33 days in Germany Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoo Berlin, and contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery.

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Alexandria, Egypt to Berlin is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Time (EET) to Central European Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Hamburg is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, nature, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Miniatur Wunderland, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Hamburg, admire the striking features of Speicherstadt, and ponder the world of politics at Townhall.

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Traveling by train from Berlin to Hamburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Hamburg are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): explore the world behind art at Wallraf-Richartz Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Cologne Cathedral, and then explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig.

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Fly from Hamburg to Cologne in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December in Cologne, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can drive to Trier.

Trier may be the oldest city in Germany, founded long before the Roman times.

Change things up with a short trip to 66 Minuten in Neuwied (about 1h 30 min away). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paulin-Kirche, contemplate the long history of Bischofliche Weinguter Trier, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Martin.

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You can drive from Cologne to Trier in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Cologne in December, expect nights in Trier to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can drive to Baden-Baden.

Scenically located at the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden offers scenery, culture, and relaxation in addition to a vibrant nightlife and dining scene, specializing in traditional German dishes.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): walk around Lichtentaler Allee, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Russe, see the interesting displays at Museum Frieder Burda, then try your luck at Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank, and finally have fun and explore at Miniaturwelt mit Sima's Cafe. On the next day, do a tasting at Weingut Schloss Neuweier, then take in the awesome beauty at Merkur, and then explore the ancient world of Hohenbaden Castle.

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Drive from Trier to Baden-Baden in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. January in Baden-Baden sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

On the 7th (Tue), admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, examine the collection at Porsche Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Staatsgalerie, and finally make a trip to Fernsehturm Stuttgart.

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Traveling by car from Baden-Baden to Stuttgart takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, daytime highs in Stuttgart are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Rothenburg.

An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.

Explore Rothenburg's surroundings by going to Wurzburg (Fortress Marienberg, Würzburg Residence, & more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Altstadt, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Jacob's Church (St. Jakobskirche), get engrossed in the history at Reichsstadtmuseum, and don't miss a visit to Schmiedgasse.

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Getting from Stuttgart to Rothenburg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Nuremberg is known for historic sites, museums, shopping, zoos & aquariums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, steep yourself in history at Pilatushaus, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Sebaldus Church.

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Traveling by car from Rothenburg to Nuremberg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Dresden is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, fun & games, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Dresden Zwinger, get your game on at Dresden Secrets - Live Escape Games, take an in-depth tour of Gemaldegalerie Neue Meister, and make a trip to Frauenkirche Dresden.

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Getting from Nuremberg to Dresden by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Dresden can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau) and Schloss Neuschwanstein (in Schwangau). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, and explore the activities along English Garden.

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Getting from Dresden to Munich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Munich are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel back home.