Trip to Germany - what do you think ?

[1-ev.com]

Hey guys, I've got this info and I'm NOT making any money and I'm NOT associated with travel agent, but wanted to share this info with you, and I am considering to book it myself:

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8 Day Classic Germany, including Air from Miami, Hotels and Car in Germany From $ 1, 650 per person, in Double Occupancy

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Munich
Arrive in Munich and pick up your rental car. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure

Overnight: Munich

DAY 3, Thursday - Hohenshwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles
After an initial exploration of Munich yesterday upon your arrival, spend the morning outside of the city visiting the iconic vistas of Hohenswangau and Neushwanstein Castles located to the southwest of Munich. The two castles are only about a half mile from each other near the towns of Schwangau and Fussen. Hohenshwangau Castle was built first in neo-Gothic style and is said to be the inspiration for Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale Castle that has become one of the country's most recognizable structures. Return to Munich in the afternoon and continue to enjoy all Munich has to offer from outdoor markets to museums and palaces to the botanical gardens and the famous landmark of Church Frauenkirche with its twin spires
Drive Time: 3 hours*
Distance: 130 miles round trip*
Overnight: Munich
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday - Regensburg En route to Nuremberg
Depart Munich this morning for Nuremberg with a stop in the must-see city of Regensburg. Regensburg is one of the most well preserved medieval cities in the area and also maintains a number of historical Roman ruins from its long history. The city is a great place to grab lunch while stocking up on souvenirs in its local shops and stores. Continue the drive to Nuremberg for some unique tastes including the Nurnberger Bratwurst, a cousin to the traditional bratwurst, and Nurnberger Lebkuchen, a kind of gingerbread
Drive Time: 3 hours*
Distance: 150 miles*
Overnight: Nuremberg
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Nuremberg
Enjoy a full day in Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria and the principal city in Franconia. The city has a long and rich history and has outlasted emperors and wars and has become a leading cultural city with its State Theater and many museums and memorials. Nestled in a picturesque area of Germany the surrounding countryside is just as beautiful to explore as the Hauptmarkt, the central market square
Overnight: Nuremberg
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday - Leipzig En route to Berlin
Today, head north to the city of Leipzig known for its rich musical and literary history that have made it one of Germany's cultural centers. Its past identity as a trading center have only added to the colorful background of Leipzig that combines its delicate antiquity and its progression towards the modern with the reconstruction efforts after wartime destruction. Take some time to simply wander through the streets and alleys as well as the city center and enjoy the architecture and personality of the city while enjoying the cake and coffee that is readily available in every corner of Leipzig before continuing into Berlin to see the intriguing architecture and memorials
Drive Time: 5 hours*
Distance: 290 miles*
Overnight: Berlin
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday - Visit Potsdam
Take a few hours today to visit the city of Potsdam, located just to the west of Berlin. Though located in what would seem to be Berlin's shadow, Potsdam has many unique features that are not to be missed including multiple Baroque and Prussian palaces, like Sanssouci Palace and its marvelous gardens. Historical sections of the city such as the old Russian Colony and the old Dutch quarter are very accessible and easy to explore. Potsdam is another city with a medley of cultural identities that live on in the Roman Baths and the Historic Windmill. Drive back to Berlin this afternoon for your final night in Germany and a last chance to experience any sights in the capital that you maybe have missed
Drive Time: 1 hour*
Distance: 45 miles round trip*
Overnight: Berlin
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday - Depart Berlin
Drive to Berlin airport and return your vehicle prior to your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
*Please note that this is a suggested itinerary. Driving times and distances are estimated and can vary due to many circumstances, such as, specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. GPS devices are recommended and can be rented locally

Independent Package Includes
• Flights Miami-Munich, Berlin-Miami
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
o 2 nights Munich
o 2 nights Nuremberg
o 2 nights Berlin
• 6 day car rental: Mini Manual. Upgrade to other categories available
• Car rental includes: Unlimited Mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, Third Party Liability, Theft Protection, Premium Location Fee, Vehicle Licensing Fee & Tax. Does not include Personal Accident Insurance.
• Breakfast daily

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[craigster59]

Seems like a great deal!

[fast_e_man]

I did a similar trip (only in reverse) a few years ago when my wife ran in the Berlin Marathon.

If you can time your trip to be in Munich for Ockorberfest you won't be dissappointed. An amazing amount of beer gets consumed. I'm impressed with the German's bier drinking ability.

Neuschwanstein is pretty interesting, definitely a tourist trap but worth the trip. It was the castle Walt Disney modeled for Disneyland. Bavarian Alps are beautiful.

Nuremburg is worthseeing, although it's a working man's city and it has some interesting stuff to see. The castle on the hill (aren't they all), and the nearby catherdral that was heavily bombed in the war.

If you can take a side trip to Rotenburg it's worth it - maybe a 45 min drive from Nuremburg. Extremely scenic walled medevil town that was largely spared bombing.

Drive the Autobaun if you can --- that's another bucketlist item!!!

You can use more time in Berlin -- tons to see and do. Berlin is really interesting, it's really 3 cities in one -- east, west, and the revitalized zone in between.

Great price, you'll have a blast.

[bleucamaro]

If there are not a bunch of asterisks on that price, I'd say its a screaming deal.

We're (family) doing a Germany trip in September.

Airfare was over $1100 ea (from SMF, with layover in DEN)

We arrive in Frankfurt 9/11, attend the Frankfurt Auto show 9/12-9/13, then go south to Heidelburg and Stutgart with visits to the Porsche and Mercedes Museums. Then a few days at the base of the alps in Fussen with perhaps a day trip to Saltzburg and Kehlsteinahus, then up to Munich from the 9/21-9/23, with at least a day at Octoberfest.

Fortunately we're able to most of the hotels in Germany on Marriott points, because the same room we're staying in in Frankfurt is $618/night, and the Residence Inn Munich is $300+ because of the timing. Points rate is based off normal room rate (way cheaper) .

Rental car is a pretty good deal, $35/day for a BMW 3 series through Sixt.

Thats the German part of our trip, after Germany, we're touring south to Modena for a few days, then west to Cannes and the French Riviera for a few days, then a bit north to stay in a B&B in Bonnieux (the Luberon) for a couple days, then ending up in Paris for 4 days.

[RonDent]

Skip Leipzig, go to Dresden. Its on the way to Berlin too. Take the tour of the VW factory.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by RonDent

Skip Leipzig, go to Dresden. Its on the way to Berlin too. Take the tour of the VW factory.

Dresden is a detour, but still worth it. Leipzig is still good and there a ton of well-kept secrets and total treasures in that part of the country. I'd skip Nueremberg and go to Bayreuth and Bamberg instead. N'bg sucks.

[red-beard]

My wife and I are heading over. Air France, Premium Economy. Basically, business class lite. $1700 each, including transfer from Paris to Brussels on the TGV.

[upwardr]

Wife and I just got back from Germany. We left Toronto and flew Iceland Air though Iceland, stopped in Iceland for 3 days. Landed in Frankfort travelled south through Heidelberg, Stuttguard then made our way down the romantic highway. We went south into Fusson then crossed into Innsbuck though the Alps.

We then left Austria and headed north to the Dachau Concentration camp (a must see)
Then went up to Wolfsbirg to see the festivities for the 75th anniversary of the beetle.
We the traveled to Frankfort took the IC train to Amsterdam for a few days then headed back to Toronto.

What a trip, 3weeks and about 10 gallons of beer and lots of good food.
The hotels ended up at about 90 euros per night, airfare was 1100.00 Canadian dollars ea.
Car rentals though Europcar very reasonable.

Can't wait for a return visit would like to have spent more time in the Black Forest.

[1-ev.com]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

I'd skip Nueremberg and go to Bayreuth and Bamberg instead. N'bg sucks.

I was thinking to do something like this:

[aigel]

If this is in the off season, make sure it isn't Oct-Mar. Guaranteed to freeze your butt off in the rain and snow. Not much daylight either at that latitude during the same time period. YMMV!

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[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by 1-ev.com

I was thinking to do something like this:

Nurburgring and Nueremberg are a good seven hours' drive from one another.

[tevake]

Yep, I made that mistake! happily went along with the plan to spend the day with family at Neuremburg, thinking I would have a chance to check out the track. WHOOPS

The trip in the OP sounds like a good deal if you don't mind having your whole trip planned out for you.