Highlights of Germany (6030)

10 Day Tour from Frankfurt to Munich

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Spectacular scenery, medieval towns, fairytale castles, a fascinating history, and world-class beer…this is Germany! On this comprehensive tour, see Germany's highlights and visit its most famous cities, as well as some medieval towns and scenic areas. Your vacation starts in Frankfurt and ends in Munich with overnights in the Rhineland, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Munich. Magnificent scenery awaits you on this value-minded Germany vacation. Enjoy a cruise on the Rhine River, passing castle-crested hills, and terraced vineyards. Visit pretty historic towns like Hamelin, known as the setting of the Pied Piper legend, and Rothenburg on the Romantic Road featuring charming cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses in the walled medieval town. Some of the less-known highlights of this tour are Lübeck, a Hanseatic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 12th century, and Veste Coburg Castle, one of Germany’s largest castle complexes. Enjoy an orientation drive in Hamburg, time in Munich’s Marienplatz, and a guided tour of Dresden, to see, among other highlights, the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion, where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound every quarter of an hour. From beautiful scenery and exciting cities to historic sights and fun experiences, this Germany tour has it all!

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi . Your tour includes a scenic cruise on the mighty Rhine River. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Special Departures:
Oktoberfest departures September 12 and 26 2025
Christmas market departures December 05 and 12 2025

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

9 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY

Welcome to Germany! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for the welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 FRANKFURT AREA–RHINE CRUISE–COLOGNE–RHINELAND

Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland, past vineyards, castles, and quaint villages. Next is the city of Cologne, the city known for its joyous attitude, with free time to visit the city center.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km

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Day 3 RHINELAND–HAMELIN–HAMBURG

Journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. The medieval town center with its historical buildings and magically fancy gables still echo the “Pied Piper” legend. Continue to Hamburg.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km

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Day 4 HAMBURG–LÜBECK–BERLIN

Start the day with an orientation drive in Hamburg, one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later, depart for Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Later, arrive in Berlin and enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km

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Day 5 BERLIN

No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now, the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in contemporary architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide.

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Day 6 BERLIN–DRESDEN–LEIPZIG

Travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony and at one time called the “Florence on the Elbe.” On the included guided sightseeing tour, see the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion where the 40 bells of the Glockenspiel sound four times per hour, and much more. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843.
Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km

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Day 7 LEIPZIG–WEIMAR–COBURG–NUREMBERG

Leave Leipzig to visit Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Weimar Republic.” This city is also famed as the home to the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Continue to Nuremberg and stroll its town center, dominated by the imperial castle.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km

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Day 8 NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH

As you leave Nuremberg, stop for a photo at the famous Zeppelinfield. On the way to Munich, visit the quaint Medieval village of Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. Marvel at its towered gates and battlements, squares of half-timbered houses and decorated fountains; you’ll feel like stepping back in time.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km

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Day 9 MUNICH

With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, visit one of the important museums, and sample Munich’s famous beer!

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Day 10 MUNICH

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ZSUZSANNA LUKA

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Traveling, researching the history and culture of new places has always been a passion of mine so when the opportunity arose to become a Tour Director I did not hesitate, and I still enjoy it - sharing my knowledge, passion and experience with guests, doing my best to ensure that their trip exceeds their expectations and becomes a wonderful memory. On tour there are travelers from all around the world, so I also learn a lot from them, broadening my horizon with each tour. It is not easy to choose a favorite country or a favorite tour as there is something unique and delightful in every corner of the world, but perhaps the Balkans and Transylvania are closest to my heart, as they are regions I am closely linked to.”

Tour Director - ZSUZSANNA LUKA

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Hamburg
Berlin
Munich

Hamburg

Hamburg Evening Harbor Cruise

Hamburg Evening Harbor Cruise

Join an exciting evening cruise around Hamburg's impressive Hafen (harbor) for a unique perspective of Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city and Europe's second-largest port.

Price Range: $

Berlin

Berlin Bites & Delightful Night: A Fusion of Food and Fun

Berlin Bites & Delightful Night: A Fusion of Food and Fun

Enjoy a night of delectable food and lively atmosphere during this memorable dinner experience in the heart of Berlin.

Price Range: $$

WWII Berlin and the Cold War

WWII Berlin and the Cold War

From the Wannsee Conference House and Allied Museum to a nuclear bomb shelter built to protect more than 3,000 people, this interactive tour will enhance your visit to Berlin in a truly memorable way!

Price Range: $

Munich

Bavarian Brew & Bites

Bavarian Brew & Bites

Get a firsthand look at Munich's rich beer heritage as you visit an authentic Bavarian beer place for a typical 3-course dinner with Bavarian beer!

Price Range: $$

Dachau Concentration Camp

Dachau Concentration Camp

Come face to face with the horrors of Dachau, Germany's first concentration camp and the model for the brutality of the Third Reich, during this moving guided visit of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.

Price Range: $

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Cosmos European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Cosmos tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience. For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party. Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $2,707*
18 guests in a party: $593*

Contact Cosmos or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Cosmos Private Touring.

*Supplement pricing is per person (USD) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2021 travel year. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.


The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).

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