Germany Tour With Rhine Cruise and Black Forest

Escorted Tour in Germany

ROMANTIC GERMANY

27Apr-19Oct-2009
7Days/6Nights

ITINERARY 2009

Come and explore the Romantic Germany with us and enjoy beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and sparkling cities.

DAY 1: SUNDAY. Frankfurt – Würzburg – Rothenburg (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning for a drive through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificient Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well reserved „Jewel of the Middle Ages“. After a walking tour incl. the Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, free time to explore the city. In the evening enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider Rothenburg o.s.

DAY 2: MONDAY. Rothenburg – Augsburg – Füssen (B)
Today we continue our trip along the Romantic Road. See charming towns like Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen. We pass the Fugger city Augsburg and another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church in Wies. From there you can already view the fantastic Bavarian Alps. Arrival in Füssen and overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Füssen o.s.

DAY 3: TUESDAY Füssen – Neuschwanstein – Linderhof – Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B)
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the late afternoon we arrive at the Olympic town Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Overnight at Hotel Obermühle Garmisch-Partenkirchen o.s.
From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the late afternoon we arrive at the Olympic town Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Overnight at Hotel Obermühle Garmisch-Partenkirchen o.s.

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Oberammergau – Munich (B)
After the breakfast we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years – the last ones in 2000. Stop at the Benedectine abbey of Ettal and continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital incl. Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower. Afterwards, free time until optional “Bavarian Evening” incl. dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Hotel Erzgießerei Europe München o.s.

DAY 5: THURSDAY Munich – Lindau – Lake Constance – Konstanz (B)
In the morning we move to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the lake which is located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria and flown through by the river Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau before we continue to Konstanz. The largest town on Lake Constance with much of historical interest. Located on Germany's border with Switzerland, Constance is also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel Express by Holiday Inn

DAY 6: FRIDAY Konstanz – Freiburg – Black Forest – Heidelberg (B/ D)
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Freiburg, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and Lake Titisee before we arrive at the ‘capital of the Black Forest’ – Freiburg. After a city tour we continue to the old university town Heidelberg. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16^th century. Overnight at Best Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch o.s.

DAY 7: SATURDAY Heidelberg – Rüdesheim – Frankfurt (B)
In the morning visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Afterwards, your coach will take you to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim to St. Goarshausen, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Maybe you see the blond maid combing her hair from the deck of your steamer. Back to Frankfurt and panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital ending at approx. 6:00 pm.

Tour includes:

6 nights first class and superior tourist class accommodation on the escorted tour with breakfast daily and a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner

Transportation by modern air-conditioned motor coach with professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide through out the tour

All taxes and service charges

Entrance fees included as below:

• Rhine River Cruise from Rüdesheim to Goarshausen
• Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
• Deep well & Tower at Kaiserburg Castle, Nuremberg
• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Nymphenburg Palace, Munich
• Linderhof Castle
• Documenatation Centre, Nuremberg
• Jakobskirche, Rothenburg
• Residence, Würzburg

Departure points:

1.Intercontinental Hotel,W.Leuschner Str.43-Lobby    08:15AM
2.Intercity Hotel,Poststrasse 8-Lobby                          08:30AM
3.Frankfurt Airport:Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B-     09:00AM

Please note: No extra pick up from Hotel Express by Holiday Inn. This hotel has free shuttle to/from Terminal 1. Pick up for those clients staying at the Holiday Inn Airport is at Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1 Arrival Level Hall B, Meeting Point.

Prices 2008/2009

Per Person in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) Departure dates from Frankfurt (Day 1)	Per person based on double occupancy 6nights	Third person in extra bed 6nights	Single supplement
Oct 19/2008	E 920	E 890	E 201
2009 Apr 26, May 10, May 24, June 14, July 05, July 19, Aug 02, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 18	E 920	E 890	E 201

*Supplement for Oktoberfest tours: Euro or US* 95 per person (2009)
*Optional Bavarian Evening at the Halfbraeuhaus in Munich : Euro or US$* 35
***$ rate varies depending on exchange rates

Departure points:
1.Tryp Hotel, Braunfelsstr/ Operlondell-Lobby                                        08:15 AM
2.Le Meridiena Parkhotel Frankfurt, Wiesenhuttenplatz 28-38 - Lobby:    08:30AM
3.Intercity Hotel , Poststrasse 8-Lobby                                                08:45AM
3.Frankfurt Airport :Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B-meeting point              09:30AM

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2009 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

Le Meridien Parkhotel (Deluxe: 5star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 86
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 64 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 49

Hotel Tryp (First Class: 4star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 18
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 19

Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 61 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 35
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 43 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: Eur 32

Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car without assistance
4-8 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 157 per car without assistance

Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum one or two nights before/after tour are available at that special rate.

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