Tours and Trips in Germany

Visit one of Germany's most beautiful cities on this day trip to Dresden from Prague. Nicknamed the 'Florence of the Elbe,' Dresden is brim with baroque and rococo buildings, many raised and rebuilt, phoenix-like, from the ashes of World War II. After traveling from Prague to Dresden by air-conditioned coach, visit the Zwinger Old Masters Gallery to see masterworks including the 'Sistine Madonna' by Raphael; admire the domed Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary); and enjoy the afternoon free to have lunch and explore this resplendent city further at leisure.

Admire beautiful Cologne from the water on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River. Choose from a range of departure times and watch top Cologne attractions including twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town and the Hohenzollern Bridge unfold as you cruise along the world-famous river. Buy drinks such as the much-loved local Koelsch beer from the bar, and hear about Cologne's long and illustrious history while you sail. If you wish, choose to enjoy a longer, 2-hour evening cruise to see Cologne's sights sparkling with lights along the riversides.

Discover the city of Potsdam, once home to Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a 6-hour walking tour from Berlin. See how royalty left its mark on the city's streets as you wander past Cecilienhof Palace, King Frederick William II's Marble Palace, the Dutch quarter, and the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Palace and Gardens. Stop for lunch (own expense) in the city center, learn the regal history behind each site that you pass, and return to your original departure point in Berlin when your tour concludes.

Avoid the chaos of public transportation, and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and SS (Schutzstaffel) shooting range in Hebertshausen by the comfort of an air-conditioned coach on this 6.5-hour tour from Munich. First take a guided tour of the memorial site, and spend about an hour and a half exploring the memorial and museum on your own. Then take a short 5-minute ride over to the shooting-range grounds where more than 4,000 casualties happened during WWII.

On this three-hour culinary tour, you will experience Hamburg's party district St. Pauli from a completely new angle. Together with your tourguide you take a look behind the facade and get new information about the alternative hotspot off the touristflow.

Enjoy festive celebrations in the heart of Germany on this 2.5-hour Christmas Sunday brunch cruise in Cologne. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Cologne's Old Town, and enjoy a welcome drink of sparkling wine or orange juice. Cruise out onto the Rhine River as Christmas music fills the air. Gaze over top attractions such as the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, the bustling Old Town and the marina of Rheinauhafen. Sit down to a delicious buffet brunch of eggs, cold meats, pasta, and fish as the city drifts slowly past outside.

Enjoy an enchanting evening at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin. Watch the Berlin Residence Orchestra perform beautiful classical pieces by Bach and Mozart in the orangery of the palace. Then enjoy a delicious 3-course gala dinner in the Great Orangery or Court Theatre served by waiters dressed in clothes typical of the era.

Visit the beautiful city of Cologne on this guided, full-day sightseeing tour from Frankfurt. Enjoy a scenic, 2-hour drive north to Cologne, then hop on a double-decker bus to see many of this 2,000-year-old city's top attractions. Pass by the Romanesque Catholic Great St. Martin Church, bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square, Cologne City Hall and much more. Then visit the Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most-visited site, for an independent tour. On the return trip to Frankfurt, discover the medieval old town of Limburg.

Absorb the wealth of culture and elegant architecture found in Dresden, longstanding hub of German arts, during this 10-hour day trip from Berlin. Begin with a guided tour of the city center on foot, learning about its history as you explore the Zwinger palace, Semperoper (Semper Opera) and Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). Then spend the afternoon independently, wandering through the city's lush parks, baroque architecture or lovely riverbanks along the Elbe, offering skyline views. This Berlin to Dresden visit also includes transport by air-conditioned coach.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and take a Third Reich walking tour of Munich on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust. Learn how it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of Dachau's many prisoners. Then, return to Munich to see sites associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this dark period of Munich's past. This tour includes transport and the services of a guide.

Hop in the saddle for a 4-hour bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, you'll pedal past landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial and education dedicated to the thousands who were imprisoned and lost their lives there between 1933 and 1945. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.

Escape Prague for the day and head west to Dresden. The German town, called 'Florence on the Elbe River,' is crammed with Renaissance-era palaces and buildings, stunning churches and great restaurants. Get a guided tour of the city, and visit the Zwinger Art Gallery to marvel at paintings by Rafael, Rembrandt and Rubens, among many others.

Explore Cologne and Monschau without the hassle of planning on a day tour with round-trip transport from Brussels. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live on-board commentary, as well as personal walking tours of each city. Free time to shop and relax is included for your convenience.

Experience the sights and sounds of Cologne from the Rhine river on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise, then dine with no line at the Hard Rock Caf e Cologne. Enjoy live commentary and take in the scenic panorama of the majestic castles, churches and vineyards along the shores of the Rhine. Also see local attractions like the Hohenzollern Bridge, which crosses the river and gothic Cologne Cathedral. Then skip the waiting line and grab a 2-course meal plus coffee, tea or a soft drink of choice at the Hard Rock Caf e Cologne.

Explore the best of Cologne on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Cologne's top attractions - like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Hall, plus visit the Old Town district, bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square and much more. Select the 1-day pass, then board at any of the 16 stops and get to know this landmark of High Gothic architecture in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary in English and German. Audio guides in nine languages also available. A 1-hour Rhine River sightseeing cruise is included.

Experience life in socialist East Germany with a trip to Berlin's exceptional DDR Museum. While away the hours exploring genuine artifacts and discovering fascinating stories about life in the German (or Deutsche) Democratic Republic (GDR) between 1949 and 1989. Your entrance ticket admits you to all areas of the museum, where you'll see an authentic Trabi car, a replicated East German apartment complete with original television programming and more.

Experience Berlin's past and present on this 4-hour, guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city's Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Your walking tour of Berlin also includes a complimentary city map and guidebook.

Discover everything there is to know about "Berlin's favorite snack" at the Currywurst Museum. Head back to the 1940s to learn about the creation of the currywurst sausage and see how history has affected this delicious dish. This interactive experience is great for those who want to discover Berlin from a different point of view or just love to learn about iconic foods.

Looking for a unique way spend an evening in Cologne? Take a leisurely dinner cruise along the city's dazzling waterfront! Spend three hours floating along the Rhine River, savoring delicious regional cuisine and listening to music spun by a live DJ. Stroll the deck at sunset, indulge in a freshly prepared buffet and complimentary drinks, and take in beautifully illuminated sights such as Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Cathedral after dusk.