Romantic Road
Experience nature, art and culinary delights on Germany’s oldest holiday route.Enjoy its relaxed spirit on 460-kilometers from the Main River to the Alps.Get impressed by the unique scenery and let our knowledgeable guides introduce you to the German culture from the past to the present time.
Specification: Romantic Road
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Arrive to Frankfurt Airport and take a drive to Würzburg. Würzburg is known for its Baroque and Rococo style buildings, especially for the 18th century Residence, with magnificent rooms, a large fresco by the Venetian artist Tiepolo and a richly decorated staircase, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981. With its numerous wine taverns, wine cellars and wineries Würzburg is the heart of the Franconian wine region. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Würzburg.
Today is fully dedicated to beautiful Würzburg. In the morning enjoy a guided stroll through the old town, leading to numerous sights: start with the stunning view from the Alte Mainbrücke to the fortress, to the famous “Käppele” and the surrounding vineyards and move on e.g., with the Gothic Marienkapelle with the sandstone figures of Tilman Riemenschneider, the Falkenhaus with its magnificent rococo facade, the historic town hall, the Romanesque Kilian’s Cathedral or the Neumünster with the Lusam garden. Afterwards guided visit of the famous Würzburg Residence. Overnight in Würzburg.
After breakfast drive to Potsdam, famous for its great historical and cultural legacy. Immerse yourself in Potsdam’s history, feel the cultural diversity, the Italian flair and the influence of French culture. Magnificent palaces, romantic gardens and historic squares will tell of the past. In the afternoon visit of world-famous Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great as his summer residence. Overnight in Berlin.
Time in the morning to explore more of Rothenburg. After lunch drive via Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen to Augsburg. All three towns are unique: With its stately church buildings, magnificent merchant houses and rich half-timbered architecture, Dinkelsbühl is one of the best preserved late medieval towns in Germany. Nördlingen is the only city in Germany with a completely preserved and all-around walkable city wall. Augsburg is one of the oldest German cities. Overnight in Augsburg.
The day starts with a guided city tour of Augsburg. In the old town you will see buildings of different style periods, such as medieval guild houses, the Cathedral of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary from the 11th century or the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra with its onion tower. Look forward to learn more about the Augsburg City Hall with its Golden Hall, which dates back from the Renaissance. The Fugger Houses, which served as the residence of the wealthy.Fugger merchant family, and the Fuggerei, a social settlement dating from the 16th century. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Augsburg.
In the morning onward journey to Füssen, known as the romantic soul of Bavaria. Situated directly at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle at an altitude of 800-1.200 meter, Füssen is also Bavaria’s highest town. Its late medieval town center with the High Castle and the St. Mang Monastery houses numerous art treasures and architectural monuments from the almost 2000-year history. Enjoy the region’s stunning landscape in the afternoon during light guided hiking tour to the world[1]famous castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Please make sure to have solid shoes for this trip! Overnight in Füssen.
The morning is free to explore the stunning region on your own. In the early afternoon departure for Munich. The King wanted to turn Munich into “a town which does such credit to Germany that no man can say he knows Europe unless he has seen Munich”. To make this dream come true King Ludwig II, as well as his predecessors and his successors, were all gripped by a passion to build. They all created monumental buildings, magnificent squares and boulevards, and so created one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Munich on your own. Overnight in Munich.
There is no better way to discover Munich than on foot. Today we will take you on an informative and entertaining walk through the city and fill you in on Munich’s colorful history and culture. During an easy-paced walking tour you will get to know all the key attractions and historical sites and you will hear the most famous and funny stories as well as lesser-known intriguing facts on Munich. During the tour you will see famous sights, such as Marienplatz with new town hall and its Glockenspiel, the old town hall, Frauenkirche (church of our lady), Odeons square with Feldherrnhalle and Theatinerkirche, Ludwigstrasse and the Siegestor, as well as Munich’s famous Residence and the Opera House or the colourful food market Viktualienmarkt. Free time for enjoy Munich’s countless shopping opportunities. Overnight in Munich.
Departure After breakfast departue from Munich Airport.
What´s included
- 8 nights accommodation incl. breakfast
- Private guided tours
- Entrance fee during guided tours
- Local English-speaking guide
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
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