Germany in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Hamburg (day 1–2); Berlin (day 3–5); Dresden (day 6–8); Munich (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

60–80 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Hamburg -> Berlin (about 243 min); Berlin -> Dresden (about 166 min); Dresden -> Munich (about 333 min)

When to go

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Hamburg

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Motel One Hamburg-Alster — Modern design and great location near cultural sites, perfect for food and culture lovers.
• Afternoon St. Michael's Church — St. Michael's Church: 4.7★ (25,848 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening 60 Seconds to napoli | Hamburg — 60 Seconds to napoli | Hamburg: good budget fit, 4.5★ (18,567 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Hamburg

• Morning Hamburg Townhall — Hamburg Townhall: 4.8★ (7,995 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon LOKMAM KÖZ — LOKMAM KÖZ: 4.8★ (10,868 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Planten un Blomen — Planten un Blomen: 4.8★ (26,983 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Edmondo — Edmondo: 4.8★ (12,173 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District — Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: 5.0★ (26 reviews), fits the city's character

Day 3: Berlin

• 09:00 Motel One Hamburg-Alster — Modern design and great location near cultural sites, perfect for food and culture lovers.
• 09:35 Hamburg -> Berlin — Travel from Hamburg to Berlin. About 255km — train or coach is the usual option (~243 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse — Centrally located with easy access to cultural attractions and dining options.
• Afternoon Mauerpark — Mauerpark: 4.5★ (25,170 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Café am Neuen See — Café am Neuen See: good budget fit, 4.2★ (12,104 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Berlin

• Morning La Maison Berlin — La Maison Berlin: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,922 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Berlin Zoological Garden — Berlin Zoological Garden: 4.5★ (75,935 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin — Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin: good budget fit, 4.3★ (30,393 reviews)
• Afternoon Berlin Cathedral — Berlin Cathedral: 4.6★ (47,974 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Nhas City Chicken — Nhas City Chicken: 4.8★ (2,385 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Checkpoint Charlie — Checkpoint Charlie: 4.1★ (98,750 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Berlin

• Morning East Side Gallery — East Side Gallery: 4.6★ (67,066 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Munchies — Munchies: good budget fit, 4.3★ (2,081 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Charlottenburg Palace — Charlottenburg Palace: 4.6★ (32,021 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening ZAGROS Veggie Kebabs — ZAGROS Veggie Kebabs: 4.8★ (4,828 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Soda Club Berlin — Soda Club Berlin: 4.6★ (1,632 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Berlin Wall Memorial — Berlin Wall Memorial: 4.6★ (47,182 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 6: Dresden

• 09:00 NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse — Centrally located with easy access to cultural attractions and dining options.
• 09:35 Berlin -> Dresden — Travel from Berlin to Dresden. About 165km — train or coach is the usual option (~166 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Indigo Dresden - Wettiner Platz — Stylish hotel in the heart of the city, ideal for exploring culture and local cuisine.
• Afternoon Frauenkirche Dresden — Frauenkirche Dresden: 4.8★ (40,410 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening SFIZIO — SFIZIO: 4.8★ (5,767 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Dresden

• Morning Café Milchmädchen — Café Milchmädchen: good budget fit, 4.5★ (3,655 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Zoo Dresden — Zoo Dresden: 4.4★ (19,220 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Schwerelos - Das Achterbahnrestaurant — Schwerelos - Das Achterbahnrestaurant: good budget fit, 4.5★ (18,366 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Centrum Galerie Dresden — Centrum Galerie Dresden: 4.4★ (31,567 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ristorante "Mamma Mia" — Ristorante "Mamma Mia": 4.7★ (9,562 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Dresden History & Stories Walking Tour w/ Dr Fraser Macdonald PhD — Dresden History & Stories Walking Tour w/ Dr Fraser Macdonald PhD: 5.0★ (127 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 8: Dresden

• Morning Kutscherschänke — Kutscherschänke: good budget fit, 4.5★ (9,078 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Morning Residenzschloss — Residenzschloss: 4.7★ (13,226 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Restaurant Carolaschlösschen Dresden — Restaurant Carolaschlösschen Dresden: 4.5★ (7,329 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Kunsthofpassage Dresden — Kunsthofpassage Dresden: 4.6★ (7,789 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening SchillerGarten — SchillerGarten: good budget fit, 4.5★ (6,972 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dresden Zwinger — Dresden Zwinger: 4.7★ (57,296 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 9: Munich

• 09:00 Hotel Indigo Dresden - Wettiner Platz — Stylish hotel in the heart of the city, ideal for exploring culture and local cuisine.
• 09:35 Dresden -> Munich — Travel from Dresden to Munich. About 359km — train or coach is the usual option (~333 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:13 Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre — Conveniently located for cultural experiences and local dining, perfect for couples.
• Afternoon Hirschgarten — Hirschgarten: 4.6★ (12,458 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Giorgia Trattoria — Giorgia Trattoria: 4.7★ (16,118 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 10: Munich

• Morning Cafe Gans am Wasser — Cafe Gans am Wasser: 4.6★ (4,218 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Deutsches Museum — Deutsches Museum: 4.5★ (44,103 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• 11:00 Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre — Conveniently located for cultural experiences and local dining, perfect for couples.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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