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Indulge in a fantastic tour of German beers discovering regional differences of taste, language, culture, and lifestyle. Discover Düsseldorf’s Altbier, Cologne’s Kölsch, and Einbeck’s Bockbier plus an exhilarating journey up the Brocken Mountain and free time to explore the quaint town of Wernigerode and the vibrant city of Munich.

DAY 1 Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Düsseldorf where we enjoy a guided tour of Düsseldorf’s Altbier including a beer tasting. We transfer to our base for one night, the Ibis Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we continue to historic Wernigerode , the capital of the Harz Region, at the foot of the beautiful Harz Mountains where we transfer to the HKK Hotel, our hotel for the next three nights. After we are checked in, we travel by rail to Quedlinburg for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, we enjoy an exhilarating ride aboard the Brockenbahn , a steam-hauled journey from Wernigerode through scenic landscapes up to the highest peak of the Harz region. At 1,125m altitude, Brocken Station is the highest narrow-gauge station in Germany and offers a breathtaking panorama of the Harz National Park. Returning to Wernigerode , the remainder of the day is free to discover the market square in front of the picturesque town hall and wander amidst the quaint half-timbered buildings overlooked by Wernigerode’s stunning castle before we reconvene for our evening meal together. (B,D) Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 8 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 6 evening meals and 2 lunches ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Enjoy a guided tour of Düsseldorf’s Altbier ★ Experience an exhilarating steam-hauled journey up the Brocken Mountain ★ Marvel at the panoramic views at the summit of the Brocken ★ Take a guided walking tour of picturesque Wernigerode ★ Visit the home of bock beer in Einbeck ★ Discover historic Nuremberg on a guided tour ★ Tour the Fels Labyrinth of Altstadthof Brewery ★ Explore the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg ★ Enjoy free time to explore Munich ★ Indulge in lunch at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus ★ Take a guided tour of Cologne and enjoy a farewell Kölsch beer tasting

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DAY 4 This morning, we enjoy a guided walking tour of Wernigerode before continuing by private coach to Einbeck where we discover a handsome town whose 600-year-old brewery is famous for strong Bockbier. Here, we have a guided tour of Einbeck Brewery where brewing tradition dates back to the 14th century when every citizen had the right to brew beer.With 700 brewers in town, the city council would purchase the excess and export it far and wide, leading to Einbeck’s international renown. Afterwards, we return to Wernigerode in time for our evening meal. (B,D)

DAY 5 After breakfast today, we leave Wernigerode and transfer by rail to Nuremberg where we check-in to the InterCity Hotel, our base for the next three nights. We enjoy a guided tour of the city visiting the sights and ending in style with a tour of the old cellar labyrinth of the Altstadthof Brewery where we also enjoy our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 6 oday, we visit the delightful city of Bamberg , a town famous for its small breweries and whose cityscape is a

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Wernigerode Castle

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