Romantic Germany

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

13 departures from May to October

Come and explore Romantic Germany with us and enjoy beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and sparkling cities. Our tour of Germany gives you a wonderful insight into some of Germany’s most romantic cities and attractions, making for a wonderful Germany holiday experience.

Guaranteed Departure dates

* Oktoberfest £50.00 supplement

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Day 1 (Saturday): Frankfurt

International flight to Frankfurt
Private Transfer to Hotel Intercontinental or Hotel Intercity
Free afternoon for personal explorations and relaxing

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Day 2 (Sunday): Frankfurt - Ruedesheim - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Wiesloch (D)

The meeting/departure points and times for the tour are as follows:
Hotel Intercontinental, lobby - 8:15am
Intercity Hotel, lobby - 8:30am

Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Ruedesheim, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise, passing romantic castles. Motorcoach to Heidelberg where we visit the inner courtyard of the impressive castle and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Continuing on a walking tour of the beautiful old university town. In the evening enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Overnight in Wiesloch at Hotel Palatin.

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Day 3 (Monday): Wiesloch - Black Forest - Lake Constance (B)

After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Baden-Baden. Enjoy a glass of the healthy spa-water in the Trinkhalle 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. From here it is just a few minutes to Bregenz – well known for the famous festival taking place every July/August. Overnight in Bregenz at Hotel Messmer, or similar.

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Day 4 (Tuesday): Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B)

Today we move into the Allgäu, 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. Overnight at Hotel Obermühle.

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Day 5 (Wednesday): 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. The last event took place in the year 2000. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, with optional „Bavarian Evening“ inclusive dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Arabella Sheraton Bogenhausen or similar.

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Day 6 (Thursday): Munich - Nuremberg(B)

Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace. Afternoon drive to the historic city of Nuremberg, with its unique medieval city center. Walking tour to see the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichsparteitagsgelände, courtroom 600 of the famous Nurnburg trials and also more joyous places like gingerbread-bakeries and Bratwurst stands. Overnight at Hotel NH Fürth or similar.

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Day 7 (Friday): Nuremberg - Castle Road - Rothenburg (B/D)

After breakfast drive along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg around noon. After a walking tour of the charming town incl. the Jakobskirche a church with an altar by T. Riemenschneider, free time for exploring on your own. In the evening enjoy a 3-course fare-well dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider.

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Day 8 (Saturday): Rothenburg - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt (B)

Early in the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German Baroque architecture. Arrival at Frankfurt in the afternoon. Late afternoon or evening flight home. (optional extra night on request!)

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Offer Price includes:

• International return flights from UK to Frankfurt
• Transfer on arrival
• Six overnight stays at first class and tourist superior hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bath or shower and toilet
• Transportation by modern air-conditioned motorcoach with WC
• Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour
• All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals.
• Welcome dinner incl. welcome drink and farewell dinner
• Six breakfast buffets • Entrance Fees/Fares/Additionals:

Rhine River Cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen • Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar • Deep well & Tower at Kaiserburg Castle, Nuremberg • Neuschwanstein Castle • Nymphenburg Palace, Munich • Linderhof Castle • Documentation Centre, Nuremberg • Jakobskirche, Rothenburg • Residence, Würzburg

Optional extras:

Bavarian Evening at Hofbräuhaus, Munich £30.00

Abbreviations: B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner

This tour is subject to availability and is governed by Vamos Travel Terms & Conditions