From Berlin’s urban sprawl to quaint Alpine villages, Germany and the surrounding countries offer a mix of tradition and buzzing modern life.
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From fairy-tale castles to uber-cool cities, sweeping pine forests to buzzing ski resorts, Germany is arguably one of Europe’s most surprising countries. Behind the Teutonic reputation for efficiency and industry is a land that is vibrant and intriguing, running from the Baltic Sea to the Alps, with dozens of different dialects, traditions and ways of life along the way. The best way to see Germany is as part of a tour, where local guides can lead the way and explain the history, food and cultures of the country. Tours are available in all shapes and sizes but private or small groups are an excellent way to make sure you don’t get lost in a crowd. Here are five of the best small group or private tours of Germany.
Best of Germany
Trafalgar is a tried and tested organiser of immersive tours and the Best of Germany doesn’t disappoint. Starting in Frankfurt you’ll get to see and do all of the bucket list experiences Germany has to offer, from cruising the Rhine to ascending the iconic Berlin TV Tower for 360° views of the city. Local specialists are on hand to guide the way and the hotels are all cherry-picked for their quality. Trafalgar offers a service to create a private tour for groups of eight or more. Contact the company for more details. POA.
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5 Days Munich and Bavaria (Neuschwanstein Castle & Konigssee Lake)
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This experience is available as a private tour and includes hotel accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. To keep things simple it starts and ends in Munich, and travels out to see the Neuschwanstein Castle (the one that is said to have inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle) and also heads to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a moungtain region of southern Germany that hugs the Austrian border. From €888.
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Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland and Austria
This tour has the option of keeping the group small (no more than 24 guests) but it does cost a couple of thousands Euros more. Over 12 days you’ll travel through Germany, Switzerland and Austria see everything from the famous beer taverns of Munich to the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. A highlight is a journey aboard the Glacier Express with views of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls. From €6,540.
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6 Wonderful Days In Germany
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This is a private, whirlwind tour of Germany, starting in Berlin and travelling south to Munich. On the way you will pass through the cities of Dresden and Nuremberg, as well as the pretty, well-preserved town of Rotherburg. From Munich there is also the opportunity to visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle and the enchanting old-world town of Füssen. From €888.
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European Flair
This tour has the option of starting in either Amsterdam or London, with two group sizes. Along the way, you’ll get to float down the Amsterdam canals, take in the hilltop cobbled courtyards of Prague Castle or the quaint streets of the Jewish Quarter and enjoy farm to table fine dining in Salzburg, and take in Würzburg and pitcureesque Rothenburgall in the space of 11 days. This fabulous tour ends in Rome with a trip to the Vatican – it’s the trip of a lifetime. From €4,417.
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