Day 1: Munich - Stuttgart

Ppassing through the heights of the Swabian Alps while travelling from Munich to Stuttgart. Stuttgart is the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart is not only home to automobile manufacturing,  it is also famous for its cultural life and the Königsstraße, the main avenue is a true paradise for all shopping lovers. Enjoy a city tour and visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum. We recommend a visit to the Opera in Stuttgart, which is one of the best in Germany due to the high quality of its presentations. Overnight stay at the hotel Le Méridien Stuttgart*****. Recommendation for dinner: Restaurant „Wielandshöhe“ - maître de cuisine: Vicent Klink with 1* Michelin.

Day 2:  Stuttgart - Tübingen - Baiersbronn

The small town of Tübingen is located just 40 km away from Stuttgart. During a panoramic tour you are going to see the historic city center that still preserves its medieval ambience. After Tübingen continue to the
Black Forest, a charming landscape with dense forest, ravines and villages. Baiersbronn is not only the entry to the Black Forest National Park, but also a culinary center in Germany. Due to its four MICHELIN-starred Restaurants  (two 3 star and two 1 Michelin stars) is well known as „The town of the stars“. Accommodation at the hotel Traube Tonbach*****. Tonight dinner at the restaurant Schwarzwaldstube (7 courses) (maître de cuisine: Torsten Michel, 3* Michelin). Note: The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday and it remains closed the entire month of August.

Day 3: Baiersbronn - Baden-Baden

Travel to Baden-Baden via the high route through the Black Forest. The former summer residence of the European upper class is world-wide known as an elegant hydrothermal resort. After visiting the city, we recommend to visit the thermal baths. At night, visit the casino or enjoy a concert. Accommodation at the Brenner’s Park Hotel*****. Recommendation for dinner: Restaurant Le Jardin de France - maître de cuisine: Stéphan Bernhard with 1* Michelin. NOTE: The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday.

Day 4: Baden-Baden - Heidelberg - Frankfurt

In the morning travel to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university city. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River. After a visit to the famous Heidelberg Castle and the historic city center, continue to Frankfurt. From the Middle Ages Frankfurt was a trade and business center. Nowadays, this city is one of the most important financial centers in Europe with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts. At night, the Frankfurt Opera offers a high quality cultural program. Accommodation at the Steigenberger ICON Frankfurter Hof*****. Recommendation for dinner: „Lafleur“ Restaurant - maître de cuisine: Andreas Krolik with 2* Michelin. Note: The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday.

Day 5: Frankfurt - Limburg - Cologne - Bensberg Castle

Today we are going to stroll through the old town center of Limburg. Fall in love with its romantic streets. This small city preserves its historical legacy with buildings that dates back to the Middle Ages. Continue
to Cologne, famous for its cathedral, carnival and relaxing life style of its people. The magnificent Cologne Cathedral is a must do for every visitor. Not far away from Cologne is the Bensberg Palace located. It is a
former hunting logde and nowadays a luxury hotel with one of the best restaurants in Germany. Accommodation at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg*****. Enjoy dinner tonight (8 courses) at the Vendôme Restaurant (maître de cuisine: Joachim Wissler, 2* Michelin). Note: The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday and it remains closed from Jul 17- Aug 17.

Day 6: Bensberg Castle - Externsteine - Hamelin - Münchhausen Castle

We cross the region of the Ruhr that was the center of the industrialization during the 19th and 20th century in Germany with coal mines and steel industry. We visit the “Externsteine” which is a curious natural formation of sandstone rocks rising vertically up to about 50 meters. Afterwards continue to Hamelin, which is world-wide famous for its fairy tale of the „Flutist of Hamelin“. Close to the city is the Hotel Schloss Münchhausen***** which combines the conveniences of luxurious living with a rich history.

Day 7: Münchhausen Castle - Hamburg

In the morning travel to Hamburg. Hamburg is one of the first members of the Hanseatic League and up to this day still preserves the legacy of trade. The city of the warehouses (Speicherstadt) was previously
a „Free Trade Zone“ and nowadays belongs to UNESCO cultural heritage is a precious witness of this past. After a city tour we recommend a visit to „The Philharmonie“ with its amazing acoustic and its wonderful
concert halls. Accommodation at the Hotel Fairmont Vier Jahreszeiten*****. Tonight enjoy dinner (8 courses) at the Restaurant „The Table“-maître de cuisine: Kevin Fehling with 3* Michelin. Note: The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday and it remains closed from Jul 30 to Aug 21.

Day 8: Hamburg

After breakfast transfer to the airport. If you prefer, this tour can continue to Berlin.