20 days in Germany & Malaga Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Step off the beaten path and head to Beer Tastings & Tours and Deutsches Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Munich: Starnberger See (in Starnberg) and Ingolstadt (Audi Museum & St. Maria de Victoria Kirche). The adventure continues: make a trip to Eisbach Wave, admire the natural beauty at Botanischer Garten Muenchen-Nymphenburg, steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, and walk around English Garden.

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Toronto, Canada to Munich is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Munich is 6 hours. In May, daytime highs in Munich are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Berchtesgaden.

Bordered on three sides by Austria, Berchtesgaden is encircled by snow-capped mountain peaks that offer sweeping views of the entire region.

On the 16th (Sat), explore the activities along Konigssee, then go deep underground at Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, and then get great views at The Eagle's Nest.

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Drive from Munich to Berchtesgaden in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May in Berchtesgaden, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Nestled within the Bavarian Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a classic mountain feel along with world-class winter sports.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Partnachklamm and then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Linderhof. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Eibsee and then take in the awesome beauty at Zugspitze.

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You can drive from Berchtesgaden to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and bus. In May, daytime highs in Garmisch-Partenkirchen are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Altstadt and Town Walls. Explore Nuremberg's surroundings by going to Rothenburg (Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum) & Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber), Bamberg Altstadt (in Bamberg) and Wurzburg (Würzburg Residence & Alte Mainbruecke). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Old Town, see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, don't miss a visit to Altstadt, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St Peter's.

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Traveling by car from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Nuremberg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In May in Nuremberg, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Dresden.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Sanssouci Park. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, admire the natural beauty at Großer Tiergarten, and make a trip to Reichstag Building.

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Traveling by flight from Nuremberg to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Planten un Blomen and Rathausmarkt. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Speicherstadt, contemplate the waterfront views at Binnenalster, see the interesting displays at U-Bootmuseum, and test your problem-solving skills at EscapeDiem.

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Traveling by train from Berlin to Hamburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Hamburg, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Malaga Cathedral, then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and then have some family-friendly fun at La Casa de las Habitaciones Malaga. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Adventure Rider Centre, walk around Parque La Bateria (Battery Park), and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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You can fly from Hamburg to Malaga in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hamburg in May: high temperatures in Malaga hover around 29°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.