6N/7D Romantic Germany
06 Nights / 07 Days Romantic Germany
Destinations Covered
Frankfurt, Wuerzburg, Rothenburg, Augsburg, Fuessen, Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Oberammergau, Ettal, Garmisch, Partenkirchen, Munich, Lindau, Lake Constance, Konstanz, Freiburg, Black Forest, Heidelberg, Ruedesheim
Itinerary
Day 01: Frankfurt – Wuerzburg – Rothenburg
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning for a drive through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well reserved “Jewel of the Middle Ages”. After a walking tour incl. the Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, free time to explore the city. In the evening enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Overnight at Hotel in Rothenburg (D)
Day 02: Rothenburg – Augsburg – Fuessen
Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See charming towns like Dinkelsbuehl and Noerdlingen. We pass the Fugger city Augsburg and another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church in Wies. From there you can already view the fantastic Bavarian Alps. Arrival in Fuessen and overnight (B)
Day 03: Fuessen – Neuschwanstein – Linderhof – Oberammergau – Ettal – Fuessen
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the afternoon we arrive at Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years – the last one in 2010. After a short stop at the Benedictine abbey of Ettal we drive back to Füssen. Overnight at Füssen (B)
Day 04: Fuessen – Garmisch – Partenkirchen – Munich
After the breakfast we drive to Garmisch – Partenkirchen, one of the most important Olympic towns in Southern Germany situated at the foot of Germanys highest mountain “Zugspitze”. In the early afternoon continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower. Afterwards, free time until optional “Bavarian Evening” incl. dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Hotel in Munich (B).
Day 05: Munich – Lindau – Lake Constance – Konstanz
In the morning we move to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the lake which is located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria and flown through by the river Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau before we continue to Konstanz. The largest town on Lake Constance with much of historical interest. Located on Germany’s border with Switzerland, Constance is also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel (B)
Day 06: Konstanz – Freiburg – Black Forest – Heidelberg
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Freiburg, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and Lake Titisee before we arrive at the ‘capital of the Black Forest’ – Freiburg. After a city tour we continue to the old university town Heidelberg. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16th century. Overnight (B/D).
Day 07: Heidelberg – Ruedesheim – Frankfurt
In the morning visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, your coach will take you to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Back to Frankfurt and panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital ending at approx. 6:00 pm.(B)
