Sample Itinerary · Germany · By Rail

Germany by Rail 10-Day Tour

Frankfurt · Cologne · Hamburg · Berlin · Munich

Duration10 Days · 9 Nights
RouteFrankfurt · Cologne · Hamburg · Berlin · Munich
TransportPrivate Transfers · High-Speed Rail
Best ForFirst-Timers · Couples · Families
10 Days · 9 Nights
Frankfurt · Cologne · Hamburg · Berlin · Munich
Private Transfers · High-Speed Rail
See Germany Without Driving
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1
Day One

Arrive in Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Willkommen. A private driver brings you from Frankfurt Airport — Germany's rail hub — to your hotel. An easy first evening along the Main, skyline and old town side by side.

Ten days the length of the country, and not a moment behind the wheel.

Private airport transfer Hotel check-in Evening at leisure
Overnight: Frankfurt
2
Day Two

The Rhine Valley by Rail

Rhine Gorge · Rüdesheim

A scenic train along the Rhine Gorge, castles on every crag, to Rüdesheim — a Riesling tasting and the cable car over the vineyards.

A short river cruise past the Lorelei before continuing on.

Scenic Rhine rail Rüdesheim & Riesling River cruise
Overnight: Rhine Valley / Cologne
3
Day Three

To Cologne by ICE

Cologne

The high-speed ICE to Cologne, where the twin-spired Gothic cathedral soars straight above the station.

The old town, the riverside, and a glass of crisp Kölsch in a traditional brauhaus.

ICE high-speed rail Cologne Cathedral Old town & Kölsch
Overnight: Cologne
4
Day Four

To Hamburg by ICE

Hamburg

North by ICE to Hamburg, Germany's great port city — the red-brick Speicherstadt warehouses, the harbour, and the gleaming Elbphilharmonie.

A harbour boat tour and the buzzing waterfront.

ICE high-speed rail Speicherstadt Harbour & Elbphilharmonie
Overnight: Hamburg
5
Day Five

Hamburg at Your Pace

Hamburg

A morning with a private guide, then the city at leisure — the Alster lakes, the museums, or a coffee in a canal-side café.

One of Germany's most underrated cities, given room to breathe.

Private city tour Alster lakes At leisure
Overnight: Hamburg
6
Day Six

To Berlin by ICE

Berlin

A fast ICE to the capital. Check in, then an orientation walk — the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, and the line where the Wall once ran.

Berlin's energy, history layered on every corner.

ICE high-speed rail Brandenburg Gate The Wall
Overnight: Berlin
7
Day Seven

Berlin — History & Museums

Berlin · Museum Island

A private guided day — the Reichstag, Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, and the memorials — then the afternoon in a neighbourhood like Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg.

The most compelling city in modern Europe.

Museum Island Cold War history Berlin neighbourhoods
Overnight: Berlin
8
Day Eight

To Dresden by Rail

Dresden

South to baroque Dresden — the rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger palace, and the Old Masters gallery, all reborn along the Elbe.

A jewel of Saxony.

Rail to Dresden Frauenkirche & Zwinger Old Masters
Overnight: Dresden
9
Day Nine

To Munich by ICE

Munich

The ICE south to Munich. Check in, then the old town — Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, the Viktualienmarkt — and a classic Bavarian beer hall.

The journey ends where the Alps begin.

ICE high-speed rail Munich old town Beer hall
Overnight: Munich
10
Day Ten

Depart

Munich (MUC)

A private transfer to Munich Airport for your flight home — ten days and the length of Germany, all by rail.

Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day.

Private airport transfer Departure 24/7 specialist support

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Accommodations
Eco-luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and beachfront retreats — chosen based on your preferences and travel style.
Transportation
Private transfers, high-speed rail, self-drive, or a mix — all confirmed before you travel.
Experiences
Pre-arranged tours and activities built around your interests — entrance tickets sorted, no queuing.
Available Experiences

Activities on this itinerary

Your specialist pre-arranges the right luxury experiences based on your interests and travel style. These are the custom experience types available on this route — specific choices are made with you, not for you.

ICE High-Speed Rail
Throughout
Scenic Rhine Railway
Rhine Gorge
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne
Speicherstadt
Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin
Museum Island
Berlin
Frauenkirche & Zwinger
Dresden
Munich Old Town
Munich
Riesling Tasting
Rüdesheim
First-Class Rail
Reserved seats
Central City Hotels
Throughout

Activities are selected and pre-booked with your specialist based on your interests — not all activities are included in every trip version. Availability varies by season.

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