Plan Your Dream Vacation as an Insider

You feel drawn to Germany and now you’re so ready to plan your dream trip.

Maybe it’s your first visit to the magical Christmas markets or Oktoberfest.

Perhaps you’re finally returning to where you were born or once lived or are exploring where your ancestors are from.

Maybe you’re dreaming of a family roadtrip filled with exciting days, breathtaking views, medieval villages, delicious food, and memories you’ll cherish for years to come.

One thing’s for sure: you don’t want the same old cookie-cutter itinerary!

Instead, you seek the perfect mix of popular must-sees and under-the-radar delights…along with comfortable accommodations in the best locations, stress-free transportation, and the cultural insights that make your trip meaningful.

That’s exactly the kind of trip the DIY Germany Travel Planner helps you build.

Use our step-by-step tools and interactive map to plan every piece of your trip. Then send your itinerary to Cate to review and fine-tune in an in-depth personalized video so you can book your trip with total confidence.

Skip the cookie-cutter itinerary and confidently build your perfect trip with expert insights every step of the way!

testimonial "That planner is absolutely a phenomenal tool"

The Difference Between an OK Germany Trip and a Great One?

Us – Cate & Aaron! That’s what our clients tell us over and over.

Because great trips aren’t built on information. They’re built on judgment.

But when it’s your first trip to Germany, or your first in many years, you can gather all the information in the world and still feel stuck…or not even know what questions to ask.

The DIY Planner is filled with our judgment, earned from hundreds of trips planned for clients, 35+ years exploring every region of Germany, and the months of on-the-ground research we did (and continue to do) specifically for this planner.

We know what’s worth your time, what to skip, and which details make or break a trip.

That’s why our DIY Planner helps you see your options and the trade-offs, so you can plan and book your adventure with confidence.

When you plan your trip with the DIY Planner:

You’ll turn a list of ideas into a realistic plan. All the places you’re excited about, shaped into days that actually fit your time.
You’ll discover authentic, under the radar gems, not just the Instagram-crowded ones everyone else gets funneled to.
You’ll book the best accommodations in the best locations.
German trains won’t intimidate you. Know which tickets to buy, when to buy them, which connections to trust, and what to do when one’s delayed or cancelled.
You’ll arrive confident and ready to relax and enjoy.
You’ll have Germany experts in your corner.

What’s Inside the DIY Germany Travel Planner?

A digital toolkit created by destination experts. Log in from any device, at home or in Germany. Go from blank page to booked trip in 5 clear steps.

Watch the 2-minute walkthrough below to see how it’s set up and how our awesome planning maps work. 👇

You get immediate access to a complete step-by-step toolkit for planning your trip, all in one place:

2 Custom-created planning maps with 1,000+ vetted points, sights, castles, hotels, hidden gems, and Christmas markets, backed by our own photos and notes (WAY more useful for planning than any Google map)
13 planning guides – regional, city & Christmas markets
18 city cheatsheets to get up to speed fast
5 sample itineraries so you never start from a blank page
22 how-to videos that walk you through it all
Our booking recommendations for hotels, trains, rental cars, tours, guide & experiences
Customizable packing list
Our 5-step planning process, from blank page to booked trip
Countless travel and culture insider insights you won’t find on any blog
An expert in your corner — add a Video Itinerary Review and Cate will give you personalized and detailed feedback on what will and won’t work, fixes for the tricky spots, and recommendations to maximize your time and money in Germany.

All for $97 (or $197 for the DIY Planner + Itinerary Review bundle), and it works great on its own or right alongside AI. Either way, you start from real, been-there expertise from destination experts who know Germany inside and out.

We Know Germany Travel Inside and Out

We’re Cate and Aaron, digital nomads who split our time between Europe and the US. We have a deep love for Germany that was sparked when we first experienced German life as teens.

As destination experts with a 35+ year history with Germany (Cate used to live there), we know the country inside and out. But since we’re not German, we are also keenly aware of what it’s like to travel there as tourists.

We’ve helped 700+ clients plan their dream Germany trip, and we’d love to help you, too!

FAQs

A. The trick is using AI for the right part of the planning process at the right time. Lean on it too early, and for the wrong tasks, and you risk building your entire trip around whatever AI defaults to or even confidently incorrect information.

The problem is that while AI can give you information, great trips take more than information. They need insight and judgment, the kind that only comes from being there in person. That’s what we bring to your trip planning table: knowing what’s worth your time, what to skip, and what you need to know but don’t yet know to ask about.

The fix is simple. Use the DIY Planner to explore your options, build an itinerary grounded in real, been-there experience, and prepare for your trip. Use AI for specific questions before and during your trip. Here’s how one of our clients put it:“I used AI for fast fact sheets at monuments we were already at, and to find kid-friendly activities near us in Marienplatz, which led us to a cool putt-putt place.”

A. We’re here for you! You’re welcome to ask questions in our private Facebook group, include questions for Cate to answer in your Video Itinerary Review or book a one-on-one consult for more in-depth, personalized attention.

A. Yes! That means you can access it right away and use them anywhere, anytime from a laptop, tablet or phone. Even once you’re in Germany.

A. Since this is a digital product, we are not able to issue refunds. If you have any questions about the DIY Germany Travel Planner, feel free to contact us before you purchase.

A. For a full year of travel planning! Plus, if you’d like to use it longer, you can renew for a small charge. Please note, the DIY Germany Travel Planner is for personal use only to plan your own trip. Sharing, commercial use, or re-use of the DIY Travel Planner or its contents is expressly prohibited.

Ready to Plan Your Dream Germany Trip as an Insider?

Choose your planning path below!

DIY PLANNER + MAPS

$97

✅ Expertise & insights from Cate & Aaron
✅ Everything in one place: 2 planning maps (1,000+ points), 13 guides, 18 city cheatsheets, 5 sample itineraries & more
✅ Save weeks of research and endless second-guessing
✅ Instant access, one-time payment, a full year to plan, on any device
✅ Updated regularly from our yearly research trips
✅ Loved by hundreds of travelers just like you

GET THE DIY PLANNER NOW!

“I wasn’t sure if this planner would be needed for our 16 days trip in the Black Forest. It is absolutely WORTH IT!!! I love it.”
– Natalie

DIY PLANNER + MAPS +
VIDEO ITINERARY REVIEW

$197

Best Value

✅ Plan your trip using the maps, guidance, and insights in our DIY Planner
✅ Then Cate will give you personalized and detailed feedback on what will and won’t work, fixes for the tricky spots, and recommendations to maximize your time and money in Germany

If you buy the Planner & Review separately, you’ll pay $244 – if you buy this bundle you save $47!

GET planner + maps + 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