DAY 1
Frankfurt - Ruedesheim - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Wiesloch (T). Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Ruedesheim, famous for its vineyards. Take a Rhine cruise, passing romantic castles. Motorcoach to Heidelberg where we visit the inner courtyard of the impressive castle before continuing on a walking tour of the beautiful old university town. Overnight in Wiesloch at Hotel Palatin.
DAY 2
Wiesloch - Baden-Baden - Lake Constance (B). After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Baden-Baden. Enjoy a tour through the casino and some sightseeing of one of the most beautiful spa resorts in Europe before traveling deeper into the Black Forest, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. Arrive at Lake Constance in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau. Overnight at Hotel Helvetia/Stift.
DAY 3
Lake Constance -Hohenschwangau/ Neuschwanstein Castle - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B). 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, with overnight at Hotel Obermuehle.
DAY 4
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof Castle - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B). Less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein is Linderhof Castle, which we visit in the morning. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years with the next event in the year 2000. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, with optional „Bavarian Evening" incl. dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Intercity-Hotel/Hotel Cristal.
DAY 5
Munich (B). Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 6
Munich - Nuremberg - Rothenburg (B/D). After breakfast drive to the historic city of Nuremberg, with its unique medieval city center. Walking tour to see the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichsparteitagsgelaende before continuing along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg in the early afternoon. After a walking tour of the charming town, free time for exploring on your own. In the evening enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider.
DAY 7
Rothenburg - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt (B). In the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture. Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . Over night at the hotel.
DAY 8
Free day till the transfer to the Frankfurt airport for final departure.