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Italy & Germany
Places To Be Covered in Italy: Rome, Amalfi, Positano, Capri, Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Chianti, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Venice
Places To Be Covered in Germany: Munich, Rothenburg, Harburg, Berchtesgaden, Eagle’s Nest, Neuschwanstein, Linderhof , Oberammergau, Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Frankfurt
Duration : 15 Days/14 Nights
Itinerary
Day-1:
Welcome to Rome. On arrival private transfer to your hotel.
Later embark on our Rome hop on hop off tour to explore the Eternal City at your own pace without having to worry about missing any of the must-sees. From the Colosseum, to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican City, our iconic pink hop on hop off Rome buses will bring you where you want to go. Create your own itinerary of this monumental city with SAM GLOBAL TOURS!
Overnight stay at Rome.
Day-2:
Today enjoy guided day trip from Rome venture to the beautiful island of Capri. See the Gulf of Naples, Blue Grotto and enjoy a traditional Italian lunch
Highlights:
• Easy access to the Island with no stress
• Exploration of Capri will be a unique experience
• A professional guided tour will be there for you
• A lunch in a traditional restaurant is a must
• Enjoy the captivating Blue Grotto
Includes:
• Ferry tickets
• Local tour guide
• One lunch
• Blue Grotto's visit
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Overnight stay at Rome.
Day-3:
Visit the beautiful coastlines of Southern Italy on this day trip from Rome. Explore Positano and Amalfi to see the beauty of these coastal towns!
Highlights:
• High Speed Train
• Amalfi Coast
• Positano
Includes:
• High speed train tickets Rome/Napoli/Rome
• Minivan at disposal to visit Positano and Amalfi
• English-speaking driver
• Spanish-speaking driver
Time: 8:15 am - 9:00 pm
Overnight stay at Rome.
Day-4:
After breakfast, train transfer to Florence.
In afternoon, Journey through the Tuscan countryside from Florence to Pisa in Italy. Then save your valuable time and skip the long lines to the Leaning Tower
Highlights:
• Pleasant Journey From Florence
• Climb The Famous Leaning Tower
• Guided Walking Tour
Includes:
• Cathedral Admission
• Leaning Tower Entrance Fee With Booking
• Local Guide In Pisa
• Transport
• Tour Escort
Time: 1:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Overnight stay at Florence.
Day-5:
Today Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience, to discover stunning Medieval gems, crossing the enchanting Tuscan countryside!
Highlights:
• Visit Two stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Wonderful views of Tuscan rolling hills and Chianti countryside
• Stunning guided visit to the Siena Cathedral and Libreria Piccolomini
• Stop at a typical Winery with tasting of three excellent Chianti wines and Typical Chianti lunch
• Picturesque, Medieval village famous for its colors and charm
Includes:
• Transport by air-conditioned bus with wi-fi on board,
• Tour escort
• Guided Visit in Siena with Professional local guide (depending on the selected option)
• Siena Cathedral and Libreria Piccolomini Guided Visit and admission (depending on the selected option)
• 3 course typical Tuscan lunch, Tasting of three different Chianti Wines, balsamic vinegar plus “vin santo”
Time: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Overnight stay at Florence.
Day-6:
Day to Visit the beautiful coastline of Cinque Terre and the colorful buildings of sleepy fishing villages for one of the best tours in all of Italy
Highlights:
• Spectacular coastline of the Cinque Terre
• Enjoy the colors of fishermen’s houses and a boat ride
• Discover a protected World Heritage Site and National Park
• Small Group Tour with max 25 participants
Includes:
• Assistance at the Meeting Point
• Transport
• Tour Escort
• Lunch with typical wine
• Train ticket
• Boat Ticket
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Overnight stay at Florence.
Day-7:
Today after breakfast, train transfer to Venice.
In afternoon, get an unforgettable journey among history and beauty, the best way to discover Venice through a combination of walking tour and gondola ride
Highlights:
• A 35 minutes ride on the traditional Venetian Gondola (shared one)
• Discover Venice from a unique perspective
• Amazing photography opportunities
• Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
• Characteristic "campo", Venice's little and picturesque squares
• A glimpse into ordinary life of Venetian people
• The truly beauty of Venice and its peaceful canals
Includes:
• Professional tour guide
• Personal headsets to hear the guide better
• 35 minutes ride on the Gondola
• Boarding assistance
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Overnight stay at Venice.
Day-8:
Today in first half of the day, enjoy Venice at your own.
In afternoon, Train transfer to Munich. Arrival at Munich in Late evening.
Overnight stay at Munich.
Day-9:
Today, travel the Romantic Road through the German countryside and visit the 11th century Harburg Castle, Gemany's oldest castle
Highlights:
• Take a guided Tour of beautiful, romantic Harburg Castle
• Visit the Town of Rothenburg, a perfectly preserved medievel town
• Soak in the beauty of the German countryside along your journey
Includes:
• Transportation in Airconditioned Coaches
• Live Guide on the Tour
Time: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Overnight stay at Munich.
Day-10:
Day to admire the natural beauty of the Alps on this tour to Berchtesgaden and Eagles's Nest with an option to visit the NS-Documentation Center from Munich
Highlights:
• Have your breath taken away by the views of the Bavarian Alps
• Choose whether you want the option to visit the NS-Documentation Center, memorial site to victims of the Nazi party in World War II
• Visit the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s infamous mountaintop estate
Includes:
• Transportation in Air-conditioned Coaches
• Live Guide on the Tour
Time: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Overnight stay at Munich.
Day-11:
The Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Royal Palace and village of Oberammergau are among the top sights to see outside of Munich, and it's easy to see why. Explore Neuschwanstein, the castle that inspired the famous Disney Castle and King Ludwig II's most impressive creation with some SAM GLOBAL TOURS exclusives along the way. Book now to enjoy our best Neuschwanstein Castle Tour.
Highlights:
• Discover the magic of Neuschwanstein Castle, the Fairy Tale Castle
• Tour Linderhof, an exquisite 19th-century royal palace
• Stop for a visit and time to explore the charming village of Oberammergau
Includes:
• Tour Coaches With Air Conditioning, Bathrooms, and Room For Luggage (1 piece per person)
• Live Castle Tour Guides
Time: 8:30 am - 6:45 pm
Overnight stay at Munich.
Day-12:
Day to travel on Fast Train to Frankfurt.
Later enjoy hop-on hop-off express tour which is a classic sightseeing option allowing Frankfurt visitors to familiarize with the city. This tour takes you to all major highlights throughout Frankfurt.
Overnight stay at Frankfurt.
Day-13:
Today Enjoy Heidelberg Tour.
Stop At: Wiesenhüttenplatz, Wiesenhüttenpl., 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Add some small-town elegance to your Frankfurt vacation with a tour of Heidelberg of almost 6 hours. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, meet your friendly guide in central Frankfurt and board the coach for a 56-mile (90-km) drive. You'll soon arrive in beautiful Heidelberg, a mosaic of Renaissance buildings and red-hued rooftops set against a backdrop of green hills.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Schloss Heidelberg, Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Begin at Heidelberg Castle, strategically perched upon a hilltop overlooking the city , where you'll have time to tour the building's impressive ruins. Explore the site's diverse buildings and spaces, and check out centuries-old artifacts such as the Great Barrel that was build in 1591 and once stored up to 130,000 liters (about 34,342 gallons) of wine! Another attraction is the German Pharmacy Museum at Heidelberg Castle which shows pharmacies from the 17th till 19th century and stores about 1,000 pharmaceuticals and finally from the huge terrace at Heidelberg Castle you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Altstadt (Old Town), Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Next, stroll along the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, viewing impressive landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure: Afternoon Tour 15:30
Overnight stay at Frankfurt.
Day-14:
See the best of Germany's Rhine River Valley on a half-day or full-day trip from Frankfurt. As a time-friendly way to see the Rhine Valley, both trips include a must-do Rhine River cruise and local Vineyard.
Stop At: Wiesenhüttenplatz, Wiesenhüttenpl., 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Leave the city of Frankfurt behind for an unforgettable day trip to the Rhine Valley - an area UNESCO counts to the World Heritage of mankind.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal), Ruedesheim am Rhein, Hesse Germany
Full Day Rhine Tour:
After approx. 50 minutes we will reach the Rhine Valley by bus.
Drive along the river banks, then up the hills to the Niederwald Monument. Enjoy a fantastic view over the valley and the beauty of its nature. If you like you can join the delightful ride with the ropeway down into the valley (only in summertime), it is available on a small extra fee.
Right at the river edge, a short walk leads to the restaurant, a lovely place in Ruedesheim-Assmannshausen. A light lunch is served at this richly decorrated and furnished place with original antiquities. Drinks as well as dessert are not included in the lunch arrangements.
We will leave the restaurant and walk to the pier to embark one of the typical white Rhine steamer ships. Slowly downstreaming the most beautiful part of the valley passengers will enjoy the stunning scenic beauty of the river panorama.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Loreley, Rhein Gorge, Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Approx. one and a half hour later we have reached the famous Loreley Rock: The famous poem of Heinrich Heine describes the beautiful female sitting on the cliff above the Rhine and combing her golden hair, distracting shipmen with her beauty and song, causing them to crash on the rocks.
At St. Goarshausen we will disembark.
After the boat ride we will return alongside the river banks by bus, the road leads directly along the Rhine shores.
Time for another rest: we offer a wine tasting. Those who do not want to attend may enjoy free time for a private stroll, photo shooting, a cup of coffee or just watching the ships going by up and down the river.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drosselgasse 1, 65385 Ruedesheim am Rhein, Hesse Germany
The excursion is slowly coming to an end. A last little distance along the river and, if time allows, a short stop in the old village of Ruedesheim for a bit souvenir shopping and on we got the access the highway back to Frankfurt
Half Day Rhine Tour (in the afternoon):
For those with less than a full day to spare, choose the half-day Rhine Valley Trip to enjoy a Rhine river cruise (from Kaub to Assmannshausen) followed by a wine-tasting session and dinner.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure: 11:15 AM
Overnight stay at Frankfurt.
Day-15:
After breakfast, private transfer to Airport. Tour Conclude !!
Inclusions:
• Accommodation: 5stars design Hotels (14 nights)
• Private transfer to/From Airport
• Transport: Train 2nd Class (Rome – Florence – Venice – Munich – Frankfurt)
• Daily Breakfast
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Hotels 5*:
• Rome: NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento, Palazzo Montemartini / Similar
• Florence: Bernini Palace, Golden Tower Hotel & Spa / Similar
• Venice: PalazzinaG Resort, Grande Albergo AUSONIA & HUNGARIA Wellness & Spa / Similar
• Munich: Westin Grand, Le Meridien, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost / Similar
• Frankfurt: Le Meridien Frankfurt, Hilton, Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch / Similar