How Can We Help You?

You’re planning a big, exciting trip to Germany (and maybe surrounding countries). The pressure to get it just right? It’s real.

One minute you’re dreaming about castles, Christmas markets or beer gardens…the next, you’re drowning in information overload.

And somehow…you still don’t know if you should stick to Bavaria or add in Berlin, which hotel, tour or private guide to book, which train to take (or rent a car?) ….and a million other details that will make or break your trip.  

That’s where we come in. We’re Cate & Aaron, your Germany destination experts who’ve helped 700+ clients create personalized, well-paced, super fun trips to Germany and nearby countries.

Whether you’re just getting started or finalizing the details, we’re here to help you plan a trip that’s meaningful, exciting, and an experience you’ll cherish for years to come!

We have scores of client testimonials on this page – scroll to bottom to see what our raving fans have said about working with us!

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How Can We Help You?


Our Services


We offer 3 different Germany travel planning services to best fit your needs. Germany’s our jam, but we’re also pros at helping you connect the dots to nearby gems like Amsterdam, Paris, Prague, Vienna and more.

ITINERARY REVIEW
By Cate

$147

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Get Cate’s feedback on your travel plans so you can finalize your trip with total confidence!

Choose the Itinerary Review if you …

  • Have a mostly finished itinerary and want expert feedback before booking
  • Want to (re)watch your video review when it’s convenient for you
  • Have just a few travel questions

You’ll walk away with:

  • A smoother, smarter trip plan
  • Clear, actionable suggestions for fixing tricky spots and maximizing your time
  • Recommended sights, activities, tips, tours and guides that you might not know about
  • A personalized 45 minute-ish video review with valuable tips and solutions for issues or gaps in your plans & answers to your travel questions about trains, tickets, tours, etc.
  • Honest advice that’s always in your best interest

Need to know:

  • You will get your review video within a week of sending me your itinerary
  • You can email me your review or share it via google drive or similar.
  • You can add our DIY Germany Travel Planner at a discount when booking a review

“All the details mentioned by Cate and the suggestions made by her really helped me in refining my itinerary. Would highly recommend Cate!”
-Linda

1:1 Travel consult
With cate (via Zoom)

$347

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Meet with Cate to talk through your trip ideas and walk away with a solid plan you can build on!

Choose the Zoom Consult if you…

  • Want to talk through your travel plans and get instant feedback and answers to your questions
  • Want help choosing the best sights, tours, guides, and experiences for your dream trip
  • Feel stuck deciding things like an efficient route, train vs. car, what’s realistic to fit into a day, etc.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Clarity on the best structure and pace for your trip so it actually works — and feels good to you
  • Fast, expert answers to your questions about transportation, sights, guides, and more
  • A personalized itinerary outline in an editable Google Doc to build on
  • I’ll help you sort out train routes/tickets, driving routes, show best neighborhoods to stay in, recommend sights, tours, guides & activities for your interests
  • Honest advice that’s always in your best interest
  • FREE BONUS: full access to our DIY Germany Travel Planner

Need to know:

  • I only do a limited number of consults each month. Book early to reserve your ideal date and time!

“Cate offered terrific suggestions, researched with us in real time, and helped us develop a plan we are super excited about. Thank you, Cate!”
-Michelle

complete itinerary
By cate & aaron

$247+

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  • Our most complete package so you can skip weeks (or months) of stressful trip planning
  • A clear, well-paced, day-by-day itinerary you can follow with confidence — and actually enjoy
  • Smart hotel picks, personalized can’t-miss sights, hidden gems, and recommended transportation that maximizes your time and enjoyment
  • A custom, ready-to-go itinerary in an editable Google Doc, based on your interests, travel style, and budget
  • Hand-picked hotels with easy booking links
  • 1-4 daily activity recommendations (includes can’t miss sights, tours, guides, and experiences)
  • Easy, efficient transportation (includes driving routes and stopover suggestions, recommended train routes, departure times & tickets)
  • Personalized 45-minute video in which I talk through your itinerary and share suggestions and tips, and answer your travel questions
  • Honest advice that’s always in your best interest
  • FREE BONUS: access to our DIY Germany Travel Planner

Need to know:

  • Complete custom itineraries start at $247. The price for your trip depends on length of trip, number of travelers, and number of locations.
  • Turn-around time is typically 1-2 weeks from when we receive your intake form.
  • We create these custom itineraries from our deep experience with Germany (and beyond) – no AI needed!!

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Keep scrolling to see what our raving fans have said about working with us!

Aaron and Cate in Meersburg
Aaron and Cate in Meersburg

Your Germany Destination Specialists

We’re Cate & Aaron and we know Germany inside and out.

The best castles, private guides, tours, unique experiences, off the beaten path gems, road trip routes, Christmas markets, boat cruises, alpine coasters, train tickets, hotels, and MUCH more.

Not only have we been exploring Germany for the past 35 years (Cate used to live there and worked as a German prof and intercultural trainer in the US!), we’ve traveled to all corners of beautiful Deutschland over and over specifically so we can help you make your trip truly special.

No more guesswork. No more overwhelm. We’re here to help you plan a trip you’ll be talking about for years to come!

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