From France, Belgium, or the Netherlands, continue into Germany. This journey follows a west-to-east route, focusing on Thuringia’s heart. Your private driver ensures smooth travel, while a guide can join to share local stories and insights.
Start in Cologne with its world-famous Gothic cathedral. Enjoy a stroll along the Rhine River and charming old town. Optional: a short Rhine cruise past castles and vineyards.
Visit Frankfurt, Germany’s modern financial hub with historic Römer square. Continue to Wartburg Castle near Eisenach, where Martin Luther translated the Bible. Optional: taste local Thuringian sausages along the way.
Eltz Castle, a fairytale fortress in the Moselle Valley, is surrounded by forests, trails, and vineyards, blending history with breathtaking scenery. Nearby villages and vineyards in the Moselle Valley complete the perfect cultural escape.
Discover Weimar, home of Goethe and Schiller. Explore palaces, gardens, and Bauhaus heritage. Optional: guided tour of the Weimar Classicism sites.
Stroll Erfurt’s medieval streets and the famous Krämerbrücke bridge. Visit the imposing cathedral and fortress overlooking the city. Optional: enjoy local cuisine in traditional beer gardens.
Explore Gotha’s Friedenstein Castle, rich in art and history. Return to Eisenach for Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthplace. Optional: music lovers may enjoy a private Bach concert.
Travel east to Dresden, “Florence on the Elbe.” Admire the rebuilt Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, and art collections. Optional: evening concert or riverfront walk.
Venture into Saxon Switzerland National Park near the Elbe River. Marvel at sandstone cliffs, forest trails, and the Bastei Bridge. Optional: short hikes or panoramic viewpoints over the valley.
Conclude in Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital. See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Berlin Wall sites. Your private driver ensures a smooth onward departure, bringing this west-to-east German journey to a memorable end.