A Tale of Two Cities - Hamburg, Schwerin & A Fairytale Castle

A Tale of Two Cities - Hamburg, Schwerin & A Fairytale Castle

9 hours | Hamburg | H A M - 1 2 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • St. Michael's Church/Krameramtsstuben
  • City Hall Hamburg
  • Historic Warehouse district
  • Reeperbahn boulevard/St. Pauli district
  • HafenCity
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Travel by motor coach on this all day tour of Schwerin and Hamburg. Your tour begins with a scenic drive to Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg. Upon arrival you'll take a walking tour of Schwerin, and then stop for a two course meal and shop for souvenirs. Your tour continues to the Schwerin castle, where you'll walk through its Sylvester Gallery, Red Audience Room and Floral Room. The Hanseatic city of Hamburg is next on your itinerary, where you'll embark on a panoramic drive passing by the major highlights of the city. Your tour concludes with a return to the pier.

Special Notes:

The drive between Hamburg and Schwerin is approximately 120 minutes each way.

Schwerin Castle may close without notice due to governmental meetings

Wear comfortable low-heeled walking shoes.

The order of sights may vary.
The coach for the city tour is equipped with seat belts, guests are required to use them. Guests may not stay on the coach during free time. The tour runs during all weather conditions. Guests should be prepared for the possibility of rain.
It is advisable to bring some small change of Euro coins as some shops do not accept other currencies nor Credit Cards for small purchases (furthermore, guests may have to pay for public bathroom facilities, usually between 50,- cents and 1,-Euro pp). Shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Only a few souvenir shops may be opened.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board your coach for a scenic coach ride to Schwerin

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 02:00
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Walking tour of Schwerin covering all the main highlights

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Time at site: 00:45
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 500
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Free time for shopping

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Short walk to Schwerin Castle

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Guided inside visit of Schwerin Castle

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 60
Steps: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

walk to andEnjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Re-board your coach for the transfer back to Hamburg

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 02:00
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

City tour of Hamburg, passing highlights such as St. Michael's church, St. Peter's church, Jungfernstieg promenade and the Alster Lake

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Transfer back to the ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:05
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 20
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes