Germany West & East
Overview
Begin your journey in Frankfurt, home to some of Europe’s finest art galleries, before heading to the capital of Berlin. After, explore Dresden’s iconic treasures, like its opera house, or the Elbe River’s green spaces and public parks. End your tour where you began and finish your exploration of Frankfurt.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
Format
Locations
- Frankfurt
- Berlin
- Dresden
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights, to and from Frankfurt (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 8 nights of accommodation in selected category, with breakfast included
- Private round-trip airport transfers, in Frankfurt
- Train Tickets Economy Class, Frankfurt to Berlin, Berlin to Dresden and Dresden to Frankfurt
- More Moments:
- Frankfurt 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
- Berlin 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
- Dresden Private Walking Tour
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Frankfurt.
Day 2
Welcome to Frankfurt
Upon arrival to Frankfurt, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend one night discovering Frankfurt.
Frankfurt is the financial centre of Germany and is a city of many faces. Explore the central business district, Bankenviertal, where you can find all ten of the country’s tallest skyscrapers. Nearby, you’ll find the Museumsufer district, a neighbourhood of museums to keep you fascinated for days.
Day 3-5
Frankfurt to Berlin – Sightseeing
After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Frankfurt and board your train to Berlin. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Spend the next three nights discovering this amazing city and its historical significance.
Discover the rich history of Germany’s capital. There’s much more to see in this metropolis than the remnants of the Berlin Wall; start with the modernist housing estates built between 1919 and 1933, which also serve as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As you explore the city, feel free to embark on an optional tour to get the most out of this historic capital. We recommend “Cold War and Third Reich,” “Memorial Visits,” “East Berlin and Berlin Wall,” “Berlin’s Present and Past,” to name a few.
More Moments Activities Included
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Berlin 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass
Discover the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass. This bus tour includes Berlin’s highlights and makes stops, among others, at Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Feel free to disembark at different stops to explore the sights.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6-7
Berlin – Dresden
After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Berlin and board your train to Dresden. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Spend two nights exploring this incredible city.
Dresden is one of Germany’s most charming cities, located on the scenic Elbe River in the east. Renowned for its stunning architecture, the capital of Saxony is just a short trip from the Czech Republic’s border, making it an excellent destination for exploring both countries. A haven for art lovers, the city boasts cultural treasures like the Zwinger Museum complex, and the renowned Semper Opera House.
During your visit, be sure to pay your respects at the rebuilt Frauenkirche, destroyed like much of the city during the Bombing of Dresden in World War II.
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Walking Tour of Dresden
Discover Dresden's historic city center with a private guide and gain an intimate understanding and appreciation of this incredible city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8-9
Dresden - Frankfurt
After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Dresden and board your train to Frankfurt. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel. Spend your last two nights.
Finish up exploring the city and pick up from where you left off. Be sure to check out St Paul’s Church, the home of Germany’s first democratic parliament, and the childhood home of the famous writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, or exciting neighbourhoods like Sachsenhausen, where the nightlife is always bustling and the taverns serve traditional Apfelwein.
If you decide on a day trip, you can use Germany’s famously efficient rail service, and visit places like Heidelberg, Baden-Baden or the Rhine Valley.
More Moments Activities Included
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Frankfurt 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass
Discover the city with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. This tour includes Frankfurt’s highlights and stops among others at Roemer square, the Main tower and the financial district. Feel free to disembark at different stops to explore the sights.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Frankfurt – Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home to Canada.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily departures from May 1, 2024 until December 15, 2025.
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Not included:
- Meals and beverages (unless specified)
- Transfers (unless specified)
- Excursions and entrance fees (unless specified)
- Gratuities
- Porterage
- Local city tax, paid locally in local currency
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
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- Private airport transfers
- Economy Class train tickets
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Germany and are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary depending on hotel star rating and location and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.
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The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.