The Romantic Route: a triad of nature, culture and hospitality.
Discover the dream castles of southern Germany.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most beautiful and oldest cities with its winding streets and charming houses.
Travel from Frankfurt to Wurzburg. Along the way visit Mespelbrunn Castle. Arrival at Wurzburg, a pretty town on the banks of the Main River. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Wurzburg. One of the tour highlights is a visit to the Residenz Palace in Wurzburg. Continue to the Castle Steinsberg hotel, set amidst the oldest vineyards of Wurzburg. Free time to enjoy a walk through the vineyards or to sample some wines from the castle cellar (not included).
The famous Romantic Route to Füssen begins in Würzburg. The German Romantic Road is one of the biggest magnets for tourism in the southern provinces of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This morning depart for Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of one of Germany’s most romantic towns.
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning travel to Dinkelsbühl, an idyllic medieval town with 16 towers. Then continue to the city of Nördlingen, for a tour of the old city wall that surrounds the lovely medieval city centre. This is the only ancient city wall in Germany which has been completely preserved. Continue to Augsburg. In the middle Ages, this town was famous for the amazing craftsmanship of its silversmiths and goldsmiths.
Meal: Breakfast
Travel to Füssen, the most southern point of the Romantic Road. Visit the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Built by “Mad King“, Ludwig II, the castle served as the inspiration to Walt Disney’s castle of Sleeping Beauty. Travel back in time and arrive at the castle in a horse-drawn carriage. Then visit the Wieskirche church, a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The rest of the day is free to explore the small town of Füssen.
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning visit Linderhof Palace. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where he lived for a significant amount of time. Then continue to Oberammergau, a picturesque town famous for its annual passion play. Arrival in Munich.
Meal: Breakfast
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels.
. Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour.
. English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour.
. Visits and excursions as mentioned.
. Admission to Mespelbrunn (Apr-Oct), Würzburg, Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof Palaces.
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Hotel stay at 4 Star or similar.
Departure dates: daily.
Single travelers on request!
Prices subject to availability.
Min. 2 persons
Self Drive (without guide) Option available on request. (Terms and conditions will vary).