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Luxury Germany Tours

Juniper Tours is a U.S.-based luxury travel agency that designs fully private, custom Germany tours — every itinerary built from scratch by a dedicated Germany specialist around your dates, pace, and interests. Cruise past castles above the Rhine, reach fairytale Neuschwanstein in the Bavarian Alps, trace Berlin’s history, and warm up in the Black Forest and its Christmas markets. No group coaches, no fixed departures — only the Germany you came for.

Best Time to VisitMay–Sept & Christmas Markets
Typical Trip Length8 – 12 Days
Travel StylesCustom · Cruise · Honeymoon
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Schloss Hotels & River Cruises
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Why Germany

Castles, culture, and the great river.

Germany packs astonishing variety into the heart of Europe — the Alps and fairy-tale castles of Bavaria, the castle-lined Rhine, the Black Forest, the Baltic coast, and the reinvented capital of Berlin. Getting Germany right means pairing the romantic south with the history of the cities — and, in December, the Christmas markets.

Juniper designs every Germany itinerary as a fully private, custom journey — no group tours, no fixed packages. From an Alpine schloss to a Rhine-view room or a Black Forest spa, every detail, train, and river cruise is arranged before you travel.

Castles & the Romantic Road
Neuschwanstein, the walled towns of the Romantic Road, and the castle-crowned Rhine Gorge — fairy-tale Germany, with private guides to skip the lines.
Schloss Hotels & Spa Retreats
Hand-selected castle hotels, Rhine-view rooms, Black Forest spa retreats, and Berlin design hotels — chosen for character and views.
Rivers, Rail & Christmas Markets
The Rhine and Moselle by river cruise, the glide of the ICE trains, the beer gardens of Bavaria, and the Christmas markets of December.

Great custom travel is an investment. Your specialist will walk through exactly what a fully private, tailor-made Germany itinerary looks like for your trip during a free 30-minute consultation.

Neuschwanstein Castle — custom Germany tours by Juniper Tours
Sample Itinerary

Best of Germany — 8 Days

Munich · Neuschwanstein · Rothenburg · Rhine · Berlin

This is a sample itinerary — for inspiration only. Every Juniper trip is designed from scratch around you. Many clients love an itinerary very similar to this one — if something here resonates, your specialist can build something just like it (or better) specifically for your travel style, dates, and group.

1
Arrive in Munich
Munich+
Welcome to Germany! A private transfer brings you from Munich Airport to your hotel in the Bavarian capital. Settle in and explore at your own pace — your specialist will have arranged a relaxed first evening, perhaps a stroll through the Marienplatz and a stein in a historic beer hall.
Overnight: Munich
A full day with a private guide through Munich — the glockenspiel on the Marienplatz, the royal Residenz, the art of the Pinakothek museums, and the green sweep of the English Garden. Lunch at the Viktualienmarkt, and an evening in a beer garden under the chestnut trees.
Overnight: Munich
A day in fairy-tale Bavaria — the storybook castle of Neuschwanstein rising from the alpine forest, the painted village of Oberammergau, and the foothills of the Alps. The most photographed castle in the world, with a private guide to skip the lines.
Overnight: Munich / Füssen
Follow the Romantic Road north through walled medieval towns to Rothenburg ob der Tauber — the best-preserved old town in Germany, all timbered houses, cobbles, and town walls you can walk. An evening with the Night Watchman as the lanterns come on.
Overnight: Rothenburg
On to the Rhine — the UNESCO Rhine Gorge, where castle after castle crowns the vineyards above the river. A cruise past the Lorelei rock, a tasting of Riesling in Rüdesheim, and a night in a riverside town.
Overnight: Rhine Valley
A fast ICE train carries you north to Berlin, Germany's electric, history-laden capital. Check in and find your feet — perhaps an evening along the Spree or in a buzzing Mitte neighbourhood.
Overnight: Berlin
A full day with a private guide through Berlin's extraordinary history — the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, remnants of the Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, and Museum Island. An afternoon for the galleries and cafés of a city forever reinventing itself.
Overnight: Berlin
After breakfast, a private transfer brings you to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Most travelers leave Germany already planning a return — for the Black Forest, the Moselle, or the Christmas markets. Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day.

Love this route? Let’s build it around you.

This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Many Juniper clients travel something very similar — customised for their travel style, dates, regions, and accommodation level. Book a free call and your specialist builds from here.

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Sample Itineraries

Custom Germany tour ideas to inspire your trip

Every itinerary below is a starting point, not a fixed package. Click any card to see the day-by-day — then book a free consultation and your specialist will build something just like it (or better) around you.

Bavarian Adventure custom Germany tour — Munich, Neuschwanstein and the Alps — Juniper Tours
SampleMost Popular
8 Days

Bavarian Adventure

Munich · Neuschwanstein · The Alps · Rothenburg

The essential introduction to Bavaria — Munich, the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, the Zugspitze and Königssee in the Alps, and the medieval Romantic Road at Rothenburg.

1–2
MunichMunich

Old town, Marienplatz, beer halls and gardens.

3
NeuschwansteinFüssen

The fairytale castle and Hohenschwangau.

4–5
The Bavarian AlpsZugspitze · Königssee

Germany's highest peak and an emerald alpine lake.

6
Romantic RoadRothenburg

The best-preserved walled medieval town.

7–8
Leisure & DepartMunich (MUC)

A Bavarian lake, then home.

7 nights · 4★+ & schlosshotelsDaily breakfastPrivate transfers & guidesSkip-the-line castle entry
German Christmas Market Tour — Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich and Dresden — Juniper Tours
SampleSeasonal
8 Days

German Christmas Market Tour

Nuremberg · Rothenburg · Munich · Dresden

Germany's most magical Christmas markets — Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, year-round-Christmas Rothenburg, Munich's Marienplatz, and Dresden's Striezelmarkt, the country's oldest.

1–2
NurembergNuremberg

The famous Christkindlesmarkt, castle, gingerbread.

3
RothenburgRomantic Road

Reiterlesmarkt and Käthe Wohlfahrt.

4–5
MunichMarienplatz

City markets, glühwein, snowy Neuschwanstein.

6–7
DresdenDresden

The Striezelmarkt, stollen, the Frauenkirche.

8
DepartDresden / Berlin

Private transfer, departure.

7 nights · festive 4★+ hotelsDaily breakfastPrivate transfers & guidesMarket & city tours
Germany by Rail custom tour — Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin and Munich by ICE — Juniper Tours
SampleBy Rail
10 Days

Germany by Rail

Frankfurt · Cologne · Hamburg · Berlin · Munich

The length of the country by first-class ICE high-speed train — the scenic Rhine, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden, and Munich, with no driving and all the highlights.

1–2
Frankfurt & the RhineRhine Valley

Scenic Rhine rail, castles, Rüdesheim Riesling.

3
CologneCologne

The Gothic cathedral and old town by ICE.

4–5
HamburgHamburg

Speicherstadt, the harbour, the Elbphilharmonie.

6–7
BerlinBerlin

Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Wall.

8–9
Dresden & MunichDresden · Munich

Baroque Saxony, then Bavaria by ICE.

10
DepartMunich (MUC)

Private transfer, departure.

9 nights · central city hotelsDaily breakfastFirst-class ICE railPrivate transfers & guides
Best of Germany 12-day custom tour — Bavaria, the Romantic Road, the Rhine, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin — Juniper Tours
SampleIn Depth
12 Days

Best of Germany

Munich · Rhine · Black Forest · Cologne · Hamburg · Berlin

The comprehensive journey — Bavaria and the castles, the Romantic Road, the Rhine and the Black Forest, then Cologne, Hamburg, and Berlin. A natural south-to-north arc.

1–3
Munich & BavariaMunich

City, Neuschwanstein, the Alpine foothills.

4
Romantic RoadRothenburg

The walled medieval town.

5–6
Rhine & Black ForestRhine · Heidelberg

River cruise, Heidelberg, the Black Forest.

7–8
Cologne & HamburgCologne · Hamburg

The cathedral, then the great port city.

9–11
BerlinBerlin

History, museums, Potsdam or Dresden.

12
DepartBerlin (BER)

Private transfer, departure.

11 nights · 4★+ & schlosshotelsDaily breakfastICE rail + private transfersPrivate guides & experiences
Germany Roadtrip Honeymoon — castles, the Black Forest and the Rhine and Moselle for two — Juniper Tours
SampleHoneymoon
12 Days

Germany Roadtrip Honeymoon

Bavaria · Black Forest · Rhine · Moselle

A romantic self-drive for two — fairytale castles, the Black Forest and Baden-Baden, Riesling on the Rhine and Moselle, Heidelberg, Lake Constance, and the Bavarian Alps.

1–3
BavariaMunich · Neuschwanstein

Romantic check-in, the castle, the Romantic Road.

4–5
Black ForestBaden-Baden

Spa town, scenic drives, couples' spa.

6–7
Rhine & MoselleRüdesheim · Cochem

River cruise, Riesling, fairytale Cochem castle.

8–9
Heidelberg & Lake ConstanceHeidelberg · Bodensee

Castle romance and the flower island of Mainau.

10–11
The Bavarian AlpsGarmisch · Tegernsee

The Zugspitze and a serene alpine lake.

12
DepartMunich (MUC)

Private transfer, departure.

11 nights · romantic & schlosshotelsDaily breakfastSelf-drive or private driverCouples' spa & tastings
Germany Family Roadtrip — castles, Legoland, Europa-Park and the Black Forest — Juniper Tours
SampleFamily
12 Days

Germany Family Roadtrip

Bavaria · Black Forest · Rhine · Berlin

A self-drive built for families — fairytale castles, Legoland and Europa-Park, the Black Forest, a Rhine castle cruise, and family-friendly Berlin, paced for every age.

1–3
Munich & CastlesMunich · Neuschwanstein

Deutsches Museum, the castle, a mountain luge.

4
LegolandGünzburg

A full theme-park day for the kids.

5
Romantic RoadRothenburg

Town walls, towers, the Night Watchman.

6–7
Black Forest & Europa-ParkTriberg · Rust

Waterfalls, cuckoo clocks, Germany's biggest park.

8–9
Rhine & CologneRhine · Cologne

Castle cruise, cable car, the Chocolate Museum.

10–12
Berlin & DepartBerlin (BER)

Interactive history, zoo, dinosaurs, then home.

11 nights · family-friendly hotelsDaily breakfastFamily self-driveTheme parks & castle tours

Don’t see your Germany?

The Black Forest and Lake Constance, the Baltic coast and Hamburg, a Moselle wine cruise, the Christmas markets — tell your specialist what you have in mind and they’ll build from there.

Planning a Germany Honeymoon?

Germany is one of the world’s great honeymoon destinations — fairy-tale castle hotels, a Rhine-view room, a Black Forest spa, and the Christmas markets in December.

Germany Honeymoon Guide
What’s Included

Everything handled. Nothing left to chance.

Hand-Selected Accommodations
Castle hotels in Bavaria, Rhine-view rooms, Black Forest spa retreats, and Berlin design hotels — chosen specifically for your travel style, not from a generic list.
Private Transfers & Transport
Airport pickups, ICE high-speed rail, river-cruise legs, and private drivers — all arranged and confirmed before you travel.
Daily Breakfast
Breakfast is included daily (except arrival day) at your accommodation — whether that's a Bavarian schloss, a Rhine-side inn, or a Berlin design hotel.
Pre-Arranged Experiences
Private castle tours, a Rhine or Moselle cruise, wine tastings, beer halls, and the Christmas markets — all confirmed in advance so you never miss out.
Travel App & Offline Itinerary
Your full day-by-day itinerary, accommodation details, and specialist contact — accessible on your phone throughout Germany.
In-Destination Support
Local partner numbers for on-the-ground help, plus your Juniper specialist remains reachable for anything that needs escalation while you travel.
Your Germany Specialists

Designed by a specialist who knows the country.

Every Germany trip is built by a dedicated Juniper specialist who designs fully private, custom itineraries from scratch — matching the right regions, lodges, and experiences to how you like to travel.

Allison Tucker — Juniper Tours Travel Specialist
Allison Tucker
Germany · Italy · Spain

Alli is a dual citizen of the US and UK, raised between California and Europe, who planned an epic three-month European journey through Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. She designs bespoke private itineraries from scratch, built entirely around how you like to travel.

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Traveler Reviews

What our travelers say

★★★★★

“The trip of a lifetime. Juniper Tours listened to us and delivered above and beyond expectations. We definitely recommend them every chance we get. My wife referred to the trip as magical, and I couldn’t think of a better description. We will be back for more magic from Juniper Tours.”

Garry F. · Custom Trip
★★★★★

“Everything planned by Juniper Tours went incredibly smoothly. Every driver and guide was wonderful and the one time we thought we might miss a connection, because of unexpected traffic, our driver was on the phone with the 24/7 service desk working to sort it out for us. I was very impressed with the service and the app.”

Hailey M. · Custom Trip
★★★★★

“Definitely recommending Juniper Tours to all our friends and family! We had the best trip ever! Our specialist was wonderful to work with and helped us through the whole process, making planning stress-free. Our itinerary was easy to follow and had plenty of time to do free things as well as super fun activities!”

Bree A.M. · Custom Trip
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Common Questions

Germany travel questions

Late spring through early autumn (May–September) is ideal — warm, long days for Bavaria, the Rhine, and the cities, with festivals and beer gardens in full swing (Oktoberfest is late September). December brings the magical Christmas markets. Winter elsewhere is cold and quiet. Your specialist will time it to what you most want to do.
Most Juniper Germany itineraries run 8–12 days. Eight to ten days covers the classic Bavaria–Romantic Road–Rhine–Berlin route. Ten to fourteen lets you add the Black Forest, the Moselle, Dresden, or a river cruise. Germany's ICE trains and Autobahn make it easy to cover ground.
Wonderfully. Fairy-tale castles, a schloss hotel above the Rhine, a Black Forest spa retreat, a river cruise past the vineyards, and the Christmas markets in December make for a romantic and surprisingly varied honeymoon. See our dedicated Germany honeymoons guide.
Yes. Like every Juniper Tours journey, your Germany trip is 100% private and built from scratch around your dates, pace, and interests — no group tours and no pre-set packages. Rail, river cruises, hotels, and guides are arranged and confirmed before you travel.
Neuschwanstein and Bavaria, the Romantic Road and Rothenburg, the castle-lined Rhine Gorge, and the history of Berlin are the classics. Beyond them: the Black Forest, the Moselle wine valley, Dresden, and — in December — the Christmas markets. Your specialist will help you choose the right combination for your season.
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