GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS - 2010

11 days incl. travel, or 10 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt (ZD)

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If you want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this vacation is a perfect fit! Start and finish in Frankfurt, with overnight stays in Cologne, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, the Passion Play village of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest area. Highlights include a romantic Rhine River cruise; a first-class train ride on the fast Eurocity train from Cologne to Berlin; a woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest; and visits to Cologne’s twin-spired cathedral, Bach’s Thomaskirche in Leipzig, medieval Rothenburg, Munich’s Marienplatz, scenic Lake Constance, Heidelberg Castle, and King Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle (tour ZD only). A full day at leisure in Berlin allows for an optional excursion to Potsdam. A wonderful Germany escorted vacation!

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"Historically, Germany’s wine has suffered with an “inferiority complex” fueled by the reputation of wine powerhouses France and Italy. And in modern times, they’ve tacked of “how to compete with a Bordeaux or a Chianti” by improving quality, while keep prices reasonable. Finally, German vintners are starting to reap the rewards. The world famous Riesling region, centered on the Rhine and its tributaries and in eastern Germany near Dresden, is the biggest success story to come out of Germany’s 13 wine growing regions. White grapes form 80 percent of the harvest, but reds are on the rise, as well as the general reputation of German wines."