Germany · 9-12 days
Germany: Hamburg, the Rhine & Bavaria
The itinerary
- Hamburg2 nights
- Cologne & the Rhine Valley3 nights
- Munich2 nights
- Bavaria (Romantic Road)3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines history and culture, food and drink, and road trips across Hamburg, Cologne & the Rhine Valley, Munich, and Bavaria (Romantic Road). Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is May to June and September. April, July to August, and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains and road transfers or a hire car.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £275+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £880 to £1230 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Germany: Hamburg, the Rhine & Bavaria?
This itinerary works best over 9 to 12 days across 4 stops: Hamburg, Cologne & the Rhine Valley, Munich, and Bavaria (Romantic Road).
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is May to June and September. April, July to August, and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £275+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £880 to £1230 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.