Germany Travel Planning Services

You’re planning a big, exciting trip to Germany.

But 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 47 open google tabs, blog posts, YouTube videos, and Facebook comments.

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 — Germany travel specialists who’ve helped hundreds of independent travelers create personalized, well-paced, and ridiculously fun trips.

Whether you’re just getting started or finalizing the details, we’re here to help you plan a trip that’s meaningful, exciting, and unforgettable.

Get ready to go from I hope this works to this is going to be SO amazing!

Cate Brubaker, Parliament Building, Berlin — Cate Brubaker, Reichstag, Berlin

Meet Cate, your Germany travel expert

Hello! I’m Cate and I 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 Aaron and I been exploring Germany for the past 35 years (I 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.

We have 70+ client testimonials on this page …keep scrolling to see what our raving fans have said about working with us!

Let’s Plan Your Dream Trip to Germany (and beyond)!

Germany’s our jam, but we’re also pros at helping you connect the dots to nearby gems like Amsterdam, Paris, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna, Switzerland, Belgium.

ITINERARY REVIEW

$97

Itinerary Review Video. Send me your itinerary and I’ll record a video with detailed, personalized feedback so you can fine-tune your plans so it will actually work on the ground.

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

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Zoom consult

$347

Meet with me live in a 90-minute Zoom session to ask travel questions, map out your itinerary or fine-tune your travel plans. Your consult is completely customized to what you need.

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: 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

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complete itinerary

$197+

Let us do the heavy lifting to design your entire itinerary from the ground up. We’ll craft a personalized and unique trip plan with hotels, activities, transportation details & more.

Choose the Complete Itinerary if you want…

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, can’t-miss sights, hidden gems, and recommended transportation that maximizes your time

You’ll walk away with:

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 Germany Travel Planner

Need to know:

Complete custom itineraries start at $197. The price for your trip depends on length of trip, number of travelers, and number of locations.
Turn-around time is typically 2 weeks from when we receive your intake form.

“This is a great experience. We had no idea how to tackle our trip to Germany later this year. There are so many options. Cate and Aaron did a great job of listening and crafting an itinerary for our itinerary of 5.”
-Ashay

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FAQs

Anytime! We’ve helped travelers plan everything from trips a year or more away to last-minute trips. That said, the earlier you work with us, the more options you’ll have (and the more money you’ll save) when it comes time to book flights, accommodations, tours, etc.

If you’d like to book a live Full Zoom Consult, the further in advance you reserve your spot, the more likely you are to be able to book your ideal day and time.

We don’t book anything on your behalf — but the good news is that booking is the easy part! We leave that to you so we can focus on taking care of the trip planning elements that cause the most stress and take the most time for our clients.

Plus – we give you everything you need make booking your trip easy and efficient. By doing it yourself, you can save money because you can book through your favorite platform or use points instead of paying a travel agent’s mark-up.

If you need to reschedule your Zoom/phone consult, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance.
If you don’t show up to your scheduled live consult you are not entitled to reschedule or a refund.
We do not offer refunds except in the case that we have to cancel due to a personal emergency. If this happens, we will let you know with as much advance notice as possible so you can reschedule, or you can request a full refund.
The Germany Travel Planner is for personal, non-commercial use only. Sharing, commercial use, or re-use of the Germany Travel Planner, or its contents is expressly prohibited.
The information shared in our products and serivces is for general information purposes only. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the product or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained within for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Users are solely responsible for ensuring they meet travel requirements such as passports, visas, vaccinations, and customs regulations.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this product.
We reserve the right to modify any aspect of this product at any time without prior notice.
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