Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Frankfurt, Germany. (Mon.) Time to rest or to explore the bustling metropolis on the River Main. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Frankfurt–Remagen–Coblenz–Cologne. (Tue.) A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River. Next, stop at the ruins of the bridge in Remagen where American troops breached Hitler’s West Wall. Then drive to Coblenz where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers come together. Enjoy time to explore this pretty town or join an optional excursion to an original Rhine castle. Continue to Cologne for your overnight stay. (BB,D)

Day 4:
Cologne–Hamburg. (Wed.) Spend the morning in Cologne and visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL with its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings. Then board the EUROCITY TRAIN to Hamburg. (BB,D)

Day 5:
Hamburg. (Thu.) A Local Guide explains the sights of Germany’s gateway to the oceans of the world: the beautiful Hanseatic City, romantic Alster Lake, ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, and elegant Jungfernstieg. A scenic HARBOR CRUISE is the final touch to your morning sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight why not join an optional excursion to the nightlife district of St. Pauli with its brightly illuminated Reeperbahn? (BB)

Day 6:
Hamburg–Celle–Berlin. (Fri.) Leisurely drive through the prettiest part of the Lüneburg Heath to Celle to admire its beautifully preserved, half-timbered houses. Stop at the former East-West border before continuing to Berlin, the capital of reunified Germany. You may wish to join an excursion to explore Berlin’s “hidden past.” (BB,D)

Day 7:
Berlin. (Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the 210 foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free, and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife! (BB)

Day 8:
Berlin–Wittenberg–Leipzig–Dresden. (Sun.) South to Wittenberg, Luther’s city, for a morning stop. Then continue to Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. See the THOMASKIRCHE, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with its fine renaissance buildings. Overnight in Dresden, the former capital of Saxony on the Elbe River. (BB,D)

Day 9:
Dresden. (Mon.) Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. Your Local Guide explains Dresden’s associations with Friedrich Schiller and Richard Wagner and the magnificent architecture of the Semper Opera. Visit ZWINGER PALACE and the GREEN VAULT, August the Strong’s famous treasury. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (BB).

Day 10:
Dresden–Weimar–Erfurt. (Tue.) Morning drive to Weimar for a walking tour with a Local Guide. Hear about the giants of German literature, Schiller and Goethe, and take pictures of their residences. Next is HERDER CHURCH with its wonderful painted sermons. An optional excursion to nearby Buchenwald is available. Then arrive in Erfurt, where the fine gothic and renaissance buildings bring back the days of the Dominican Master Eckhart and Martin Luther, who spent his student days here before embarking on his journey to Wittenberg. Marvel at the medieval Krämer Bridge, on which 33 dwellings are built. (BB,D)

Day 11:
Erfurt–Wartburg–Würzburg. (Wed.) Today’s highlight is a guided visit to the Duke of Saxony’s legendary 900-year-old WARTBURG CASTLE, where Luther translated the New Testament. In the afternoon continue to stately Würzburg, beautifully situated on the vine-clad shores of the River Main. Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the lavish GARDENS of the Residenz. (BB,D)

Day 12:
Würzburg. Excursion to Rothenburg. (Thu.) Morning dedicated to the northernmost and most scenic section of the Romantic Road. Spend enough time in spectacular Rothenburg to appreciate its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses. Return to Würzburg with time to explore more: ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (BB)

Day 13:
Würzburg–Neuschwanstein–Munich. (Fri.) Along the smooth highway turn south towards the Bavarian Alps. Highlight today is a visit to King Ludwig’s NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, one of the most famous German castles. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Next, continue to Bavaria’s capital, Munich, for your overnight stay. (BB)

Day 14:
Munich (Sat.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “secret capital” includes the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New Town Hall, and the Gothic Frauenkirche. You may wish to join an optional outing to Linderhof Castle and the Passion Play town of Oberammergau. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (BB,D)

Day 15:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)

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Price Details US Single room supplement: $646 Triple room reduction per person: $24 Extra nights per person in Frankfurt: in single room $148, in twin room $115, in triple room $102 Extra nights per person in Munich: Apr.: in single room $156, in twin room $105, in triple room $98 May-Oct.: in single room $176, in twin room $118, in triple room $110

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save $200 per couple on all 2009 Globus vacations

Travel is the one investment that still has a great return.

Get a world of returns for your investment with Globus. You’ll reap the benefits of the perfect itinerary reflecting more than 80 years of travel experience, including expert Tour Directors and Local Hosts who are unmatched in the industry. Our prices include well-appointed accommodations, some meals, VIP access to the must-see sights, a variety of unique transportation, baggage handling and Local Guides who deliver authentic local experiences and unique stories behind the world’s most remarkable destinations. No one in the industry brings so much value to the dollar today.

Book a 2009 Globus vacation between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009, and you will save $200 per couple on the land only price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation and receive $100 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save up to $400 per couple on 2009 Europe vacations

Whatever treasure you seek, Globus will unveil Europe’s most cherished masterpieces. From the famed Golden Coast in the Mediterranean, and the glorious beauty of France’s Châteaux Country, to the fairytale lands of Bavaria and the splendor of Italy’s grand cities, the possibilities are never ending when you travel with Globus. No matter which of our journeys you choose, we have the perfect way for you to enjoy Europe’s premier destinations all at a price you can afford.

$400 off per couple on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe vacation.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Land only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save up to $400 per couple on Europe river cruises

If you are looking for a smart investment, Globus gives you a world of return. A river cruise with Globus is a fantastic value, since the price includes accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals, and complimentary wine with dinner, greatly minimizing both on-shore and onboard costs. It’s clear that a journey with Globus is an investment in yourself, one amazing experience at a time.

$400 off per stateroom on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

$200 off per stateroom on the land/cruise only price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.