I’m Sebastian, the founder of Tailored German Vacations. I was born and raised in Germany and have spent decades moving between German and American culture, which gives me a practical advantage when planning trips for English-speaking travelers who want a smoother, more authentic experience.
My strength is turning a complicated travel idea into a clear, well-paced itinerary. I think through the details most travelers don’t want to wrestle with: realistic train connections, neighborhood choices, restaurant reservations, cultural nuance, timing, and the difference between what looks good online and what actually works on the ground.
I don’t sell generic Germany trips, and I don’t take commissions from hotels or tour operators. My role is to be your independent travel architect that is designing a trip around your interests, your pace, and your standards, so you can arrive prepared and enjoy Germany with confidence.
You’re not paying me to book hotels. You’re hiring me for judgment, local knowledge, and the kind of planning that turns a Germany trip from “well-organized” into deeply personal. I recommend what fits your trip best, whether that’s a boutique hotel, a family-run property, a private guide, a scenic train route, or a local experience that doesn’t pay commission. My planning fee lets me advocate for you, not for a supplier.
I offer three primary planning tiers designed to fit the scope of your journey. Each tier includes a non-refundable $100 Planning Deposit to secure your dates on my calendar.
3–5 Days
A focused itinerary for travelers spending a few days in one city or region and wanting to make every hour count. I’ll help you avoid the generic checklist and build a polished short trip around excellent food, local neighborhoods, cultural highlights, and smooth daily logistics.
Best for: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, or a focused Rhine Valley / Bavaria escape.
$350
6–10 Days
A complete Germany itinerary for travelers who want a richer, more personal trip without spending weeks researching routes, hotels, trains, restaurants, and reservations. This tier is ideal for combining major cities with smaller towns, scenic regions, and experiences that feel more local than touristy.
Best for: first-time Germany travelers, couples, families, food and culture trips, and multi-city journeys with a balanced pace.
$595
11–14 Days
A deeply planned Germany journey for travelers who want to experience the country across multiple regions without the stress of coordinating every moving part. I’ll design a seamless route across three or more German states, connecting cities, countryside, river valleys, castles, culinary stops, and boutique stays into one cohesive trip.
Best for: travelers who want the full Germany experience from the maritime North to the Rhine and Mosel valleys, historic cities, wine regions, and the southern Alps.
$895
A Complete Day-by-Day Travel Plan
Your itinerary is organized into a clear, easy-to-follow schedule built around your pace, interests, hotel locations, transportation timing, and must-see experiences.
Smart Routing & Logistics
I map out the flow of your trip so each day makes sense on the ground including train connections, transfer timing, neighborhood choices, opening hours, and realistic travel windows.
Vetted Hotels, Restaurants & Experiences
You’ll receive carefully researched recommendations matched to your style and budget, with direct booking links so you stay in control of reservations, payments, and loyalty points.
The Bilingual Advantage
Because I speak German and understand the culture, I can uncover options many English-speaking travelers miss; from small restaurants and boutique stays to local guides, seasonal events, and experiences without polished English-language websites.
Reservation Support When Needed
If a restaurant, guide, or local experience requires a German phone call or email, I can help coordinate the request so you’re not stuck navigating the language barrier alone.
Interactive Mobile Itinerary
Your final itinerary is delivered in a mobile-friendly format with maps, timing, notes, links, and key details available while you travel, including offline access where supported.
Independent, No-Commission Advice
I don’t accept commissions from hotels, airlines, or tour operators. My recommendations are based on what fits your trip best; not who pays a referral fee. As your Travel Architect, my only incentive is your satisfaction and for you to have a great vacation. I provide the itinerary and the direct booking links; you maintain full control over your reservations, and loyalty points.
Complimentary Trip Consultation
Every trip begins with a conversation. We’ll talk through your travel dates, interests, pace, budget, must-see destinations, and the kind of experience you want Germany to become for you, whether that’s food, history, architecture, wine, Christmas markets, castles, family roots, or a beautifully paced first visit.
After the call, I’ll send a recap of your goals and the invoice for your non-refundable $100 planning deposit. Once the deposit is paid, your dates are reserved on my planning calendar and the design work begins.
Curated Trip Framework
Within 10 business days, you’ll receive a proposed trip framework outlining the overall route, key destinations, pacing, hotel areas, transportation approach, and major experience ideas.
This gives you a clear sense of how the trip will flow before the final itinerary is built. You’ll review the framework and share any preferences, questions, or adjustments so the finished plan reflects the way you actually want to travel.
Final Interactive Itinerary
After the framework is approved and final payment is received, I’ll complete and deliver your full interactive itinerary. Your final plan includes day-by-day scheduling, maps, transportation guidance, restaurant and experience recommendations, direct booking links, reservation notes, cultural tips, and the practical details you’ll want at your fingertips while traveling.