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Grand Tour of Germany 2026-27

RHINE CRUISE – FRANKFURT - POTSDAM

Grand Tour of Germany 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Germany: 9 days by coach or 7 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 2.150,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.

FRANKFURT - Historic Centre
Dresden
Berlin
Nuremberg

Why this tour?

  1. for an overview of Germany, visiting its most interesting cities
  2. to enjoy a mini-cruise on the Rhine
  3. for the plane-plus-coach combination, from Frankfurt to Munich

A complete tour of Germany that takes in the country’s most beautiful and important cities and attractions, from cosmopolitan Berlin (an effervescent city) to Munich, Nuremberg, Leipzig and Dresden, with a pleasant cruise on the Rhine.

Munich, Germany’s most elegant city.

A city that is beautiful not only for its grandeur and the many things to see, but also for its cleanliness: there is no litter on the ground and no overflowing bins at the underground stations. It is a peaceful city; although very popular with tourists it does not suffer from overcrowding, it is very calm and perfect to explore on foot, even though it is very well served by the underground! Among the many things to see is the Church of St John Nepomuk, better known as the Asamkirche, a small church in typical Bavarian Rococo style, built as a private chapel by the Asam brothers next to their home, the Asamhaus. Another must during a stay in Munich is the Viktualienmarkt. Not by chance the word means “fresh foods”: this is the city’s oldest market, teeming with life, aromas and colours. If you love markets, this is the place for you: it lies right in the city centre, a few steps from Marienplatz, and is open every day from Monday to Saturday, from morning to evening! The market is like a large open-air shop, with more than 100 dark-green stalls, all immaculately kept, selling strictly Bavarian food products, flowers, soaps and local crafts. A stone’s throw from the market is the heart of Munich, Marienplatz, literally Mary’s Square. Here you feel as if you are stepping into a living room: you can sip a beer, go shopping or simply enjoy a relaxed stroll. Every visit to the city, whether for an afternoon, a weekend or a whole week, can only start from here. “Mary’s Square” is part of the city’s extensive pedestrian zone, which favours its role as a meeting place and social hub. Strolling across this square gives you an idea of the importance it holds for the city of Munich, surrounded by monuments of every kind, from historic buildings to residential and commercial complexes. Dominating it is the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall), an imposing neo-Gothic building that now houses the mayor’s office and the city administration. It was built between 1867 and 1908 by the architect Georg Hauberrisser and features a complex, elaborate structure with six inner courtyards. Not by chance, Emperor Wilhelm II, on a visit to Munich, called it the finest town hall in the country. An 81-metre tower dominates the main façade, catching the visitor’s attention with its famous Glockenspiel, literally “bell play”, which boasts of being the largest carillon in the nation and plays three times a day: at 11, at 12 and, from March to October, also at 5 pm. The carillon ceremony begins with the chiming of the bells announcing the new hour, followed by a melody accompanying the movement of the figures on the upper level – the wedding – and then the dancers on the lower level: at this point the golden cockerel at the top flaps its wings, moves its head and crows three times. In the centre of the square rises the Mariensäule, a marble column adorned with 17th-century putti supporting the bronze statue of the Madonna, patron saint of Bavaria. It was erected in 1638 by the Prince-Elector Maximilian I to celebrate the liberation from the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War.

Did you know? Berlin, symbol of the new millennium. The city has changed its face at an astonishing pace thanks to the work of the finest architects of the moment (Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, Pei, Cobb, John Chamberlain, Freed), who have designed the city of the future. Potsdamer Platz has become the heart of the nightlife, with attractions such as the Imax cinema and the Arkaden shopping centre. Also worth remembering are the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, the Debis building, the futuristic glass dome of the Reichstag, the Infobox and the ultra-modern buildings of elegant Friedrichstrasse.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 9 days by coach or 7 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.

How much does it cost?

The individual participation fee starts from 2.150,00 € by coach and from 2.150,00 € by plane.

What does the price include?

return journey by luxury GT coach with 2 drivers; or; return journey Italy/Germany on scheduled Ita Airways/Lufthansa flights; Germany tour by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary; buffet breakfasts; dinner in a typical restaurant in Munich, beer included; mini-cruise on the Rhine; guided visits as indicated; Berlin by night with a local guide; taxes, VAT; city taxes; tour leader from Italy for those travelling by coach; tour leader Frankfurt/Munich for those travelling by plane; evening excursions

What is not included in the price?

drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening), return airport/hotel transfers and anything not mentioned.

Which documents are required?

Identity card / Passport

Can I cancel?

Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance

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