Festivals of Germany- Das Bier and Wein
Experience Germany in all its glory as you make your way through its lush land. From the booming financial district of Frankfurt to the second biggest beer festival in Stuttgart then onto the UNESCO-listed Regensburg, and Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is a place abundant in culture, history and art.
Activity Level
Level 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. For multi-day trips, the itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Most Level 3 tours would include guided tours with walking distances up to a mile or up to an hour at a time (at a very leisurely pace). This tour would also include optional activities that would require additional walking. Click Here for more information
Date & Pricing
September 19-27, 2024
- $5,499 Double Occupancy
- $6,599 Single Occupancy
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$500 per person due at time of booking
Final Payment: Due May 15, 2024
- Cancel before May 15th for $50 fee.
- After May 15th, 100% nonrefundable
Travel Insurance
For your protection AAA recommends travel insurance. Pre-existing medical conditions may be waived with proper coverage if travel insurance is purchased within 14 days of initial deposit only. Other conditions may apply; ask your travel advisor. AAA recommends Allianz.
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, & 2 dinners
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Hotel tips, restaurant tips for included meals, and local taxes.
- A group airport transfer on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted (Hotels listed to be used as a guide only and are subject to availability. If the quoted hotel is unavailable, we will secure another hotel in the same category).
- Roundtrip Group Economy Scheduled Air provided by AAA Minneapolis
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Munich.
- See Stuttgart with a Local Specialist
- Visit the Porsche Museum
- Stops at various beer and wine Festivals
- Join an included Bratwursts cooking class
- Free time to enjoy the beer and wine festivities
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS What's Not Included: Airfares (unless otherwise stated), passports and applicable visa fees, charges imposed by third parties, laundry, phone calls, items of a personal nature, beverages, meals and sightseeing not detailed on the itinerary, excess baggage, travel insurance. Please note that travel insurance is required. Please ask your Travel Advisor for further details. Price: The advertised price is in US dollars, per person twin share unless otherwise stated. Deposit: A deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final Payment: Final Payment is due May 15, 2024. Payments after this date may incur a late fee payment. Cancellation Fees: In the event you have to cancel your booking before May 15, 2024, a $50.00 per person cancellation fee will apply. After due date for final payment, the full amount is not refundable. For full details of cancellation fees, contact Travel Advisor. Amendments: Fees may apply to any change made to your booking once confirmed. Refunds: No refund is available if cancellations occur after the trip has commenced or in respect of any trips, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilized. Itinerary Changes & Trip Cancellation: Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, taxes, levies and exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event that such fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services, your Travel Advisor or Insight Vacations reserve the right to adjust the price as necessary at any time. Insight Vacations reserves the right to vary itineraries should circumstances dictate, as well as cancel or reschedule any trip departure in accordance with operating requirements, or circumstances beyond its control. The advertised trip requires minimum numbers to depart. Should these not be met, your Travel Advisor or Insight Vacations reserve the right to alter or cancel arrangements. Passport and Visas: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return. For Visa requirements for this trip, contact your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist. Hotels: The hotels listed in the itinerary are listed as a guide only and are subject to change. Porterage: for one suitcase is included in the trip price and at arrival or departure from each trip hotel. Due to limited coach capacity this single bag should have a weight not exceeding 30kg (66lbs) and dimensions not exceeding 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in). Charges will be levied in the event these limits are exceeded and our promise to transport you as indicated may be invalidated. Note: Airlines may restrict checkin baggage to 20kgs (44 lbs) per person. Documentation: Approximately 2 weeks prior to departure from the US, documentation will be emailed. Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary adjustments are made to minimize inconvenience to our passengers. If, however, you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by such minor limitations, please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure. Similarly, holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, sightseeing or other activities. Due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals, and other unforeseen circumstances, the itineraries, hotels or order of sightseeing may change at short notice. Additional terms and conditions These conditions incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted by your Travel Advisor or Insight Vacations. By making a booking you are agreeing to these terms & conditions. Insight Vacations is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or re-scheduling of any trip departure. For further information about Insight Vacations please refer to the Insight Vacations brochure. These conditions must be carefully studied prior to making the commitment of paying the deposit as they must be referred to. Additional terms and conditions may be applicable to this group and are available from your Travel Advisor or Group Specialist. Refer also to https://www.insightvacations.com/us/information/bookingconditions https://www.insightvacations.com/us/information/bookingconditio
Depart USA for Germany
(2 Nights) Welcome to Germany. From the Rhine Valley to the Alps, experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns and breathtaking natural scenery. You have one group transfer from the Frankfurt airport to your hotel in Bad Durkheim. At a local restaurant, enjoy a pleasant evening of good food and wine during your Welcome Dinner. Meal(s): Welcome Dinner. Hotel(s): Kurpark-Hotel Bad Durkheim
This morning we join the annual Bad Durkheim Wurstmarkt. Wustmarkt, which directly translates to "sausage market", is a 600-year-old wine festival that can beat all wine festivals in the world. Wine connoisseurs from different parts of the world attend the Wurstmarkt every September. Spend some time on your own sampling different wines and enjoying delicious food. (Please note: Notable is reserved at the Wurstmarkt, and guests will be responsible for their own expenses while at the event.) Meal(s): Breakfast
(2 Nights) Today we venture to Stuttgart. Discover the historical side of Stuttgart with your Local Specialist. See the Opera House, a symbol of the past century, and learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods. Learn how the city has changed over time. Afterwards, we make our way to the Porsche Museum where you'll not only view the cars; you will also learn about the history of Porsche. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel(s): Hotel Weinstube Ochsen Stuttgart
After a leisurely morning, we will join the annual Stuttgart Beer Festival. Locally known as the Cannstatter Volksfest, this beer festival is the second largest beer festival in Germany with more than four million attendees every year. (Please note: Notable is reserved at the Cannstatter Volksfest, and guests will be responsible for their own expenses while at the event.) Meal(s): Breakfast.
(1 Night) Stroll through the narrow lanes of Rothenburg – it's beautiful medieval center seemingly frozen in time and encircled by a fortified town wall that remains intact after centuries. Admire the beautiful market square, lined with half-timbered houses, and the Old Town Hall. This afternoon, arrive in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and today the economic, social and cultural capital of Franconia. During your orientation see the mighty castle ramparts and stand in the Hauptmarkt main square, which is dominated by the impressive Frauenkirche, a great example of the Gothic brick-style architecture of the region. Spend the rest of your day at leisure indulging in the local specialty of grilled Nürnberger Rostbratwurst with sauerkraut. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel(s): Novina Hotel Wohrdersee Nuremberg City
(2 Nights) You will have the opportunity to learn about the history of bratwurst. Find out what spice gives Nuremburg's bratwursts its delicate yet hearty flavor during a cooking class. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor during an included lunch. Next, you'll discover one of Germany’s most scenic and historical cities, Regensburg. Immerse yourself in its UNESCO-listed beauty during an orientation tour which will show you some of the local highlights like the Regensburg Cathedral, the Old Stone Bridge, the medieval Old Town, and the ancient Porta Praetoria. Our final stop today is Munich. Be welcomed into fun-loving Munich as you join your Travel Director for an orientation tour. See the Feldernhalle on the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, Hofbrauhaus, St Peters Church, and the famous Marienplatz. Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch. Hotel(s): The Westin Grand Hotel Munich
This afternoon, join the festivities of Oktoberfest, the most famous beer festival in the world! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, amusement rides, entertainment, beer and local Bavarian specialties. (Please note: No table is reserved at the Oktoberfest, and guests will be responsible for their own expenses while at the event.) This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Germany's most memorable cities during a Celebration Dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director. Meal(s): Breakfast, Celebration Dinner.
For now, it's time to say a fond auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience. You have one group transfer that will take you to the airport for your flight back home. Meal(s): Breakfast.
| Start date | End date | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/24 | 09/27/24 | 8 Days | $5,499.00 | Reserve |
Festivals of Germany - das Bier and Wein, Insight Vacations
