply breathtaking! Set in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, the castle overlooks the idyllic 700 year old, medieval village of Fuessen. The panoramic view from the Marienbruecke (the bridge high above the castle and gorge) is spectacular with unspoilt natural lakes and valleys stretching far into the distant horizon. Linderhof Palace, located near Oberammergau in southwest Bavaria near Ettal Abbey, is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one of which he lived to see completion. Entrance fees need to be paid on the spot.
Accommodation: Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) 
Marienplatz
Day 8: Munich
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer in Munich.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Lobby
Breakfast Room
Ivbergs Premium (4*) - Berlin
Ivbergs Premium (4*) located at the hub of Berlin’s exclusive centre. The luxury of the Kurfürstendamm and the world-famous KaDeWe store are just a five-minute walk away. Also within walking distance, the flamboyant Nollendorfplatz that is a frequent setting for film and TV productions. The West Berlin city, with its Convention and Trade Fair Center and numerous cultural institutions, is just as accessible as is the East Berlin city center with the seat of the German Government and the Potsdamer Platz, the glittering symbol of new Berlin. Begin the evening in one of the countless bars and restaurants in the Nollendorfplatz district, before plunging into Berlin’s illustrious nightlife. Hotel has 150 modern and stylishly appointed comfort rooms and provides the perfect setting for business travel, a city break, weekend trip or family holiday. All rooms are equipped with all the conveniences of a modern city hotel: high quality fitted carpets, separate shower and WC with a small anteroom, natural stone-tiled walls and floors.
- NH Frankfurt City Hotel
NH Frankfurt City Hotel
NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*) - Frankfurt
NH Frankfurt City Hotel (4*) is situated in the heart of Frankfurt, close to the pedestrian zone, the Zeil shopping street, restaurants and major sightseeing attractions like: the Modern Art Museum, Our Lady's Church, Cathedral and Cathedral Museum, Historical Museum, Zoo, St Leonard's Church, Museum of Applied Arts and German Cinema Museum. The airport is approximately 12.5 kilometres from the hotel. NH Frankfurt City Hotel has 256 air-conditioned guestrooms, equipped with modern comforts, including complimentary broadband and internet access throughout the hotel. The restaurant offers a selection of international, national and Spanish dishes, accompanied by a fine selection of wines, cognacs and cigars at the hotel bar. For relaxation the hotel provides a well-being area where you can enjoy spa facilities, including a fitness room, sauna, massage room, steam room and solarium.
- Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel
Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel
Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) - Munich
Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) is located in the heart of the city and you can almost reach Viktualienmarkt, the Marienplatz and the Deutsches Museum by foot. The hotel commands an excellent view of the Isar River, which is situated in the edge of the Isarvorstadt, a multicultural quarter lying in the south of the Old Town, surrounded by nice restaurants and bistros. The hotel has 154 rooms which are tastefully furnished. They have a shower/bathroom, hairdryer, safe, cable TV, direct dial telephone and, if requested, offer access to the internet by WLAN, analogue dial-in or ISDN. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area. Please note that there is no air conditing in this hotel.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Germany
VISA/PASSPORT
Germany is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/germany.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Berlin.
Government: Federal Republic.
Language: German. Some English and French is spoken.
Religion: Approximately 34% Protestant, 34% Roman Catholic, 4% Muslim, with Jewish and other non-Christian minorities.
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are in use.
Telephone: Country code +49.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good. It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving.
Internet: Internet is readily available; there are many Internet cafes all over the country. Large Internet access centers exist in most main cities. Most hotels also provide facilities, either included in the room rate or charged separately.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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