Authentic Germany with Berlin

Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
IMPORTANT:
-Check-in: Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-Additional Nights: If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

08:00 a.m. – Berlin (confirm schedule at hotel reception). We’ll begin our panoramic tour of Berlin with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. From the bus, we’ll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, the central shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s large parks. We’ll also leave the coach to explore the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful landmarks that remind us of Germany’s difficult history in the previous century. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Optionally, you can visit Potsdam with its gardens, Sanssouci Palace, and Cecilienhof Palace.
Note: In some cases, the city tour may take place the day before.

Total distance covered: 338 km.
Scenery: Plains with vast cultivated fields, coniferous forests, and charming rural villages that preserve their traditional essence.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Berlin. We’ll travel through the heart of Lower Saxony, crossing peaceful countryside dotted with farmland and small villages.
11:30 a.m. - Wolfsburg. Arrival in a city established in 1938 as a planned community for workers of the Volkswagen factory. Today, the entire city revolves around this iconic German automobile manufacturer. Tickets to the Autostadt are included, where you’ll enjoy beautifully designed gardens and exhibitions dedicated to the history and future of mobility. You’ll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch.
01:45 p.m. - Departure from Wolfsburg.
03:00 p.m. - Celle. We’ll stop in what is considered one of Germany’s most picturesque towns. Its historic center showcases exquisite half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, a Baroque church, and an imposing Renaissance palace. You’ll also find fine examples of Bauhaus architecture, reflecting the town’s unique blend of tradition and modernity.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Celle.
05:30 p.m. - Hannover. Arrival in the capital of Lower Saxony, a vibrant city known for its economic and cultural importance. Here, elegant historical buildings coexist with striking modern architecture and expansive green parks. You’ll have time to explore at your own pace.
08:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 283 km.
Scenery: Hills blanketed in lush forests, storybook landscapes dotted with gabled-roof houses, and picturesque valleys where winding rivers flow past charming traditional villages.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Hannover after breakfast. We’ll begin our journey through the enchanting countryside of Lower Saxony, where forests, hills, and tranquil villages set the tone for a day filled with heritage and beauty.
09:45 a.m. - Rammelsberg Mines. We’ll visit this historic mining complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that operated for over a thousand years. First exploited in the Middle Ages, it became one of Europe’s most important centers for non-ferrous metal mining in the late 16th century, particularly silver. Our visit will include admission to the museum, where we’ll learn about the industrial legacy and fascinating techniques used throughout the centuries.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from the mines.
11:15 a.m. - Goslar. We’ll stop in this beautifully preserved town, once a Free Imperial City, whose stunning medieval old town has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to stroll through cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, visit the majestic Church of St. Peter, and admire the Market Square with its symbolic eagle-topped fountain and historic guild house.
12:45 p.m. - Departure from Goslar.
02:00 p.m. - Göttingen. Arrival in this vibrant university town, home to Germany’s most prestigious university. You’ll have free time to explore the elegant old town and enjoy lunch. As you walk through its historic streets, you’ll find marble plaques honoring many of the influential figures who studied or taught here—scientists, writers, and thinkers who helped shape European and world history.
04:00 p.m. - Departure from Göttingen. We’ll travel into the region of Thuringia, passing through river valleys, wooded hills, and idyllic scenery that seems lifted from a fairytale.
04:45 p.m. - Bad Sooden. We’ll make a brief stop in this charming spa town nestled in the mountains, famed for its beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and therapeutic mineral springs.
05:45 p.m. - Departure from Bad Sooden.
06:45 p.m. - Eisenach. Time for a relaxing walk through its historic center, where Baroque and Renaissance buildings line the streets. You’ll see the house where Johann Sebastian Bach was born—one of the greatest composers in the history of music—and the home where Martin Luther spent much of his childhood. This legendary theologian and monk would later launch the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
08:00 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 218 km.
Scenery: We’ll journey through the lush, green heart of Germany, surrounded by magnificent forests and medieval towns where church spires and towers rise above red-tiled rooftops.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Wartburg Castle.
After breakfast, we’ll visit the magnificent Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fortress holds a key place in history as the location where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, making the Scriptures accessible to the general public and laying the foundation for Protestantism.
Later, we’ll have free time in Eisenach. If you’re passionate about music, you may want to visit the Bach House, dedicated to one of the greatest composers in history. Alternatively, you can explore the Automobile Museum (admission included), located in the former main plant of East Germany’s automobile industry, home to a fascinating collection of vintage vehicles. Lunch will be included.
01:30 p.m. – Departure from Eisenach.
02:15 p.m. – Gotha. We’ll make a brief stop to explore the medieval heart of the city, where you’ll see beautiful buildings from the early days of industrialization. From the outside, we’ll admire the immense Baroque palace—one of the largest in Germany.
03:30 p.m. – Departure from Gotha.
04:00 p.m. – Erfurt. Arrival in the capital of Thuringia, a vibrant city with a remarkably well-preserved historic center. You’ll see its majestic cathedral and numerous churches, towers, and chapels in impressive German Gothic style. A highlight of the city is the Krämerbrücke, a stunning medieval bridge that has been continuously inhabited for over 500 years. At 120 meters in length, it is the longest bridge with buildings in all of Europe.
05:30 p.m. – Departure from Erfurt.
07:30 p.m. – Leipzig. We’ll arrive in the early evening in one of Germany’s cultural and historical treasures. Leipzig was home to renowned composers such as Bach and Wagner. It was a major industrial hub during the East German era, and today, it’s a dynamic city of over half a million people.
09:00 p.m. – Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 452 km.
Scenery: Forests and hills with small villages. Historic monuments, baroque and renaissance architecture, and views of the river.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Leipzig after breakfast.
08:15 a.m. - Monument to the Battle of the Nations. We’ll make a brief stop just outside Leipzig at this monument, inaugurated in 1913, standing 91 meters tall. It commemorates a famous battle from the Napoleonic Wars.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
10:00 a.m. - Dresden. We’ll visit the capital of Saxony, known as the "Florence on the Elbe" for its baroque and renaissance architecture and palaces, which evoke the city’s glorious past, and its beautiful riverside promenades along the Elbe.
12:00 p.m. - Departure from Dresden. We’ll travel south through Germany, with a stop at a service area for lunch.
04:15 p.m. - Bamberg. This charming and lively city, with its picturesque canals and monumental heritage, is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. Don’t miss a stroll through Little Venice. Free time to explore.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Bamberg.
06:30 p.m. - Nuremberg. The second-largest city in Bavaria, known for its castle, ancient walls, historic university, and significant ties to World War II and the Nazi era. Though Nuremberg was destroyed during the war, it has since risen from the ashes. You’ll have time to explore its vibrant city center. Overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 250 km.
Scenery: Valleys, lush meadows, and industrial cities along the banks of the Danube.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Nuremberg. Today’s journey will be full of surprises.
09:45 a.m. - Arrival in Kelheim, a city on the banks of the Danube. We’ll board a ferry (scheduled for 9:50 a.m.) for a forty-minute cruise along the Danube, in the area known as the “Danube Gorge”. We’ll arrive at Kloster Weltenburg, a stunning Benedictine monastery founded in 1040, with time to explore.
12:00 p.m. - Departure from Kloster Weltenburg. We’ll continue our journey along little roads.
01:30 p.m. - Dachau. We’ll have time for lunch before we visit the concentration camp museum in the outskirts of Munich, a reminder of the harrowing times of Nazism. There will be time to tour the complex. At the start of the afternoon, we’ll continue to Munich, where we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt, a modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle brand BMW Group. We’ll also see the park that houses the Olympiastadion, an architectural marvel where the 1972 Olympic Games were held. After this, you’ll have free time in the historic center. You can stroll through Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, visit the picturesque Viktualienmarkt open-air market, relax in the Englischer Garten, or enjoy the traditional beer houses.
Note: In winter or when Danube’s water level is too low, the cruise will not operate. In this case, this section of the circuit will be adapted so we can stop to visit Landshut. Kloster Wetelbug will also be closed in winter, but you will still be able to see it from the outside.
Note: During the Beer Festival, accommodation may be in the vicinity of Munich.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.