Germany by Rail (7 Days starting from $2,899)

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Germany by Rail
7 Days starting from $2,899

Countries Visited:
Germany

Length:	7 Days
Type:	Independent Travel
Category:	Privately Guided
Operator:	General Tours
Tour Code:	GT-301

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About This Tour

This General Tours World Traveler Privately Guided Journey… is a unique exploration of 3 distinctive cities - rich with architecture, culture, and Germany’s vibrant 21st century spirit. Luxury hotels, first class rail, and the perfect balance of privately-guided sightseeing and free time promise a rewarding journey – and unmatched value!

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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage

Unmatched value featuring luxury Kempinski Hotels throughout, 6 meals, all on-tour transportation, and expertly-guided sightseeing with your own personal guide You won’t find this innovative itinerary anywhere else! We include luxury hotels, travel-any-day flexibility, expertly-guided private sightseeing, plus museum and transport cards to make the most of your free time Indulge in the luxury of Kempinski Hotels throughout… including the legendary Adlon Kempinski Berlin, just steps from Brandenburg Gate Explore the fascinating history of European emigration at the new BallinStadt Museum in Hamburg, where millions began their voyage to a new life in America Privately-guided sightseeing reveals the splendors of Berlin and Dresden, including the fabulous jewels and treasures of the legendary Green Vault 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site#WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Kempinski Adlon Berlin
Hotel Class: Deluxe
After being completely destroyed during the Second World War, the famous Hotel Adlon was rebuilt on the original site and reopened in 1997, where it continues to majestically survey the Brandenburg Gate. The 141 guest rooms feature a marble bathroom, cable television, in-room safe and high-speed internet access. The Aldon spa provides massage, wellness and beauty treatment. Onsite is a fitness center, pool and several restaurants and bars.

Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
In the heart of Dresden’s Oldtown, the Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Hotel is surrounded by 300 years of tradition. The city’s wonders, including the Church of Our Lady and the Semperopera, are well within reach from the hotel. All 214 rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, TV, radio, telephones, fax and pc connection, a safe, and a mini-bar. Other facilities include restaurants, bar, pool, solarium, sauna, massages, and fitness machines.

Kempinski Atlantic Hamburg
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski's snow-white façade is a local landmark and it continues to be a favoured venue for festivals, fashion shows and international conferences. Guest rooms have high-ceilings and include high speed internet access, in-room safe, and cable television. Guests have access to pool, sauna and fitness center, several restaurants and bars, and spa.

Day 1 - Hamburg, Germany
Check-in to the Hotel Kempinski Atlantic Hamburg, a luxury landmark for discerning travelers for nearly 100 years. After time to refresh, join your personal guide for a private walking tour in this enchanting city. Founded by Charlemagne more than 1,000 years ago, this Elbe River port rose to Medieval wealth and glory as a powerful member of the Hanseatic League. Today, it’s a chic and sophisticated city laced with canals, lakes and bridges.

Day 2 - Hamburg
Set at the mouth of the Elbe, one of Europe’s greatest rivers, and just 60 miles from the North Sea, the city of Hamburg was a major gateway for European emigration from the late 1800’s into the middle of the last century. Thousands of soon-to-be Americans began their voyage to the New World at BallinStadt, a way station for emigrants awaiting departure on the ships of the Hamburg-American Line, known widely as Hapag. Today, BallinStadt is home to a fascinating museum that explores the drama and history of European emigration to America and beyond. This morning, you’ll enjoy a self-guided exploration of the BallinStadt Emigration Museum, a mirror image, of sorts, to Ellis Island.

Your afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own in this inviting, easy-to-get-around city. Your included Hamburg Transportation Card makes it free! Meals B

Day 3 - Hamburg / Berlin
After breakfast, your private car and driver await to escort you to the rail station. Board your first class train for Berlin #WHS#, where your guide is on hand to transfer you by private car to the historic Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. Opened 101 years ago in the heart of the city, just steps from Brandenburg Gate, the Adlon is still one of the preeminent luxury addresses in the capital.

You’ll receive Museum and Transportation Cards upon arrival, so feel free to step out and explore on your own. Berlin offers an array of world-class museums, and an efficient transport system makes it easy to navigate at your own pace. Meals B

Day 4 - Explore Berlin
Join your guide this morning for a private tour of Berlin including City Hall, Brandenburg Gate, and the remains of the Berlin Wall. Continue on to the Pergamon Museum for a private tour through one of the world’s greatest collections of antiquity. The balance of the day is free, and your Museum and Transportation Cards are still valid for free entry into numerous museums and unlimited use of city buses and trains. Meals B

Day 5 - Berlin / Dresden
A private transfer brings you to the train station for your first class rail journey to Dresden, a Baroque jewel on a sweeping bank of the Elbe River. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your personal guide for a private tour of the city. Marvel at the glorious spires and dome of the newly-risen Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady), reduced to rubble in WWII and masterfully rebuilt to once again grace the city. You’ll see the opulent Zwinger Palace and tour the Green Vault, home to a breathtaking collection of objets d’art, including a dazzling 41-carat green diamond, the drinking cup of Ivan the Terrible, and other treasures wrought of gold, silver, ivory and amber.

This evening, you’ll delight in the Baroque elegance and modern luxury of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski. Meals B

Day 6 - Dresden
Enjoy this day at leisure to explore and enjoy as you wish. Your guide can assist with independent touring, including a guided excursion to the famed Porcelain workshops of Meissen. Meals B

Day 7 - Dresden
Your program with us finishes this morning. Or, explore more of Europe with our FreeStyle Add-ons. Our travel planning experts can assist you and your Travel Agent to customize the perfect itinerary. Looking for a suggestion? Near-by Prague and the splendid cities of Poland offer the perfect complement to this tour.

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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage

Unmatched value featuring luxury Kempinski Hotels throughout, 6 meals, all on-tour transportation, and expertly-guided sightseeing with your own personal guide You won’t find this innovative itinerary anywhere else! We include luxury hotels, travel-any-day flexibility, expertly-guided private sightseeing, plus museum and transport cards to make the most of your free time Indulge in the luxury of Kempinski Hotels throughout… including the legendary Adlon Kempinski Berlin, just steps from Brandenburg Gate Explore the fascinating history of European emigration at the new BallinStadt Museum in Hamburg, where millions began their voyage to a new life in America Privately-guided sightseeing reveals the splendors of Berlin and Dresden, including the fabulous jewels and treasures of the legendary Green Vault 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site#WHS#

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