Hospitor : Berlin to the Fjords : DENMARK : GERMANY : NORWAY

BERLIN - Day 01

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

BERLIN - Day 02

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided panoramic tour of Berlin, the captivating capital of Germany. We’ll see the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the shopping streets and the city’s beautiful parks. Our visit will also include stops at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. For an optional excursion, you can visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces.

DRESDEN - Day 03

We’ll travel to Dresden, a city on the River Elbe, where you’ll be able to admire its stunning palace. Then, we’ll head to Bavaria, arriving in Bamberg, a lively and picturesque city—don’t miss Little Venice! Next, we’ll continue to Nuremberg, the second-largest city in Bavaria, renowned for its rich history. We suggest visiting the site where Hitler’s Coliseum once stood.

NUREMBERG - Day 04

Today’s journey will be full of surprises. From Kelheim, we’ll board a boat for a short cruise along the Danube valley, passing through the Danube Gorge. Our first stop will be Kloster Weltenburg, a beautiful Benedictine monastery founded in 1040. Next, we’ll visit Dachau, where we’ll tour the Nazi concentration camp museum. After having lunch, we’ll continue to Munich, where we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt, a modern multifunctional exhibition facility of the prestigious German vehicle brand BMW Group. We’ll also see the park that houses the Olympiastadion, an architectural marvel where the 1972 Olympic Games were held. After this, you’ll have free time in the historic center. You can stroll through Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, visit the picturesque Viktualienmarkt open-air market, relax in the Englischer Garten, or enjoy the traditional beer houses.

Note: In winter or when Danube’s water level is too low, the cruise will not operate. In this case, this section of the circuit will be adapted so we can stop to visit Landshut. Kloster Wetelbug will also be closed in winter, but you will still be able to see it from the outside.

MUNICH - Day 05

Amidst alpine summits and breathtaking scenery, we’ll travel to Füssen and the Neuschwanstein Castle. We’ll take a bus to Mary’s Bridge to admire the fantastic views of the gorge. From here, you can either return on foot or by horse carriage (not included). Continuing along our Romantic Road, we’ll head to Rothenburg, a picturesque walled city where we’ll visit the beautiful Christmas Museum (admission included). We’ll then head to Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital.

FRANKFURT - Day 06

Today, we’ll explore the Rhine and Moselle Valleys, two rivers full of history and dotted with charming villages. We´ll begin with a short cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, undoubtedly the most picturesque section of the river. Next, we’ll head to the Moselle River, stopping for lunch in Cochem, a picturesque village on the Rhine riverbank overlooked by its imposing castle, which dates back over a thousand years. Afterward, we’ll travel to Cologne, where you´ll have time to visit its impressive Gothic cathedral. Standing at 154 meters tall, it was the tallest building in the world until the late 19th century. You can also enjoy a walk along the Rhine River and through the lively city center before we continue to our hotel in Dortmund.

Note: During fairs or congresses, accommodation may be in a nearby city.

DORTMUND - Day 07

Today, we’ll embark on a magical journey, reminiscing about our favorite childhood stories and movies as we travel through the towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm, now known as the Fairy Tale Route. Our first stop will be Trendelburg, a picturesque walled village where we’ll visit the large medieval castle and its famous Rapunzel Tower (admission included).

We’ll continue along scenic roads, crossing forests that will remind us of the tale of Hansel and Gretel. We’ll stop for lunch in Höxter, a vibrant town where we’ll visit Corvey Abbey, an ancient 9th-century monastery and World Heritage Site (admission included). We’ll then stop in Polle to visit the ruins of Cinderella’s Castle (admission included). Our journey will continue to Hamelin, renowned for the tale of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”. After following the mouse tracks, we’ll proceed to Hanover, where there will be time to take a stroll near the old town hall.

Notes:

-During fairs or conferences, accommodation may be arranged in a nearby city.

-Corvey Abbey is closed from November to February.

HAMBURG - Day 08 ​

After breakfast, we’ll head to Hamburg, where we’ll see its lively port surrounding the lake. Following lunch, we’ll travel to Flensburg, a charming seaside village with a marina on the border with Denmark. Our journey will then continue along the Jutland peninsula until we reach Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city.

AARHUS - Day 09

We’ll travel to Hirtshals and take a ferry across the North Sea to Norway, embarking on a three-hour voyage to Kristiansand. From there, we’ll continue along Norway’s stunning southern coastline. Our next stop will be the charming little town of Flekkefjord. We’ll then arrive in Stavanger, a picturesque town with a bustling port by the fjord.

Note: The ferry schedule may vary depending on the month, but you will normally have time for lunch on the boat.

STAVANGER - Day 10

Upon leaving the city, we’ll stop at the Swords in Rock monument, a tribute to the Viking era, before continuing our scenic route through tunnels, bridges, and some segments by boat along the fjord coast of Norway. One of these undersea tunnels is the deepest in the world. The two boat trips will make this part of the journey both relaxing and spectacular. We’ll arrive in Bergen at lunchtime and take a cable car up Mount Fløyen for amazing views of the town and the Bergen fjord. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time to explore the capital city of fjords.

BERGEN - Day 11

Today, we’ll experience more breathtaking landscapes, including Norway’s fjords, glaciers, lakes, and forests. Our journey will take us to Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Norway. Along the way, we’ll stop at the stunning Tvindefossen Waterfall. Then, we’ll embark on a magnificent cruise between Gudvangen and Aurland, enjoying the stunning scenery during this hour-and-a-half voyage. We suggest having lunch on baord. Continuing our adventure, we’ll traverse magnificent snow-covered landscapes and pass through the Aurland Tunnel, the longest in the world. We’ll make a brief stop to admire the exterior of Borgund Stave Church, considered the best-preserved medieval wooden church in Norway. Finally, we’ll arrive in Oslo with free time to explore the port, main streets, and the artwork in Frogner Park.

OSLO - Day 12

In the morning, we’ll take a panoramic tour of Oslo, the capital of Norway, beautifully set amidst stunning landscapes and known as Europe’s green capital. With our local guide, we’ll pass by the Royal Palace, stop at Vigeland Park with its impressive sculpture collection, and view the exterior of the Town Hall, the old port, and the new Opera House. After the tour, we suggest you visit one of the city’s renowned museums, such as the Munch Museum. The afternoon will be yours to explore at leisure.

Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.