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The country has now firmly shaken off the shadows of its 20th century past, regained a sense of national pride, and breathed a sigh of relief at its new-found ability to express its distinctive national character again.
Modern Germany has come of age, and while it is still suffering the economic consequences of reunification in October 1990, Europe’s most populous country is clearly a nation coming to terms with itself. Massive investment in the long-neglected infrastructure of the former East is paying off, as cities like Dresden once more begin to shine like the jewels they were in the past.
The country is the product of a long history of division, first as a loose collection of independent (and often warring) states before original unification during the 19th century, and latterly as West and communist East Germany following WWII.
For this reason alone, it is a country of remarkable diversity, with cultural differences clearly evident as one travels around the various states that make up the modern Federal Republic.
Germany boasts a heady mix of history and nature, fine arts and youthful rebellion. Its capital, Berlin, has a reputation gained from its decades as a divided city, as a hedonistic, ‘on the edge’ community where almost anything goes. In contrast, the quiet academic surroundings of historic university cities like Heidelberg, convey a peacefulness quite at odds with the atmosphere of the capital.
Featured holidays

The Black Forest
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 departures
- Coach holidays
- Short breaks
5 days from £199

Four Countries Winter Wonderland
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 departures
- Coach holidays
7 days from £459

Christmas in Romantic Germany
Dec 2010 departure
- Coach holidays
- Christmas & New Year holidays
5 days from £329

Christmas Market River Cruise
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
- River cruise holidays
- Christmas & New Year holidays
4 days from £429

Aachen & Valkenburg Christmas Market
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
- Coach holidays
- Christmas & New Year holidays
4 days from £229
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- Christmas & New Year holidays in Germany
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Our choice
Grand Tour of Eastern Europe & Russia
May 2011 - Oct 2011 departures
20 days from £1599

Trier Christmas Market: Central Trier Hotel Option
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 departures
4 days from £229

Oberammergau & the Austrian Lakes: Hotel accommodation
Sep 2010 departure
8 days from £1369






