FAQ

General Infos:

What is the Rotaract German Trip?

The Rotaract German Trip is a tour around Germany organized by Rotaracters for Rotaractors. The aim is to promote international understanding and friendship.

What to expect?

You will experience german cuisine, culture, customs, cities and of course make new friends along the way. We will travel for 10 days by minibus to a variety of german cities, both small and big, from the hilly south to the flatlands of the north and back. The program in the cities varies from sightseeing tours and museums to (easy) outdoor activities and cultural fairs.

What not to expect?

This is not a relaxing vacation, where you stay in luxurious hotels and someone carries your bag for you. Instead we will sleep on local Rotaractors couches/mattresses on the floor, prepare the breakfast together with our hosts and ensure we are all packed and ready to go at the agreed meet up time. You surely heard that it’s typically German to be very punctual. 

When is the trip?

The official program of German Trip is from 2nd to 11th May 2025. You can arrive on the 1st of May and depart on the 12th of May to/from Frankfurt International Airport. If you plan to travel around before or after or your flight connection is earlier/later you need to plan this on your own. However we will be happy to advise you if you need help.

Cost:

What does it cost?

We tried to make it as affordable as possible. The Participation fee will be €500. The rest is covered by donations and sponsoring.

What is covered in the cost?

What is included is the transportation, accommodation, program throughout the day, breakfast and one additional meal / lunch bag a day at least. Depending on the cities there might also be a dinner included.

What isn’t covered in the cost?

Your personal travelling costs to/from Germany, costs associated with visa application

Also you might have to pay for maximum one meal per day (lunch or dinner), your drinks when partying and souvenirs. 200€ for you to spent on the trip should be more then enough but that depends on you of course.

The Tour:

What do we do/see?

The aim of the trip is to share our culture and beautiful country with you. Although it is unlikely; we may not visit certain cities due to unforeseen events and you will be disappointed, so we don’t want to specify which cities we will visit just yet. But it will be a blend from big metropoles to small medieval towns.

While the itinerary will vary from place to place; you should expect to see sights of interest, try local cuisine and spend a significant amount of time getting to know German Rotaractors. 

Who is organizing it?

The Rotaract German Trip is organised by the Rotaract German Trip Organisational team with the assistance of the local Rotaract clubs we will visit.

What is the size of the group?

The size of the group will be 10 participants and approximately 5 organisers plus local Rotaractors.

Will there be vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes, and the guides will do their best to meet your dietary requirements. However please specify these in the application form so we can plan accordingly. 

Is the tour accessible for people with special needs

Yes, and the guides will do their best to make sure that everything is accessible for you to enjoy. However please specify your needs in the application form so we can plan accordingly.

Is the tour well reviewed?
Yes, At the end of every tour, we give a questionnaire for feedback and improvements. Feedback has always been incredibly positive, and the group had a wonderful time. However, we appreciate it when told where we can improve because that makes the trip better. Learning-Helping- Celebrating