GERMANY & France: Black Forest & Romantic Germany tour 8 days (Self drive)
FRANKFURT – HEIDELBERG – Baden-Baden - FreiburgColmar - Strasbourg - Freiburg - LINDAU – FÜSSEN – NEUSCHWANSTEIN – WIESKIRCHE – OBERAMMERGAU – LINDERHOF – Fussen – MUNICH

Strasburg, France

Join us as we embark on a journey through this fascinating country, where ancient castles, bustling markets, and scenic landscapes await at every turn.

ITINERARY & PRICES

Day 1 Frankfurt
Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks

Day 2 Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goarhausen - Frankfurt
After breakfast meet your guide at the at the lobby of your hotel and travel to Rüdesheim. Short tour of the city‘s historic center. Next board a ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley. Disembark in St. Goarhausen and return to Frankfurt.

Day 3 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-Baden - Freiburg
In the morning travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Travel to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility and worldwide known for its thermal baths. Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower.

Day 4 Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg - Freiburg
The Rhine River forms the natural border between Germany and France. After crossing the river we arrive in Colmar. This city is known for its outstanding wines and architectural heritage that reflect the long history of this region and the German and French influences. After that we continue to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace. Sightseeing tour of the city. Being the base of several European institutions, Strasbourg is also a symbolic capital of Europe. In the after[1]noon return to Freiburg.

Day 5 Freiburg - Lindau - Füssen
After breakfast drive to the Black Forest and enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where you can see the real Black Forest. After that continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions, take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to your final destination, Füssen, the southernmost point on your tour of Romantic Germany.

Day 6 Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Füssen
Start the day with a visit to Neuschwan[1]stein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“. At midday, travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way, vis[1]it the Wieskirche Church and take a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the three castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. Return to Füssen

Day 7 Füssen - Munich
In the morning travel to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The evening is free to explore at your leisure.

Day 8 Munich
Today, transfer to the airport. End of tour.

Prices based on minimum of two person traveling;

Self Drive
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Jan 01 2024 Mar 31 2025 $2,159 per person $2,959

Private Tour option with guide
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Jan 01 2024 Mar 31 2025 $6,759 per person $7,559

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone supplement.

INCLUSIONS - For Self-Drive option (without guide)
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels
. Economy-category rental car
. Unlimited mileages, A/C
. Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

Important: National and international driver's license must be presented in physical form (not digital). The credit card must be in the driver's name. Virtual cards and debit cards are not accepted.

INCLUSIONS - For private tour option (with guide)
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels
. Transfer in from Frankfurt & transfer out Munich (only on Day 1 and 8 of the tour).
. Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - 7 (depending on number of participants)
. English speaking driver-guide from day 2 - 7
. Visits and excursions as mentioned
. Visits and excursions as mentioned
. Rhine cruise (only from April till mid October)
. Admission to the Castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
. Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center
. Visit of a local Black Forest farm

EXCLUSIONS
• Gas, parkings, speeding fines, winter tires, gps, child seat, Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.