Day 1: Frankfurt

Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks.

Day 2: Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Frankfurt

After breakfast meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel and travel to Rüdesheim. Short tour of the city‘s historic center. Next board a ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley. During the cruise enjoy a wine tasting. Disembark in St. Goar and return to Frankfurt.

Day 3: Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-Baden - Freiburg

In the morning travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the 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. Continue your journey to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility. Baden-Baden is worldwide known for its thermal baths. Continue your tour to Freiburg, the "Capital of the Black Forest" and famous for its beautiful church tower.

Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg - Freiburg

The Rhine River forms the natural border between Germany and France. After crossing the river, arrival in Colmar. This city is known for its outstanding wines and architectural heritage which reflects the long history of this region and the German and French influences. Afterwards continue to Strasbourg. Go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Being the base of several European institutions, Strasbourg is also a symbolic capital of Europe. In the afternoon return to Freiburg.

Day 5: Freiburg - Lindau - Füssen

After breakfast drive to the Black Forest and enjoy a presentation on the cuckoo clock production. Continue to a traditional Black Forest farm where you can see the real Black Forest. Afterwards tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions, take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to your final destination, Füssen, the southernmost point on your tour of Romantic Germany.

Day 6: Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Füssen

Start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“. At midday, travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way, visit the Wieskirche Church and take a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Palace. This is one of the three castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. Return to Füssen.

Day 7: Füssen - Munich

In the morning travel to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, is world-famous for the Oktoberfesty. The evening is free to explore at your leisure.

Day 8: Munich

Today, transfer to the airport, where your tour ends.