Germany Travel and Destination Guide

Germany Travel and Destination Guide
Highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate and site of the former Berlin wall
  • Leipzig
  • Nuremberg's old town
  • A cruise down the Rhine, flanked by vineyards clinging to steep hills
  • The medieval towns of Regensberg and Lubeck
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From fairy-tale landscapes sprinkled with medieval castles to rolling vineyards and grim WWII landmarks, Germany is the Europe of postcards and history books. But the country's undeniable impact on European history is only part of the picture: Germans mix their traditions freely with equal parts modernism. Here, nature, culture, history and the future are all close, friendly neighbours. Take in a music performance-classical or techno? Join the party-Bavarian beer garden or sleek Berlin nightclub and fine wine? Either way you'll join the fun-spirited Germans at their most hospitable: with a huge beer stein (or wine glass) in hand.


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8 days | From $ 1599 USD Oktoberfest and Bavaria Discovery (EDOB)

Europe > Germany

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Munich, Beer Hall Putsch, Bavaria, Wies, Marienbrucke, Pollat Gorge, Lake ...

Next Departure: Sat, Sep. 18, 2010
Trip Style: Limited Edition
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
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Bavarian beer, Bavarian cuisine and Bavarian culture combine to make this one tour of Germany you don’t want to miss. Germans love their beer and drink on average more than almost any nation on the face of the earth and the Oktoberfest is where you get to not only see this in action, but partake in the festivities as well. Imagine singing along with ten thousand other voices to a simple but famous Bavarian song while the oom pah pah band plays, locals clad in lederhosen and feathered hats are dancing on tables with everybody else in unbridled joy. This is Oktoberfest! Of course, this tour is not only about beer. It’s also about sampling Bavarian cuisine and learning about the culture and history of Munich. We whisk you away from the city to gorgeous alpine lands where Walt Disney got his inspiration for the Disney castle and where Julie Andrews sang “the hills are alive with the sound of music” in the classic movie The Sound of Music. And where was this? In Salzburg, Austria, of course!

65 days | From $ 8799 USD Paris to Cairo Adventure (EFPC)

Europe > France

Next Departure: Mon, May. 2, 2011
Trip Style: YOLO
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 2
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Experience an amazing variety of culture, food, scenery and activities in this 65 day adventure from Paris to Cairo. Art aficionados, history buffs, food lovers, night owls, and adrenaline seekers alike will all find what they are looking for, in this diverse and fascinating region of the world.

10 days | From $ 1299 USD Prague to Venice Adventure (EYPV)

Europe > Czech Republic

Next Departure: Fri, Oct. 8, 2010
Trip Style: YOLO
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 2
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From the Bohemian charm and tasty beer of Prague to the medieval delights of Cesky Krumlov; the regal monuments and mouthwatering pastry shops of Vienna to the "Queen of the Danube", Budapest. Take in the mountain air of the stunning Julian Alps in Slovenia, before ending up in the mysterious tangle of alleyways and canals that is the incomparable wonder of Venice.

17 days | From $ 2799 USD Marrakech to Paris Adventure (DCMP)

North Africa / Middle East > Morocco

Next Departure: Sat, Apr. 16, 2011
Trip Style: YOLO
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 2
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From the heart of North Africa to the heart of Western Europe. Cross three countries and two continents as you take in all the highlights of this fascinating and diverse region, with maximum freedom and independence to enjoy the activities you choose and most importantly, maximize the savings for your wallet! From the souks of Marrakech to the historic medina of imperial Fez; from the laid-back beach vibes of Tarifa to the spectacular Moorish heritage of Granada and Seville; from the wild tapas bars of Madrid to the vibrant art scene of Barcelona. Round up your adventure in the elegant City of Lights as you stroll the boulevards of Paris and absorb that certain "je ne sais quoi".