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Highlights of Germany 2013

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Black ForestCologne CathedralZwinger PalaceRiver Rhine
Black Forest
Cologne Cathedral
Zwinger Palace
River Rhine
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • BERLIN

    • + BERLIN BY NIGHT AND DINNER Tonight join in the fun of hearty German food, wine, beer and music. Afterwards enjoy the illuminated landmarks of the German Capital.

    • + BERLIN S SECRET PAST From the Holocaust Memorial and the nearby site of Hitler's Bunker, we visit a remaining section of the Berlin Wall, followed by a stop at the Bendler Block, the Memorial to the Resistance Movement, to learn about the plot by Graf von Stauffenberg. His heroic efforts to assassinate Hitler were recently portrayed by Tom Cruise in 'Valkyrie'. Finally we visit the Topography of Terror, an outdoor documentary located on the former site of the Gestapo HQ.

    • + LAKE DISTRICT DINNER We are able to admire the architecture of this vibrant city as our scenic drive takes us to the green outskirts of the city, used as the Royal Hunting grounds in centuries past. Today it is an exclusive residential district and it is here that we find our charming chalet-style restaurant forming an elegant setting for our atmospheric dinner of German specialities.

    • + POTSDAM En route to Potsdam, we will stop off at the Wannsee Villa, regularly used by the SS and Nazi Regime for their guests, and the infamous Conference in 1942 to plan the 'Final Solution'. We then tour the Cecilienhof, which witnessed the signing of the treaty which was to change the face of Post-War Europe, leaving East Germany and Eastern Europe to the Soviets. Finally we shall visit the Glienicke Bridge, scene of the Cold War 'Spy Swaps'. (On Mondays when the Cecilienhof is closed we will visit the interior of the Neue Palais.)

  • FRANKFURT

    • + FAREWELL DINNER This evening enjoy a delicious meal in a typical old style restaurant in the medieval centre of Frankfurt - a great opportunity to wish a fond farewell to Europe and our new-found friends! (Drinks included).

  • NUREMBERG

    • + FRANCONIAN LUNCH AND RALLY GROUNDS DOCUMENTATION CENTRE Enjoy a delicious light lunch with a drink, in the world's largest bratwurst restaurant, before we set out to take in the history of the Third Reich, the Nazi party rallies, and much more in Germany's most striking documentation centre. Two hours with headset provided.

  • HAMBURG

    • + HARBOUR CRUISE The Port of Hamburg. See Germany's busiest gateway to the sea, 110kms inland. Relax on a guided cruise around one of the largest ports in Europe. Enjoy refreshments whilst admiring the floating dry docks, tugs and ocean-going vessels and see why Hamburg is called Germany's 'Gateway to the World.

  • MUNICH

    • + HOFBRAUHAUS AND BAVARIAN DINNER Down in the heart of Munich's old town we visit the world-famous Hofbrauhaus to hear the 'Oompah' band. Then on to a typical Bavarian restaurant where local dishes and drinks will be served.

    • + THE DACHAU MEMORIAL SITE Outside the town of Dachau near Munich the first concentration camp was opened immediately after Hitler's rise to power. The camp site is maintained as a memorial and excellent background information is provided.

  • DRESDEN

    • + THE TREASURY AND MORITZBURG CASTLE With a local guide we tour the fabulous Treasury, now housed in the world famous Green Vault, before driving to nearby Schloss Moritzburg, hunting lodge and summer residence of Augustus the Strong. Here our guide takes us through the richly decorated rooms of the palace, picturesquely located on a man made island. Time for a stroll on the island before enjoying cake and refreshments. Do as the locals do!

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Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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