Northern Ring

We’ll begin our panoramic tour of Berlin with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. From the bus, we’ll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, the central shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s large parks. We’ll also leave the coach to explore the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful landmarks that remind us of Germany’s difficult history in the previous century. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Optionally, you can visit Potsdam with its gardens, Sanssouci Palace, and Cecilienhof Palace.

Bavaria´s second-largest city, Nuremberg, features a historic castle, ancient walls, and an old university. The city also holds significant reminders of World War II and the Nazi era. Despite being completely destroyed during the war, Nuremberg has risen from its ashes. We’ll have time to wander through its bustling center. Accommodation.

We’ll board a ferry (scheduled for 9:50 a.m.) for a forty-minute cruise along the Danube, in the area known as the “Danube Gorge”. We’ll arrive at Kloster Weltenburg, a stunning Benedictine monastery founded in 1040, with time to explore.

We’ll have time for lunch before we visit the concentration camp museum in the outskirts of Munich, a reminder of the harrowing times of Nazism. There will be time to tour the complex. At the start of the afternoon, we’ll continue to Munich, where we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt, a modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle brand BMW Group. We’ll also see the park that houses the Olympiastadion, an architectural marvel where the 1972 Olympic Games were held. After this, you’ll have free time in the historic center. You can stroll through Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, visit the picturesque Viktualienmarkt open-air market, relax in the Englischer Garten, or enjoy the traditional beer houses.

Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this charming town is home to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. With our guide, we’ll walk to the viewpoint of Mary’s Bridge from where we will enjoy breathtaking views of the gorge and alpine scenery. After spending some time, you can return to the bus on foot or by horse carriage (not included). If you prefer, instead of heading to the viewpoint, you will have time to enjoy the surroundings, the glaciar lake and appreciate the castle from another accesible areas. You can also admire the equally enchanting Hohenschwangau Castle.

This charming medieval village is bustling with tourists and commercial activity. After some free time, we’ll go on a two-hour boat ride on the Rhine. We’ll cruise along the most scenic part of the river, featuring fortresses, medieval villages, ancient churches, and hillside vineyards. We’ll arrive in Sankt Goar and continue our journey along scenic roads toward the Moselle Valley.

Arrival in this vibrant city situated between a lake and its bustling port on the River Elbe, with numerous restaurants. Our guide will take you around the port and share insights about the city. Hamburg is one of Germany’s most dynamic and iconic cities. Enjoy time to stroll and have lunch.

We’ll stop at the Swords in Rock monument to remember the Vikings before continuing along the coast. Shortly after, we’ll reach Mortavika, where we’ll take a boat across Skudenesfjorden, a journey of just over half an hour. Arrival at Arsvågen, where we’ll continue through stunning scenery dominated by the sea, and pass through the world´s deepest tunnel, below the sea. At approximately 11:30 a.m., we’ll arrive at Sandvikvåg for a 45-minute boat crossing surrounded by spectacular fjords.

We’ll visit this tiny town before taking a boat cruise along the fjord, scheduled to depart at 12:00 p.m. The cruise lasts just over 1 hour and 30 minutes and offers close views of impressive cliffs. We recommend having lunch on board. Around 1:30 p.m. - We’ll disembark in Aurland (or occasionally in Flam). We’ll continue our journey through woods, lakes, isolated mountains with snow-covered peaks, and glaciers. We’ll pass through the 24.5 km Aurland Tunnel, the longest in the world, designed with techniques to rest the eyes and prevent driver fatigue.

We’ll stop to view from the outside what is considered the best-preserved medieval Christian church in Norway. These wooden churches are iconic symbols of Norway, often featuring incredible carved wooden designs where elements of the ancient Norse gods coexist with Christian symbolism.

The Norwegian capital beautifully blends vibrant modern architecture with classic buildings, all set against a backdrop of magnificent natural surroundings and large, sculpture-filled parks. Named the "European Green Capital," Oslo offers a unique mix of history and innovation. After the tour, there will be free time until departure.

This beautiful city, located in the Baltic Sea archipelago, is interconnected by numerous bridges and ferries. It is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture, and seamless blend of modernity and tradition.

Here, we’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely stroll before taking a brief 20-minute ferry ride to Denmark. 04:30 p.m. (approximately) - Helsingør, Denmark. Enjoy some free time in this charming city, famously known as Hamlet’s home, with the magnificent Kronborg Castle, which you can photograph from the outside. We’ll then proceed to our final destination, Copenhagen.

With our bus, we will pass by some of the most iconic landmarks. We will stop by The King´s New Square (Kongens Nytorv), from where we walk to the picturesque Nyhavn Canal, famous for its coloful facades and lively terraces; and continue to Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Danish royal family. We will then continue the bus tour, passing by Tivoli Gardens and stopping to see the famous Little Mermaid, the symbol of Copenhagen and one of Denmark´s most iconic monuments. Free afternoon.