Itinerary – Romantic Germany
Romantic Germany
Discover Germany’s Romantic Road, a marvelous tour of fairytale castles, charming storybook villages, and breathtaking scenery. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney’s Cinderella Castle, sample traditional Bavarian cuisine, and savor the history and culture of this enchanting region.
Itinerary
DAY 1: FRANKFURT-ARRIVAL
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a free day to explore this modern city.
DAY 2: RUEDESHEIM-HEIDELBERG-WIESLOCH
In the morning we will drive to Ruedesheim, famous for its vineyards. Take a short Rhine River cruise. Continue to Heidelberg, and enjoy a walking tour of this old university town. Overnight in Wiesloch.
DAY 3: BLACK FOREST-LAKE CONSTANCE
Depart for the Black Forest and Baden-Baden. Enjoy sightseeing in one of the most beautiful spa resorts in Europe before traveling to a region known for its cuckoo clocks. Arrive at Lake Constance and enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau. Overnight in Bregenz.
DAY 4: NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE-GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN
Today we move into the Allgau, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau, we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein. Stop at another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church Wies. In the late afternoon, we arrive in the Olympic town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
DAY 5: LINDERHOF CASTLE-OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH
Lesser known is Linderhof Castle, which we visit this morning. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. Continue to Munich for an overnight. Choose to attend the optional “Bavarian Evening” including dinner and entertainment.
DAY 6: MUNICH-NUREMBERG
Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of this splendid Bavarian capital. A walking tour will show you the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichsparteitagsgelande, courtroom 600 of the famous Nuremberg trials.
DAY 7: CASTLE ROAD-ROTHENBURG
Drive along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg for a walking tour. In the evening, enjoy a 3-course dinner at your hotel.
DAY 8: WUERZBURG-FRANKFURT
Early in the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German Baroque architecture. Arrive in Frankfurt in the afternoon.
DAY 9: FRANKFURT-RETURN
You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.