Self-Drive Tour of Berlin and Dresden: 10 Days of Exploration

10 days • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tour • Operated by European Voyages

Why we love it?

The Highlights of Germany Self Drive Tour offers a 10-day immersive experience, allowing travelers to explore Berlin and Dresden at their own pace. Ideal for those who enjoy flexibility and independence, this tour is designed for a minimum of two people sharing accommodations in 3-star hotels. Distinctive features include the opportunity to navigate Germany's rich history and vibrant culture while enjoying the convenience of a rental car, giving participants the freedom to discover hidden gems and popular attractions alike.
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Inclusions

  • Cost Per Person in Twin /  Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotels with Min. 2 Person traveling together.
  • Your Tour Package Includes:

Exclusions

  • Fuel and Parking Charges. 
  • Admissions to Attractions unless otherwise stated.

Itinerary

Day 1

Founded in the 13th century Berlin’s eventful history is one of frequent, radical changes
Day 2
  • Berlin

    Berlin is an exciting city of contrasts and contradictions that can be seen in the many

    historical and modern attractions. The Jewish Museum, opened in 2001, sits on land that

    was both East and West Berlin before the Berlin Wall fell and covers two millennia of

    German Jewish history. Monuments of Prussian grandeur stand beside reminders of a

    divided country alongside stunning new architectural developments

Day 3

  • Drive from Berlin to Dresden where we have arranged your overnight stay, This will allow

    you a glimpse of the varying charms of Saxony’s 1000 years history. Dresden’s historical

    center is located on the left bank of the river Elbe. The Royal Palace was built in the15th

    century and having been destroyed by fire in 1701 was rebuilt but again destroyed by the

    bombings of 1945. It has now been reconstructed as a museum complex. The reconstruction

    in 2005 of the 18th century Frauenkirche church’s steeple which rises above Dresden’s

    skyline is an impressive symbol of international reconciliation after World War II.

    Accommodation:

    Best Western Macrander Hotel Dresden or similar

Day 4
  • Leave Dresden and worth a stop

    Leave Dresden and worth a stop is Modlareuth, a small village situated partly in Bavaria and partly in Thuringia. With the northern part in East Germany and the southern part in West Germany in 1966 a wall was erected splitting the village apart (like Berlin). Since 1989 the wall, together with towers, helicopter and vehicles, stand as an open air museum and tells the story about the village and its wall. Continue your drive through Bavaria to Bayreuth with its Baroque Opera House, considered the most beautifully preserved in Europe. Every summer Wagner’s operas are performed during the month-long Richard Wagner Festival. Continue on to Nuremberg where we have arranged your overnight stay. Here you will see the city’s unique mixture of modern with its almost thousand years of historical past. Life here is colorful all year round, with its green meadows on the banks of the River Pegnitz and its park containing one of Europe’s largest and most beautifully landscaped zoos. Worth a visit is the Courtroom where Nuremberg’s famous Wartime Trials took place from 1945-6. The city offers a large selection of bars, cafes and restaurants serving gourmet food to

    delicious local food to Turkish fast food. A great treat would be a visit to the opera or ballet at the State Theatre.

    Accommodation:

    Ramada by Wyndham Nuernberg Parkhotel.

Day 5
  • From Nuremberg drive to Rothenburg, Germany’s best preserved walled town

    From Nuremberg drive to Rothenburg, Germany’s best preserved walled town. Walk through the city’s two main market streets, crammed with picture-perfect houses, cafes and restaurants. Visit the Medieval Crime Museum to explore the unusual law enforcement techniques used by local rulers in medieval times. Before leaving Rothenberg try some of the city’s authentic food, the schneeballen which is egg dough fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar or covered with chocolate. Continue on through Bavaria to Munich, where we have arranged your overnight stay. A city of museums, romantic castles and palaces, gardens and parks, the baroque Nymphenburg Palace with Park and Pavilions was the summer residence of Bavarian monarchs and houses several outstanding art collections. Among Munich’s many museums is the Alte Pinakothek – one of the oldest and most important galleries in the world with more than 800 European art masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Rococo period. Munich has seven Michelin- starred restaurants, and many locally owned restaurants offering regional fare and of course Germany’s famous beer gardens.

    Accommodation:

    Novotel Muenchen City or similar.

Day 6

  • Today visit the village of Oberammergau, famous for its production of the Passion Play. Firstperformed in 1634, as a result of a vow made by its inhabitants for God to spare them the bubonic plague then sweeping the region, it has been performed every 10th year ending with a zero. Oberammergau has a long tradition of woodcarving, and there are dozens of woodcarver shops with pieces ranging from religious subjects to toys. Many of the homes and buildings have frescoes of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales or religious scenes.

    Accommodation:

    Hotel Azenberg Stuttgart or similar

Day 7

  • From Stuttgart your drive takes you to Heidelberg, a jewel of German cities. Here you will find many places of interest. The best way to enjoy the old town is to simply wander around and see what you come upon, it doesn't cover a particularly large area, so there's no chance of you getting lost and you''ll find plenty of opportunities to pick up some souvenirs or stop for a coffee and some traditional local food. Also the must visit is the Heidelberg Castle which is included for you.

    Accommodation:

    Hotel NH Heidelberg or similar.

Day 8
  • Leave Heidelberg and drive to Koblenz

    Leave Heidelberg and drive to Koblenz. French joie de vivre and German tradition have produced a truly unique cultural fusion in Koblenz, characterized by cozy wine taverns, narrow alleyways, romantic spots and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The Four Towers, as the oriels of four Baroque houses on each corner of the main street crossing are known, are the perfect place to begin a stroll through the Old Town. Other top attractions include the Guard House, which dates to 1689, and the Schängel fountain, which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall and is one of the city's main landmarks. No visit to Koblenz would be complete without taking a breathtaking cable car ride above the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which is included for you. Further up the Rhine is Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany and where we have arranged your overnight stay. At the beginning of the 18th century Italian expatriate Johann Farina created a new fragrance and named it after his hometown Cologne – hence Eau de Cologne (Water of Cologne). Cologne is also famous for its Cathedral, begun in 1248 the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in stages and was not completed until 1880. The city is proud to be the home of one of Europe’s oldest universities, the University of Cologne.

    Accommodation:

    Mercure Hotel Koeln Belfortstrasse or Similar.

Day 9

  • Say your goodbyes to Cologne then travel to the 2,000-year-old city of Frankfurt, where we have arranged your overnight stay. The city has an appealing variety of historic buildings, and boasts a famous opera house, thriving theater district, scores of bars, cafes and restaurants. Frankfurt has much to offer and its open and hospitable atmosphere stems from its centuries-old role as a trading center. Enjoy the experience of traditional Frankfurt cuisine at one of the city’s many cozy cider bars and enjoy a glass of their traditional cider with small cheeses marinated in an onion sauce, or pork chops served with sauerkraut.

    Accommodation:

    DORMERO Hotel Frankfurt or similar

Day 10

Return Rental Car to the Frankfurt airport for your return flight home

Please Note

  • Contract: The Terms and Conditions will form the contract between European Voyages and the person making/paying for the booking. No contract exists until European Voyages has receivedpayment and issued its confirmation invoice. Rates are subject to currency fluctuation and Government taxes and may be changed without notice. Rates are guaranteed upon acceptance of full payment.Payment: Payment with a credit card is required to make a reservation. If a booking is made 60 ormore days before departure, a non-refundable deposit is payable by Visa or MasterCard. The remaining balance will be collected approximately eight weeks prior to departure. For reservations made less than 60 days before departure, full payment will be due when hotels are confirmed.Travel Insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of a Travel Insurance protection plan.Cancellations/Refunds/Change: Notice of cancellation must be made by e-mail directly to the Company.Changes by the Company: On occasion it may be necessary to amend certain arrangements of your holiday, which we reserve the right to do at any time. If a major change occurs we will inform you as soon as possible. Major change is one that involves a change in location or offering a lower category hotel. In these instances we will offer an alternative subject to your acceptance and if the hotel originally booked is of a superior category and is substituted with a standard category, we will issue a refund to you Upon acceptance of the change no further claims forcompensation or additional expenses will be accepted. In no case we will pay compensation or accept liability if change is due to force majeure; risk/threat of war; industrial disputes; riot; civil strife; terrorist activity; natural/nuclear disasters; fire or adverse weather conditions; technical problems to transport; closure or congestion of airports or ports; cancellations or changes of scheduled airlines and similar events beyond our control.Driving Licenses: Renters must present a valid driving license, an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended. This is required for translation purposes to confirm the validity of the driver’s license for the safety of our renters and for Hertz. Note: A current valid foreign driving license must always be presented at the rental counter.Travel Documents/Proof of Citizenship: It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid machine readable passport and/or visa if required.Descriptions: European Voyages strives to ensure accuracy of descriptions and information, however we are not able to control all holiday components and advertised facilities may bed withdrawn or changed. We cannot accept liability for loss of an advertised facility or withdrawal of free or discounted offers. Such offers are add value and are non-refundable if not provided or used. Prices specified herein do not reflect Value Added offers unless noted otherwise.Responsibility and Limitations of Liability: European Voyages as the operator, is solely responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the component parts (e.g. hotel accommodations, transfers, and car rental firms) for the vacations described on this website. These suppliers are independent contractors. European Voyages does not own, control, operate, nor is it an agent for any suppliers furnishing tour component parts, and therefore in the absence of its negligence, European Voyages cannot be held liable for loss or damage to property or injury to person, caused by reason of any act or omission, intentional negligence or otherwise by such third party supplier. European Voyages makes no implied or expressed warranties in the offering of any tour described on this website. European Voyages reserves the right to cancel or alter anyitinerary at its sole discretion. 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Special accommodation requests, such as adjoining rooms, or twin beds are subject to the hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed. We cannot accept any booking that is conditional upon special requests being metTour Deposit: Duration Price Per Person5 to 7 Days EURO 125.00 per person8 to 10 Days EURO 150.00 per person11 to 13 Days EURO 175.00 per person14 to 16 Days EURO 200.00 per person17 to 20 Days EURO 250 per person21 Days & Over EURO 300.00 per personDuration Charge Per Person:60+ Days Deposit Only59-45 Days 25%44-30 Days 50%29-22 Days 75%21 to Day of Departure 100%Once the booking is confirmed, changes incur the following amendment fees: 60 + days — €50 per person, 59 days to day of departure — changes are treated as a cancellation and rebooking and cancellation charges as above apply. It is not possible to make refunds after departure date for any services not used including but not limited to hotels, and car rental. It is your responsibility to thoroughly check your documents upon receipt and to inform European Voyages immediately if there is an error so that it can be corrected prior to departure. If European Voyages is not advised accordingly no liability on its part will be accepted. Also, it is your responsibility to ensure that you take all of the travel documents sent to you, including but not limited to Hotel, and Car Vouchers, explorer kit, etc. If you do not have your documents you will be expected to pay for service and will not be reimbursed by European Voyages.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 4 days before start

Non-refundable after 4 days before start

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