If you have long dreamed of visiting Germany, read on! We are putting together a trip in June to visit Cologne, the Rhine River Valley, Frankfurt, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Join us and experience this once-in-a-lifetime magic with a small group of people, accompanied by myself, a German native with lots of travel experience.

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Date: Thursday June 11 to Thursday June 18

Itinerary: 3 nights in Cologne, 3 nights in Frankfurt

Cost: $3,900 per person (double occupancy, $4,900 for single occupancy)

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Included in that price:

round trip economy airfare from PHX to FRA and back home. Seats are at the front of economy, in premium seating with extra legroom. Option to upgrade to first/business class (Polaris) at a considerable discount based on availability. One checked bag per person included.

6 nights accommodations in Germany in premium hotels within walking distance of all major destinations (double occupancy)

Continental/German breakfast each day

All ground transportation in Germany via rental van

All admission prices to venues/activities that require tickets

Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your experience during your stay

Recommendations for clothing, packing, and other trip preparation

Accompaniment by myself, a native German experienced in the language and culture

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Tentative itinerary is as follows:

Thu 6/11 fly out of Phoenix (1 layover)

Fri 6/12 arrive in Frankfurt in the morning, drive to Cologne via lower Rhine River Valley (a UNESCO world heritage site) including iconic stops at St. Goarshausen, Loreley, an exhilarating mountain coaster, then crossing the Rhine by ferry to visit Rheinstein Castle on the other shore 

Sat 6/13 Cologne (day 1) We will explore the world famous Cologne Cathedral, followed by visiting the Old Town (Altstadt). In the afternoon, a visit to the Rhine Promenade along the riverfront is followed by crossing the iconic Hohenzollern Bridge

Sun 6/14 Cologne (day 2) A visit to the Chocolate Museum is followed by lunch in the Belgian Quarter with its trendy cafés. A variety of museum choices or panoramic walks in the city round out the evening.

Mon 6/15 drive to Frankfurt via upper Rhine River Valley including iconic stops between Cologne and Koblenz, such as the Haribo factory outlet, Bonn, and castles on rocky crags near the Deutsches Eck, where the Moselle meets the Rhine 

Tue 6/16 exploring Frankfurt, a sleek cosmopolitan city where glass skyscrapers rise beside historic squares and riverfront charm 

Wed 6/17 day trip to Rothenburg, a storybook medieval town that feels like stepping back in time

Thu 6/18 fly home from Frankfurt to Phoenix (1 layover), arrive back home in the late evening

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$500 required to reserve your spot.

50% of the remaining balance ($1,700 for double occupancy, $2,200 for single occupancy) due by March 31, 2026.

Remainder ($1,700 for double occupancy, $2,200 for single occupancy) due by April 30, 2026.

Early bird discounted price is $3,500 per person (double occupancy; $4,500 for single occupancy) if paid in full upon reservation.

For payment by credit card, an additional 2.6% will be added for card processing fees (actual cost).

Comparable trips like this, without airfare, typically run anywhere from $4,500 to $6,000. I am offering these trips for the love of travel and showing my home country.

Trip can be cancelled for a full refund minus $250 planning fee by March 31. If canceled by April 30, the 50% deposit is forfeited and the remainder (if paid) is refunded. No refunds after April 30. Further details will be outlined in a contract upon reservation.

All activities are understood to be weather and other acts of God permitting, and cannot be guaranteed.

For those seriously interested, please reach out directly to me by text, call, or message to discuss further information and to reserve your spot.

If you have long dreamed of visiting Germany, read on! We are putting together another trip to visit Christmas markets across Germany this December. Join us and experience this once-in-a-lifetime magic with a small group of people, accompanied by myself, a German native with lots of travel experience.

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Date: Tuesday Dec. 1 to Thursday Dec. 10

Itinerary: 3 nights in Munich, 2 nights in Nuremberg, 3 nights in Frankfurt

Cost: $3,900 per person (double occupancy, $4,900 for single occupancy)

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Included in that price:

economy airfare from PHX to MUC and back home from FRA to PHX. Seats are at the front of economy, in premium seating with extra legroom. Option to upgrade to first/business class (Polaris) at a considerable discount based on availability. Minimum one checked bag per person included.

8 nights accommodations in Germany in premium hotels within walking distance of all major destinations (double occupancy)

Continental/German breakfast each day

All ground transportation in Germany via rental van

Outings to approx. 8 to 10 Christmas markets, including 3 or 4 that are regularly on the “top 10 must-visit” lists for German Christmas markets

All admission prices to venues/activities that require tickets

Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your experience during your stay

Recommendations for clothing, packing, and other trip preparation

Accompaniment by myself, a native German experienced in the language and culture

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More details:

Tue 12/1 flight from Phoenix to Munich (1 layover).

Wed 12/2 arrive in Munich by early afternoon, check into hotel, explore the city and Christmas markets downtown

Thu 12/3 depending on the weather, day trip to either Neuschwanstein Castle, OR the famous Christmas market in Burghausen, a charming, small-town event set against the backdrop of the world’s longest castle, offering festive stalls, traditional crafts, and a cozy medieval atmosphere. Both destinations are approx. 90 mins from Munich. Stop at the Landsberg Christmas Market on the way back. This is a romantic old town dating back to Roman times.

Fri 12/4 sightseeing in Munich in the morning, including the famous glockenspiel in Marienplatz and viewing the downtown area from the belfry of “Alter Peter.” In the evening, visit to Schloss Kaltenberg Christmas market, a magical, medieval-style market held in an old castle, featuring artisan crafts, fire shows, live music, and a fairytale forest

Sat 12/5 drive to Nuremberg with a stop at the Ingolstadt Christmas Market along the way. Check into hotel, explore the city and visit the “Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt,” one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world, renowned for its historic ambiance, traditional wooden stalls, and iconic Christkind opening ceremony in the heart of Nuremberg’s Old Town

Sun 12/6 sightseeing and a visit to the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg, followed by a second night at the Christmas markets

Mon 12/7 visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the world-famous medieval town, including the famous “Reiterlesmarkt” and the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store. Check into hotel near Frankfurt

Tue 12/8 sightseeing in Frankfurt and visit to Frankfurt Christmas Market, one of the largest and oldest in Germany, with stunning medieval buildings, a huge Christmas tree, and over 200 stalls OR visit to Rüdesheim am Rhein and the “Christmas Market of the Nations.” Features vendors from over a dozen countries; a beautiful riverside setting with a cable car to the Niederwald monument OR visit to the Würzburg Christmas Market. (Because this is near the end of our trip, we will plan this day on site after seeing how the guests are feeling and what they would like to do that day.)

Wed 12/9 visit to Aschaffenburg, a charming town located near Frankfurt, with both an amazing farmers market on Wednesday morning, as well as a large Christmas market and countless shopping options downtown for last-minute gifts to bring home. 

Thu 12/10 flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix (1 layover), arrive back home in the late evening

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$500 required to reserve your spot.

50% of the remaining balance ($1,700 for double occupancy, $2,200 for single occupancy) due by August 31, 2026.

Remainder ($1,700 for double occupancy, $2,200 for single occupancy) due by October 31, 2026.

Early bird discounted price is $3,500 per person (double occupancy; $4,500 for single occupancy) if paid in full upon reservation by January 31, 2026.

For payment by credit card, an additional 2.6% will be added for card processing fees (actual cost).

Comparable trips like this, without airfare, typically run anywhere from $4,500 to $6,000. I am offering these trips for the love of travel and showing my home country.

Trip can be cancelled for a full refund minus $250 planning fee by August 31. If canceled by October 31, the 50% deposit is forfeited and the remainder (if paid) is refunded. No refunds after October 31. Further details will be outlined in a contract upon reservation.

All activities are understood to be weather and other acts of God permitting, and cannot be guaranteed.

For those seriously interested, please reach out directly to me by text, call, or message to discuss further information and to reserve your spot.