Auto Factory Tours of Germany
Escorted 8-Day / 7-Night
(Optional up to a 14-day tour)
Highlights:
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Nürburgring Grand Prix Racetrack
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Audi Factory and Museum, Ingolstadt
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Audi Factory and Forum, Neckarsulm
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BMW Factory and Museum, Munich
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Porsche Factory and Museum, Stuttgart
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Mercedes-Benz Factory and Museum, Stuttgart
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Verkehrszentrum
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Munich Sightseeing
Optional additions for the extended 10-14 day tour:
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Berlin Sightseeing
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Volkswagen Factory and Museum, Wolfsburg
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Stiftung Volkswagen Auto Museum, Wolfsburg
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Day 1 / Sunday: Nürburgring
We will pick you up at Frankfurt Airport in the morning.
After a 1.5-hour drive, you will spend the day at the famous Nürburgring Track, a 150,000-person capacity motorsport complex located in the town of Nürburg, Germany.
The Grand Prix race track was built in 1984 and has an extended Nordschleife configuration. It was built in the 1920s around the village and the medieval castle of Nürburg. The north loop is 20.830 km (12,943 miles) long and contains more than 300 meters (1,000 feet) of elevation change from its lowest to highest points. Scottish racing driver Jackie Stewart nicknamed the track "the Green Hell".
While at the Nürburgring, you will take a Backstage Pass Tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the "Green Hell" and its over 100 years of eventful history. The highlight of the 1.5-hour backstage tour includes the historical paddock, the start and finish building, the Media Center, and a view over the Grand Prix Track from the roof of the pit building.
You will have a chance as a co-pilot on the world-famous Nordschleife
Sit in the passenger seat next to a professional racing driver and get driven through the “Green Hell” at extreme race speeds.
You can be the Pilot and drive yourself a Racecar on the Nordschleife!
With proper instructions, you will be the driver of the car of your choice, accompanied by a professional driver in the passenger seat, helping you master the "Green Hell".
After a day at the track, enjoy a farewell dinner at the Restaurant zur Nürburg, sitting just below the Nürburg Castle.
Day 2 / Monday: Audi Factory & Forum (A4, A5 Cabriolet, A6, A7, A8, R8, e-tron GT model series) - Neckarsulm
After breakfast, you will take a 2.5-hour drive to the Audi Neckarsulm plant, where you will enjoy a tour of the Audi factory and the Audi Forum.
Established in 1873, Audi has been producing automobiles at its Neckarsulm site for more than 100 years. With over 15,000 employees, Neckarsulm produces over 160,000 cars per year.
The Audi A5, A6, A7, A8, R8, and all RS variants are manufactured here. You will gain insight into the production process, explore cutting-edge technologies and precision systems, and discover Audi's core competence. Your tour begins at the press shop, followed by the highly automated body shop. You will be amazed to watch over 1,600 robots interact perfectly in a very short time and with high precision. You will continue into the assembly lines, where you will witness the installation of the vehicle's front end, state-of-the-art logistics, and final assembly. The highlight will be the combination of body and drivetrain, or the marriage of the auto.
You will enjoy dinner at a local German restaurant in the evening and have free time to explore the area.
Day 3 / Tuesday: Mercedes Factory & Museum - Stuttgart
After breakfast, you will explore the fascinating world of Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
Established in 1915, Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen employs over 35,000 people and produces more than 220,000 cars annually. The models produced are the E-Class, S-Class, Maybach S-Class, GLC, and the EQS.
The 2-hour guided walking tour of the world's largest Mercedes-Benz plant provides a detailed insight into the fascinating world of automobile production. The tour begins in the press shop, where body parts are given shape, continues with the robots' ballet performance in the body shop, and ends in the assembly shop, where the bodyshell and powertrain are married. In the logistics 'supermarket,' you can see how vehicle components are fed to the assembly lines, in part by two driverless transport systems named 'Bertha' and 'Gottlieb'.
As you walk through the museum, you will experience a 125-year history, featuring over 160 vehicle exhibits and numerous special exhibition pieces. Gain an overview of the history of the Mercedes with a chronological tour through the Legend halls that takes you on a journey through time, from the dawn of automotive history in 1886 right through to the present day. In addition, you will also travel through a series of theme-based collections spanning various eras, housed in five different Collection halls.
You will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. Later, you will enjoy dinner.
Auto Factory Tours of Germany - 8-Day / 7-Night Tour
Cost: Adults / $4,995*
Students (ages 6-12) / $2,495
Children 5 and under / Free
*Children under the age of 12 are required to share a room with an accompanying adult. There is a maximum of two children per adult.
Prices are based on Double Adult Occupancy.
Single room supplement of $1,000
Private Tour Supplement of up to $1,000 per person, depending upon the tour requests and days.
The tour includes:
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Breakfast each morning.
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Dinner each evening with two free drinks (beer, wine, soda, juice, or water only).
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All ground transportation from flight arrival to departure.
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Tour in private auto/minibus, with transportation to and from all tours and restaurants on the itinerary.
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All accommodations are in clean, comfortable hotels, bed & breakfasts, or country inns. (German 3-5 star standards)
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Free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along with European snacks, are available while traveling between cities and on tours.
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Entry and tour fees for all sights are mentioned in the itinerary.
The tour does NOT include:
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Airfare to and from Germany.
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Meals other than those indicated in the itinerary.
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Beverages other than those indicated in the itinerary.
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Free time transportation or sightseeing.
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Personal expenses for shopping, etc.
Optional tours:
We have carefully selected our tours to provide you with the must-see sites in a relaxed and enjoyable vacation experience. We understand that some people have different interests from others. We will try to accommodate special requests, such as customized tours, visits to historical sites, river cruises, or special dinners. Please feel free to contact us.
Day 4 / Wednesday: Porsche Factory & Museum - Stuttgart
After breakfast, you will take a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through the production area of the Porsche factory.
Established in 1931, Porsche in Zuffenhausen employs over 39,000 people and produces over 400 cars per day. The models produced here are the 911, 718 Boxster, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne, Cayman, and the Taycan.
This will give you an entirely new perspective on Porsche models. From engine construction through the upholstery shop to the final assembly of the "marriage" —the uniting of the drivetrain and chassis with the body. Stuttgart is where the 911, 918, Boxster, Cayman, and the fully electric Taycan are produced. You will view the logistics where all the parts are sent down the assembly line. You will walk through the factory, just feet away from the production line.
The Porsche Museum features over 80 vehicles, with numerous small exhibits on display in a unique ambiance. In addition to world-famous, iconic vehicles such as the 356, 550, 911, and 917, the exhibits include some of the outstanding technical achievements of Professor Ferdinand Porsche from the early 20th century. You will explore the Porsche's product and motorsport history in chronological order. The new interactive "Porsche Touchwall“ is waiting for the visitors at the end of the museum’s tour. The 12-meter-long installation covers nine decades of exciting automobile history, based on 3,000 pictures, drawings, and technical data, allowing the visitor to explore almost all Porsche street and race cars.
You will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. Later, you will enjoy dinner.
Day 5 / Thursday: Audi Factory (A3, A4, A5, Q2, Q6 e-tron model series) & Museum - Ingolstadt
After breakfast, you will travel approximately 1 hour to the city of Ingolstadt.
Established in 1949, Audi Ingolstadt employs over 40,000 people and produces more than 400,000 cars per year.
The Audi A3, A4, A5, and Q5, as well as all RS variants, are produced here. You will find interesting facts about all Audi locations in Europe, as well as the central plant in Ingolstadt. In the press shop, you will feel the pressure produced by the metal-forming tools; in the body shop, you can watch the fascinating ballet performed by welding robots. Learn about bonding technology and witness a “marriage” when the powertrain and body are joined during final assembly.
Next, you will take a journey through time and visit the Century of Mobility. The museum will acquaint you with the most essential facts and vehicles from Audi’s 20th-century history. On this entertaining and informative tour, you’ll learn more about the history of the four rings, divided into the pre-war and post-war eras.
You will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. Later, you will enjoy dinner.
Day 6 / Friday: BMW Factory, Museum & Welt - Munich
After breakfast, you will be part of the 2-hour BMW Factory Tour.
Established in 1913, BMW Munich employs over 8,000 people from 50 countries and produces over 1,000 cars and over 3,000 engines per day.
At the BMW Factory, you can watch how passion and precision come together in the manufacture of each vehicle. The tour through the BMW plant provides an exciting insight into all areas of automobile production, including the press shop, body shop, paint shop, engine shop, interior equipment and seat production, and assembly.
At the BMW Museum, you will be treated to a fascinating and innovative presentation of the BMW company, brand, and product history. Discover the BMW automobiles, motorcycles, and engines on display, spanning over 90 years of BMW history.
At the BMW Welt, learn about the impressive facts and fascinating stories of this unique building. This tour covers all the main points of BMW Welt, including interesting background information on the structure and its distinctive architecture, as well as its creation. The BMW Welt Tour also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, providing insight into the complex logistics of automobile delivery to customers worldwide.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to walk through the BMW Welt and the museum at your own pace. You will enjoy dinner at a local German restaurant in the evening.
Day 7 / Saturday: Historical Munich / Verkehrszentrum / Hofbräuhaus
Your day begins with a walking tour through the historical city of Munich. You will see top landmarks and discover the stories behind incredible sights, such as the Glockenspiel, the Hofbräuhaus (the world’s most famous beer hall), Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt (a famous outdoor market), and the Royal Residence. You also see the New and Old Town Hall, the National Theater, the Feldherrnhalle (Memorial to Bavarian Generals), St. Jakobsplatz, and the Church of St. Peter. You will learn the real origins of Oktoberfest and the history of beer gardens in Germany.
Afterward, you will visit the Verkehrszentrum, the German Transport Museum. From horse-drawn carriages to steam locomotives and historic trams to e-bikes: the Transport Museum of the Deutsches Museum offers a unique exhibition on the history and present of transport and mobility.
After a day of touring the city, you will have dinner at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Later, you will have free time to explore the streets of Munich or relax.
Day 8 / Sunday: Departure From Munich
After breakfast. we will be happy to take you to the airport for your departure or you can continue your vacation in Germany.
Visitors are not allowed into the factories unless they are wearing sturdy, closed-top footwear (no sandals). The guided tours take place during production hour shifts.
Please note that some sections of the Auto Factory Tours cannot be accessed by wheelchairs, prams, or push-chairs. For this reason, bookings should not be made . The normal minimum recommended age for children taking part in the tours is ten years. Please ask at the time of booking the restrictions of each tour.
