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Guided Coach ToursLimousine Tours

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Guided Coach Tours....................................................................................................... 3

General Information (Pick-Up/Departure points) ............................................................ 4

Pre/Post Tour Hotels ............................................................................................................ 5

Romantic Germany ............................................................................................................... 6

Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales – The German Classics.................................................... 7

Festive Christmas Markets ................................................................................................. 9

Christmas Delight ............................................................................................................... 10

Christmas Classics ............................................................................................................. 11

Tour Combinations ............................................................................................................. 12

Limousine Tours – Net Rates ................................................................................ 13

Legendary Rhine and Moselle .......................................................................................... 14

From the Past into the Future .......................................................................................... 15

Terms & Conditions..................................................................................................... 16

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Joining one of our 'Guided Coach Tours' is a very comfortable way to get familiarwith the most beautiful landscapes and villages, the most interesting sights, the traditions and the lifestyle in Germany.

our friendly, experienced and bilingual tour guides (english/Spanish) will do everything possible to make your holidays most interesting, smooth and pleasant.As your satisfaction and convenience are very important to us, we use a modernfleet of coaches – all of them equipped with air conditioning, on-board washroomand refrigerator for cold drinks. exception: For smaller groups we use our 6 – 16seater minibuses or Vans.

Come and experience an unforgettable holiday with Touring Tours & Travel!

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S T A F Four experienced staff – from coach drivers and tour guides to the per-sonnel behind the scene – has committed itself to provide the best ser-vices and making the holidays of our guests most interesting, smoothand pleasant. our coach drivers have many years of experience, unble-mished safety records and regular training. All our Guided Coach Toursare accompanied by friendly, experienced and bilingual tour guides(english/ Spanish).

H o T e L SThe hotels we choose for overnight stays are specially selected, char-ming and comfortable houses which belong to the best of their catego-ries (mostly first class or excellently-appointed tourist superior classhotels). Air conditioning in German hotels is widespread but still notstandard and therefore cannot be guaranteed. All rooms have privatebath or shower/ WC. Most of the hotels offer a full breakfast buffet in themorning. Baggage handling (one piece per person) is provided.

M e A L SAll accommodations include breakfast. Further information about themeals included in the tour price you will find next to the tour description(please see 'Services Included'). In addition to that, the daily itinerary contains the following information:

(B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner

A D D I T I o n A L S e R V I C e Sentrance fees are included to a large degree. Details on all included ser-vices can be found in the tour description. We also offer optional excur-sions, knowing that various tour guests have different interests on par-ticular days. 'optionals' can only be booked during the tour.nevertheless, they are already listed for your information. No ‘hidden

expenses’ with Touring Tours & Travel!

D e P A R T U R e S & A R R I V A L SThe departures of our Guided Coach Tours are guaranteed! our pick-up/departure points are outlined below. All the tours normally arrive back inFrankfurt in the afternoon. Depending on the traffic situation, the arrivaltime may vary. our clients will be dropped-off at the same places wherethey were picked-up – in the opposite order.

n e Wevery time you find this button, something new has been added to a tour. e.g., according to the wishes of our clients they express on the

feedback questionnaires at the end of each tour, we have included a welcome and/ or a farewell dinner!

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General Information

Please note: All guests booked in a hotel at the airport e.g., Holiday Innexpress Frankfurt Airport can use the airport shuttleservice offered by the respective hotel. The pick-upfor these clients will be atFrankfurt Airport, Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B – MeetingPoint.

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H I G H L I G H T S O F G E R M A N Y :

1. Mövenpick Hotel, Den Haager Straße 5 – Lobby 08:15 am2. InterCityHotel Frankfurt, Poststrasse 8 – Lobby 08:30 am3. Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B – Meeting Point 09:00 am

F E S T I V E C H R I S T M A S M A R K E T S :

1. Mövenpick Hotel, Den Haager Straße 5 – Lobby 09:15 am2. InterCityHotel Frankfurt, Poststrasse 8 – Lobby 09:30 am3. Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B – Meeting Point 10:00 am

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H o T e L S I n F R A n K F U R T – n e T R A T e S

Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt (FC)

Whether you are planning to visit Frankfurt on a business trip to attend or host a conferen-ce, or on vacation to enjoy one of Germany’s finest cities, the modern and comfortableMövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is the perfect choice for you and your party.

easily reached by train or Metro from the airport, the 4 star Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt Cityis ideally located to offer you the perfect balance between convenience and executive levelbusiness facilities. For outings, take the nearby metro to visit the charming old city ofFrankfurt.

All 288 rooms are contemporary and well-equipped spread over 7 floors and benefit fromair-conditioning, heating, Flat screen TV, radio, phone, high speed Internet access, hair-dryer, minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, room service and laptop-sized safe.

InterCityHotel, Frankfurt City Center (TS)

Located directly at the Central Railway Station and connected to the subway and tram networks – take advantage of free local public transport with your room ID card. In the 382 rooms and 2 suites you will find all the comforts you need. They are fitted with all themodern facilities that you come to expect. Whether its air conditioning or cable TV, video ondemand or minibar – your needs will be met. The modern communication facilities are alsoup-to-date, offering ISDn-telephone with answering machine, modem & fax connectionsand WiFi.

In the case you should need an overnight stay before and/ or after yourGuided Coach Tour, we offer special rates at the below mentioned, selectedhotels. With a booking of a pre and/ or post tour night you will have the possibility to start and end your trip in a very pleasant and comfortableway. You will be picked-up and/ or dropped-off directly at your hotel!

The following rates are special offers which are only valid in combinationwith a reservation of one of our Guided Coach Tours. Please note that wecan concede these reduced rates only for a maximum of two nights before/after your tour. Should you wish a longer stay, from the 3rd night on, ourCity Breaks rates apply.

Please note: The booking of the below mentioned hotels is subject to availability. The indicated rates are not valid during trade fairs, exhibitions,congresses and events.

Per room/night incl. bfst Weekdays Mon – FRI Weekends FRI – Mon

Double room € 90.- € 79.-

Single room € 79.- € 68.-

Private Transfers Economy Class – NET RATES1-3 pax € 92.-

4-7 pax € 113.-

Per room/night incl. bfst Weekdays Mon – FRI Weekends FRI – Mon

Double room € 106.- € 81.-

Single room € 83.- € 71.-

(from Frankfurt Airport to one of the below mentioned hotels – incombination with a reservation of one of our Guided Coach Tours)

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Romantic Germany

D A Y 1 : S U n D A YFrankfurt – Würzburg – Rothenburg ob der Tauber (D)Depart from Frankfurt in the morning for a picturesque drive

through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg, on the banks of theriver Main. enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and UneSCo WorldHeritage Site. on the world famous Romantic Road we move on toRothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s well-preserved ‘Jewel of theMiddle Ages’. During a city walk, including a visit of St. Jacob’sChurch with the Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, youwill experience the special flair of this unique town. Leisure time before in the evening our welcome dinner with complimentary drink will be served at the hotel. Afterwards, join an unforgettable tour with the night Watchman. overnight at Hotel eisenhut or similar.

D A Y 2 : M o n D A YRothenburg ob der Tauber – Augsburg – Munich (B)Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See

charming villages like Dinkelsbühl or nördlingen before we arrive at Augsburg. We continue to the Bavarian capital, Munich.An orientation tour, passing nymphenburg Castle and the olympicGrounds, will give you a first impression of this splendid city before we check-in at our hotel. In the afternoon we will leave for awalk which will take us at 05:00 pm to the ‘Glockenspiel’ (carillon)at Marienplatz. The evening is free for own activities. Would youlike to have a look into the ‘Hofbräuhaus’ or to attend a concert oran opera? Please just ask your guide! overnight at Hotelerzgiesserei o.s.

D A Y 3 : T U e S D A YMunich – Garmisch-Partenkirchen – ettal – oberammergau

– Füssen (B)Depending on the weather conditions on this day, drive toGarmisch-Partenkirchen, situated at the foot of our highest mountain ‘Zugspitze’ and one of the most important wintersporttowns in Southern Germany, before going on to the Benedectineabbey of ettal and to oberammergau. The village is internationallyfamous for its Passion Play – generally performed every ten years – and for its numerous buildings with tromp l'oeil(Lueftlmalerei) painted façades. on the way to our today’s desti-nation, Füssen, we will make a short stop at the glorious rococochurch in Wies. on sunny days, from there you can already seethe fantastic Bavarian Alps. overnight at Luitpoldpark-Hotel o.s.

D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A YFüssen – Hohenschwangau – Linderhof – Rottenbuch – Füssen (B)From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and – located on the rugged hill above – the breathtaking fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, neuschwanstein! After the guided visit wecontinue to Linderhof on a scenic Alps tour through Austria.Linderhof is the only palace ‘Mad King Ludwig’ lived to see completed. In the later afternoon we arrive back to Füssen – nothaving missed to see another treasure of rococo architecture, themonastery church Rottenbuch. overnight at Luitpoldpark-Hotelo.s.

D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A YFüssen – Lindau – Lake Constance (B)In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, we are heading toLake Constance which we will arrive at its north shore, locatedbetween Germany, Switzerland and Austria. enjoy a walking tourof the beautiful village Lindau before we continue to Konstanz.The largest town at Lake Constance with a lot of historical interestis located at Germany's border with Switzerland and also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airshippioneer. Afterwards, we check-in at our hotel in the nearby citySingen. overnight at Holiday Inn express o.s.

D A Y 6 : F R I D A YLake Constance – Black Forest – Freiburg – Heidelberg (B/ D)Today we enter the Black Forest, a region known not only for itsdelicious cake and the wooden cuckoo clocks but also for its spectacular landscapes. We will visit a clockmaker and, of course,you will have the possibility to taste the typical cake. enjoy adrive through the beautiful countryside towards the idyllic town ofFreiburg. After a city tour we continue to Heidelberg, the oldestGerman university town where you will see the inner courtyard ofthe impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site, and the winecellar with its big barrel. In the evening, we will celebrate our good-bye to Romantic Germany with a great farewell dinner atfamous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg, built in the 16th century.overnight at Hotel Zum Ritter St. Georg o.s. in Heidelberg orDarmstadt area

D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A YHeidelberg – Rüdesheim – Frankfurt (B)We leave Heidelberg in the early morning to take you to the UpperMiddle Rhine Valley, also declared UneSCo World Heritage Site andfamous for its wines and vineyards. In Ruedesheim we board asteamer for a Rhine river cruise, passing fascinating castles, ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. Maybe, from thedeck of the ship, you will see the blond maid combing her hair. our coach will awaits us in St. Goarshausen to bring us back toFrankfurt where our exciting journey ends with a small panoramiccity tour of Germany’s financial capital at approx. 04:00 pm.

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I N G E N E R A L :• Six overnight stays at specially

selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax,service charges and baggage handling(one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom.

• Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC

• Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour

• All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals

M E A L S :• Six breakfast buffets• Welcome dinner with

complimentary drink• Farewell dinner

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• Residence, Würzburg• St. Jacob’s Church, Rothenburg ob der

Tauber• night Watchman Tour, Rothenburg ob

der Tauber (english or German)• neuschwanstein Castle • Linderhof Palace• nymphenburg Palace, Munich• olympic Tower, Munich• Heidelberg Castle (inner courtyard and

wine cellar)• Rhine river cruise from Rüdesheim to

St. Goarshausen

Tour price: € 1100.- (per person based on double occupancy)

Third person in extra bed: € 1050.-Single supplement: € 305.-*Supplement for oktoberfest tours: € 120.- per person

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt • Please see tour combination

‘Highlights of Germany’

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Come and explore Romantic Germany with us! See beautiful landscapes, medieval villages,enchanting palaces and centuries-old castles! enjoy local traditions and culinary specialities!

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(for departure times see page 4)June 14, July 12, Aug 09, Sep 20*

(*TThis date requires an oktoberfest supplement foraccommodation in Munich: tour price + supplement!)

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Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales – The German Classics

D A Y 1 : S U n D A YFrankfurt – eisenach – Weimar (D)Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastwardto eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Visit oneof the most important buildings of German history and see the room where Martin Luther in only eleven weekstranslated the new Testament. Three hundred years before, St. elizabeth of Thuringia spent almost all her life at the Wartburg. Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous famous persons likeGoethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived and worked. In the evening our welcome dinner will be servedat our hotel. overnight at Hotel Leonardo or similar.

D A Y 2 : M o n D A YWeimar – Dresden (B)After the breakfast drive to Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony. on a city tour you will get to know one of the loveliest cities of central europe. Due toits mild climate, the baroque architecture and the renowned museums, Dresden is also called ‘Florence ofthe elbe’. See the Semper opera House, the baroqueZwinger, the Green Vault and, overall, the restoredFrauenkirche. nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the bombing in 1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. The rest of the day is free for own activities.overnight at Park Inn o.s.

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D A Y 3 : T U e S D A YDresden – Wittenberg – Potsdam – Berlin (B)

Today we return to the traces of Luther and visitWittenberg where the reformation started on 31.10.1517when Martin, according to legend, nailed his 95 theses tothe portal of the Castle Church. Afterwards, we departtowards Potsdam and the impressive courtyards ofSanssouci Palace, the former summer residence ofFrederick the Great, King of Prussia. In the late afternoonwe arrive at Berlin. overnight at Sylter Hof Berlin o.s.

D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A YBerlin (B)During a big city tour we will show you all the highlights of Germany’s capital and most exciting city. SeeBrandenburg Gate, our parliament Reichstag, the victorycolumn, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church,Checkpoint Charlie, remains of the wall, boulevard Unterden Linden and the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). Theafternoon is free for own activities like discovering themuseums island or shopping in the numerous boutiquesand department stores like KaDeWe. Take the opportunityto do an optional boat trip which gives you some memorable views from the channel Spree. Please just ask your guide! overnight at overnight at Sylter Hof Berlin o.s

I N G E N E R A L :• Seven overnight stays at specially

selected first class and tourist superior class hotels including tax,service charges and baggage handling(one piece per person). All rooms withprivate bathroom.


• Professional english/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour


M E A L S :• Seven breakfast buffets• Welcome dinner• Farewell dinner

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• Wartburg Castle, eisenach• Green Vault, Dresden• Harbour cruise, Hamburg

8 days/7 nights departing on Sundays: (for departuretimes please see page 4)

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Tour price: € 1085.-

(per person based on double occupancy)

Third person in extra bed: € 1035.-

Single supplement: € 315.-

optional (to be booked during the tour):

Spree boat trip in Berlin: eUR 9.50 per person

Combinations or add-ons:

• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt, City Breaks

• Please see tour combination ‘Highlights of Germany’

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D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A YBerlin – Hamburg (B)Today we are heading north. our next stop is Hamburg.enjoy all the main sights of this booming city like St. Michälis Church, called Michel, St. Pauli quarter,Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt and the brand-newHafenCity before discovering Germany’s largest port on a typical harbour cruise. The evening is free, maybe for a walk along the Reeperbahn? This amusement district originally was visited by sailors who were able to spend a whole six month pay in only one happy night. nowadays,of course, you can also see more ‘civilised’ areas.overnight at Leonardo Hotel Hamburg City nord o.s.

D A Y 6 : F R I D A YHamburg – Bremen – Hamelin (B/ D)After breakfast departure to Bremen, the free hanseaticcity at river Weser with an old tradition of seafaring. See ‘Roland’ at the market square, the cathedral, the cityhall and the bronze statue of Grimms’ BremerStadtmusikanten. Rub the donkey’s hooves and a wishcomes true! After a walk through the narrow streets ofSchnoor quarter with tiny houses, we turn onto the famousGerman Fairy Tale Route. In the afternoon we reachHamelin, a city known for the Pied Piper, another legendappeared in the writings of the Brothers Grimm. Its formerwealthy – due to its favourable location as trading centreon the river Weser – was reflected in its lavishly decoratedhouses. The delightful centre is a listed site of historicalinterest. After the check-in at the hotel, we will celebrateour farewell dinner. overnight at Mercure Hotel o.s.

D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A YHamelin – Frankfurt (B)Along the river Weser we follow the Fairy Tale Routetowards the small and unique city of Hann.Münden. never destroyed, Hann.Münden belongs to the best preserved half-timbered places in Germany. enjoy thisjewel of Weser Renaissance style before we continue ourtrip to Frankfurt. on the further way to the south we willmake stops along the road, depending on the weather andtraffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt wherea panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital awaitsus. overnight at InterCityHotel o.s.

D A Y 8 : S U n D A YFrankfurt (B)our exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel orcontinues with ‘Romantic Germany’(please see tour combination ‘Highlights of Germany’).

Are you interested in ‘Berlin and FairyTales’ only? You have the possibility tostart your journey on day 3 in Berlin (arrival by own arrangements). Your tourguide will contact you upon arrival or will meet you at the lobby in the lateafternoon.

Tour price: € 765.-


Third person in extra bed: € 715.-

Single supplement: € 225.-

optional (to be booked during the tour):

Spree boat trip in Berlin: € 9.50 per person

optional (to be booked in advance):

Train ticket 2nd class Frankfurt – Berlin: € 125.- per person

Combinations or add-ons:

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Festive Christmas Markets

D A Y 1 : S U n D A YFrankfurt – Heidelberg – Triberg/ Black Forest (D)Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to

Heidelberg for a walking tour of the oldest German universitytown, located at the river neckar and dominated by theimpressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site. our next stopis one of the most prestigious and famous Spa resorts world-wide, Baden-Baden. enjoy a visit of the charming Christmasmarket before we enter the Black Forest, a region known notonly for its delicious cake and the wooden cuckoo clocks butalso for its spectacular landscapes. In the evening, our welco-me dinner will be served at the hotel. overnight at HofgutSternen o.s.

D A Y 2 : M o n D A YTriberg/ Black Forest – Lake Constance –Hohenschwangau – Füssen (B)

In the early morning, we are heading to the region Allgäu pas-sing wonderful Lake Constance. During the journey we will doseveral breaks, one of them at a real architectural treasure:the Basilica of Birnau with lake view. You will already see thefantastic Bavarian Alps before we arrive at Hohenschwangau.on the rugged hill above, the breathtaking fairytale castle ofKing Ludwig II, neuschwanstein! After the guided tour wecheck-in at our hotel in nearby Füssen. overnight at HotelLuitpoldpark o.s.

D A Y 3 : T U e S D A YFüssen – oberammergau – ettal – Munich (B)After the breakfast we will take you to oberammergau.

The village is internationally famous for its Passion Play –generally performed every ten years – and for its numerousbuildings with tromp l'oeil (Lueftlmalerei) painted façades. onthe further way to our today’s destination, the Bavarian capi-tal, Munich, we will make short stops at the glorious rococochurch in Wies and at the Benedectine abbey of ettal. InMunich we will show you all the main sights of the splendidcity and finally we discover the romantic Christmas market.Free time to explore the numerous stalls with handcraftedChristmas gifts or local specialities. Taste the hot spiced winecalled Glühwein. overnight at Hotel erzgiesserei o.s.

D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A YMunich – Salzburg – Munich (B)Today enjoy our full day excursion to the native city of

the world famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Salzburg in Austria. While walking through the old Town youwill see its highlights such as Mozart’s birthplace,Getreidegasse and the cathedral. You will have enough time tospend on your own, just strolling around, visiting the lovelyChristmas market and, of course, you should not miss theopportunity to taste the famous sweets made in Salzburg,Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon we return to Munich.overnight at Hotel erzgiesserei o.s.

D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A YMunich – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – nuremberg (B)After our breakfast and the check-out we head to

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s well-preserved ‘Jewel ofthe Middle Ages’. During a city walk, including a visit of St.Jacob’s Church with the Holy Blood Altar by TilmanRiemenschneider, you will experience the special flair of thisunique town. enjoy the Christmas market or even step insidethe incredible Christmas Store before we continue toFranconia’s biggest city, nuremberg. You might have heardabout the local sausages called ‘nürnberger’ or the Christmasspeciality of Lebkuchen, gingerbread. overnight at Hotel ParkInn by Radisson o.s./ nürnberg area

D A Y 6 : F R I D A Ynuremberg (B/ D)Today we will see the ‘Christkindlesmarkt’ – probably the mostfamous Christmas market of the world – and all the mainsights of the historic city like the former home of the artistAlbrecht Dürer. At the end of our tour, join a visit of the medie-val Kaiserburg Castle before the rest of the day is free forshopping or other activities. In the evening we will meet againfor a nice Christmas dinner at one of the typical restaurants.overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson o.s./ nürnberg area

D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Ynuremberg – Würzburg – Frankfurt (B)This morning we leave for Würzburg, on the banks of the riverMain. enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Residence, amasterpiece of baroque architecture and UneSCo WorldHeritage Site. Together, let us celebrate a small good-bye atthe last Christmas market of our tour before we return toGermany’s financial capital, Frankfurt. Arrival in the afternoon.

I N G E N E R A L :• Six overnight stays at specially

selected first class and tourist superiorclass hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms withprivate bathroom.


• Professional english/ Spanish speakingguide throughout the tour


M E A L S :• Six breakfast buffets• Welcome dinner• Farewell dinner

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• neuschwanstein Castle• St. Jacob’s Church,

Rothenburg ob der Tauber• Kaiserburg Castle, nuremberg

(deep well and sinwell tower)• Residence, Würzburg


Third person in extra bed: € 975.-Single supplement: € 270.-

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt• Please see tour combination

‘German Christmas Fantasy’

7 days/6 nightsdeparting on Sundays:(for departure times see page 4)

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Christmas Delight

D A Y 1 : W e D n e S D A Y / S U n D A YFrankfurt – eisenach – Weimar – Leipzig (D)Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive

eastward to eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle.Visit one of the most important buildings of Germanhistory and see the room where Martin Luther in only eleven weeks translated the new Testament. Three hundred years before, St. elizabeth of Thuringia spentalmost all her life at the Wartburg. Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerousfamous persons like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and RichardStrauss lived and worked. Afterwards we head to ourtoday’s destination, Leipzig, check-in at our hotel and visitone of Germany´s largest Christmas markets. The mainattraction is located on the historical market square infront of the ancient town hall, a 25yard Christmas treewith thousands of lights. Stroll along the stalls with handcrafted Christmas gifts from the region. We invite you to an informal but very typical German snack withBratwurst and the hot spiced wine called Glühwein.overnight at Seaside Hotel o.s.

D A Y 2 : T H U R S D A Y / M o n D A YLeipzig – Meissen – Dresden (B)After the breakfast we continue towards Meissen wherewe will visit one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufactories. Founded in the 18th century and beingcontinuously in operation since then, the delicate andalways handcrafted products are found in royal courts andcelebrities homes all around the world. See the exhibitionhall and the demonstration workshops where all steps ofthe painting and glazing process are explained to you.Afterwards, we go on to Dresden, the capital of the FreeState of Saxony. on a city tour you will get to know one ofthe loveliest cities of central europe. Due to its generalmild climate, the baroque architecture and the renownedmuseums, Dresden is also called ‘Florence of the elbe’. See the main sights such as the Semper opera House, thebaroque Zwinger and, overall, the restored Frauenkirche.nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the bombing in1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. After ourtour we check-in at our hotel. In the evening we will visitthe Christmas market called ‘Striezelmarkt’ – named afterthe local cake ‘Striezel’. Highlights are the big Christmaspyramid and the numerous stalls where you can taste theStriezel. overnight at Park Inn o.s.

Christmas feeling with real candles shining in the evening. Purchase handcrafted Christmas pyramids directlyfrom the woodcarvers!

D A Y 3 : F R I D A Y / T U e S D A YDresden – Annaberg – Schneeberg – Plauen (B/ D)Today we are heading mostly along country roads, viaSeiffen, a centre of the wooden toy industry, to two ancientminer-villages, Schneeberg and Annaberg. These towns are typical for the erzgebirge (ore Mountains) and actuallyhome of the German tradition of woodcarving andChristmas pyramids. In former times, light – representedby candles – was an important symbol of life and safety for the miners, working in the dark tunnels. The woodcarvers combined their deep religious beliefs andused candles to illuminate the pyramids, decorated withsaints and symbols of the holy night. The Christmas market in Annaberg is dating back to 1510. Schneeberghosts St. Wolfgang’s Church with an altar from 1539, carved by Lucas Cranach the elder. In the afternoon we continue towards Plauen, famous for its handcraftedlace. Plauen was founded in 1122 and since the 16th century has been an important place for cotton manufacturing. our farewell dinner will be served at ourhotel. overnight at Hotel Dormero o.s.

D A Y 4 : S A T U R D A Y / W e D n e S D A YPlauen – Bamberg – Frankfurt (B)This morning we are travelling through the Franconianforest to the imperial city of Bamberg. Founded in the 9th century, it has a nicely preserved old Town which wasdeclared UneSCo World Heritage Site. We will see the cathedral and the former Benedictine abbey ofMichaelsberg before, unfortunately, it is time for the lastimpressions of German Christmas markets. You will havesufficient time to do some last-minute shopping before we start our journey through the rolling hills of Franconia back to Frankfurt, our final destination which we will reach in the late afternoon.

I N G E N E R A L :• Three overnight stays at specially

selected first class and tourist superiorclass hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms withprivate bathroom.


• Professional english/ Spanish speakingguide throughout the tour


M E A L S :• Three breakfast buffets• Welcome snack at Leipzig

Christmas market (local speciality)• Farewell dinner

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• Wartburg Castle, eisenach • Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen

(Museum of MeISSen® Art)



Combination or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt• Please see tour combination

‘German Christmas Fantasy’

4 days/3 nightsdeparting on Wednesday/Sunday:(for departure times see page 4)

Dec 02, Dec 06

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Christmas Classics

D A Y 1 : S A T U R D A Y MunichAfter your arrival at Munich Airport a driver will welcome youand take you in a private limousine to the hotel where for thefollowing six nights a room is already booked for you. Pleasedo not forget to inform us in advance about your flight arrivaldetails! The rest of the day is free for own activities. overnightat Park Inn München east or similar.

D A Y 2 : S U n D A Y Munich (B/ D)At 09:30 am your tourguide will meet you at the hotel’s lobbyto take you on an extensive city tour of Munich – the capital ofthe state of Bavaria. our first stop is at nymphenburg Palace.In former times, this baroque palace was seat of the Bavarianmonarchs. Afterwards, you will see the Residence, splendidMaximilian- and Leopoldstreet, the opera, the olympicGrounds, Marienplatz with City Hall and its famous ‘Glocken-spiel’ (carillon), St. Peter’s Church, the Viktualien-Market and much more. And, of course, you will have the afternoon tostroll around the romantic Munich Christmas market. In the evening, our welcome dinner will take place in a typicalrestaurant.

D A Y 3 : M o n D A YMunich – oberammergau – Hohenschwangau – Munich (B/ L)After the breakfast we start heading south, towards ober-ammergau. The village is internationally famous for itsPassion Play – generally performed every ten years – and forits numerous buildings with tromp l'oeil (Lueftlmalerei) pain-ted façades. our next stop is the glorious rococo church inWies. Continue to Hohenschwangau where we will have a lightlunch at Schlosshotel Lisl or Villa Jägerhaus. Afterwards, youwill visit neuschwanstein Castle, the breathtaking fairytalecastle of King Ludwig II. It was ranked no. 8 when millions ofpeople decided on the ‘new seven world wonders’ and wasmodel for Walt Disney’s Cinderella castle. In the late afternoonwe return to our hotel in Munich.

D A Y 4 : T U e S D A YMunich – nuremberg – Regensburg – Munich (B)In the morning we leave Munich to go north, to the city ofnuremberg. This Franconian metropolis has a very special flairwhich you will experience during an orientative city tour. Youwill see the former ‘Reichsparteitagsgelände’ (Party RallyeGrounds), Court Room 600 where the famous nuremberg trialswere held, the beautiful old Town with preserved city wall andgates, the Hauptmarkt, the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) and

much more. nuremberg and the Franconian region are alsofamous for its special grilled sausages, so called ‘nürnbergerRostbratwürste’, which you have to try before you have timeon your own to visit the ‘Christkindlesmarkt’ – probably themost famous Christmas market of the world. on the way backto Munich we will make a short stop in the city of Regensburgwhere at the castle of the aristocratical family of Thurn andTaxis (who invented the modern post delivery system) a unique, little Christmas market awaits you. Return to Munichin the evening.

D A Y 5 : W e D n e S D A YMunich – Salzburg – Munich (B)Today we leave Germany going to the native city of the worldfamous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg inAustria. While walking through the old Town you will see its highlights such as Mozart’s birthplace, Getreidegasse andthe cathedral. Should the weather be nice, you will enjoy a ride with a cog railway up to the Fortress Hohensalzburg. From this spot you will have a beautiful view over Salzburg andthe surrounding mountain scenery. If the weather conditionesshould not allow this activity, we will visit the inside of theMozarthaus. You will have enough time to spend on your own,just strolling around, visiting the lovely Christmas market and,of course, you should not miss the opportunity to taste thefamous sweets made in Salzburg, Mozartkugeln. In the lateafternoon we return to Munich.

D A Y 6 : T H U R S D A YMunich – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Augsburg – Munich (B/D)After breakfast we will take you to another highlight of thistour, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s well-preserved‘Jewel of the Middle Ages’. During a city walk, including a visitof St. Jacob’s Church with the Holy Blood Altar by TilmanRiemenschneider, you will experience the special flair of thisunique town. Afterwards, enjoy the charming Christmas market! Going back to Munich we will do a stop in Augsburgwhere your guide will give you an impression of the townwhich in former times was dominated by the Fugger traderdynasty. In the evening our farewell dinner will be served atthe Ratskeller, a typical restaurant located in the basement of Munich City Hall.

D A Y 7 : F R I D A YMunichour exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel.



Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Munich,

City Breaks• Private transfer from your hotel in

Munich to Munich Airport, City Breaks

7 days/6 nightsdeparting on Saturdays:

Dec 05



Salzburgnuremberg

Stay in Munich and enjoy with us the most beautiful Christmas markets in Munich, along theRomantic Road, in nuremberg and in Salzburg!

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ted first class and tourist superiorclass hotels including tax.All rooms with private bathroom.

• Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach with WC (exception: if less than 12 participantswe use mini coaches without WC)

• Professional english/ Spanish speakingguide throughout the tour (exception: if less than 12 participantswe use mini coaches without WC)


M E A L S :• Six breakfast buffets• Welcome dinner with

complimentary drink (1 glass of beer, wine or softdrink)

• Lunch at Schlosshotel Lisl or VillaJaegerhaus or similar Restaurant

• Farewell dinner with complimentary drink (1 glass of beer, wine or softdrink)

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• Private transfer from Munich Airport to

your hotel in Munich • nymphenburg Palace, Munich• neuschwanstein Castle with transfer

one way, Hohenschwangau• Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market,

Regensburg• Cable car ride to Fortress

Hohensalzburg (or Mozarthouse),Salzburg

• St. Jacob’s Church, Rothenburg ob derTauber

• Fuggerei, Augsburg

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PRICeS & MoRe

Tour Combinations

on this page you will find our tour combinations which we specially created for all guests who are seeking for a deeper experience.Following the tour name we have put in parentheses which tours we have combined.

Tour price: € 2145.-(per person based on double occupancy)

Third person in extra bed: € 2045.-Single supplement: € 640.- *Supplement for oktoberfest tours: eUR 120.- per person

optional (to be booked during the tour):Spree river cruise in Berlin: eUR 9.50 per person

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotel in Frankfurt

D A Y 1 : S U n D A YFrankfurt – eisenach – Weimar (D)D A Y 2 : M o n D A YWeimar – Dresden (B)D A Y 3 : T U e S D A YDresden – Wittenberg – Potsdam – Berlin (B)D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A YBerlin (B)D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A YBerlin – Hamburg (B)D A Y 6 : F R I D A YHamburg – Bremen – Hamelin (B/ D)D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A YHamelin – Frankfurt (B)D A Y 8 : S U n D A YFrankfurt – Würzburg – Rothenburg ob der Tauber (D)D A Y 9 : M o n D A YRothenburg ob der Tauber – Augsburg – Munich (B)D A Y 1 0 : T U e S D A YMunich – Garmisch-Partenkirchen – ettal – oberammergau – Füssen (B)D A Y 1 1 : W e D n e S D A YFüssen – Hohenschwangau – Linderhof – Rottenbuch – Füssen (B)D A Y 1 2 : T H U R S D A YFüssen – Lindau – Lake Constance (B)D A Y 1 3 : F R I D A YLake Constance – Black Forest – Freiburg – Heidelberg (B/ D)D A Y 1 4 : S A T U R D A YHeidelberg – Rüdesheim – Frankfurt (B)

I n G e n e R A L : Please see ‘Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales’ & ‘Romantic Germany’

M e A L S : Please see ‘Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales’ & ‘Romantic Germany’

ADMISSIonS/TICKeTS eTC.:Please see ‘Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales’ & ‘Romantic Germany’

Highlights of Germany (‘Luther, Berlin and Fairy Tales’ & ‘Romantic Germany’)

14 days/ 13 nights departing on Sundays: (for departure times see page 4)

June 07, July 05, August 02, Sep 13 *

(*This date requires an oktoberfest supplement for accommodation in Munich:tour price + supplement!)

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Third person in extra bed: eUR 1525.- Single supplement: eUR 390.-

incl. a connection stay in Frankfurt!(tourist superior class hotel, e.g., InterCityHotel Frankfurt)

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt

D A Y 1 : S U n D A Y / W e d n e s d a y Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Triberg/ Black Forest (D)D A Y 2 : M o n D A Y / T h u r s d a yTriberg/ Black Forest – Lake Constance – neuschwanstein – Füssen (B)D A Y 3 : T U e S D A Y / F r i d a yFüssen – oberammergau – ettal – Munich (B)D A Y 4 : W e D n e S D A Y / S a t u r d a yMunich – Salzburg – Munich (B)D A Y 5 : T H U R S D A Y / S u n d a yMunich – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – nuremberg (B)D A Y 6 : F R I D A Y / M o n d a ynuremberg (B/ D)D A Y 7 : S A T U R D A Y / T u e s d a ynuremberg – Würzburg – Frankfurt (B)D A Y 8 : S U n D A Y / W e d n e s d a y Frankfurt – eisenach – Weimar – Leipzig (D)D A Y 9 : M o n D A Y / T h u r s d a yLeipzig – Meissen – Dresden (B)D A Y 1 0 : T U e S D A Y / F r i d a yDresden – Annaberg – Schneeberg – Plauen (B/ D)D A Y 1 1 : W e D n e S D A Y / S a t u r d a yPlauen – Bamberg – Frankfurt (B)

I n G e n e R A L : Please see ‘Festive Christmas Markets’ & ‘Christmas Delight’

M e A L S : Please see ‘Festive Christmas Markets’ & ‘Christmas Delight’

ADMISSIonS/TICKeTS eTC.:Please see ‘Festive Christmas Markets’ & ‘Christmas Delight’

German Christmas Fantasy(‘Festive Christmas Markets’ & ‘Christmas Delight’)

11 days/ 10 nights departing on Sunday/ Wednesday: (for departure times see page 4)

(Sunday, Nov 29: ‘Festive Christmas Markets’ & ‘Christmas Delight’)

(Wednesday, Dec 02: ‘Christmas Delight’ & ‘Festive Christmas Markets’)

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Limousine Tours – NET RATES

A very exclusive way of discovering Germany are our tours withlimousine (1 – 3 persons) or minivan (4 – 5 persons) and yourprivate driver-guide who will take care of all your needs duringthe journey and show you personally all sights that will be partof your tour.

Moreover, your private driver-guide offers the highest measureof flexibility. He will be able to adjust the programme accordingto your special wishes or maybe also due to unforeseen weather conditions.

All vehicles are latest models, fully air-conditioned, of the highest technical level and constantly maintenanced. All driver-guides are fluent in english. other languages like Spanishare possible but on request. The drivers have many years ofexperience in accompanying guests throughout Germany.

Together with our partner, one of the leading limousine companies in Germany, we offer this exclusive way of travellingalso for combinations with neighbouring countries. exploreeurope with your own personal driver-guide. We put togetheryour special program and arrange all services according to your

specific requirements. our partner will take the responsibility toguarantee a smooth and interesting way of travelling.

S e C U R I T Y A n D Q U A L I F I C A T I o nYour safety comes first. As metioned above, all vehicles areunder regular technical supervision, fulfilling highest standards. An outstanding technological level is important tous: new car models equipped with latest in terms of comfortand security. The licensed drivers have proved their skills inpassing many thousands of kilometres. Management and staffare well experienced in dealing with demanding customers ofwhich a large amount became regulars being satisfied with ser-vice, discretion and state of security provided.

A C C o M M o D A T I o nno matter where you wish to travel by private limousine, we canarrange the matching hotel accommodation for you. We alsomake suggestions for your itinerary or arrange the whole tourtailored to your personal convenience.

D A Y 1 : Frankfurt After your arrival at Frankfurt Airport your personal driver-guidewill welcome you and take you to your hotel in a private limousine(or minivan). During the transfer the guide will already give yousome first information about the next days and ask for personalwishes. In the late afternoon you will meet again to start with asmall city tour of Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital. At a char-ming place, enjoy your welcome drink – a local speciality: Applewine. overnight at InterCityHotel or similar

D A Y 2 : Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Trier (B/ L)

After the breakfast you will leave for Heidelberg, the oldestGerman university town where the guide will show you the innercourtyard of the impressive castle, UneSCo World Heritage Site,and the wine cellar with its big barrel. The welcome lunch with anexcellent local wine will be served at famous Restaurant ZumRitter St. Georg, built in the 16th century. In the early afternoondrive to Trier, Germany’s oldest city, located at the river Moselle.According to legend, in 2000 BC the Assyrians established acolony here. The Roman settlement of Augusta Treverorum wasfounded under Augustus in 16 BC. Trier became a favoured resi-dence of several Roman emperors. overnight at Hotel Golden Tulipo.s.

D A Y 3 : Trier – Cologne (B)In the morning enjoy a city walk of Trier. The face of the city isimpressively shaped by the Roman era. The most famous relic is the Porta nigra, the beautifully-preserved fortified gate fromthe great age but many other major stylistic epochs have also left behind their monuments. Quite justifiable, the city has beendeclared a treasure of world civilization by UneSCo. In addition to that, Trier is Germany's oldest wine-growing centre. Famousvineyard estates and celebrated wine producers are headquartered here. So it also pays to become acquainted withthe subterranean realm of the Trier sommeliers! Leave for a scenic route along the Moselle with a wine tasting in one of the

charming villages. Go on to Cologne where you will arrive in the early evening. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore some local breweries where the ‘Kölsch’ (light beer served in smallglasses) can be sampled. overnight at Maritim Hotel o.s.

D A Y 4 : Cologne (B)Today you will visit Cologne. Starting at the cathedral which is oneof the largest gothic churches in europe the city tour will lead youthrough the small alleys of the old Town and splendid avenues tothe river Rhine with its bridges and parks. Should you be a sweet-lover, your guide will plan a visit of the Chocolate Museumwhere you can learn all about chocolate and sample from the large chocolate fountain as much as you can. Take your time in theafternoon to discover Cologne on your own. overnight at MaritimHotel o.s.

D A Y 5 : Cologne – Koblenz – Rüdesheim (B/ D)After breakfast you leave for Koblenz where the Moselle meets theRhine. In the early afternoon board a steamer for a Rhine river cruise from St. Goar to Rüdesheim, passing fascinating castles,ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. Maybe, from the deck of theship, you will see the blond maid combing her hair. Your driver-guide awaits you upon arrival at Rüdesheim and takeyou to a tasting of Rhine wines. In the evening, unfortunately, it isalready time to celebrate a great farewell dinner at RestaurantRüdesheimer Schloss. overnight at Hotel Traube Aumüller o.s.

D A Y 6 : Rüdesheim – Mainz – Frankfurt (B)From Rüdesheim it is only a 45 minutes drive to Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate. You will visit the historic centre,the dominating cathedral and the Museum of Gutenberg – theinventor of the printing press – before you reach Frankfurt in the afternoon where your tour ends at the airport or with yourcheck-in to the optionally booked post tour hotel.

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Legendary Rhine and Moselle FoR WIne LoVeRS

HeidelbergCome and taste excellent German wines! enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of the legendary rivers Rhine and Moselle!

I N G E N E R A L :• Five overnight stays at specially selected

first class and tourist superior class hotelsincluding tax, service charges and baggagehandling (one piece per person). All roomswith private bathroom.

• Transportation by first class, air-conditioned limousine (1 – 3 persons) or minivan (4 – 5 persons)

• Professional english speaking driver-guidethroughout the tour(other languages on request)


M E A L S :• Welcome drink • Five breakfast buffets• Welcome lunch including

1 glass of local wine• Farewell dinner• Wine-tastings at Moselle and Rhine

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• Heidelberg Castle

(inner courtyard and wine cellar)• Chocolate Museum, Cologne• Rhine river cruise from St. Goar to

Rüdesheim• Gutenberg Museum, Mainz

Tour price:

1 person = € 3839.- per person 2 persons = € 2075.- per person 3 persons = € 1549.- per person4 persons = € 1289.- per person5 persons = € 1139.- per person


Single supplement: € 199.- (from 2 persons on)

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt,

City Breaks

For groups larger than 5 persons, please send us your request to receive your individual quotation!

6 days/5 nights

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From the Past into the Future R I D e o n “ I C e ” H I G H - S P e e D T R A I n ! ! !

D A Y 1 : FrankfurtAfter your arrival at Frankfurt Airport your personal driver-guidewill welcome you and take you to your hotel in a private limousine(or minivan). During the transfer the guide will already give yousome first information about the next days and ask for personalwishes. In the late afternoon you will meet again to start with asmall city tour of Frankfurt, formerly coronation city of theGerman emperors, nowadays the modern european banking center and Germany’s financial capital. At a charming place, enjoyyour welcome drink – a local speciality. overnight at Le MéridienParkhotel or similar

D A Y 2 : Frankfurt – Goslar (B/ D) Drive with lunch-stop on the highway to the beautiful historicalcity of Goslar. After the check-in at the hotel experience a city walkthrough the old Town, UneSCo World Heritage Site. The former FreeImperial Town of Goslar has an over-1000-year history. The spiresof the 47 churches, chapels and monasteries delineated the unique silhouette. It was referred to as the ‘Rome of the north’.The many crooked, narrow, cobble-stoned streets in the old Townare an adventure of their own where each house tells its own storyand secret nooks and crannies await discovery. In the evening the welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. ovenight at HotelDer Achtermann o.s.

D A Y 3 : Goslar – Wolfsburg – Leipzig (B)Today you leave for the ‘Autostadt Wolfsburg’ – home of VW Group(Volkswagen). The Autostadt invites its visitors to journey into theworld of mobility. An exhibition of the definitive car classics allowsa view into the past, artworks and films stimulate discussions,interactive research stations offer opportunities for experimentation – art-lovers as well as high-tech enthusiasts and‘simply’ tourists passing by will find themselves at home andsurely surprised. In the late afternoon you continue to Leipzig.overnight at Ramada City Centre o.s.

D A Y 4 : Leipzig – nuremberg (B)After the breakfast you will visit the city centre of Leipzig including the famous Bach Monument in front of St. Thomas’Church. Afterwards, depart to the historical nuremberg with lunch-stop on the highway. enjoy a small orientation city tour in the unique medieval centre and see the most interesting sights. Stop at the former ‘Reichsparteitagsgelände’ and places like gingerbread bakeries and Bratwurst stands. overnight at DeRAGMaximilian o.s.

D A Y 5 : nuremberg – Munich (B)In the morning your guide will take you to the DB Museum(Deutsche Bahn), opened in 1899 as Royal Bavarian RailwayMuseum. exhibits include about 40 historical rail vehicles, amongthem the legendary ‘Adler’ (eagle) locomotive. The museum’smain attraction is the ‘experience Area’ of 1000 square metres. In the afternoon, you will continue independently your rail-experience by taking an ICe high-speed train from nuremberg toMunich. Your driver-guide already awaits you at the main stationto give you a short orientation city tour ending at the hotel.optional ‘Bavarian evening’ – entertainment show & buffet atworld famous Hofbräuhaus. overnight at erzgiesserei europe o.s.

D A Y 6 : Munich – Stuttgart (B)Today you will get impressed by BMW Welt next to olympic Park.After the visit of BMW you will continue with a city tour of Munichwith sufficient free time for shopping and lunch. In the early afternoon you go on to Stuttgart. The state capital of Baden-Württemberg delights tourists not only by virtue of its magnificentpanorama, its impressive gardens, splendid palaces and buildings but also by its cultural diversity. overnight at HiltonGarden Inn neckarPark o.s.

D A Y 7 : Stuttgart – Heidelberg (B)This morning you first will enter into the sensational world ofMercedes-Benz. on a total area of approx. 17,000 square metres,the Mercedes-Benz Museum shows around 160 vehicles on per-manent display including not only the earliest models but also thelatest series production vehicles. Afterwards, we will continue toanother spectacular museum – by Porsche, showing more than80 serial vehicles, prototypes and racing cars. enjoy the rest ofthe day in Stuttgart on your own. The driver-guide will meet you inthe late afternoon to move on towards Heidelberg. overnight atBest Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch o.s.

D A Y 8 : Heidelberg – Frankfurt (B/ L)After your breakfast, city tour of Heidelberg including a visit of theinner courtyard of the impressive castle, UneSCo World HeritageSite, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, you havetime for shopping or just enjoy the ambiance of this charming university town. Unfortunately, it is already time to celebrate agreat farewell lunch at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg. Inthe early afternoon we will return to Frankfurt where your tourends at approx. 5:00 pm.

ICe TrainStuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Museum

Travel with us through beautiful landscapes, medieval villages and German history combined with the fascination of German rail and automobile technology! NEW!

© Daimler AG ©Tourismus GmbH Frankfurt am Main

I N G E N E R A L :• Seven overnight stays at specially

selected first class and tourist superiorclass hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bathroom.

• Transportation by first class, air-conditioned limousine (1 – 3 persons) or minivan (4 – 5 persons)

• Professional english speaking driver-guide throughout the tour(other languages on request)


M E A L S :• Welcome drink • Seven breakfast buffets• Welcome dinner• Farewell lunch

A D M I S S I O N S / T I C K E T S E T C . :• VW Autostadt, Wolfsburg• DB Museum, nuremberg• BMW Welt, Munich• Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart• Porsche Museum, Stuttgart• Heidelberg Castle

(inner courtyard and wine cellar)

Tour price:

1 person = € 4589.- per person 2 persons = € 2499.- per person 3 persons = € 1869.- per person4 persons = € 1559.- per person5 persons = € 1369.- per person


Single supplement: € 205.-(from 2 persons on)

optional (to be booked during the tour):• Bavarian evening at Hofbräuhaus

Munich € 35.- per person

Combinations or add-ons:• Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt,

City Breaks

For groups larger than 5 persons, please send us your request to receive your individual quotation!

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Terms & ConditionsG e n e R A L T e R M S A n D C o n D I T I o n S

Please read carefully the general information that follow. They limit our liability and that of theassociate companies providing services purchased. They outline the terms and conditions under which Touring Tours & Travelwill operate. Acceptance of booking confirmationof any item of this program represents accep-tance of the terms and conditions as follows:

R e S e R V A T I o n S A n D C o n F I R M A T I o n S

Reservations have to be made in writing and aresubject to availability. After a reservation hasbeen made Touring Tours & Travel will provide aconfirmation that will as well be sent in writing. If the requested service is not available, TouringTours & Travel will undertake all efforts to provide a suitable alternative. The client has between 7-21 days to meet the deposit requirements. Failure to meet the deposit requirements can result in release of the reservation space. Reconfirming of space relea-sed is subject to new check of availability.

D e P o S I T A n D P A Y M e n T S

A deposit of 25% of the tour price may be required within 21 days of confirmation. Final payment is due at the latest 14 days priorto the beginning of services (unless otherwisespecified).

Regarding payment, there are two options:

1) Payment by transfer:Postbank FrankfurtSWIFT-BIC: PBnKDeFFIBAn: De 17500100600136946609Please note that all bank charges are to youraccount. A copy of the bank transfer is to be emailed / faxed to us at the latest 14 days prior to the beginning of services (unless otherwise specified)!

2) Payment by credit card: Please note there is a surcharge for credit cardpayment: 2,5% for Visa & Mastercard, 3% forAmerican express. We charge the card at thelatest 14 days prior to the beginning of services(unless otherwise specified) and send the creditcard receipt by email.

R e V I S I o n S

Revisions of bookings are subject to a fee of eURo 30.- per booking (except for simple additions).

C A n C e L L A T I o n P o L I C Y

Cancellation has to be made in writing and is only valid with a written cancellation confirmation by Touring Tours & Travel.Cancellation fees will apply as follows:

Guided Tours / Independent Tours:Up to 45 days prior to departure, all funds paidwill be refunded in full, less an administrativecharge of eURo 30. - per person. Additional cancellation charges are to be paid if cancellationis received

- 45 to 30 days prior to departure: 10% min. eURo 30.-

- 29 to 15 days prior to departure: 25%

- 14 to 3 days prior to departure: 50%

- later than 3 days: 100% of the land tourprice.

- no refunds for no-shows and no refunds for unused portions during the course of the tour.

City Breaks: If cancellation in writing is received by the Touring Tours & Travel up to 15 days prior to departure, all funds paid will be refunded in full,less an administrative charge of eURo 30.- perbooking. Additional cancellation charges are to

be paid if cancellation is received

- 14 to 7 days prior to arrival: 25%

- 6 to 3 days prior to arrival: 50%

- later than 3 days prior to arrival: 100% of thepackage price.

- no refunds for no-shows and no refunds forunused portions of the package.

C H I L D R e D U C T I o n

Until the age of 11 inclusive: 30% discount on p.p. dbl-room rate, when sharing room withtwo adults in extra bed.

P A S S P o R T S A n D V I S A

Before concluding the travel contract, the travelagent points the passenger to current passportand visa requirements. each passenger is responsible on his own for obtaining the papersand documents needed for the destinations thatwill be visited. In case of difficulties caused byflouting terms of visa, the passenger has no rightto withdraw from the travel contract; the cancellation terms mentioned above are to apply.

I n S U R A n C e I S R e C o M M e n D e D

The operator is not responsible or liable for loss,damage or theft of luggage and/or personalbelongings, or for personal injury, accident,and/or illness. Please check with your TravelAgent or Insurance Agent for additional insurance to coverall risks concerned for the duration of your trip.

L I M I T A T I o n S o F L I A B I L I T Y

Touring Tours & Travel ’s (operator for all boo-kings out of this brochure) contractual liability for damages which are not bodily harms is limited bythree times the amount of the travelling fare ifthe damages are not caused with intent or bycommitting an act of culpable negligence or if theoperator is obliged to compensate a damage withrespect to the passengers only because of an administering body’s fault. The legal liability according to § 23 PBefG amounts to eURo 1,000.- at most for damages to the passenger’s property which are not caused with intend or by committing an act of culpablenegligence.

T e R M I n A T I o n F o R R e A S o n S o F F o R C e M A J e U R e

In case of relevant impediments, endangerings orimpairments caused by unforeseeable circumstances as war impacts, political or socialunrest, epidemics, administrative or judicial orders (e.g. prohibition of crossing the border),natural disasters, destroying of accommodationsor similar occurrences both parties are entitled toterminate the contract in compliance with thesecontractual terms. After a passenger’s termination the operator can demand reimbursement for services that have alreadybeen performed according to § 471 of the German BGB.

Deviations from the services stipulated in thecontract Changes concerning the services booked by the passenger that become necessaryafter the conclusion of the contract and are notcontrary to good faith can be performed by theoperator if the travel’s general shape is not reduced considerably; the passenger must be informed by the operator immediately after having got positive knowledge of the admissibledeviations. Facing a change of an essential feature of the booked travel, the passenger is entitled to cancel the contract.

D I S R U P T I o n B Y P A S S e n G e R S

The operator is entitled to terminate the contractwithout notice if a passenger disrupts the travel despite warnings of the bus crew in such a way that the other passengers can’t be

expected to continue the travel or if a passengerrefuses to follow objective advises resp. orders ofthe bus crew. In this case, the operator has the right to demand the whole fare unless the disturbing passenger’s seat can be allocated to another person so that an economic disadvantage does not occur.

G U I D e D T o U R S

Included:

- All items included in the tour price are listed on the respective page of productdescription. See “Services included”.

- Accommodation generally at listed hotels.Although no changes in hotels are anticipated, Touring Tours & Travel reservesthe right to change hotels without noticewhere deemed necessary or advisable.Substitutes will be equal of standard.

- Luggage handling of one piece of normalsize luggage included (further pieces on request). Porter service is provided in mostof the hotels throughout the tours.

- Meals provided are outlined in the separatetour itineraries. Continental or full buffetbreakfasts at the hotels throughout thetour.

- Itinerary: If unforeseen conditions beyondthe control of Touring Tours & Travel GmbHand/or their suppliers so require, the touroperator reserves the right to make chan-ges in the itinerary, timetable and activities.

not Included:

- Air Transportation or any means of transportation to connect with the tours.

- Transfers: Arrival transfer on the first day ofthe tour and departure transfer on the lastday of the tour are not included. Passengersare asked to join the tour at the listeddeparture points. (See page 6.)

- Personal expenses such as, but not limitedto, phone calls, mini bar charges, additionalfood orders, wines, mineral waters, room service, valet/ laundry service, andany other items of personal nature not specifically mentioned as being included.

- The traditional end-of-trip-gratuity to yourtour guide and your driver is not includedand remains optional at your discretion. All necessary tipping to luggage porters,bellmen, doormen, dining room waiters,local guides and all others rendering servi-ces for the included features of the tour.

I n D e P e n D e n T T o U R S ( e B - T o U R S )

no eurail Pass/German Rail Pass will be accepted. Departure times and places are subject to change.

Included:

- All items included in the tour price are listedon the respective page of product description. See “Services included”.

- Transportation by scheduled air-conditioned motor coach, train or taxi, as per itinerary.

- Accommodations in listed hotels are subject to availability. The operator will offer alternatives if the requested hotel is notavailable. The operator reserves the right to ask for a supplement if no availabilities at contract hotels and a more expensivehotel is offered. Buffet breakfast at the hotels throughout the tour.

- Luggage transportation of 2 pieces of luggage per person.

not Included:

- Arrival transfer on the first day of the tourand departure transfer on the last day ofthe tour are not included. Passengers areasked to join the tour at the departurepoints indicated for each tour.

- Personal expenses such as, but not limitedto, phone calls, mini bar charges, additionalfood orders, wines, mineral waters, roomservice, valet/laundry service, and anyother items of personal nature not specifically mentioned as being included.

C I T Y B R e A K S

Bookings and rates in requested hotels are subject to availability. The operator will offer alternatives if the requested hotel is not available- in this case the operator reserves the right toask for a supplement if a more expensive hotel is offered. Published rates are not valid duringtimes of trade fairs, conferences and otherevents.

Included:

- For information about items included see specific page of product descriptions.

- Accommodations with private bath or shower, continental or buffet breakfast,taxes.

- Participation on sightseeing coach tour (s.i.c) by local company for the morning ofthe second day.

- Per person one city card of the respectivecity which offers free travel on public transport within limits. For specific featuresof the city card please see the informationunderneath the city offers in our brochureand also ask at time of reservation.

not Included:

- no private transportation or transfers included.

- Personal expenses such as, but not limitedto, phone calls, mini bar charges, additionalfood orders, wines, mineral waters, roomservice, valet/ laundry service, and anyother items of personal nature not specifically mentioned as being included.

- no further assistance than guided city tour.

S A V I n G C L A U S e :

Invalidity of individual terms does not affect thevalidity of the remaining parts of the contract.

Court of Jurisdiction is Frankfurt am Main/Germany.

T o U R I n G T o U R S & T R A V e L G M B H Incoming Department

Am Römerhof 17 60486 Frankfurt am Main Germany

Phone: head office +49 (0)69 719126-100

Phone: ext. Incoming Dept. +49 (0)69 719126-261

Fax: +49 (0)69 719126-156

emergency phone: +49 (0)69 719126-243e-Mail: [email protected]: www.touring-travel.eu

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