Top Germany Day Trips - page 5

Go beyond Munich and explore more of Bavaria with this private hiking tour of Murnau. Take in the scenery that captivated artists, including Wassily Kandinsky. Don't worry about making your own way there from Munich, as your guide meets you at the train station and travels with you, before leading you on the Dragon’s Way trail. Finish the day with a meal and beer at a local brewery (own expense).

Spend an unforgettable day touring some of Southern Germany’s most lovely destinations! Depart Frankfurt on a scenic journey to riverside Heidelberg, where you'll marvel at stunning city sites from medieval Old Town to bustling Heidelberg University. Soak up the many sites and flavors of Germany as you visit castle ruins, see lovely villages and vineyards, cruise along the UNESCO-listed Rhine River, and indulge in a delectable dinner and wine-tasting session.

A perfect pick for nature lovers—this small-group adventure from Dresden allows you to spend time outdoors and explore the rock canyons and gorges of Bastei with ease. As well as traversing hiking trails—with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost—the trip also includes a boat ride through the narrow canyons of Kamenice Gorge and a tasty Czech lunch along the way too.

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Explore Germany's Romantic Road with an expert guide, and discover the fairy tale villages and castles for which the region is loved. You'll travel with a private guide for a more personal experience, and learn about the history and culture of the Romantic Road as you go. The route can be customized, but typical tours include visits to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Harburg and much more.

Discover the history of Nuremberg, featuring a trip to the Nazi Party rally grounds, on this full-day guided tour from Munich. Complete with a luxury private transfer, the tour will begin with a 45-minute boat trip through the fairy-tale landscape of the Danube Gorge (own expense). Back on land, you will explore the medieval city like a local, also ticking off sites like Weltenburg Abbey and Nuremberg Castle.

Set off on a delightful 10-hour adventure from Frankfurt to explore the fairytale beauty of the Black Forest and the charming city of Strasbourg. Begin your journey in Baden-Baden, a peaceful spa town nestled among forested hills. Enjoy a stroll through its elegant streets, learn about its famous thermal baths, and see highlights like the grand Kurhaus Casino. Then cross into France and discover the romantic charm of Strasbourg. Hop aboard the scenic 'Petite Train' (included in your tour) and glide through the cobbled lanes of the UNESCO-listed old town, including the picture-perfect district of La Petite France—an experience full of charm, history, and unforgettable views.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden with a full-day tour to the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Get picked up at your hotel in Dresden for a small-group tour with stops at popular landmarks including Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, and the Sněžník Lookout Tower. Relax over an included lunch and then visit the Tyssa Walls, filming site of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Don’t miss out on Germany’s Castle Braunfels on your trip to Frankfurt. With this small-group tour, it’s an easy day trip: Departing the city, you’ll head into Germany’s Hessian landscapes—and the 13th century. You’ll get guided tours of both Castle Braunfels and the old town of Braunfels, exploring from the palace complex to the city’s half-timbered houses and historic city gates. It’s 800 years of culture, all in one day.

Combine the freedom of independent travel with the expertise of a licensed tour guide when you book this fully customizable private tour by Volkswagen minibus. You choose your goals, e.g. B. Downtown Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Innsbruck or Zugspitze and pay your entrance fees: your guide will take you there and show you around. Your package includes nine hours and up to 320 kilometers: additional charges apply after that.

The Seelow Heights, east of Berlin, saw almost a million German and Soviet troops do battle in one of the Second World War’s most brutal exchanges. Discover the battlefield on this fascinating small-group tour direct from your Berlin hotel. Explore the museum and the war cemeteries, see Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker, and visit the spots where key moments of the battle unfolded.

Deepen your understanding of World War II and pay tributes to the victims of the Nazi regime of terror on this private tour to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen. Admission is included to save you time waiting at the ticket desk and a private guide takes you around key areas of the former Nazi concentration camp with in-depth commentary to broaden your knowledge.

Get the most out of your visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp by visiting alongside a private guide who has been trained and licensed by the Camp’s Memorial Foundation. Learn more about the concentration camp than you would if exploring independently including how it developed and who was imprisoned there.

Inspiring Cinderella's castle, King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein pops right out of a fairytale. Skip the line on this tour—there's almost always a line—and enjoy this this architectural masterpiece without any waiting time. From here, customize the rest of your tour, choosing to ride the world’s longest alpine coaster, exploring with your private professional guide Oberammergau and more Bavarian highlights, such as the gardens of Linderhof palace, but also hidden gems.

Group tours with the public can be annoying with people asking questions you may not be interested in or even moving slower than you’d like to. Skip a group tour and book this Cesky Krumlov Private Tour from Passau with Round-trip Transport. Tour the city with a private guide and just your own private group. See the State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov and more before exploring on your own.

Take a full-day excursion into the alps to explore a pristine alpine lake and a centuries-old salt mine. This all-inclusive private guided tour from Munich makes the journey easy. Traverse Königssee, the “King’s Lake,” by boat, making stops for sightseeing and to enjoy a Bavarian lunch in a local beer garden. Then head to the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, where you will learn all about the mining operations and take another boat ride–this time, on an underground lake.

Transfer from Berlin to Prague in style with this adventurous 10-hour private trip via Dresden. You can go straight from Berlin to Prague but then you wouldn't get to experience exciting Dresden. Leave your baggage in the vehicle and explore Dresden, about halfway between Berlin and Prague, as you embark on a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city. The relax in the comfortable vehicle on the way to beautiful Prague.

Explore the spectacular German Alps without a large tour group to disturb you on this private, full-day tour from Munich. Ascend via cablecar to the summit of Zugspitze—Germany's tallest mountain at over 9,700 feet (2,956 meters) above sea level—with a private guide to admire the surrounding peaks. Afterward, take a break in Zum Bauer, and enjoy a hands-on experience as you twist and top pretzels—Bavaria's favorite snack.

See a German town famous for its preserved medieval look and feel with this tour from Frankfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Walk through this romantic town to see its Market Square, Town Hall, and the famous Plönlein square that so many photos of Rothenburg feature. Train tickets to travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber are not included.

The famous fairytale Castle Neuschwanstein is the second most visited attraction in Germany. Avoid the crowds and book a private day trip for your own personal group. Travel by luxurious vehicle with your own guide, and visit Neuschwanstein Castle with pre-booked admission. Visit Hohenschwangau Castle (at your own expense), too.

Head out to the countryside of Bavaria to explore the famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau on this full-day tour. Leave from your hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and drive through the beautiful Bavarian countryside with the Austrian Alps in the background. Enjoy skip-the-line admission to both castles and make the most of your time exploring the monuments.

This tour is a great shortcut to learning about Nuremberg’s World War II history. As you walk past the Nuremberg Trial Courthouse, and the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds museum, hear commentary from your guide about how the city was affected by World War II. To help you save time, the tour also ticks off multiple Old Town highlights, such as the Town Hall, and the Imperial Castle’s courtyards.

Raise a glass of Riesling on this small-group wine tour in Mainz. Leave the driving to someone else as you sample wines at a 1000-year-old Monastery, cruise past the impressive Johannisberg Palace, and enjoy a tutored tasting and lunch at RheinWeinWelt. Your guide, a trained wine expert, will be on hand to answer any questions.

Sightseeing is always more fun when beer is involved, and even more so in Bavaria where the beloved regional beer takes center stage. With a private guide, you'll visit at least three traditional inns to sample their wares, and learn about the types of beer and their production as you go. If you want to extend your day, upgrade to the XXL option to include more sightseeing and an extra beer.