A Journey through Germany

Itinerary

Day 1 Munich – Regensburg – Weltenburg – Bamberg

After meeting the group in Munich, well board the coach and move on to our first stop of the tour: Regensburg. Here, well have enough time to stop off for a light lunch before we move on to Weltenburg Abbey where well be treated to a tour and beer tasting session. This evening well celebrate our first night together with dinner at a restaurant in Bamberg.
Accommodation: Hotel Bamberger Hof Bellevue (or similar)

Day 2 Bamberg – Wurzburg – Rothenburg

This morning well take to the streets of Bamberg on a walking tour, starting with a stroll around the Old Town. Then: its onwards to the splendid Wrzburg Residence. After taking some time to explore this Baroque palace, well continue our journey along the Romantic Road passing through pretty Weikersheim and Creglingen on our way to Rothenburg.
Accommodation: Hotel Goldener Hirsch (or similar)

Day 3 Rothenburg – Dinkelsbuhl – Nordlingen – Rothenburg

Today well venture out of Rothenburg and into brightly-coloured Dinkelsbhl, where well have the chance to explore at our own pace. Nrdlingens next! Here, well have some free time to discover the towns medieval walls, towers and parapet paths before we return to Rothenburg.
Accommodation: Hotel Goldener Hirsch (or similar)

Day 4 Rothenburg – Ladenburg – Landau – Baden-Baden

Well leave Rothenburg behind us today and continue our journey to Ladenburg. The wine lovers among us are in for a treat as we move on to the countryside near Landau where a vineyard tour awaits! Once weve taken a look around, well have the chance to taste some of the wine for ourselves. And after that? Well press on to the spa town of Baden-Baden.
Accommodation: Heliopark Bad Hotel zum Hirsch (or similar)

Day 5 Baden-Baden – Hausach – Sankt Georgen – Triberg – Freiburg

This morning well say farewell to Baden-Baden and set a course for Hausach. Here, well board a train and travel the Black Forest Railway to Sankt Georgen, admiring some stunning scenery and passing through a grand total of 37 tunnels along the way. After a stop to stretch our legs in Triberg this afternoon, well move on to Freiburg.
Accommodation: The Alex Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 Freiburg – Todtnau – Todtmoos – Sankt Blasien – Freiburg

Today well venture to Todtnau a town nestled in the heart of the Black Forest and the village of Todtmoos, where well have time for lunch. Afterwards, well set off to visit a local caf to discover the history behind the famous Black Forest gteau. When weve learnt how to make the confection like a true Black Forest local, well have the chance to indulge in a sample or two. Then: its back to Freiburg for the evening.
Accommodation: The Alex Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 Freiburg – Lindau – Ammergau Alps

First today: a stop at the picturesque village of Bodman-Ludwigshafen. Later, well take in some marvellous views of Lake Bodensee on our way to Lindau before making tracks to the Ammergau Alps, where well settle down for a farewell dinner together at our hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Hirsch (or similar)

Day 8 Ammergau Alps – Neuschwanstein – Oberammergau – Munich

The imposing Neuschwanstein Castle (known as the castle of the fairytale king) will be our first port of call today before we move on to Oberammergau. Later this afternoon, our tour will come to a close back in Munich.