Tour of the Heart of Germany, Ending in Berlin

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.

Stop to explore this town that once held the status of Free Imperial City, with a magnificent medieval old town designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Market Square with its fountain crowned by an imperial eagle, as well as the Guild Hall. Time to stroll around half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Church of St. Peter.

We will learn about the history and operation of this former industrial complex, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although the mines were exploited since the Middle Ages for non-ferrous metal production, their peak came at the end of the 16th century when they became a major silver mining center. Admission to the museum included.

Time to explore the historic old town and have lunch in this city whose university—considered the best in Germany—has educated many figures of great importance in European and world history. You’ll be surprised to discover the tributes to many of them on marble plaques scattered throughout the city.

Arrival in this city with a splendid Baroque and Renaissance old town, home to the birthplace of Bach—one of the greatest composers in music history—and the house where Martin Luther, the theologian and monk who launched the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, spent much of his childhood. Dinner included and transfer to the hotel.

This fortress holds a key place in history as the location where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, making the Scriptures accessible to the general public and laying the foundation for Protestantism.

If you’re passionate about music, you may want to visit the Bach House, dedicated to one of the greatest composers in history. Alternatively, you can explore the Automobile Museum (admission included), located in the former main plant of East Germany’s automobile industry, home to a fascinating collection of vintage vehicles.

Arrival in the capital of Thuringia, a vibrant city with a remarkably well-preserved historic center. You’ll see its majestic cathedral and numerous churches, towers, and chapels in impressive German Gothic style. A highlight of the city is the Krämerbrücke, a stunning medieval bridge that has been continuously inhabited for over 500 years. At 120 meters in length, it is the longest bridge with buildings in all of Europe.

We’ll arrive in the early evening in one of Germany’s cultural and historical treasures. Leipzig was home to renowned composers such as Bach and Wagner. It was a major industrial hub during the East German era, and today, it’s a dynamic city of over half a million people.

From our coach, you’ll have the chance to see Museum Island, the Television Tower, the main shopping streets in the city center, the old cathedral destroyed during the Second World War, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s magnificent parks. We’ll also stop at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum, providing insights into the city’s challenging history during the 20th century. The afternoon will be free for you to explore the city. If you wish, you can optionally visit Sachsenhausen, one of the largest Nazi concentration camps. In the evening, we’ll transfer to the lively Kantstrasse area, which offers a variety of restaurants for dinner. After, we’ll return to the hotel.