Germany: Berlin to Munich
From $2109 without flightsPayments as low as $47
Why go?
In Berlin, you’ll feel artsy and edgy. In Nuremberg, you’ll feel like you’re inside a storybook. And in Munich…well, you’ll feel like drinking from a boot. From the past to the present to the Hofbräuhaus, it’s about time you got a feel for Germany.
Picture yourself
Scoping out the famous graffiti of the Berlin Wall
Prost!-ing your way through Munich’s beer halls
Devouring sausage, spätzle, and sauerkraut
Breathing in that fresh Bavarian air
Snapping pics of picturesque medieval streets
What you'll get
Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
8 nights in handpicked accommodations
8 breakfasts
2 included dinners
Expert Tour Director
24/7 support
3 insider tours with local guides
Itinerary
- Day 1: Overnight flight
History, palaces, and pretzels bigger than your head are waiting for you—but first, an overnight flight to Berlin.
- Day 2: Arrive in Berlin + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Germany. Your first stop, Berlin, is both the capital of and largest city in Deutschland. We’ll start exploring tomorrow, but tonight…we eat.
Today's highlights:
- Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Meet your Tour Director and get deets on tomorrow’s schedule.
- Head to a local spot for an included dinner with your group.
- Day 3: Explore Berlin
Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Berlin’s most iconic sites. This is a city steeped in history, art, and a wide array of sausage options, so there’s a lot to see.
Today's highlights:
- Walk Kurfürstendamm, the main boulevard, lined with high-end shops, bars, and theaters.
- Visit the Rathaus Schöneberg town hall, where JFK spoke in 1963.
- Stand beneath Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of European unity and peace.
Free time suggestions
Reichstag building: Head to the seat of the German parliament, built in 1894 (restored in the ’60s) and home to a stunning glass dome with 360º views of Berlin.
Berlin Wall memorial: Immerse yourself in history at this memorial commemorating the division of Berlin during the Cold War.
- Day 4: Free day in Berlin
Berlin is regarded as one of the most eclectic cities in all of Europe, known for diversity, self-expression, and a vibrant nightlife. Go have yourself a day.
Free time suggestions
Tiergarten: Post up in Berlin’s largest and most popular inner-city park. A great spot for a picnic, a long walk, or just some people watching.
East Side Gallery: Visit the longest-standing section of the Berlin Wall, which has been transformed into a permanent, open-air art gallery.
Markthalle Neun: Grab a bite of Germany’s best street food from one of the countless vendors at this popular indoor food market.
- Day 5: Travel to Nuremberg + sightseeing
Known for its medieval architecture, including the beautifully-preserved Imperial Castle, Nuremberg is exactly what you picture when you think Germany.
Today's highlights:
- Travel from Berlin to Nuremberg by bus.
- Tour this medieval city with your group and a local guide.
- Visit sites like the Hauptmarkt, Schöner Brunnen, and Handwerkerhof.
- Day 6: Free day in Nuremberg + optional Rothenburg ob der Tauber trip
Nuremberg may feel like a fairytale, but believe us when we say that this place is very real. Today’s all yours to explore on your own or head out on the optional excursion.
Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber (extra cost)
Take a walking tour of this straight-out-of-a-storybook medieval village before enjoying some free time to explore on your own.
- Day 7: Travel to Munich + guided tour
Make your way to a major center of German art, music, and innovation. Considered by many to be the best beer destination in the world, it’s no wonder that it was rated as the world’s most livable city.
Today's highlights:
- Board your bus, grab a window seat, and start dreaming of Munich.
- Follow a local guide on a tour of Munich’s main attractions including Frauenkirche and Marienplatz.
- Stop by the world-famous Hofbräuhaus for a stein and a gute Zeit.
- Day 8: Free day in Munich + optional Dachau day trip
The city is yours, and the bratwurst is yours to devour. Or pretzels. Or schnitzel. Or strudel. Whew, there’s a lot of good food in Munich. There’s also other cool stuff like museums and parks—check those out, too.
Free time suggestions
Nymphenburg Palace: Munich’s beautiful 17th-century Baroque palace is surrounded by stunning symmetrical gardens, complete with huge fountains and a lovely canal.
Englischer Garten: One of the world’s largest urban parks, this English-style garden features beer gardens, a Chinese pagoda, and a spot that’s famous for...river surfing.
Dachau memorial site (extra cost)
Once a typical German town, Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
- Day 9: Free day in Munich + Farewell Dinner
Falling in love with the city yet? Munich is so darn charming, you can almost hear it whispering sweet nothings in your ear (but they're in German, good luck with that). Enjoy the last day of your trip before chowing down on one final meal with your group.
Free time suggestions
Viktualienmarkt: Eat and drink your way through the delicious array of options in this massive farmer’s market and beer garden.
Bier-Und Oktoberfest Museum: Discover the culture of Munich’s Oktoberfest celebrations as well as the history of beer. Uh, yes please.
- Day 10: Fly home
Auf Wiedersehen, Freunde! Translation: goodbye, friends! Your next destination awaits—home. But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?
