Romantic Germany Tour-Group

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1 Romantic Germany Tour-Group Day 1 - Arrive in Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. We recommend to do an optional boat excursion on the Rhine from Rüdesheim to St. Goar (regular and private services available). Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome-dinner at your 4 star hotel. Mövenpick Frankfurt City. Day 2 Frankfurt, Heidelberg and Freiburg In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. If weather conditions allow it, we will take the scenic Schwarzwald Hochstrasse to Freudenstadt. Our next stop is Freiburg. Accommodations tonight are at the four star Hotel Rheingold.

2 Day 3 Freiburg, Lake Titi, Lindau, Fussen After breakfast we enjoy a sightseeing tour of lovely Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower. Next we travel to Lake Titi, nestled in the legendary Black Forest. We will have the full Black Forest experience : Make your own Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and savor it afterwards with a cup of coffee and gaze at a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Accommodation is at the four star Hotel Hirsch. Day 4 - Neuschwanstein, Wieskirche, Oberammergau, Ettal, Garmisch-Partenkirchen We begin the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious Mad King. In the afternoon we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Taste the delicious cheese on a visit to the local cheese factory. Today s final destination is Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 winter Olympics. This mountainous region also features Germany s highest peak, Zugspitze (2.962 m). Accommodation tonight are at the four star Rheinischer Hof. Day 5 Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, Linderhof, Munich In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck, Austria, located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. As an alternative excursion you may also ascend to the top of Zugspitze (instead of Innsbruck, not included). In the afternoon we travel to Munich and visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. Accommodations tonight are at the 4 star Eden Hotel Wolff. Day 6 Munich After breakfast we visit the city s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. The capital of Bavaria state, Munich, is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation tonight are at the four star Eden Hotel Wolff Day 7 Rothenburg ob der Tauber After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm.

3 Accommodations: Frankfurt Mövenpick Frankfurt City Whether you are planning to visit Frankfurt on a business trip to attend or host a conference, or on vacation to enjoy one of Germany s finest cities, the modern and comfortable Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is the perfect choice for you and your party.easily reached by train or Metro from the airport, the Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is ideally located next to the fairground and vis-à- vis the new shopping centre Skyline Plaza; to offer you the perfect balance between convenience and executive level business facilities. For successful business events, a new-generation conference centre is at your disposal. For outings, take the nearby metro to visit the charming old city of Frankfurt.

4 Accommodations: Heidelberg Hotel Rheingold Located near a train station, Hotel Rheingold is a hotel in the area of Old Town, Freiburg. There are many great attractions nearby, including Freiburg Concert Hall, Goethe Institute, Freiburg Theater and University of Freiburg. Also close by are Old Town Hall and New Town Hall.

5 Accommodations: Fussen Hotel Hirsch The Hirsch Hotel is located in Füssen, wonderful tourist destination near the famous castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. This Art Nouveau family-run hotel ensures you a quiet stay in the Bavaria region. The Hirsch Hotel features many amenities including parking facilities, free wifi, a restaurant serving regional specialities and a cosy pub

6 Accommodations: Garmisch-Partenkirchen Rheinischer Hof This family-run hotel is in the world-famous winter sports resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Hotel Rheinischer Hof features free Wi-Fi, Alpine views and a spa. All rooms at Hotel Rheinischer Hof include a flat-screen TV. The Fontana spa has a sauna, solarium and massage room. Guests can enjoy Bavarian specialties and international dishes in the stylish restaurant. Drinks are available at the bar. The Rheinischer Hof is at the foot of the Zugspitze Mountain, and near the Austrian border. The surrounding countryside of the Bavarian Alps is ideal for hiking, biking, and skiing. The Rheinischer Hof is half a mile from Garmisch town center and 2.4 miles from Garmisch- Partenkirchen Train Station.

7 Accommodations: Munich Eden Hotel Wolff Since its founding in 1890 the traditional 4 stars hotel is one of the leading names in Munich. The central location of our First Class Hotel opposite the central station with connection to all means of public transportation and the shuttle bus from and to the airport makes it a perfect starting point for our guests and their visit of Munich. Munich city and the pedestrian area starting at Karlsplatz/Stachus are within a short walking distance and leads to the most important sights of the historical Munich. The cost of the above tour is $1,550 per person based on double occupancy. It includes all of the above. This does not include travel insurance and flight. Please visit our website at to refer to the terms and conditions attached to this quote. Please note that this is only a quote and it is therefore subject to availability at the time of booking. To book this tour or if you have any additional questions, contact Maupintour at