Germany's Most Beautiful Corners Münsterland - Hamburg - Berlin - Spreewald - Dresden

Day 1: Switzerland - Heidelberg

Journey via Basel to Heidelberg. On a city tour, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this student city with a heart. The tour concludes with a visit to the romantic Heidelberg Castle. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Heidelberg - Düsseldorf

You travel to Rüdesheim to cover one stage of your journey on the Rhine. The two-hour boat trip takes you through the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, past steep vineyards and many old castles. Passing the legendary, steep Loreley rock is one of the highlights. Free time for lunch in St. Goarshausen, then continue by coach to Düsseldorf. Stroll along the famous Königsallee, which impresses with its tree-lined moat and magnificent bridges.

Day 3: Düsseldorf - Münsterland

The day begins with a guided city walk starting at Burgplatz, where the Castle Tower opens up views over the Rhine and the promenade. A few steps take you to the leaning tower of St. Lambertus Church and on through cobbled lanes to the market square with the Renaissance town hall and the equestrian statue of Jan Wellem. To finish, you stroll across the Carlsplatz market, sample Rhenish specialities and then return to the Rhine promenade. On the way to Münster you stop at the magnificent Nordkirchen Castle. It is the largest moated castle in Westphalia and, because of its Baroque splendour and vast park, is also known as the "Westphalian Versailles".

Day 4: Münster - Hamburg

Today you are first met for a guided tour of Münster's old town. The historic old town is characterised by the Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, the Prinzipalmarkt with its gabled houses and arcades, and the historic town hall, where the Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648. The Baroque castle now serves as the main building of the university. You then continue to the lively Hanseatic city of Hamburg.

Day 5: Hamburg

Today you meet your city guide at the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken and set off together on a voyage of discovery. First you drive through the Speicherstadt and learn what was stored there in the past and what is stored there today. Of course, your route also takes you past the Elbphilharmonie and the HafenCity. Among other sights, you will see the celebrities' luxury villas on the banks of the Alster, as well as the town hall and the "Michel". Afterwards you are expected for a harbour cruise. Depending on the water level, you sail through the Speicherstadt and the various locks and harbour basins. You will see the enormous container ships at close quarters. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish.

Day 6: Hamburg - Berlin

You leave Hamburg and reach the capital, Berlin, in the early afternoon. There you are already expected for a gripping city tour with all the highlights of the eastern and western parts of the city. Berlin combines historic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Berlin Wall with modern

architecture. At Schlossplatz you visit the Berlin Palace / Humboldt Forum. It shines on three sides with artful Baroque façades from the royal era. The modern east side looks directly onto the Spree and presents a completely new face. Look forward to an evening in perhaps the most exciting metropolis in Europe.

Day 7: Potsdam

Day at leisure. Perhaps you would like to visit the new Deutschlandmuseum. Experience 2,000 years in 60 minutes. (Optional) excursion to Potsdam. You will see Potsdam's most important sights, such as the Old Market, Luisenplatz, the Dutch Quarter and the numerous 19th-century townhouses. However, the best-known sight is the park and the famous Sanssouci Palace (viewed from the outside). The excursion concludes with a relaxing boat trip on the Wannsee.

Day 8: Spreewald - Dresden

From Berlin you break your journey halfway in the Spreewald. During a punt trip through the canals, a punt operator tells you about customs and traditions as well as the特 character and peculiarities of the landscape. You travel through the unique landscape of the Hochwald. A taste of the famous Spreewald gherkins is of course part of the experience. Arrival in Dresden in the early evening.

Day 9: Dresden - Munich

Before you set off for Munich today, you take a walking tour of Dresden. Dresden, an art city of European standing, offers a wealth of architectural monuments. See, among others, the Frauenkirche and the Brühl Terrace, the "Balcony of Europe", famous for its magnificent view of the Elbe valley. The Zwinger is regarded as an outstanding example of Baroque festive architecture. Beyond the Picture Gallery opens the Theaterplatz, framed by the Semper Gallery, the Opera, Taschenbergpalais, the Castle and the Hofkirche. Continue to Nuremberg. Immerse yourself in the wonderful old town and discover the most important sights on a guided tour, finishing at the Imperial Castle, whose Sinwell Tower offers a magnificent view over red rooftops. In the evening, check in at your hotel in Munich and enjoy dinner together.

Day 10: Munich - Switzerland

Before your journey home begins, you are met for a city tour. It starts in Munich's city centre. Discover highlights such as Königsplatz, the Kunstareal, Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Park, BMW, Schwabing, Ludwigstrasse with Odeonsplatz, Prinzregentenstrasse and the famous Maximilianstrasse. You then return to Switzerland via St. Gallen.