Germany Vacations & Tours

Enjoy the essence of Germany as you experience its fascinating history while cruising the Rhine River, visiting King Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, walking through the medieval streets of charming Nuremberg, or simply enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Munich, Salzburg & Vienna (RTGJ)9 days incl. air, or 8 days Munich/Munich Starting at: $1,389.00*

Spend only 9 days and see the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. In addition to the in-depth city sightseeing, highlight visits are included to Nymphenburg Park in Munich, King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castle in Neuschwanstein, Mozart’s birthplace in Sound of Music Salzburg, and St. Stephen’s in Vienna. Enjoy an entire day at leisure in Vienna. An optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace is available, as well as operetta concerts in one of Vienna’s elegant concert halls. On the way back to Munich enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Danube River. A lovely trip for romantics.

Imperial Delights: Munich, Salzburg & Vienna (RTBGJ)9 daysStarting at: $1,739.00*

Indulge yourself on this scrumptious 9-day getaway. Begin in Munich with guided sightseeing and a special dinner at a local beer garden. Next up: the Bavarian Alps and King Ludwig’s magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, then Innsbruck in the Tyrolean Mountains, Sound of Music Salzburg, and a stop at the Dallman Confectionery Shop to help prepare the perfect apple strudel. In Vienna, see the sights and ride the giant Ferris wheel while savoring coffee and Sachertorte. Continue to Krems for a scenic Danube cruise and a stop in Melk before returning to Munich for the conclusion of your exciting vacation.

European Sampler (HDGJ)10 days incl. air, or 9 days London-ParisStarting at: $1,699.00*

As the name implies, this 10-day vacation is a sample of some of the major highlights of Europe. Start with two nights in London where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral and time to watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). Board the Eurostar train to Brussels; then begin a comfortable drive to Amsterdam where a welcome drink and sightseeing by way of a leisurely canal cruise await you. Drive through Germany’s Rhineland and Black Forest, and stop to visit the famous cathedral in Cologne and to take pictures of Heidelberg Castle. Of course a cruise on the romantic Rhine River is included. In Switzerland spend two nights in charming lakeside Lucerne to relax and enjoy the Alpine scenery before driving through the Burgundy wine area to Paris where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the highlights of Paris and a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

 

Imperial Splendors (RSGJ)11 days incl. air, or 10 days Munich/Munich Starting at: $1,729.00*

This is a magnificent 11-day journey through the former Habsburg Empire. It visits five of Europe’s most intriguing cities, from Munich with its many historic highlights and the Marienplatz to the “Golden City” of Prague to visit 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and more. Travel via Bratislava in the Slovak Republic to Budapest in Hungary and Vienna in Austria. In both Budapest and Vienna a Local Guide will take you into the main cathedrals, and in Vienna enjoy and entire day at leisure, which gives you the possibility to visit Schönbrunn Palace. Of course a romantic cruise on the Danube River is included before entering Sound of Music country on your way to Salzburg, where your guided walking tour includes Mozart’s Birthplace.

 

 

 

German Highlights (ZDGJ)12 days incl. air, or 11daysFrankfurt/FrankfurtStarting at: $1,939.00*

For those who want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this 12-day vacation is a perfect fit. Start and finish in Frankfurt and enjoy overnight stays in Cologne, the once divided metropolis of Berlin, in Nuremberg, Munich, in the Passion Play town of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest. Highlights are an included Rhine cruise, a first-class train ride on the fast Eurocity train from Cologne to Berlin, a visit to Leipzig and Bach’s Thomaskirche, a stop in romantic Rothenburg, a woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest, and a visit to Heidelberg Castle. Of course a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle has been included as well. A wonderful vacation to explore Germany’s highlights.

 

 

 

German Heritage (RMGJ)13 daysStarting at: $2,199.00*

This 13-day vacation is for those who want to truly experience authentic German culture. Your adventure begins in Munich with sightseeing that includes Olympic Stadium and the gothic Frauenkirche. Next, on through the scenic Swabian Jura and along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. Visit the Pastorius Haus in Bad Windsheim—built by the father of the founder of Germantown, Pennsylvania—then to Nuremberg for an orientation walk through Old Town and a visit to the War Documentation Center and the Party Rally Grounds. In Kleinlosnitz, see original homes of migrants from the Fichtelgebirge area, then on to Dresden to visit Zwinger Palace and the Green Vault, August the Strong’s famous treasury. Stop in Radebeul, Weimar, and Erfurt, where Martin Luther was a student. Marvel at the medieval Krämer Bridge on which 33 dwellings are built, and enjoy a guided visit of 900-year-old Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the New Testament. Next, stop in Mühlhausen—birthplace of August Roebling, the architect of the Brooklyn Bridge—before continuing to Hamburg, Stade, and Cuxhaven. See where millions of people bid farewell to Germany for a new beginning in America, and in Bremerhaven, visit the German Emigration Center. Return to Hamburg for guided sightseeing and a scenic harbor cruise, then to see the beautifully preserved, half-timbered houses in Celle. Stop at the former East-West border and continue to Berlin. Guided sightseeing includes the Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column in Tiergarten Park, and Checkpoint Charlie. A Globus Farewell Dinner completes this fascinating vacation.

 

 

Heart of Europe (HMGJ)13 days incl. air, or 12 days London-AmsterdamStarting at: $2,249.00*

This is the ideal 13-day trip for those who prefer an in-depth Western Europe experience. Enjoy a fast Eurostar train ride from London to Paris, and ascend the Eiffel Tower. Stops are made in the Principality of Liechtenstein, in Innsbruck, Austria, in romantic Rothenburg, in Cologne, and in Heidelberg, enjoy a visit of the castle. Finally, a scenic cruise on the Rhine River is included. Two nights stays in London, Paris, Lucerne, Munich and in Amsterdam include guided sightseeing tours.

 

Scenic Delights (HBGJ)13 days incl. air, or 12 days Amsterdam-ParisStarting at: $2,299.00*

This 13-day vacation consists almost entirely of two-night stays in a variety of famous cities and picturesque towns. In Amsterdam enjoy guided sightseeing and a canal cruise. Cruise the Rhine River, and stop in Cologne and Heidelberg, medieval Rothenburg, and Munich. Enjoy an exclusive stay in Garmisch in Bavaria and visit nearby King Ludwig’s Castle in Neuschwanstein and Passion Play village Oberammergau. Drive through the Alps via Innsbruck to Venice, where sightseeing includes St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges’ Palace with its Bridge of Sighs. Then over famous St. Gotthard Pass to Lucerne, Switzerland, where you can roam its medieval streets. Next, drive to Montreux of festival fame for an overnight stay, then board the high-speed “TGV” train to Paris, where a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower is included.

Highlights of Germany & Eastern Europe(HEGJ)14 days incl. air, or 13 daysRome-Berlin Starting at: $2,399.00*This wonderful 14-day vacation takes in all highlights of Italy and Eastern Europe. Start in Rome, and visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Next, admire Michelangelo’s David in Florence, and stay two nights in Venice, where visits to St. Mark’s, the Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs are included. Continue to Vienna in Austria and see all highlights in this impressive city. Stay overnight in Budapest in Hungary and enjoy sightseeing, before arriving in Prague in the Czech Republic, where a visit to the famous 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle is included. Via Dresden in Germany, badly damaged by Allied bombing in 1945, and now restored to its former baroque splendor, journey to Berlin, where a farewell dinner has been included to celebrate the success of your vacation.

 

The Best of Germany (ZEGJ)15 days incl. air, or 14 days Frankfurt/MunichStarting at: $2,479.00*

This 15-day trip is for those who wish to see more of this fascinating country. From Frankfurt enjoy a Rhine cruise and stops in Remagen and Coblenz, with the possibility to do an optional excursion to an original Rhine castle. In Cologne visit the cathedral, then board the first-class Eurocity train to Hamburg, where sightseeing and a scenic harbor cruise await you. Next via pretty Celle to Berlin, where a Local Guide will guide you through the city. Stops are made in Luther’s Wittenberg and in Leipzig, on the way to Dresden. Here, a guided visit to the Zwinger Palace is included. Via Weimar and Wartburg’s castle drive to Erfurt and Würzburg, with an included excursion to romantic Rothenburg. Then arrive in Bavaria, and enjoy a highlight visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle and a two-night stay in the Bavarian capital, Munich.

Continental Introduction(HYGJ) 15daysincl.air, or14days Paris-Amsterdam Starting at: $2,949.00*

The name already tells you that this 15-day vacation from Paris to Amsterdam is paced to give you a quick taste of Europe. With two-night stays in Paris, Rome, Venice and Amsterdam, and including major sights like the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel in Rome, and St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges’ Palace in Venice. Sightseeing in all major cities is with a Local Guide. An overnight stay at Lake Como, a private boat transfer in Venice, a cruise down the romantic Rhine, and a canal cruise in Amsterdam have been included, as well as stops in Assisi, Innsbruck, Austria, in picturesque Rothenburg in Germany, and an overnight stay in Munich. This is the best way to see all of Europe in two weeks

The Best of Eastern Europe (ROGJ)15 days incl. air, or 14 days Berlin/BerlinStarting at: $2,489.00*

This is the perfect 15-day vacation for those who really want to explore Central Europe in detail. Guided sightseeing in these main capitals is included. In Berlin, with a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Warsaw, with a visit to the Historical Museum, Budapest, with a visit to Matthias Coronation Church, Vienna, with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Prague, with a visit to 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle. Your overnight in Krakow, with an included visit to ancient Wawel Royal Castle, offers the unique possibility to visit Jasna Gora Monastery near Czestochowa, and the former Auschwitz Concentration Camp. And on the return trip to Berlin, stop in Dresden and enjoy an orientation of this splendid city. Back in Berlin, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation.

Alpine Countries (ZFGJ)16 days incl. air, or 15 days Frankfurt-FrankfurtStarting at: $2,299.00*

Be prepared for breathtaking views. This 16-day journey starts in Frankfurt and travels via medieval Rothenburg and Munich, where you will visit the Marienplatz, to Austria, where you have sightseeing tours with Local Guides in Salzburg and Vienna. Then drive over Semmering Pass into the popular mountain resorts of Carinthia and enjoy an overnight stay in pretty St. Veit. The Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, and the Brenner Pass to Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol are scenic highlights. St. Moritz, Lake Como, and Lake Lugano are next. Proceed to Lake Maggiore, Stresa, and over the Simplon Pass back to Switzerland, where you board a mountain train to Zermatt, at the foot of the world-famous Matterhorn for your two-night stay. Via the Rhône Valley, Lake Geneva, Berne, Interlaken, and Brunig Pass to Lucerne, for a relaxing two-night stay in this picturesque town. Your vacation is topped off by visits to the Rhine Falls, the Black Forest, and Heidelberg, Germany.

 

 

The Popular (HAGJ)16 days incl. air, or 15 days London-ParisStarting at: $3,099.00*

The perfect 16-day vacation for those who wish to see traditional Europe. If offers much more than just the basics: all major cities have sightseeing, including a canal cruise in Amsterdam, and visits to St. Paul’s in London, to St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum in Rome, and Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Enjoy a high-speed Eurostar train ride between London and Brussels and a high-speed “TGV” train ride from Nice to Paris. Other features are a romantic Rhine cruise, a private boat transfer in Venice, scenic drives through the Black Forest, the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps, Brenner Pass, and more. An overnight stay at the Côte d’Azur gives you the opportunity to visit Monte Carlo. In Paris you’ll visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower during your sightseeing tour. You’ll see it all!

 

Old World Classic (KKGJ)21 days incl. air, or 20 days London-ParisStarting at: $3,729.00*

This 21-day vacation is perfect for the traveler who wishes to delve into the history of Europe. The gradual introduction to historic Europe via Cologne, Venice and Assisi is the perfect preparation for Pompeii and ancient Rome. From London to Brussels travel on the high-speed Eurostar train. Enjoy a romantic Rhine cruise and stay in picture-book Lucerne. Two nights in Sorrento in the Bay of Naples allow visits to Pompeii and the popular Isle of Capri, and in Nice a visit to the artists’ town of St. Paul de Vence is included. All major cities have sightseeing including Globus highlights like the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and inside visits to famous cathedrals, like St. Paul’s in London and St. Peter’s in Rome, as well as to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel, and Florence’s Academy of Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo’s David.

 

Traditional Grand European (KAGJ)22 days incl. air, or 21 days London-ParisStarting at: $3,649.00*

This 22-day trip perfectly fits its name. It covers all the “must-see” cities and sights in Europe, but also includes a Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Rhine cruise, the Black Forest, the Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, a picture stop at King Ludwig’s Castle, the Passion Play town of Oberammergau, Salzburg, a private boat transfer in Venice, and visits to the towns of Ferrara and Pisa in Italy, and Avignon in France. In London, Cologne, Vienna, Venice, Florence, and Rome visit the main cathedrals and stand-out features like the Doges’ Palace in Venice, the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and Michelangelo’s David in Florence. In Paris a visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower has been included in your city tour. For the traveler who wants to see it all, this is the trip of a lifetime.

 

Europe in Depth (KMGJ)27 days incl. air, or 26 days London-ParisStarting at: $4,849.00*

For those who come to Europe once in a lifetime and wish to see the maximum, from London to Vienna to Rome to Madrid and Paris, this is THE vacation! 27 days to explore the European continent. Visit many of the famous cities and sights in Europe, with two-night stays in London, Lucerne, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris. Then there’s the high-speed Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Rhine cruise, the Black Forest, the Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, a walking tour with a Local Guide in Salzburg, a private boat transfer in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Paul de Vence, Arles, Saragossa, Burgos, Bilbao with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum, Biarritz, and Bordeaux with a wine tasting. From there you’ll take the high-speed “TGV” train to Paris. Sightseeing in all major cities includes the major sights, as well as highlight features such as the Doges’ Palace, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, the Prado Museum in Madrid, and a ride up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll see all the European continental coasts: the English Channel, the North Sea coast, the Italian and French Rivieras, and the Bay of Biscay. Hardly any travel company has created a vacation that offers so much.