Day 1 | Arrive in Frankfurt

Welcome to Germany! Arrive at the airport in Frankfurt and enjoy a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure. At first glance, Frankfurt impresses visitors with its modern skyscrapers; a close-up look also reveals a charming and pleasant city ready for you to explore and make your own. Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 2 | Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne

In the morning you travel to Rüdesheim. Enjoy an informative sightseeing tour of the historic city center and soak in the environment. Then, boarding a ship, today's cruise follows the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine, the Lorelei valley. After disembarking in St. Goarhausen you will continue to Cologne, and overnight there.

Day 3 | Cologne - Hamburg

After breakfast you will depart for Hamburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a wonderful sightseeing tour of the city. Hamburg is known for its elegant historic boulevards, impressive port (the second largest in Europe) and famous St. Pauli neighborhood. All are sure to captivate you! Enjoy an overnight stay in Hamburg.

Day 4 | Hamburg - Berlin

In the morning you have time to relax or explore the city of Hamburg individually. Then, in the afternoon you will travel on to Germany's capital, Berlin.

Day 5 | Berlin

This morning you will visit Berlin's many well-known historic locations, like Unter den Linden avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure; There is something for everyone in Berlin!

Day 6 | Berlin - Potsdam - Erfurt

After breakfast travel to Potsdam where you visit the Sanssouci Palace and park. This palace was Frederick the Great's favorite and is well worth seeing. In the afternoon continue to Erfurt, also known as "Thuringian Rome" because of its architectural beauty. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Merchants' Bridge(Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe. Overnight in Erfurt.

Day 7 | Erfurt - Frankfurt - depart from Frankfurt

In the morning you are free to explore Erfurt at your leisure. You also have the option of visiting the Wartburg (not included.) Return to Frankfurt in the afternoon. The program ends at the Frankfurt airport, around 6pm.

(Note: This tour is designed for the independent traveler that wants private touring and transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to airport and from city to city. There is free time (as noted on the itinerary) as well as private touring as noted. This is designed for parties of 2-6. If you have a party larger than 6 passengers, please let Celtic Tours know and we will provide a quote per your request.