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Berlin, Dresden & Castles of Germany
Immerse yourself in the history, culture and beauty of Germany as we explore imperial cities, traditional towns, remarkable castles and magnificent palaces on this fantastic rail holiday. Discover the highlights of Berlin, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and the remains of the Berlin Wall, with our fascinating sightseeing tour; soak up the charm of quintessentially German towns such as Nuremberg, Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber; and be left in awe by the grandeur of Sanssouci Palace, Colditz Castle and Heidelberg Castle. With travel by rail in between many of the cities and towns, this really is a unique opportunity to tour some of Europe’s most spectacular destinations.
Tour Includes
- 9 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Return Eurostar from London to Brussels
- Coach transfers for excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
10 days from £2,695pp
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We journey aboard Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Brussels, continuing by rail to Cologne and onwards to Berlin. On arrival into Berlin, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our hotel where dinner is included this evening.
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After breakfast, we are joined by a local guide and taken on a morning city tour by coach. We’ll see the Reichstag building – the seat of the German parliament – with its famous glass dome, the Bundestag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Gedächtniskirche at the Kurfürstendamm, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz with the iconic Television Tower — the highest building of Berlin — and Potsdamer Platz. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
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After breakfast, we depart by coach for Potsdam. Here, we include a visit to the Sanssouci Palace and its beautiful gardens, which were designed by Frederick the Great. The king’s summer residence was ultimately his favourite place and sanctuary in difficult times.
We return to Berlin by coach later this afternoon – enjoy time at leisure to explore the sights, do a spot of shopping, or simply relax at the hotel.
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We transfer by coach to Berlin railway station and travel by rail to Leipzig. On arrival, our coach and guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of Leipzig, taking in Augustusplatz with the opera, the Gewandhaus, and St. Nicholas Church where Bach composed some of his organ pieces. The market place and the old town hall form the classical city centre. See St. Thomas Church, which is renowned for its boys’ choir and is also the church where Johann Sebastian Bach was laid to rest. Visit the Battle of the Nations Monument, built in remembrance of the Battle of Leipzig 1813, where Napoleon fought against the allied troops.
We continue by coach to the small Saxon town of Colditz and visit the Colditz Castle. The castle sits on a steep hill overlooking the Mulde River. A former residence of the kings of Saxony, the castle was used in 1939 as a prisoner-of-war camp, and in 1940 it became a maximum-security prison for escape-prone Allied officers.
We arrive in Dresden later in the afternoon where you will check in at our hotel and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
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After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a sightseeing tour of Dresden with a local guide. The city is nicknamed ‘Florence of the Elbe’ because of its Italianate architectural treasures. Situated on the left bank of the river, it has amassed many architectural masterpieces over the centuries. Despite the severe destruction the city endured during WWII, Dresden has managed to conserve or rebuild its beautiful buildings. Our guided tour introduces the city’s many highlights, such as the Baroque Zwinger Palace and the iconic Frauenkirche. After the sightseeing tour, enjoy exploring Dresden in a way that suits you.
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We are transferred by coach to Dresden railway station and travel by rail to Bamberg. On arrival, our local guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of the historic town, which is blessed with one of Europe’s largest intact old town centres. Endowed with a huge number of single monuments from a whole millennium, Bamberg epitomises the idyllic image of a city whose roots stem from the Middle Ages.
Later, we continue by coach to the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, where we have dinner included this evening.
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After breakfast, we are joined by a local guide and embark on a sightseeing tour of Nuremberg by coach. We delve into the impressive history of the second largest city in Bavaria, which was once the unofficial capital of the holy Roman Empire. During your guided city tour, we will take in the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square, which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche – a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. The Imperial Castle – Nuremberg's grand landmark – is another highlight, and the historic Memorium Nuremberg Trials offer a documentation centre in Court Room 600, allowing you to learn more about the events of the trials. Once the sightseeing tour concludes, spend some time exploring Nuremberg your own way.
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Today, we travel by coach to visit the 1,000-year-old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. As the best-preserved town on the Romantic Road, history is ever apparent in its majestic churches and grand patrician houses. Our local guide will take us back to the 16th century during your sightseeing tour, as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square with its dominating Renaissance town hall.
Once back in Nuremberg, why not revisit some of the sights or relax at the hotel?
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After breakfast, we transfer by coach to the railway station and travel by rail to the old university town of Heidelberg, located alongside the picturesque River Neckar. Our included guided walking tour reveals the town’s key attractions, including the magical stone bridge with its twin white towers. We also include a visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the world's most impressive palace ruins and synonymous with the Romantic Movement. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the city and Neckar Valley from the castle fortress. With the remainder of the day free, you can discover even more of the town’s spectacular sights.
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After breakfast, we transfer by coach to the train station for our journey to Paris and Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International.
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Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfürstendamm, two nights in Dresden at the 4-star Intercity Hotel, three nights in Nuremberg at the 3-star superior Best Western Nuremberg City West and one night at the 4-star Plaza Premium Heidelberg. Exact hotels will be confirmed in your final Travel Documents.
Holidays by Rail
Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.
Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.
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