Visit Germany : Tours and activities 2012 guide

Experience Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, the beautiful dream castles of King Ludwig II. The tour also makes a stop in the charming town of Oberammergau for shopping.

Take a short drive through Dachau and visit the former concentration camp.

Enjoy an evening of fun in Munich with a drive through the city with its illuminated monuments, a dinner and show event at the famous Hofbräuhaus, stunning views from the Olympic Tower and a drink at...

As you would expect, Frankfurt fits the profile of a financial capital. It is home to the European Central Bank, Germany's largest stock exchange, and the headquarters of the country's major...

Located at the River Neckar, romantic Heidelberg is regarded as one of Germany's most beautiful cities. Visit the city's world famous castle, a showpiece of German romanticism, which features the...

Escape from the bustle of Frankfurt for a full-day excursion through the German countryside to the world-famous royal Bavarian castle, Neuschwanstein. Roundtrip transportation is provided.

Enjoy this full-day excursion to the scenic region of Franconia, where you'll explore the former capital of the middle ages–Nuremberg. Tour the city's streets and cathedral, and see the Imperial...

Travel to the Rhine Valley–including Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Ruedesheim–for a full-day tour. Enjoy a traditional German lunch in a restaurant or onboard the Rhine Steamer.

Travel to the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany along the magnificent Romantische Strasse ("Romantic Road").

Gain informative insight into Hamburg's working harbour with a sightseeing cruise that steers you past the historical "Speicherstadt" warehouse complex, as well as several harbour basins, and...

Take a ride on a double-decker bus and experience the Festival of Light by Hamburg's Alster Lake. Step aboard a cruise ship and marvel at the music, fountain, and light show performed at the nearby...

Discover Hamburg with a hop-on/hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Cruise through the elegant Havestehude, visit the famous Reeperbahn, or shop on Mönckebergstraße on this 27-stop individual sightseeing...

Discover Salzburg, a city bubbling with culture, history, and, of course, the timeless legacy of Mozart. Enjoy the ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of The Sound...

Your journey to Innsbruck will skirt along some of Bavaria's most stunning lakes and wind through the Karwendel Mountains. Enjoy a visit to Swarovski's Crystal World before wandering through...

Berchtesgaden nestles into the surrounding hills of the scenic Bavarian Alps and offers a tranquil sanctuary from the bustle of Munich. During your visit to Berchtesgaden, you will have the chance to...

Marvel as a talented troupe of musicians flawlessly imitate musical megastars. Tap your toes to your favourite tunes and gasp at the overwhelming optical illusion. The resemblance with the stars is...

Embark on an all-embracing bike tour that delves deep into Berlin's darkest days. Track a notorious stretch of the Berlin Wall and understand why Berlin came to be divided and how the Cold War tore...

Combine a hop-on hop-off tour of Berlin with a trip to Hamburg, and discover Germany's two largest cities. Take in the German capital's landmarks such as the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Catch a...

Capture the charm of Düsseldorf from four different perspectives. Relax as you drive gently along tree-lined boulevards and then stroll around the Old Town. Contemplate the sweeping panorama from...

From rickety old buildings to imposing modern structures; from old-fashioned breweries to hip cocktail bars, from broad boulevards to cobbled alleys–it's difficult to define Düsseldorf. This walk...

Discover Cologne the hassle-free way–onboard a comfortable coach. Informative commentary draws your attention to celebrated sights as you rumble along the historic streets. Cruise past Romanic...

Choose a full-day excursion to one of three destinations and travel there along the majestic River Rhine. Hop aboard a boat to the picturesque town of Linz or to the legendary Dragon Rock in...

Rich in antiquity, museums, art galleries, theatres, restaurants, and animated bars—visitors to Cologne are certainly spoilt for choice. Make the most of your visit with a convenient city card,...

Take a boat ride across the largest of the Bavarian lakes, Lake Chiemsee, to Herreninsel Island. Alight for a tour of King Ludwig II's most illustrious castle, Herrenchiemsee Castle. Continue by boat...

Calling all football fans! Set off for a city tour that includes a guided tour of Allianz Arena, location of the 2006 World Cup championships, and FC Bayern Munich's grounds. Browse for souvenirs and...

Relax and enjoy the scenic drive to the 11th-century Harburg Castle, one of southern Germany's biggest and best-preserved castles. Continue on to the medieval town of Rothenburg where you are free to...

Visit the tranquil Ettal Monastery before driving to Eibsee. From here, take a cablecar and cogwheel train to the summit of Zugspitze. Reaching heights of nearly 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) above sea...

Immerse yourself in the rich splendour of baroque music with a classical concert at Charlottenburg Palace, once the summer residence of Prussian kings. Choose the "tour and concert" option and begin...

Enjoy an evening of dining and classical baroque music. Begin with a three-course candlelit dinner in the Great Orangery. Afterwards, attend a performance by the Berlin Residence Orchestra at nearby...

Get a real taste of fun-loving Bavarian culture. Tour a brewery then sample the final product as your guide takes you to a selection of watering holes, culminating in the most famous of them all...

The best way to get to know Munich is on foot. Stroll through the city on this guided walking tour and soak up its colourful 850-year history and vibrant culture.

Explore the dark side of Munich's history. Follow the birth and development of Nazism from the first mass meeting at the Hofbräuhaus to Hitler's failed putsch at the Feldhernhalle.

Hire a bike for 24 hours and zip around Munich, independently exploring this cycle-friendly city.

See for yourself the horrors of Dachau concentration camp with one of only two companies authorised to conduct tours on site. Learn about the atrocities of the Final Solution as your guide takes you...

Head to Meissen, the birthplace of Saxon history. Visit the world-famous porcelain factory before touring the city, dominated by Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen cathedral.