Germany Tours & Holidays

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When dining out, service charges and taxes are usually included in the bill. Rounding up to the nearest euro or adding 5-10% is customary, although optional.

Internet access is good in Germany, with Internet cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots easily found in most cities and major towns.

Mobile phone coverage is generally very good in most parts of Germany. Ensure global roaming is activated before you arrive.

Modern, flushable toilets are the standard in Germany.

City public transport ride = 2 Euro

Stein of beer = 2.5-4 Euro

Simple cafe lunch = 10 Euro 

Nice meal in a restaurant = 20-30 Euro

Tap water is considered safe to drink unless otherwise marked.

Major credit cards are widely accepted by stores and hotels in Germany. Smaller cafes and shops may not accept credit cards, so ensure you carry enough cash to cover small purchases.

ATMs are very common in Germany, so finding one won't be a problem in most towns and cities.

• 1 Jan New Year’s Day
• 6 Jan Epiphany
• 14 Apr Good Friday
• 16 Apr Easter Sunday
• 17 Apr Easter Monday
• 1 May Labour Day
• 25 May Ascension Day
• 4 Jun Whit Sunday
• 5 Jun Whit Monday
• 15 Jun Corpus Christi Day
• 15 Aug Assumption Day
• 3 Oct Day of German
• 31 Oct Reformation Day
• 1 Nov All Saints Day
• 15 Nov Repentance Day
• 25 Dec Christmas Day
• 26 Dec 2nd Christmas Day

Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in Germany go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/germany/public-holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

From Canada?

Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the UK?

Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

From New Zealand?

Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From the US?

Go to: http://travel.state.gov/

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.