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1. Dresden

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Dresden’s reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany goes back hundreds of years. Built on the floor of the Elbe River Valley it was traditionally a splendid capital of the kings of Saxony and home to the very well off German bourgeoisie. In pre-war Germany, during a time when the country was considered one of the most advanced and cul... more »

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2. Berlin Airports

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Berlin is serviced by 3 airports. The public transport in Berlin is excellent. A taxi to the hotel is roughly 30-40€. Beliners are generally great people, very friendly and more than happy to chat to you in English. Contiki usually uses a number of different hotels in Berlin, however, these are the most commonly used. Comfort Hotel W... more »

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3. Berlin Historical Walking Tour, Berlin

   The Berlin Historical Walking Tour is an optional excursion offered to all tours, summer and winter, visiting Berlin, the capital of Germany. The Berlin Historical Walking Tour is offered as an optional excursion on all Contiki Europe Tours visiting Berlin. Tour Manager Opinions “This three hour walking tour that takes in all the ma... more »

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4. Art and Culture in Berlin

   The Museum Island around the Lustgarten is the cultural heart of Berlin and many of the buildings around this area were designed by German Neo-Classical Architectural superstar Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The Museum Island is home to the Pergamon Museum,the Altes (Old) Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Bode-Museum. Father south is the Jewish History Museum. The ... more »

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5. Germany

   Capital: Berlin Currency: Euro Language: German, English is widely understood Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Germany > Germany, (German: Deutschland) is a country steeped in amazing modern history, tradition and diversity. The snow-capped mountain ranges, rollicking beer halls and, of course, the Oktoberfest in Bavaria, contrast with the peace, serenity and fai... more »

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6. Oktoberfest

   Otherwise known as the ‘Beerfest’, Oktoberfest is held every year in Munich, Germany, the capital of Bavaria and also considered by many to the the world capital of beer. What is unquestionable is that it is one of the biggest events in the world and the vibe, buzz and atmosphere created by over 6 million people who visit the city during the 2 weeks of the ‘fest is simply indescrib... more »

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7. German Food and Drink

   Food Like the country itself, the foods across Germany are varied from region to region. Authentic German specialties however you cannot go past sauerkraut(Boiled cabbage), pork schnitzels, kartoffel (potato) salads, a variety of wursts (sausage). The roasted pork knuckle of Bavaria is a favorite in beer halls across the region. Servings are usually very generous and very reaso... more »

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