Tour of the Heart of Germany, Ending in Prague

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.

We’ll explore the capital of Saxony, known as the "Florence on the Elbe" for its baroque and renaissance architecture and palaces, which evoke the city’s glorious history, and its beautiful promenades along the Elbe River. There will be time for lunch.

Upon arrival, we’ll include a tour of the city with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. We’ll begin with a walking tour of Prague’s oldest district, including the Prague Castle and the surrounding citadel, with its churches and palaces, offering breathtaking views of the "City of a Hundred Spires." We’ll then continue to Prague’s Lesser Quarter, known as Mala Strana, crossing the Vltava River on the iconic Charles Bridge, a masterpiece of architecture and sculpture. From here, you’ll enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city before we enter Stare Mesto, home to one of the most beautiful squares in Central Europe. Here you’ll find the Tyn Church and the famous Town Hall with its astronomical clock and chimes. We’ll conclude our tour in the city center, an area filled with traditional breweries and lively local atmosphere.