See Historical Germany on 13-Day Tour

You’ll visit some of Germany’s most historical cities—including Frankfurt, Berlin, and Nuremberg—on this 13-day tour from Gate 1 Travel. Each day includes sightseeing tours and leisure time, as well as optional excursions (extra fees apply). We’ve provided a couple of highlights in each city below. This tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York City
• 2 nights of first-class accommodations at the Hilton Frankfurt
• 1 night of first-class accommodations at the Maritim Hotel Koln in Cologne
• 1 night of first-class accommodations at Le Meridien Hamburg
• 2 nights of first-class accommodations at the Steigenberger Hotel, InterContinental Berlin, or similar in Berlin
• 1 night of first-class accommodations at Innside Dresden, Westin Bellevue, or similar in Dresden
• 1 night of first-class accommodations at Le Meridien Grand in Nuremberg
• 3 nights of first-class accommodations at Hilton Munich City
• Hotel porterage
• All transfers
• 16 meals: 11 breakfasts and 5 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Days 1–3: Flight and Frankfurt

• Take a stroll through medieval Römerplatz. Many of the buildings surrounding Frankfurt’s central square date back to the 14th century.
• Heidelberg Castle: See the red-sandstone ruins of this Gothic masterpiece, which dates back to the 13th century. The town is also home to the oldest university in Germany: the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg.

Day 4: Cologne

• A walking tour of Cologne lets you see the 14th-century Cologne Cathedral and its ornate twin spires, among other historical sites in the 2,000-year-old city.
• Head to Old Town to sip kölsch (a regional specialty brew) in a beer hall.

Day 5: Hamburg

• Alster Lake: Wander the manicured walkways of this manmade lake, set right in the middle of the city and surrounded by sumptuous villas.
• Planten un Blomen park: Relax amid fountains and gardens. On summer evenings, the park hosts half-hour water light shows with music.

Days 6 and 7: Berlin

• A sightseeing tour through East and West Berlin takes you past Brandenburg Gate, the country’s symbol of reunification, as well as the Reichstag Building and the State Opera House.
• Go shopping in the big department stores and designer boutiques along Kurfürstendamm, one of Berlin’s busiest streets. Blend in by calling it Ku’damm for short.
• Optional excursions: an evening tour of Berlin with dinner ($79/person), a historical tour of Berlin ($47/person), and a tour of Potsdam, the “City of Palaces” ($75/person)

Day 8: Dresden

• “Florence on the Elbe”: Dresden is known for its Baroque artwork and architecture; its most famous examples are Zwinger Palace and Frauenkirche Church.
• Marvel at jewels worn by Saxon kings at the Green Vault, which holds treasures made of gold, silver, gemstones, ivory, mother-of-pearl, and ostrich eggs.

Day 9: Nuremberg

• A feast for the eyes: Nuremberg boasts marvelous Baroque and Rococo architecture.
• Palace of Justice: You’ll see this imposing building, where the Nuremberg trials took place after WWII.

Days 10–13: Munich and Departure

• Watch the Rathaus-Glockenspiel: Forty-three bells and life-size figurines depicting vignettes from Bavarian history adorn this century-old clock and tower in Marienplatz.
• Tour Nymphenburg Palace: Inside, you’ll find royal portraits and elaborate frescoes. Outside, swans glide on placid lakes and statues dot beautifully landscaped gardens.
• Optional excursions: a traditional Bavarian dinner ($82/person)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from the New York City metro area. The departure airport (JFK, EWR or LGA) will be advised at the time of booked based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each traveler, including children, will need to purchase a Groupon voucher in order to travel.

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