6 Days at Hamburg, your Gateway to Germany
A must see! Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The “Gateway to the World” – as the port city on the Elbe is often referred to – offers its visitors city life pure and simple, with unique experiences in shopping, culture as well as nature.
Hamburg -
Hamburg, Germany
Day 1 Arrival
Arrival at Hamburg airport, meet and transfer to your hotel in Hamburg.
Day 2 Neustadt Walking Tour
Explore the historical wonders of Neustadt, one of the most interesting neighbourhoods in Hamburg. Learn all about the rise and fall of this district’s Jewish community. Come discover a district of Hamburg rich in historical anecdotes and breathtaking architecture. Neustadt lies between St Pauli and Laiszhalle and is a very vibrant quarter of the inner city. This residential area is filled with quaint cafés and restaurants, as well as little shops, all of which are but the modern façade of this area that dates back to 1670.
Explore the historical wonders of Neustadt, one of the most interesting neighbourhoods in Hamburg. Learn all about the rise and fall of this district’s Jewish community.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Tour the attractive residential area filled with shops and cafés
*Discover the history of the district, including that of its Jewish community
*All historical anecdotes are explained alongside interesting architectural examples
Day 3 Unesco World-Heritage Hamburg Tour
Set eyes upon the many UNESCO World Heritage Locations that can be found scattered around the wonderful city of Hamburg. Join us on this fascinating tour and discover all the beauty and history this city has to offer.
Highlights
- Two-hour tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Learn about Hamburg’s Free Port status
- See countless architectural wonders, both old and new
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Elbphilharmonie platform
Our tour begins at the Baumwall S-Bahn Metro station, from where go to our first destination, Speicherstadt. As we cross the canal, we will learn the fascinating story of how Hamburg came to be a Free Port city and how that helped make the city the thriving metropolis it is today. We will then see Hafen City, considered one of Western Europe’s most ambitious urban development projects.
Our next destination is the Kontorhauseviertel, a business quarter made entirely of red brick. We will see the most famous examples of this peculiar and charming branch of local architecture, such as the Chile House. We will also visit the market known as Burchardplatz. Later we will see other architectural wonders such as the Springenhof and the Montanhof.
The highlight of this 2 hour walking tour will be the Elbphilharmonie. Learn more about the costs and development of this great building, it’s nearly perfect acoustics and what Hamburg citizens think about their new landmark. Whilst here take a moment to contemplate as you take in the breathtaking 360° views of the city and the harbour from the platform.
By the end of the tour, there will be no doubt left in your mind as to why Hamburg was noticed more than once by UNESCO.
Day 4 Free day
Day 5 Free day
Day 6 DepartureCheck out at the hotel and transfer to Hamburg airport for departure flight.
Arrival at Hamburg airport
Departure from Hamburg airport
5 nights at the Park Hotel am Berliner Tor or similar 4 star hotel
Guide During the city tours
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer in a private car from the airport to the hotel and for the departure from hotel to the airport