Harz Mountains & Berlin

A full day tour to this vibrant city packed with culture, history and fabulous attractions. Our guided tour introduces such sights as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the State Opera House, the famed border crossing site ‘Checkpoint Charlie’, Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower. The afternoon is at leisure to explore further.

This full day excursion includes an unforgettable narrow gauge rail trip from Wernigerode up to the Brocken station at a height of over 3,490 ft, with magnificent views over the Hochharz National Park along the way. After enjoying the ride down you have free time in the delightful medieval centre of Wernigerode.

A fascinating full day excursion featuring a guided tour of Colditz Castle, the infamous World War II prison, and the rejuvenated city of Leipzig.

A three-quarter day tour featuring a visit to the UNESCO listed town of Goslar and the delightful town of Quedlinburg with its pretty half-timbered houses.

A wonderful opportunity to visit the Rosarium featuring the world’s largest collection of roses, many of which are in bloom from the end of May. We continue to the Kyffhäuser castle which dates back to the Middle Ages. Many parts of the castle have been restored and you will have time to wander round plus enjoy the wonderful views.

Enjoy an afternoon excursion to a glass manufacturer to learn about the history of glass-blowing, a tradition associated with the Harz region. From here we continue to the family-run ‘Friederich’ bakery and café for a demonstration on how the local ‘tree cake‘ is made – don’t forget to sample some for yourself!