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A rail tour connecting three of Germany’s most captivating cities is a fascinating journey through one of Europe's most enigmatic countries.
It’s a voyage of discovery that begins in spirited Berlin. After exploring the vibrant capital, it’s on to the green spaces of Hamburg on the Elbe River. From there, an Intercity Express (ICE) cuts across Germany to the Bavarian capital Munich, a city with an outsized influence on German culture.
We’ve composed a rail tour that paints a revealing snapshot of German history and culture. Start outside the imposing Brandenburg Gate and finish at Germany's oldest bierkeller. With a stopover in charismatic Hamburg, it is a route to tempt curious travelers who want to discover more of Europe's wealthiest nation.
We take care of the details so you can make the most of every minute on this enthralling rail tour through the heart of Germany.
You rail adventure includes:
Welcome-Package
Rail travel in First-Class
4**** hotel accomodation in all cities
Full breakfast for all guests in all hotels
Airport Transfer At Arrival and Departure
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Berlin
The tour begins in the German capital, a city rich in history yet also home to the country’s hippest neighborhoods. With three nights to see the city, there’s time to sample the Berliner lifestyle.
Fill your time at exhibits on Museum Island or reliving history amidst remnants of the Berlin Wall. Dine in imaginative restaurants after soaking up the city’s irrepressible creative energy. It is the beginning of your 7-night rail tour, but Berlin will sear itself on your memory.
Start your first day by visiting monuments and landmarks that shine a light on the country’s complex history:
- Stop at the magnificent 18th-century Brandenburg Gate, an imposing symbol of Prussian history.
- Nearby is the majestic Reichstag, a symbol of modern Germany.
- Amble through the verdant Tiergarten to the moving Holocaust Memorial to remember Europe’s darkest period.
- Then stop at the Memorial of the Berlin Wall to feel the optimism that swept Europe with German reunification.
- Finish a tiring day in the foodie haven, Kreuzberg, and dine at trendsetting restaurants.
Day 2
Full day in Berlin
The second day in Berlin can be an unhurried excursion around diverse cultural attractions. Spend time in feted museums and seeing celebrated landmarks old and new:
- Museum Island hosts several acclaimed museums — Bode, Altes, Neues, and Pergamon.
- A 5-minute walk takes you to the imposing Berliner Dom cathedral, an architectural wonder reviving Renaissance and Baroque styles.
- Afterward, survey the entire city and satisfy your hunger at the revolving restaurant atop the iconic Berliner Fernsehturm, towering 368 meters (1,207 ft) above the city.
- Wrap the day up with currywurst and fries while strolling under the stars along the Spree River.
Day 3
Full day in Berlin
The final day in Berlin is for diving deeper into the city’s atypical culture and enjoying dazzling entertainment. Make time to sample German delicacies and discover colorful districts:
- Start the day with a slice of delectable apfelkuchen from a bäckerei (bakery).
- Then head to Ku'damm (Kurfürstendamm) for shopping and people-watching.
- Marvel at the street art of the East Side Gallery painted on a section of the Berlin Wall, emblematic of forward-looking Berlin.
- Linger in buzzing Alexanderplatz for another snapshot of modern Berlin.
- Finish your final evening in Berlin at the fabled Friedrichstadt-Palast theater, home to the glitziest shows in Germany.
Day 4
ICE train from Berlin to Hamburg
The midway point takes you to Hamburg, the port city known as The Gateway to the World.
Enjoy a lingering breakfast of eierkuchen pancakes before heading to the futuristic Berlin Hauptbahnhof rail station.
From Berlin, an ICE train skips across northern German to central Hamburg in around 2 hours. With two nights free, there’s ample opportunity for fun escapades in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Explore the arresting Speicherstadt canal district or marvel at the audacious scale of the model railway in Miniatur Wunderland; admire art in the feted Kunsthalle or follow in the footsteps of the Beatles. With light planning, you can cram in several Hamburgian exploits.
Start with dropping things off at your hotel before heading out. midway point takes you to Hamburg. There is time to enjoy a lingering breakfast of eierkuchen pancakes before heading to the futuristic Berlin Hauptbahnhof rail station.
- Get a feel for the city by exploring altstadt and neustadt: the old and new towns define Hamburg's identity.
- Stop at the impressive city hall. The neo-Renaissance structure is open to visitors, and the sumptuous interior is unmissable.
- Finish the day dining in colorful St. Pauli and the neighboring Karolinenviertel, districts filled with boutique shops and lively bars.
Day 5
Full day in Hamburg
The fifth day is a chance to explore the historic heart of Hamburg and visit some quirky delights:
- Start with a walk or a guided tour around the other-worldly Speicherstadt canal district. The largest warehouse district in the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Move onto the nearby Kunsthalle, a gallery housed in three buildings that sweep through seven centuries of European art.
- Find time to visit the world's longest model railway at Miniatur Wunderland, an offbeat attraction that consistently wows.
- Or join a Beatles tour and visit Fab Four haunts from the 60s.
- End the day at Sternschanze, home to enticing restaurants and edgy cocktail bars.
Day 6
ICE train from Hamburg to Munich
Say goodbye to Hamburg and hallo to Munich. The high-speed train journey cuts across Germany and through historic cities like Nuremberg and Hanover. It’s a 5-7 hour journey, so sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery before two magical nights in Munich.
The Bavarian capital is the home to Oktoberfest, and centuries-old customs are kept alive in the city’s famous beer halls. History seeps into medieval streets and ornate churches, from the venerable glockenspiel clock to Germany’s largest royal palace, Residenz.
After a long journey from Hamburg, the first evening in Munich awaits:
- Once you've checked in, stroll around the arresting Marienplatz, the city’s historic square.
- Save some energy to climb the splendid clock tower of the 11th-century St. Peter's Church.
- Savor more skyline views on the Hi-Sky München Ferris wheel.
- Stop for an evening stein at Germany’s oldest beer hall, the Hofbräuhaus Brewery.
Day 7
Full day in Munich
Munich is filled with diversions that’ll pull you in different directions. Make your last day memorable by visiting Munich's most famous landmarks and enjoying some Bavarian gourmet delights:
- Start with a sensory overload at the sumptuously ornate Asamkirche, Asam Church.
- Revisit Marienplatz to hear the famous city hall glockenspiel and watch the figurine reenactment, which happens at 11am and midday.
- Grab a käsesandwich or stuffed pretzels for a picnic in the beautiful English Garden.
- Tour the resplendent Residenz, the ancestral home of the Wittelsbach monarchs and the largest palace in Germany.
- Spend your final evening enjoying Germany's finest cultural export. The Nationaltheater München hosts top-tier classical music in the opera house where Wagner premiered Tristan und Isolde.
Day 8
Last Day and Departure from Munich
It’s time to bid Auf Wiedersehen as your rail tour reaches its final day. After 7-nights shimmying through history and the Das Land der Dichter und Denker, the Land of Poets and Thinkers, wave a fond farewell to Germany from one of its cultural heartlands.
- If you can, squeeze in some last-minute tourist exploits:
- Grab breakfast and travel snacks at the effervescent Viktualienmarkt. More than a food market, it’s part of the social fabric in Munich.
- Stop in a compelling art gallery in the Kunstareal cultural district.
- Or simply enjoy a plate of spätzle and a Dunkel beer in an atmospheric bierkeller, concluding an unforgettable rail tour in characteristically Germanic fashion.
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