Europe (Germany) Guided Travel Recommendations

[MeanDean]

Am tentatively planning a trip to Europe. Thinking September time frame. Planning on flying to London and spending time there self guided. Then train to Liverpool for a few days. I have been to England before (though it was 25 years ago) and feel confident in making my way around there.

The next part is the portion of the trip I'm looking for help with. After Liverpool the plan is to fly to directly to Germany (Berlin?) and spend about 4-5 days. Then fly home. Not sure what to see there specifically. Maybe the Berlin Wall stuff? Was also thinking we'd like to see some of the Alpine region and throw in some castle(s). I have ancestors who migrated from Baden Baden so perhaps that? Since it will be my first time on the continent I'm not confident (or let's say mentally secure enough) to handle the variables and book travel and select things worth seeing in Germany on my own. Does anyone have suggestion as to travel companies or tour business that offer guided tours in Germany that come close to covering what I'm thinking of for the Germany portion of the trip? I've looked on line and have not been satisfied with what I'm finding.

Two single males. Both above 60. Decent physical condition but too too much walking day after day would probably not be pleasurable. No kids.

TIA for any input.

PS: Not considering the Ireland football option so no reason to suggest something bouncing from there.

 

[BCClone]

Go end of September and hit Octoberfest in Stuttgart. You won’t be able to walk after enough.

 

[ISUTex]

Am tentatively planning a trip to Europe. Thinking September time frame. Planning on flying to London and spending time there self guided. Then train to Liverpool for a few days. I have been to England before (though it was 25 years ago) and feel confident in making my way around there.

The next part is the portion of the trip I'm looking for help with. After Liverpool the plan is to fly to directly to Germany (Berlin?) and spend about 4-5 days. Then fly home. Not sure what to see there specifically. Maybe the Berlin Wall stuff? Was also thinking we'd like to see some of the Alpine region and throw in some castle(s). I have ancestors who migrated from Baden Baden so perhaps that? Since it will be my first time on the continent I'm not confident (or let's say mentally secure enough) to handle the variables and book travel and select things worth seeing in Germany on my own. Does anyone have suggestion as to travel companies or tour business that offer guided tours in Germany that come close to covering what I'm thinking of for the Germany portion of the trip? I've looked on line and have not been satisfied with what I'm finding.

Two single males. Both above 60. Decent physical condition but too too much walking day after day would probably not be pleasurable. No kids.

TIA for any input.

PS: Not considering the Ireland football option so no reason to suggest something bouncing from there.

If you're going to Germany go to Bavaria/Munich.

 

[flycy]

Go end of September and hit Octoberfest in Stuttgart. You won’t be able to walk after enough.

Octoberfest is in Munich, Germans I know would get upset at you for calling a festival in Stuttgart Octoberfest. There is a base there, so maybe some call it that for the Americans.

 

[WISCY1895]

Germany is not that large of a country and the infrastructure is excellent. Germany is basically the geographic size of Montana. If I were you I’d just rent a car with an English speaking gps system.

Bavaria is great but there are other good spots in southern Germany. There is a cool town on the Rhine called Bacharach. Really cool historical town. Drank at a bar that opened in 1356. You can also jump on a boat there and take a short ride up and down the river. Some castles to tour in that region as well.

The Black Forest region near Freiburg has some awesome hot mineral springs.

 

[mramseyISU]

The train in Germany is a great way to get around. I've spent a lot of time around Mannheim for work so most of my experience is between there and Frankfurt. Heidelberg is worth a visit I think, your not too far from there to Strasbourg in France. I also really enjoy Switzerland and Austria.