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Total distance covered: 338 km.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Berlin. We’ll travel to Lower Saxony.
11:30 a.m. - Arrival in Wolfsburg, a city founded in 1938 as a planned settlement for workers at the Volkswagen factory during the Nazi era. The entire city revolves around this German automotive giant. Admission to the Autostadt is included, and you’ll be able to enjoy its gardens and exhibitions. You’ll also have time for a walk and lunch.
01:45 p.m. - Departure from Wolfsburg.
03:00 p.m. - Celle. We’ll stop to discover the old town of this beautiful city, renowned for its well-preserved half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as its impressive Renaissance castle.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Celle.
05:30 p.m. - Hannover. You’ll have time to explore the capital of Lower Saxony, an important economic, cultural, and scientific hub. The city’s architecture blends historic and modern styles, complemented by extensive parks.
08:30 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 283 km.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Hannover after breakfast.
09:30 a.m. - Stop in Goslar to explore this town, renowned for its magnificent medieval old town, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is famous for its timber-framed houses, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Church of St. Peter.
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Goslar.
11:15 a.m. - Rammelsberg Mines. During its peak, Goslar was a major center for silver mining. We’ll stop to visit these mines, which have been in operation since the Middle Ages. The site, along with its museum (admission included), has been declared a World Heritage Site.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from the mines.
01:45 p.m. - Arrival in Göttingen. You’ll have time to stroll through the historic center and enjoy lunch. This town is an important university and scientific hub, where the Brothers Grimm once lived.
04:00 p.m. - Departure from Göttingen. We’ll travel through Thuringia, passing by rivers, hills, and lush green valleys.
04:45 p.m. - Brief stop in Bad Sooden, a charming spa town nestled between mountains. It’s beautifully preserved and known for its many healing springs.
05:45 p.m. - Departure from Bad Sooden.
06:45 p.m. - Eisenach. We’ll take a walk through the stunning baroque and renaissance-style historic center, home to the birthplace of Bach, one of the greatest composers in music history, as well as the house where Martin Luther spent much of his childhood. Luther, a theologian and monk, was the figure who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
08:00 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 218 km.
Scenery: We’ll journey through the lush green heart of Germany, passing stunning forests and medieval towns.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Wartburg Castle.
We’ll start the day by visiting the impressive Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage site where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German. Afterward, in Eisenach, we’ll visit the Automobile Museum (admission included), located in the former main factory of East Germany´s automobile industry, where we’ll see a collection of vintage cars. You’ll then have some free time in the city to explore and enjoy lunch, and if you’re a music lover, you might want to visit the Bach House. Lunch will be included.
1:30 p.m. – Departure from Eisenach.
2:15 p.m. –Gotha. We’ll make a brief stop to explore its medieval old town and marvel at the beautiful architecture from the early industrial era. You’ll also have a chance to admire the immense Baroque palace from the outside, one of the largest in Germany.
3:30 p.m. – Departure from Gotha.
4:00 p.m. – Arrival in Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia. This vibrant city is home to a historic center of great cultural value, including a majestic cathedral, dozens of churches, towers, and chapels showcasing German Gothic architecture. One of Erfurt’s most fascinating landmarks is a medieval bridge that has been continuously inhabited for over 500 years. At 120 meters long, it’s the longest bridge with buildings in Europe.
5:30 p.m. – Departure from Erfurt.
7:30 p.m. – Arrival in Leipzig, one of Germany’s richest cities in history and culture. It was home to composers Bach and Wagner and was a major industrial center during the German Democratic Republic era. Today, Leipzig is a thriving city with a population of over half a million.
9:00 p.m. – Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 452 km.
Scenery: Forests and hills with small villages. Historic monuments, baroque and renaissance architecture, and views of the river.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Leipzig after breakfast.
08:15 a.m. - Monument to the Battle of the Nations. We’ll make a brief stop just outside Leipzig at this monument, inaugurated in 1913, standing 91 meters tall. It commemorates a famous battle from the Napoleonic Wars.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
10:00 a.m. - Dresden. We’ll visit the capital of Saxony, known as the "Florence on the Elbe" for its baroque and renaissance architecture and palaces, which evoke the city’s glorious past, and its beautiful riverside promenades along the Elbe.
12:00 p.m. - Departure from Dresden. We’ll travel south through Germany, with a stop at a service area for lunch.
04:15 p.m. - Bamberg. This charming and lively city, with its picturesque canals and monumental heritage, is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. Don’t miss a stroll through Little Venice. Free time to explore.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Bamberg.
06:30 p.m. - Nuremberg. The second-largest city in Bavaria, known for its castle, ancient walls, historic university, and significant ties to World War II and the Nazi era. Though Nuremberg was destroyed during the war, it has since risen from the ashes. You’ll have time to explore its vibrant city center. Overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 250 km.
Scenery: Valleys, lush meadows, and industrial cities along the banks of the Danube.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Nuremberg. Today’s journey will be full of surprises.
09:45 a.m. - Arrival in Kelheim, a city on the banks of the Danube. We’ll board a ferry (scheduled for 9:50 a.m.) for a forty-minute cruise along the Danube, in the area known as the “Danube Gorge”. We’ll arrive at Kloster Weltenburg, a stunning Benedictine monastery founded in 1040, with time to explore.
12:00 p.m. - Departure from Kloster Weltenburg. We’ll continue our journey along little roads.
01:30 p.m. - Dachau. We’ll have time for lunch before we visit the concentration camp museum in the outskirts of Munich, a reminder of the harrowing times of Nazism. There will be time to tour the complex. At the start of the afternoon, we’ll continue to Munich, where we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt, a modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle brand BMW Group. We’ll also see the park that houses the Olympiastadion, an architectural marvel where the 1972 Olympic Games were held. After this, you’ll have free time in the historic center. You can stroll through Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, visit the picturesque Viktualienmarkt open-air market, relax in the Englischer Garten, or enjoy the traditional beer houses.
Note: In winter or when Danube’s water level is too low, the cruise will not operate. In this case, this section of the circuit will be adapted so we can stop to visit Landshut. Kloster Wetelbug will also be closed in winter, but you will still be able to see it from the outside.
Note: During the Beer Festival, accommodation may be in the vicinity of Munich.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.