German Highlights with Oberammergau

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1 Print Close German Highlights with Oberammergau 12 Day Tour from Frankfurt to Frankfurt Vacation Overview Germany is a country filled with spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairytale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer. On this Germany tour, see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, medieval towns, and scenic areas. Your vacation begins and ends in Frankfurt with overnights also in Cologne, Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Munich, Oberammergau, and the Black Forest. You'll visit the must-see attractions in each city, including Cologne s famous gothic cathedral, with its twinsteepled towers, and Berlin s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, badly damaged during the war and today a symbol of reconciliation. Magnificent scenery also awaits you on this Germany vacation. Enjoy a Rhine cruise along the Rhine River s most scenic section, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, and pretty wine towns. Visit King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled high in the Alps. Drive on the panoramic German Alpine Road to beautiful Lake Constance, Europe's largest freshwater reservoir, and to the charming island of Lindau. Stop in Rothenburg, a walled town that has retained its medieval character, and enjoy Germany's lush Black Forest region, where you ll learn about woodcarving and enjoy coffee and Black Forest Cake a special experience included by Globus. A tour to Germany would not be complete without sampling the local cuisine and beer. That's why Globus has included a beer at a famous brewery in Cologne, founded over 100 years ago. Bratwurst has been a tradition in Nuremberg for many centuries, and Globus has included dinner at a local Nuremberg restaurant to taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. But that s not all Globus has included first-class seats to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. Performed every 10 years and set with the majestic alpine scenery as a backdrop, it s a magnificent experience. From the beautiful scenery and exciting cities to the traditional food and wonderful beer, this Germany tour has it all! This vacation, which includes tickets for the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, requires an additional deposit of $350 per person in June /10

2 Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles VIP Access Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions. Perfect Hotels We ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations. Tour Directors Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination fascinating. Transportation Leave the navigating to us and just sit back and enjoy the ride. Learn how Globus is reducing transportation-related energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Itinerary 2/10

3 Day 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the Main River. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Day 2 FRANKFURT COLOGNE A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to Cologne to visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne s famous breweries. Day 3 COLOGNE BERLIN Ride the ICE TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. Day 4 AT LEISURE IN BERLIN A full day at leisure gives you a chance to join one of our exciting optional excursions, like to nearby Potsdam. Day 5 BERLIN DRESDEN Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. During your orientation, see the Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 1841, once destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 1985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. Day 6 DRESDEN BAYREUTH NUREMBERG Stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city, of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 1871 and was not satisfied with the existing 18th-century theater, the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the Festival Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town to St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings. Then, have dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant to taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. 3/10

4 Day 7 NUREMBERG ROTHENBURG MUNICH In medieval Rothenburg, admire its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses during your walking tour. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years War, and shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this pretty town is famous. Next is the Bavarian capital, Munich. Tonight, you may wish to join an exciting optional dinner outing. Day 8 MUNICH OBERAMMERGAU Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany s Secret Capital features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. In the late afternoon, drive to the romantic Passion Play town of Oberammergau, where you will stay for the next two nights. Day 9 OBERAMMERGAU Afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY. Lunch Day 10 OBERAMMERGAU NEUSCHWANSTEIN LINDAU BIRNAU BLACK FOREST Start today with a visit to King Ludwig s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Then, continue along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe s largest freshwater reservoir. Visit the charming island of Lindau and the baroque CHURCH at Birnau before entering the lush Black Forest for your overnight stay. Day 11 BLACK FOREST HEIDLEBERG FRANKFURT This morning, drive deeper into the Black Forest, then stop for a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION and Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake). Arrive in Heidelberg, Germany s oldest university town, of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around in the Old Town, then ride the FUNICULAR up the hill and visit the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 58,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Return to Frankfurt, where a farewell dinner has been prepared to say auf Wiedersehen! Day 12 FRANKFURT Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Vacation Highlights FRANKFURT A welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a farewell dinner RHINE CRUISE COLOGNE 4/10

5 Visit the cathedral; [LF] enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh COLOGNE BERLIN By high-speed first-class ICE train BERLIN Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church DRESDEN Orientation, see the Zwinger Palace Courtyard BAYREUTH Orientation of Wagner s city, of festival fame NUREMBERG Walking tour including the Old Town; [LF] a special dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled town MUNICH Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz OBERAMMERGAU Passion Play NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit of King Ludwig s castle LINDAU Visit the island on Lake Constance BIRNAU Visit the baroque church BLACK FOREST [LF] Woodcarving demonstration and Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town; ride the funicular and visit the castle Headsets throughout the tour. Meals Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch in Oberammergau; 7 three-course dinners with wine, including a special welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in Frankfurt, and a special dinner in Nuremberg Hotels Frankfurt NH Frankfurt Niederrad 5/10

6 Hotel information for 2020 tours featuring Oberammergau will be available in Listed hotels represent the type and location of the hotels that will be offered in First-Class A 165-room modern hotel located in the Niederrad business district of Frankfurt with Free Wifi internet access throughout the property. There is a contemporary bistro style restaurant and a modern bar serving International wines and cocktails as well as apple cider, a speciality of the Hesse region. Cologne Steigenberger Hotel Koeln Hotel information for 2020 tours featuring Oberammergau will be available in Listed hotels represent the type and location of the hotels that will be offered in First-Class A 305-room hotel in the heart of Cologne offering Free Wifi internet access throughout. There is a bright and airy breakfast restaurant and a bistro bar with an outdoor summer terrace for drinks and snacks. Berlin Dresden Arcotel John F Hotel as shown or similar First-Class Right in the heart of the capital city, located at its trendy cultural district of "Berlin-Mitte", welcomes you the design hotel ARCOTEL John F Berlin - an ideal starting point for city and business trips. The 4-star-superiorhotel is centrally located between the famous Museumsinsel and Gendarmenmarkt, directly at the "Quartier am Auswärtigen Amt", with walking distance to the famous Friedrichstrasse and the "Unter den Linden" boulevard. NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt Hotel as shown or similar Superior First-Class Situated in the heart of the Old Town, overlooking Dresden's Market Square, this modern 240 room property offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout, a refined restaurant serving German and Spanish fare, as well as a funky cocktail bar with a cigar lounge. Other amenities include a gym and a wellness area with sauna and steam bath. 6/10

7 Nuremberg NH Collection Nuernberg City Hotel as shown or similar Superior First-Class Located in the heart of Nuremberg, this 244-room property has a striking modern design and offers a Free Wi-Fi connection throughout. The restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean food with a summer terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, other amenities include a contemporary bar and Gym with sauna and steam room. Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre Hotel as shown or similar First-Class Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum. Oberammergau Romantik Hotel Boeld First-Class Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel, and rental bicycles are also available free of charge. Black Forest Best Western Hofgut Sternen Hotel as shown or similar A comfortable hotel in typical Black Forest style, situated in a quiet park area within easy access from the B31 between Freiburg and Titisee. Nearby are mountain bike rentals, Black Forest cuckoo clock and glassblower's workshop with gift shop and St. Oswald's chapel, the oldest chapel of the Higher Black Forest. 7/10

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