✈ 12-Day Tour of Historic Germany with Airfare from Gate 1 Travel. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy.
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This historical tour of Germany visits seven cities, including Berlin and Munic; price includes airfare, hotels, and all transfers
What You Get
- 12-day/10-night tour of historic Germany with airfare
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10 options available, including departures in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October 2015 from New York City.
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $800 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 1/6/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: $200 fee to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included
- Additional fees: Transfers, optional tours, and gratuities not included. Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
See Historical Germany
You’ll visit some of Germany’s most historical cities—including Frankfurt, Berlin, and Nuremberg—on this 12-day tour from Gate 1 Travel. A set itinerary each day includes sightseeing tours and leisure time, as well as optional excursions (extra fees apply). The tour includes:
- Flights from New York to Frankfurt and Munich to New York
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- All transfers
- 2-night stay in Frankfurt
- 1-night stay in Cologne
- 1-night stay in Hamburg
- 2-night stay in Berlin
- 1-night stay in Dresden
- 1-night stay in Nuremberg
- 2-night stay in Munich
- 10 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Click here to see the full itinerary. We’ve provided a couple of highlights in each city below.
Days 1–3: Frankfurt
- Stroll through medieval Romerplatz: Many of the buildings surrounding Frankfurt’s central square date back to the 14th century.
- See the red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the 12th century. The town is also home to the oldest university in Germany: the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg.
Day 4: Cologne
- Take a cruise on the Rhine River: Along the way you’ll pass charming villages with timber-framed houses and the Lorelei, a granite rock that is said to harbor a bewitching siren.
- A walking tour of Cologne takes you to the 13th-century Cologne Cathedral and its ornate twin spires, among other historical sites in the 2,000-year-old city.
Day 5: Hamburg
- Wander the manicured walkways of Alster Lake: The man-made lake sits right in the middle of the city and is surrounded by sumptuous villas.
- Relax amid fountains and gardens in Planten un Blomen Park. On summer evenings, the park hosts half-hour water light shows with music.
Days 6–7: 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 per person), a historical tour of Berlin ($47 per person), and a tour of Potsdam, the “City of Palaces” ($75 per 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
- The birthplace of composer Richard Wagner has marvelous Baroque and Rococo architecture.
- View the imposing Palace of Justice, where the Nuremberg trials took place after WWII.
Days 10–12: Munich
- 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 per person) and a full-day tour of the fairy-tale-like Neuschwanstein Castle and the town of Oberammergau ($76 per person)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? You may extend your trip one day. For information, please call 800-682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.
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? All Children will need a Groupon voucher in order to travel. Triples are available at the time of booking.
6. How do I know which hotel I can stay at? Hotels are based on departure date and availability at the time of booking.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- All options include airfare from NYC to Munich.
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Jan 6, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 1/6/15 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $200 fee to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Transfers, optional tours, and gratuities not included
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $800 fee to travel solo.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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