Berlin, Dresden & Castles of Germany
Berlin, Dresden & Castles of Germany
Berlin, Dresden & Castles of Germany
10 Days Starting in london and ending in London, UK
Visiting: London, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Potsdam, Leipzig, Colditz, Dresden, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Heidelberg, Paris
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Tour code:
et10gbd/1
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the history, culture and beauty of Germany as we explore imperial cities, traditional towns, remarkable castles and magnificent palaces on this fantastic rail holiday. Discover the highlights of Berlin, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and the remains of the Berlin Wall, with our fascinating sightseeing tour; soak up the charm of quintessentially German towns such as Nuremberg, Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber; and be left in awe by the grandeur of Sanssouci Palace, Colditz Castle and Heidelberg Castle. With travel by rail in between many of the cities and towns, this really is a unique opportunity to tour some of Europe’s most spectacular destinations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Berlin
Location: London, Brussels, Cologne, Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Meals Included: Dinner
We journey aboard Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Brussels, continuing by rail to Cologne and onwards to Berlin. On arrival into Berlin, our coach picks us up and transfers us to our hotel where dinner is included this evening.
Day 2 : Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we are joined by a local guide and taken on a morning city tour by coach. We’ll see the Reichstag building – the seat of the German parliament – with its famous glass dome, the Bundestag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Gedächtniskirche at the Kurfürstendamm, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz with the iconic Television Tower — the highest building of Berlin — and Potsdamer Platz. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 3 : Potsdam
Location: Potsdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart by coach for Potsdam. Here, we include a visit to the Sanssouci Palace and its beautiful gardens, which were designed by Frederick the Great. The king’s summer residence was ultimately his favourite place and sanctuary in difficult times.
We return to Berlin by coach later this afternoon – enjoy time at leisure to explore the sights, do a spot of shopping, or simply relax at the hotel.
Day 4 : Berlin To Leipzig To Colditz To Dresden
Location: Berlin, Leipzig, Colditz, Dresden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Intercity Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We transfer by coach to Berlin railway station and travel by rail to Leipzig. On arrival, our coach and guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of Leipzig, taking in Augustusplatz with the opera, the Gewandhaus, and St. Nicholas Church where Bach composed some of his organ pieces. The market place and the old town hall form the classical city centre. See St. Thomas Church, which is renowned for its boys’ choir and is also the church where Johann Sebastian Bach was laid to rest. Visit the Battle of the Nations Monument, built in remembrance of the Battle of Leipzig 1813, where Napoleon fought against the allied troops.
We continue by coach to the small Saxon town of Colditz and visit the Colditz Castle. The castle sits on a steep hill overlooking the Mulde River. A former residence of the kings of Saxony, the castle was used in 1939 as a prisoner-of-war camp, and in 1940 it became a maximum-security prison for escape-prone Allied officers.
We arrive in Dresden later in the afternoon where you will check in at our hotel and enjoy an included dinner this evening.
Day 5 : Dresden
Location: Dresden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Intercity Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a sightseeing tour of Dresden with a local guide. The city is nicknamed ‘Florence of the Elbe’ because of its Italianate architectural treasures. Situated on the left bank of the river, it has amassed many architectural masterpieces over the centuries. Despite the severe destruction the city endured during WWII, Dresden has managed to conserve or rebuild its beautiful buildings. Our guided tour introduces the city’s many highlights, such as the Baroque Zwinger Palace and the iconic Frauenkirche. After the sightseeing tour, enjoy exploring Dresden in a way that suits you.
Day 6 : Dresden To Bamberg To Nuremberg
Location: Dresden, Bamberg, Nuremberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star superior Best Western Nuremberg City West
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We are transferred by coach to Dresden railway station and travel by rail to Bamberg. On arrival, our local guide will take us on a sightseeing tour of the historic town, which is blessed with one of Europe’s largest intact old town centres. Endowed with a huge number of single monuments from a whole millennium, Bamberg epitomises the idyllic image of a city whose roots stem from the Middle Ages.
Later, we continue by coach to the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, where we have dinner included this evening.
Day 7 : Nuremberg
Location: Nuremberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star superior Best Western Nuremberg City West
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we are joined by a local guide and embark on a sightseeing tour of Nuremberg by coach. We delve into the impressive history of the second largest city in Bavaria, which was once the unofficial capital of the holy Roman Empire. During your guided city tour, we will take in the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square, which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche – a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. The Imperial Castle – Nuremberg's grand landmark – is another highlight, and the historic Memorium Nuremberg Trials offer a documentation centre in Court Room 600, allowing you to learn more about the events of the trials. Once the sightseeing tour concludes, spend some time exploring Nuremberg your own way.
Day 8 : Nuremberg To Rothenburg To Nuremberg
Location: Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star superior Best Western Nuremberg City West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we travel by coach to visit the 1,000-year-old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. As the best-preserved town on the Romantic Road, history is ever apparent in its majestic churches and grand patrician houses. Our local guide will take us back to the 16th century during your sightseeing tour, as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square with its dominating Renaissance town hall.
Once back in Nuremberg, why not revisit some of the sights or relax at the hotel?
Day 9 : Nuremberg To Heidelberg
Location: Nuremberg, Heidelberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Plaza Premium Heidelberg
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we transfer by coach to the railway station and travel by rail to the old university town of Heidelberg, located alongside the picturesque River Neckar. Our included guided walking tour reveals the town’s key attractions, including the magical stone bridge with its twin white towers. We also include a visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the world's most impressive palace ruins and synonymous with the Romantic Movement. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the city and Neckar Valley from the castle fortress. With the remainder of the day free, you can discover even more of the town’s spectacular sights.
Day 10 : Return Home
Location: Paris, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we transfer by coach to the train station for our journey to Paris and Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
Return Eurostar from London to Brussels
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Coach transfers for excursions
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfurstendamm, two nights in Dresden at the 4-star Intercity Hotel, three nights in Nuremberg at the 3-star superior Best Western Nuremberg City West and one night at the 4-star Plaza Premium Heidelberg.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.