Self Drive Holidays
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport you will transfer, on your own, to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks.
In the morning travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous Castle ascending with the Cable Car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the historic city centre. 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. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. Tonight enjoy an authentic experience, a typical Black Forest Dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region's oldest Chapel, both are next to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast enjoy a short presentation on the Cuckoo Clock production. Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where you enjoy a Cheese tasting and see the real Black Forest. Afterwards, travel to Lake Titisee, which is nestled in the legendary Black Forest. Afterwards, continue your tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions you can take the Alpine Road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to your final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Meals: Breakfast
Today, start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, which was built by Ludwig II known as the notorious 'Mad King'. This Castle served as an inspiration to Walt Disney when he built the Castle of Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland. At midday travel to Oberammergau, which is famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Palace. 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. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey continue to Innsbruck for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), which is located in the gorgeous deep valley of the River Inn between the scenic Karwendel Mountains to the north and Tuxer Mountains to the south. In the afternoon, continue your travel to Munich for you overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the city's main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz Square with its famous Clock Tower. Munich, the Capital of the State of Bavaria, is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Meals: Breakfast
Today, depart for Nuremberg. On the way, stop in Nordlingen a beautiful Medieval City with an Old City Wall, which makes a circle around its late Gothic St. George's Church. Following the Romantic Road you will reach Dinkelsbuhl, which is a Medieval Town with a fairytale atmosphere. You then continue to Nuremberg to visit the historic city centre and learn more about its impressive history as well as see the well preserved Castle, Gothic Churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares. Meals: Breakfast
Today, continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely Medieval Town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next you travel to Frankfurt for your overnight stay at an Airport hotel. There is an Optional Visit of the Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Ground in Nuremberg. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, take the hotel shuttle service to Frankfurt Airport for your onward journey or return flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (mi)
