This is the PROPOSED itinerary, subject to change
(usually for the better!!). 

DATES FOR 2027:
Sunday,  24 May: Erlangen BierFest
- Arrive Erlangen Bahnhof. Meet hosts at Bierfest
 
Monday  24 May: Bamberg - Žatec (Hops) - Prague
- Wake early to breakfast in the Gästehaus.
- Van departs for Weyermann Malt House
Tour of One of the TOP malthouses in the WORLD!! 
 - Drive to Budvar - tour & tasting
7 pm - Van leaves for Prague
* Optional evening tour of Prague Pivo
 
This is going to be a long “Pack-it-in” day, but a wonderful one!! Starting at the Weyermann malting house, established 1879 and “world market leader in specialty malts”, on to Žatec - the home of Saaz noble hops - with a 700 year history of its cultivation and use in brewing. We will end in Prague, where you can either call it a day, or head out with your hosts for a night walk along the Czech national river.
 
Tuesday 25 May: Prague - Zatec - Prague 
- breakfast on your own in hotel
- Day trip to Zatec - home of the Saaz hops!!.
Visit the HRI and Hops Museum 
Head Back to Prague to be a tourist
 
For the true beer enthusiast - get to know hops at their origin story - In Zatec.
Although you need 4 days to really check out Prague, you will have the Afternoon & Evening to explore this capital of the Czech Republic. Your hosts will guide you to their favorite sites, or feel free to go around on your own..
 
Wednesday 26 May: Prague to Berlin
- Chill morning in Prague, then road trip to Berlin 
then rent bikes for guided tour (for example), ending at...
 - Brewdog (formerly Stone). Tour of facility and more.
 
Berlin is another town where at least 4 days or more are needed to really get a feel for its culture, art, science, and of course, beer! Again, you are invited to join your hosts as we visit our favorite locales, or venture out on your own. Berlin has world class public transit, so getting around is easy! , then jump on bikes to make our way to brewdog for a tour of the former Stone brewery as it transitions ownership.
 
Thursday 26 May: Berlin (Yeast) - Hamburg
- Up early for breakfast in hotel
9 am - UBahn to VLB (German Beer School).
12 pm - Lunch at biergarten Schleusenkrug
2 pm Van / Train leaves for Hamburg
 
Berlin’s VLB is one of the 3 most important brewing schools in Germany - meaning it’s one of the top worldwide!! There we will get a chance to see brewing research on a scale that your most experienced “craft” breweries never even considered. From there we will lunch at Schleussenkrug at the edge of Berlin’s Tiergarten (main central park). From there we will jump on the train to Hamburg, Germany's 2nd largest city after Berlin). Once in Hamburg, your hosts will give you an overview tour of this important harbor city.
 
Friday 28 May: Hamburg (Water)
- breakfast at Casa de Dammann.
10:30 am - Harbor tour & Fischmarkt 
1 pm - Lunch at Astra Biergarten
3 pm - Meet at Ratsherrn Brewery for tour & tasting.
8 pm - “Feierabend”
 
What better way to start our foundation on brewing water than ON the water! Hamburg’s history as a port town (3rd largest in Europe) goes back to the 1st Century - destroyed and rebuilt many times after invasions by Vikings, Polish Kings, Danish raids, and even the black plague in the 1300’s. We’ll then relax on the banks of the Elbe with Hamburg’s go-to beer at the Astra biergarten. From there we’ll check out one of Hamburg’s most creative craft breweries. We end the day with a traditional German “Feierabend” (look it up - doesn’t translate well).
 
Saturday 29 May: Hamburg - your next destination
- breakfast at Casa de Dammann
- Your hosts will Help you find your way to your next destination!

 
Important Trip Details
Cost: $2,700
- Costs included in the itinerary - all transportation to all scheduled events, lodging, tours and *breakfasts (breakfasts in Europe tend to be bread, cheese, granola, yogurt & coffee and juice).
- Lodging - based on double occupancy. If you want a private room, the cost will increase.
- Beer - all tastings at breweries are included.
- Your transportation to Erlangen and from Hamburg are on your own
* We do offer an optional add-on - we can pick you up a day early in Frankfurt, and bring you to Erlangen (Add-on cost & details coming soon)
(your hosts will give you all the best options to get to and from these cities if you need guidance).
- The best airport to fly in / out of is in Frankfurt.
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 will hold your seat. The balance will be due by May 9th
(*MBA can set-up a payment plan for you as well).
- Our max is 6, so reach out soon if you are interested!
- NOT included: airfare; beers in addition to brewery tastings; lunches / dinners; transportation outside of scheduled events.