Visit picturesque romantic Germany with this 12 day/11 night escorted tour. This tour has 11 guaranteed departures. You will spend three nights in Frankfurt, two in Freiburg, two in Fussen, two in Munich and two nights in Nuremberg.
- 3 night in Frankfurt
- 2 night in Freiburg
- 2 nights in Fussen
- 2 nights in Munich
- 2 nights in Nuremberg
Frankfurt
Mövenpick Frankfurt
City
Freiburg
Central Hotel Freiburg
Füssen
Best Western Plus
Hotel Füssen
Munich
Eden Hotel Wolff
Nuremberg
Hotel Park Plaza
Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 lunch,
2 dinners
Tours: Extensive sightseeing as per itinerary,
including Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein &
Linderhof Castles and Eagle’s Nest
Transportation: Private air-conditioned
motorcoach or
minivan (depending
on size of group).
* Luggage handling
* Castle admission fees.
* Tax and Service Charge
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
FRANKFURT / GERMANY
Upon arrival in Frankfurt, transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner at the hotel at 7:00PM. Overnight in Frankfurt, Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City (D)
2. day
RUDESHEIM - FRANKFURT / GERMANY
After breakfast, travel to Rudesheim. After a short city tour cruise on the Rhine with wine tasting. Return to Frankfurt for overnight. (B)
3. day
BADEN BADEN, FREIBURG / GERMANY
Travel to Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg. Tour the city and visit the castle. Continue to Baden Baden, worldwide known for its thermal baths. Travel to Freiburg. Overnight in Freiburg (B)
4. day
COLMAR - STRASBOURG / GERMANY
After breakfast, cross the Rhine to Colmar (France), known for its wines and architectural heritage. Enjoy a typical Alsatian lunch. Continue to Strasbourg, capital of Alsace. Return to Freiburg in the afternoon. Overnight in Freiburg. (B,L)
5. day
FÜSSEN / GERMANY
Drive to the Black Forest ( cheese tasting) and continue to Lindau, an island in t he Lake Constance with spectacular Alps views. Based on t he weather conditions, take the Alpine road through Oberstaufen to Fussen. Overnight in Fussen (B)
6. day
FÜSSEN / GERMANY
After breakfast, we visit the Neuschwanstein Castle
built by Ludwig II., the “Mad King”.Continue to
Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play every 10
years. Stop at Ettal Benedictine Abbey and continue to
beautiful Linderhof Castle where Ludwig II actually
spend a significant time. Overnight in Fussen (B)
7. day
MUNICH / GERMANY
After breakfast, we travel to Munich. Tour the city’s main sights followed by a free afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Overnight in Munich (B)
8. day
MUNICH / GERMANY
Today we will visit Berchtesgaden, once the site of Hitler’s mountain retreat. Return to Munich in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich (B)
9. day
ROTHENBURG & NUREMBERG / GERMANY
In the morning we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Romantic Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities. Continue to Nuremberg. Learn about the city;s impressive history. Visit the castle & some of the Gothic churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares. Overnight in Nuremberg (B)
10. day
BAMBERG - BAYREUTH / GERMANY
Start the day with a visit to the city of Bamberg and tour the medieval Old Town. Continue to Bayreuth, the city with the most beautifully preserved Baroque Theatre in Europe. (The city is also famous for its Wagner Festival) Return to Nuremberg for overnight. (B)
11. day
WURZBURG - FRANKFURT / GERMANY
On our way to Frankfurt, we visit Wurzburg on the banks of the Main river. We will see the Residenz Palace and stop for a short visit at Mespelbrunn Castle before arriving in Frankfurt for overnight. (B)
12. day
WURZBURG - FRANKFURT / GERMANY
After breakfast transfer to the Airport. End of your escorted tour of the Heart of Germany. (B)