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A country that’s history-conscious, forward-looking and full of tradition.
Begin your adventure in artsy, edgy Berlin, reunited Germany’s political and cultural capital. Stop at the historic outpost of Potsdam, then continue on to dramatic Dresden. Take a step back in time as you wander along the medieval streets of Bamberg before joining the legendary Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, the capital of Bavarian food and culture.
Your tour package includes
10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
6 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin Wall
Cecilienhof Palace
Zwinger Palace
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Welcome to Germany! Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Berlin
Included meal: Breakfast
A local guide introduces you to the monuments of Berlin’s intricate past as well as the signs of its re-emergence as a vibrant cultural center.
Discover the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of a reunited Berlin
See the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall's East Side Gallery
Journey down Unter den Linden, the city’s most elegant boulevard, passing the Reichstag and Museum Island
Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin or add an excursion.
World War II Walking Tour
From $75 per person
Day 4: Potsdam
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel to Potsdam, where American, British, and Soviet leaders drew up plans for the postwar administration of Germany at the Potsdam Conference.
Explore the historic town center, New Garden, and Dutch Quarter with a guide
Step inside Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference’s iconic photo
Dresden2 nights
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Dresden
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Berlin for a guided tour of Dresden, once considered to be the most beautiful city in the world.
Stroll through the Old Town and pass the renovated Semper Opera House, site of the Saxon State Orchestra
Admire the Dresden Frauenkirche and statue of Martin Luther
See the Zwinger Palace, a striking example of Baroque architecture, and walk through the palace garden
This evening, sit down to an included dinner with your group.
Day 6: Free day in Dresden
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a full free day in Dresden or add an excursion.
Görlitz
From $109 per person
Bamberg2 nights
Day 7: Bamberg via Weimar
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Bamberg by way of Weimar, the intellectual hub that nurtured the genius of Goethe, Nietzsche, and Schiller.
Learn about the city’s literary history on a walking tour through the Old Town
See remnants of the Bauhaus architectural movement
Discover the National Theater and its monument to Goethe and Schiller
Then, continue on to Bamberg where you'll sit down to an included dinner with your group.
(Please note: Some departures may overnight in Würzburg, Bayreuth, or Coburg instead of Bamberg.)
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Bamberg
Included meal: Breakfast
Set off with a local guide on a walking tour through Bamberg, a city built on seven hills.
Enter the towering Bamberg Cathedral and surrounding square
Pass the Baroque New Palace and stand in awe of Old Town Hall
Visit the quaint fisherman’s village of Little Venice
Enjoy a free afternoon in Bamberg or add an excursion.
Historic Nuremberg
From $99 per person
Munich3 nights
Day 9: Munich via Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Included meal: Breakfast
Set off for Munich, stopping en route in Rothenburg ob der Tauber for a sightseeing tour of the town's picturesque squares.
Enjoy a free evening in Munich or add an excursion.
Bavarian Brewery & Beer Tasting
From $99 per person
Day 10: Oktoberfest in Munich
Included meal: Breakfast
Join in on the Oktoberfest celebrations. Enjoy special admission to an Oktoberfest tent and sample Bavarian delicacies along with steins of Munich’s famous beer.
Day 11: Free day in Munich
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy a free afternoon in Munich or add an excursion.
Say goodbye to your group at a farewell dinner this evening.
Bavarian Alps Castle Visit
From $89 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to Vienna.
Extension to Vienna
Vienna is famous for its musical history, beautiful Baroque architecture, and coffeehouse culture (three things that make it one amazing place). Continue your trip to explore the Austrian capital on a sightseeing tour, and soak it all in for yourself.
Vienna3 nights
Day 12: Vienna via Salzburg
Included meal: Breakfast
Pass through the Austrian countryside, stopping to explore Salzburg on your own en route to Vienna.
Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Vienna
Included meal: Breakfast
Get transported back to the Age of Empires on a guided tour of Vienna.
Travel down the Ringstrasse to the Parliament building and the Vienna State Opera
View the impressive art collection inside the Kunsthistorisches Museum
See the grand Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg’s preferred winter residence
Enjoy a free afternoon in Vienna or add an excursion.
Traditional Viennese Heurigen Evening
From $115 per person
Day 14: Free day in Vienna
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Vienna on your own or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Danube River Cruise & Melk Abbey
From $129 per person
Flight Home
Day 15: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Our trip was fantastic! Having waited past two years of COVID cancellations, The tour was everything we were expecting! Silke our guide was the best! She was very organized and did an excellent job of communications of plans and route information which made everything go of without a hitch! She ...
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Amazing guide and bus driver
9/18/22 by 1st-time traveler Laura
Silke and Peter were great. So welcoming, orgazined and full of great information about the places we visited. Peter got us there safe and on time.
I was very pleased with the fact that we had free time to do what we wanted within the different stops we made.
Great use of resourses and time manage...
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Awesome tour group and tour director!
9/15/18 by 1st-time traveler Melissa
This was my first trip with a tour group. I have traveled extensively throughout the world and this was my first trip with a tour group and I was not disappointed. Very organized. We stayed at nice hotels and had a great transportation bus and driver. Our tour Director, Connie was awesome. I ha...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Abba Berlin Hotel
This contemporary hotel is located in Berlin center. Guests enjoy a restaurant, lounge-bar, and fitness room. Nearby, you'll find exclusive boutiques ...
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NH Dresden
This modern hotel is located in the Leipziger Vorstadt neighborhood, north of the Dresden city center. Guests enjoy a fitness room, bar, and restauran...
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Hotel Europa Bamberg
This Venetian-inspired hotel is centrally located at the Chain Bridge in Bamberg. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby,...
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NYX Hotel Munich
This artsy hotel is located in the Obersendling district. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and sauna. Nearby you’ll find the Hellabrunn Zoo, the Theres...
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MAXX by Steigenberger Hotel Vienna
This convenient hotel is located in the city center of Vienna, Austria. Guests enjoy the fitness area, on-site bar and restaurant, and spa. Nearby you...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
This tour visits Germany (and Austria on the tour extension). In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2024, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2024, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code GMO.
You will walk for about 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Berlin and depart from Munich (or Vienna on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on baggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage; be advised that you are responsible for any such costs.
Contact your airline for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flight, but please note that our travelers are restricted to one checked bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
One carry-on bag of 45 total inches (length + width + height) is also permitted.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code GMO.
German food is hearty and substantial. Among the specialties are dumpling stews, sauerkraut, sausages, smoked cheeses, and dark breads. Bavaria produces some of the world’s purest beers, and white German wines are exceptionally good.
On the tour extension, Austria is known for its savory Wiener schnitzel and excellent wild trout, carp, and crayfish. Save room for dessert—especially the strudels of fruit and nuts and elegant chocolate cakes, such as the world-famous Sachertorte.
All destinations visited on this tour operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on your tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for optional excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate you understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.
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