Even in a nation as culturally rich as Germany, certain achievements stand out. These are the country’s most precious treasures, so special that they have been selected by the World Heritage Center of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to be included in its World Heritage List, thereby ensuring their survival for future generations.

Join us as we visit some of Germany’s most celebrated horticultural, architectural and artistic triumphs from two millennia of civilization, all of them resonant with historical or cultural significance. Begin in Cologne, where an awe inspiring gothic cathedral stands in tribute to the incredibly unified vision, faith and purpose of architects spanning seven centuries of changing styles and concepts. Visit Brühl’s Falkenlust Hunting Lodge and Augustusburg Castle with its intricately patterned gardens, masterpieces of architecture and landscape design that represent the pinnacle of the rococo style in Germany. Tour Aachen’s resplendent cathedral, built to glorify one of history’s most powerful rulers, the Emperor Charlemagne, and holding sway for 700 years after his death as the place where kings came to be crowned. Explore Trier, "the second Rome," bringing vividly to life with its astounding array of beautifully-preserved ancient monuments the time of Roman tenancy in Germany. Wander through the vast spaces of Speyer’s imposing Romanesque cathedral, burial place for three centuries of German emperors, and marvel at the dedication and faith that had the power to inspire construction on such a scale. Explore Lorsch’s Abbey and Altenmünster, from which some of Germany’s most powerful abbots wielded their considerable power.

These sites reflect the heights Western civilization has reached at various points in its history. Today, they rank high among Germany’s—and the world’s—most outstanding cultural wonders. Come experience them with us.