GERMANY’S CASTLES AND MOUNTAINS IN A PORSCHE
Day 1: Frankfurt - Heidelberg
In the morning pick up at your hotel to enjoy a city tour of Frankfurt. On the one hand Frankfurt is one of the most important financial centres Europe, on the other hand it also preserves its historic centre like the Römerberg. In the afternoon our instructor is going to give you an instruction for driving your Porsche in Germany. Afterwards drive from Frankfurt to Heidelberg on the famous highways of Germany. Heidelberg is the oldest University City in Germany and it is famous for its ancient centre and its castle. Overnight in Hotel Heidelberg Suites***** (approx. 100km).
Day 2: Heidelberg - Stuttgart (Porsche Museum) - Staufeneck Castle
Continue your trip to Stuttgart, the German centre of automobile production. Porsche and Mercedes Benz have their headquarters in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. After visiting the Porsche Museum and a short city tour through downtown Stuttgart you are going to have leisure time to discover the Königstraße. This street has more than 1 km of shops and stores and it is a paradise for the ones who love shopping. In the afternoon trip to the Staufeneck castle, that is nowadays a five star castle hotel with its own Michelin star gourmet restaurant. Overnight in Hotel Staufeneck***** (approx. 200km).
Day 3: Staufeneck Castle - Nördlingen - Augsburg - Füssen
Follow the famous romantic road to Nördlingen. This small medieval city is well known for its medieval center completely surrounded by a wall. Enjoy the views of the city on a walk along this wall or climb up the church tower with its viewing platform 90 meters high. We pass by Augsburg, which was one of the economic centres of the middle Ages, to finally arrive in the afternoon at the foothills of the Alpes in Füssen. Overnight stay at the Hotel Hirsch***** (approx. 200 km).
Day 4: Füssen - Neuschwanstein Castle - Zugspitze - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This morning you are going to visit the castle of Neuschwanstein. It was built by Ludwig II, who was known for his strong personality and his eccentricities. The Bavarian king gave the order to build a castle between 1869 and 1886 just like the medieval castles of the German knights with with a neo-romantic style. Walt-Disney used the castle as an inspiration to build the sleeping beauty castle of Disneyland. The tour continues to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and to lake Eibsee. If the weather is nice, we ascend to the top of Zugspitze with the cable car. This is the highest mountain in Germany with 2.962 above sea level. From the top you have an unforgettable panoramic view of the Alps. In the afternoon the tour continues to the Schloss Hotel, which is located in a private valley that served as a venue for the presidents of the G7 members in 2015. Overnight at Schloss Hotel Elmau***** (approx. 100 km).
Day 5: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof Castle - Aying - Munich
Start the day with a visit of Linderhof castle, the second most famous castle of „Mad King“. This castle is smaller than Neuschwanstein castle, but its interiors are elegant and opulent. The tour continues to the traditional village called Aying, which is located nearby Munich, where you are going to learn about one of the most traditional products of Germany and in this particular case Bavaria: Beer! During a private tour at the family brewery „Ayinger“ you are going to learn about the process of making beer. At the end of the tour you can enjoy a beer tasting of the best beers and a fare-well lunch with traditional Bavarian food. Transfer out to the hotel in Munich or to the airport (approx. 120 km).
Self-Drive includes:
Your self-drive tour includes transportation in a Porsche car, an English speaking tour guide, accommodation in 5*hotels incl. daily breakfast, in Füssen 4* in superior/higher category and all tours and service described in the program.
Self-Drive not included:
Personal expenses, petrol, parking fees, speeding fines, winter tires, GPS, map etc. Please note a full credit card is required for self-drive.
Pricing Self-Drive:
- 2 adults in 4* and 5* hotel category from AUD 16,326.00
The above indicated rates are per person. Valid upon request and subject to availability. Single travelers on request.