7-Day Romantic German Winter
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This “Romantic German Winter” trip will take you from the Rhine River in Cologne to the Isar River in Munich, from North Rhine Westfalia to Bavaria, visiting interesting cities en route including Frankfurt, the financial center of Germany, the old university city of Heidelberg, the charming area of Lake Constance that is bordered by three countries.
Between culture and nature, high peaks and low valleys, traditions and trends – no other region combines extreme contrasts with as much charm as Innsbruck. Here you can travel from the heart of the Tyrolean capital up to the high peaks of the Nordkette mountain range in just 20 minutes, where you can experience this alpine jewel up close and marvel at the vibrant hustle and bustle of the city from above.
Or discover the alpine-urban style with little jumps through time from modern architecture to historical buildings. The city's special old town flair and famous sights are only a breath away from your next hike or bike tour, ski area or winter hiking experience.
Finally, you will visit the Fairy Tale Castle of Neuschwanstein and enjoy the highlights of Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
Between culture and nature, high peaks and low valleys, traditions and trends – no other region combines extreme contrasts with as much charm as Innsbruck. Here you can travel from the heart of the Tyrolean capital up to the high peaks of the Nordkette mountain range in just 20 minutes, where you can experience this alpine jewel up close and marvel at the vibrant hustle and bustle of the city from above.
Or discover the alpine-urban style with little jumps through time from modern architecture to historical buildings. The city's special old town flair and famous sights are only a breath away from your next hike or bike tour, ski area or winter hiking experience.
Finally, you will visit the Fairy Tale Castle of Neuschwanstein and enjoy the highlights of Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive to Düsseldorf and Drive to Boppard Through Cologne
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Welcome in Düsseldorf! Upon arrival, you will begin your romantic German winter by being picked up by your driver-guide who will take you on a city tour of Cologne including the cathedral, an impressive gothic church monument, the city's landmark. In the afternoon you will travel by car along the Rhine River through the Rhine valley towards Koblenz. En route, you will discover many castle ruins and the famous Loreley Rock. Upon availability, as Rhine cruise boats do not operate regularly during the winter season, you might catch a boat from Boppard, a village on the Rhine river, to St. Goar. Otherwise, you will continue by road and arrive in Frankfurt in the early evening.
Accommodation
InterContinental Frankfurt, an IHG Hotel★4 star
Activities
Cologne
Cologne Chocolate MuseumOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Düsseldorf to Cologne
Boat from Boppard to Sankt Goar
Private Driver from Cologne to Frankfurt
Destinations
Cologne
Frankfurt
Day 2
Visit Heidelberg
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After lunch, you will head north again and will arrive in Heidelberg in the early afternoon. The city of Heidelberg is known worldwide for its old university and castle, for five hundred years the residence of the Prince-Electors of the Palatinate - the perfect backdrop to a romantic German winter. You will be enchanted both by its medieval character and modern lifestyle in the city. Heidelberg is a great place to explore the past and the present times and learn about German culture. Late in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Frankfurt for your last night.
Accommodation
Qube Hotel Bahnstadt★4 star
Activities
Heidelberg
Heidelberg CastleOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Day 3
Visit Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart
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Today in the morning, you will start your journey to Stuttgart. The city is home to two brands of Germany's car industry, Porsche and Mercedes. You should visit the Mercedes Benz Museum putting on display the company's history of 130 years. In the evening, you will continue your journey to Baden-Baden, along with Wiesbaden the most famous and oldest spa in Germany, originating from the time of the Roman Emperor Caracalla.
Accommodation
Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden-Baden★4 star
Activities
Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz MuseumOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Heidelberg to Stuttgart
Private Driver from Stuttgart to Baden-Baden
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heidelberg
Stuttgart
Baden-Baden
Day 4
Explore Baden-Baden and Konstanz
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You will start into the day with a leisurely walking tour of Baden Baden including a visit to the historical Caracalla Spa dating back to ancient Roman times. You will spend the rest of your day at leisure, exploring Baden-Baden and its surroundings.
Accommodation
Hotel Halm Konstanz★4 star
Activities
Baden-Baden
German Clock Museum
Konstanz
Transportations
Private Driver from Baden-Baden to Konstanz
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Baden-Baden
Furtwangen
Konstanz
Day 5
Visit Neuschwanstein and Drive the Romantic Road
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Today, you will visit Neuschwanstein, a two-hours-drive from Munich that is best known and, regarding its setting, the most spectacular of the royal Bavarian castles. It served as inspiration for Walt Disney's fairy tale castles. The route will take you through the beautiful Upper Bavarian landscape offering you a great many impressions of the marvellous Alpine scenery. Following lunch in Füssen, you will continue to Constance on Lake Constance.
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Ludwig★4 star
Activities
Neuschwanstein Castle
Linderhof CastleOptional Activity
Transportations
Boat from Konstanz to Meersburg
Private Driver from Konstanz to Hohenschwangau
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Konstanz
Schwangau
Ettal
Day 6
Explore Innsbruck and Garmisch
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After breakfast, we will continue towards Innsbruck and pass by the village of Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play staged by the villagers every ten years. We will make a stop at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of Germany's famous winter sports resorts, the site of the 1936 Olympic Winter games. Garmisch Partenkirchen's white magic. After a break on the skiing slope in the early afternoon, you will reach Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian province of Tyrolia. The city is located in a valley surrounded by the Alps on three sides and was the site of the Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and 1976.
Accommodation
25hours Hotel München The Royal Bavarian★4 star
Activities
Oberammergau
Garmisch
Innsbruck
Golden Roof
Swarovski Crystal Worlds Innsbruck Store
Transportations
Private Driver from Hohenschwangau to Innsbruck
Private Driver from Innsbruck to Munich
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Schwangau
Oberammergau
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Munich
Innsbruck
Day 7
Day at Leisure in Munich
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On the final day of your romantic German winter, you will arrive at the capital of Germany’s Bavaria region, Munich. The city is best known for its beer-fuelled autumn Oktoberfest, but there’s much more this city has to offer. You can take your time to discover some of Munich's highlights and hidden treasures. You shouldn'tmiss highlights such as Maximilianstrasse, the Residenz and the Feldherrnhalle.
Activities
Munich
BMW WorldOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Munich to Munich Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Munich
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 9 activities
- 6 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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