Tour Code: WT-Frankfurt 01    7 Days Tour in Germany to Frankfurt, Ruedesheim, Heidelberg, Wiesloch, Garmisch, Partenkirchen, Oberammergau, Ettal, Munich, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Wuerzburg and Frankfurt

Departure: Daily

Day 01 - Entry Frankfurt/Ruedesheim/Rhine Cruise/Heidelberg/Wiesloch
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Ruedesheim, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise, passing romantic castles. Motorcoach to Heidelberg, where we visit the inner courtyard of the im-pressive castle and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Continue on a walking tour of the beautiful old university town. In the evening enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink.

Day 02 - Wiesloch/Black Forest/Lake Constance
After breakfast depart for the Black Forest, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and lake Titisee. Arrive at north shore of Lake Constance in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the pictu-resque Lindau. From here it is just a few minutes to Bregenz - well known for the famous festival taking place every July/August.

Day 03 - Lake Constance/Neuschwanstein Castle/Garmisch/Partenkirchen
Today we move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein. Stop at another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church Wies. In the late afternoon we arrive in the Olympic town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with overnight at Hotel Obermühle.

Day 04 - Garmisch/Partenkirchen/Linderhof Castle/Oberammergau/Ettal/Munich
Less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein is Linderhof Castle, which we visit in the morning. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years. The last event took place in the year 2000. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, with optional "Bavarian Evening"inclusive dinner and entertainment.

Day 05 - Munich/Nuremberg
Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital including Nymphenburg Palace. Afternoon drive to the historic city of Nuremberg, with its unique medieval city center, take a walking tour to see the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichspartei-tagsgelände, courtroom 600 of the famous Nurnberg Trials and also more joyous places like gingerbread-bakeries and Bratwurst stands.

Day 06 - Nuremberg/Castle road/Rothenburg
After breakfast drive along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg around noon. After a walking tour of the charming town incl. the Jakobskirche a church with an altar by T. Riemenschneider, free time for exploring on your own. In the evening enjoy a 3-course fare-well dinner at your hotel.

Day 07 - Exit Rothenburg/Wuerzburg/Frankfurt
Early in the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German Baroque architecture. Arrivin at Frankfurt in the afternoon. Tour ends here.