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GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS

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If you want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this vacation is a perfect fit! Start and finish in Frankfurt, with overnight stays in Cologne, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, the Passion Play village of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest area. Highlights include a romantic Rhine River cruise; a first-class train ride on the fast Eurocity train from Cologne to Berlin; a woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest; and visits to Cologne's twin-spired cathedral, Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig, medieval Rothenburg, Munich's Marienplatz, scenic Lake Constance, Heidelberg Castle, and King Ludwig's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle (tour ZD only). A full day at leisure in Berlin allows for an optional excursion to Potsdam. A wonderful Germany escorted vacation!

City Highlights
Frankfurt:
Welcome and farewell dinners

Rhine Cruise

Remagen:
Take pictures of the ruins of the famous bridge

Cologne:
Visit the cathedral

Cologne-Berlin:
By Eurocity train (first-class)

Berlin:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and take pictures of Brandenburg Gate

Leipzig:
Orientation including Bach's Thomaskirche

Nuremberg:
Walking tour including the Old Town and St. Sebald Church

Rothenburg:
Walking tour of the walled town

Munich:
Orientation including Marienplatz

Neuschwanstein:
Guided visit of King Ludwig's Castle

Oberammergau:
Stop in the Passion Play town

Lindau:
Lunch break

Birnau:
Visit the baroque church

Black Forest:
Woodcarving demonstration

Heidelberg:
Walking tour of the Old Town, visit the castle

Note:

• In the rare event that the Eurocity train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.