10-Day Germany Classic: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne & Munich
Experience the full modern and historic spectrum of Germany: Berlin’s history, Hamburg’s maritime harbor, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral and beer halls, and Munich’s Bavarian palaces and beer gardens.
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Intercity route legs
Day-by-day itinerary
Cold War History & Kreuzberg
BerlinMuseum Island and vibrant Kreuzberg food.
ICE Train to Harbor Hamburg
Hamburg1h 45m ICE train. Red-brick Speicherstadt warehouses.
Elbphilharmonie & Harbor Ferry
HamburgPublic ferry 62 cruise and Elbphilharmonie plaza.
ICE Train to Cologne Cathedral
CologneTrain to Cologne. Twin spires of the cathedral and Kölsch beer hall.
Rhine Promenade & Belgian Quarter
CologneHohenzollern love-lock bridge and boutique cafes.
High-Speed Train to Bavaria
MunichICE train to Munich. Marienplatz Glockenspiel.
Residenz Palace & English Garden
MunichBavarian royal palace and river surfers in English Garden.
Nymphenburg Palace & Beer Garden
MunichBaroque palace grounds and authentic beer garden picnic.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
Drop Hamburg and travel Berlin to Cologne to Munich to complete the route in 7 days.
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