- Frankfurt
- Rhine Valley
- Heidelburg
- Bavaria
- Munich
Discover the castles and historic towns of Germany and Bavaria
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Itinerary highlights
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Explore the pretty old town of Frankfurt on foot
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Visit Johannisberg Castle in the valley of Rheingau
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Ride the funicular railway up to Heidelberg's castle
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Discover Rothenburg ob der Tauber's historic Old Town
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Go trekking around Tegernsee and enjoy a sunset cruise
What's included
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Private transfers
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Full support from your travel designer and concierge before, during and after your trip
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Our help with restaurant recommendations and reservations
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Expert guides in each destination
At a glance
Begin your discovery of some of Germany and Bavaria’s most scenic countryside, quaint old towns and beautiful castles with a few days exploring Frankfurt. Spend time wandering down pretty streets, browsing markets and tucking into some local delicacies. It’s a city where the past meets present as historic churches stand alongside modern skyscrapers.
Leaving Frankfurt behind, you’ll take a stunning drive through the vineyards of the Rheingau and Mosel regions towards your next stop, Kobern Gondorf. There will be time for wine tasting stops along the way as well as visits to Johannisberg Castle and the Benedictine Maria Laach Abbey.
Next, you’ll discover the winding alleys and pretty squares of Heidelberg. A highlight of your time here will be a tour of the castle. And if you’re interested in the life and times of German engineer, chemist and Nobel Laureatte Carl Bosch, a visit to the Carl Bosch Museum will be rewarding.
Head out into the countryside for a few days spent discovering the picturesque towns and hills of Bavaria. A visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is all about romance and getting a feel for what life in the medieval times must have been like. Follow that up with a trek through the mountains around Lake Tegernsee. This is the perfect opportunity to try a spot of sailing, or simply breathe in the fresh forest air.
As your trip begins to wind to a close, you’ll find yourself in the historic city of Munich. Here you’ll get to see the famous two-tier glockenspiel (carillon) at the New Town Hall, and tour the impressive castle Nymphenburg and its beautiful botanical gardens. There will also be time for art lovers to take a tour through one of the city’s museums.
Example trip itinerary
Frankfurt
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VIP airport assistance
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Private transfer to your hotel in Frankfurt
Accommodation in Frankfurt
- 150 rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Indoor pool
Surround yourself with French flair in the heart of Frankfurt at Sofitel Frankfurt Opera where comfort meets design and art.
Ideally located on the Opernplatz, this stylish city palace offers the perfect combination of luxury and timeless elegance. The 150 individually decorated rooms are modern with bold splashes of accent colours in the furniture, fabrics and eye-catching art works. After a busy bay of exploring the city, revive yourself in your luxurious bathroom complete with a rain shower and luxurious products.
Dining at Restaurant Schönemann is a refined affair. The sophisticated interiors boast playful colours and shapes which perfectly reflect the restaurant’s innovative culinary philosophy. The menu offers a variety of French and local dishes and the atmosphere relaxed enough to make you feel truly at home. When the weather is good, you may even want to take a table outside under the trees.
After dinner, retire to Lili’s for a cocktail or two and admire the poetry on the ceiling, opulent pillars and extravagant Baroque-inspired designs. Or settle into a couch in front of a crackling fire.
- 163 rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Spa
The embodiment of modern Frankfurt, this once grand family home was built in 1901 and renamed in honour of US President John F Kennedy’s visit in 1963. Although it has been extensively restored, Villa Kennedy still retains that homely family feel it once had.
The hotel boasts 163 contemporary rooms, which feature bold patterns and splashes of colour. Historic photographs tastefully remind of the Kennedys’ heydeys and the furniture has been carefully chosen to create elegant yet comfortable spaces.
In the warmer months, you can enjoy dinners and drinks alfresco in the peacefull Villa Garden, or settle in at Gusto restaurant for a dining experience dripping with a Mediterranean flair. The dishes, sophisticated in their simplicity, pair the freshest local ingredients with authentic Italian recipes.
To completely unwind, book yourself a treatment at the four-level spa, or while away the hours relaxing at the swimming pool. The hotel is just a short stroll from Museum Embankment and River Main, and a quick drive from the Old Opera and the Paulskirche, so it’s easy to head out for a spot of exploring.


Would you like to find out more about Frankfurt, its pretty old town, bustling markets, cafes and traditional apple wine taverns? With our wonderful guide you'll quickly find your way around and discover the diversity of things to do while staying in the city. There's time to visit Frankfurt's historic old town with its Gothic cathedral, where Holy Roman Emperors were elected and crowned, view the old market square (Roemerberg) with its beautiful Alte Nikolai church, get up close to the Bull and the Bear at the stock exchange and take in the modern skyscrapers of Frankfurt too.
Walk along the Freßgass' to the Old Opera House and visit the Jewish Holocaust memorial. You'll also have time to roam around the local farmers markets where you can drink a glass of wine or highly prized apple juice whilst you browse the stalls. It's a great opportunity to try local foods such as 'Handkäse mit Musik', 'Frankfurter grüne Soße' and snack on traditional, freshly grilled German sausages. And of course, we can add themes you would like to add, from galleries to shopping.
Kobern Gondorf
Accommodation in Kobern Gondorf
- 14 rooms
- Restaurant
- Courtyard and garden
This charming hotel makes for the perfect hideaway in the countryside. Surrounded by a forest alive with birdsong and with the bubbling Mühlbach stream nearby, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more quaint, welcoming and relaxing place to call home while exploring the region.
The carefully-restored building captivates with its uniqueness and nod to days gone by. Charming details, historical elegance and valuable antiques characterise the romance and give the old forest mill a unique flair. Each room has been lovingly designed and perfected to the smallest detail. It gives guests the feeling of being in a fairy tale.
Every day here begins with a delicious breakfast. Open the windows in your room and listen to the sounds of the river and forest. Luxuriate in your uniquely-designed bathroom with its dark shimmering marble, spacious shower and underfloor heating. Within these old walls, time seems to slow.
The restaurant is the heart of the old mill property. It is here that pilgrims would once stop to rest during their pilgrimage to the Chapel of St Matthias, and today still, there are several rooms where guests can relax and enjoy the good food. When the weather is good, the tables in the mill’s courtyard and in the garden under the flowering oleander are a sublime place to savour a leisurely meal.


After breakfast, your driver will pick you up, and you'll cruise through the beautiful landscape of the Rheingau and Mosel regions. Your first stop is the famous castle, Johannisberg, in the valley of Rheingau. This region is famous for white wines, which have been produced here since 1720. Your guide will take you to the vineyards to explain the symbiosis between soil, climate and grape.
Afterwards, you can taste the result with a small wine tasting. After your private lunch, your driver will follow the Rhein River up to Koblenz, and you can stop to visit the old part of the city and see the famous German corner where the Rhein River and the Mosel River join. Here, you can also view the monument of the famous emperor Wilhelm I.
Your last stop will be the Maria Laach Abbey, a beautiful Benedictine abbey built in the 11th-12th centuries. You can visit this monastery as well as the famous market garden. In the late afternoon, your driver will cross the Mosel River and drop you at the Old Mill Höreth, so you can unwind in your cosy room, before enjoying dinner.
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Private transfer to your hotel in Heidelburg
Heidelburg
Accommodation in Heidelburg
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sauna
- Fitness centre
- Jacuzzi
Dreamed up by the internationally renowned Italian architect, Michele Bonan, this winsome sanctuary, looking out across the Neckar River, was designed to reflect the period of romanticism and classism. With a soothing, white façade, setting a most sophisticated atmosphere, the interior adds rich tones and plush furnishings, particularly within the communal spaces.
Facing the castle and the atmospheric old town, the polished, light-filled suites with elegant decor and fully-furnished kitchenettes, include ivory-tiled bathrooms and expansive bathtubs. Several of the suites offer private balconies and terraces, and sitting areas, with comfortable armchairs and fireplaces while upgraded suites feature roof terraces and Jacuzzis.
Dining at this boutique is a unique experience given that the restaurant is positioned in a boat, floating on the river. Mediterranean dishes can be enjoyed while taking in the surrounding scenes of Heidelberg. Accompanied by the soothing movements of the water, guests can watch the sunset from the bar on the deck.
Further refuge can be sought at the on-site spa, with a tranquil colour scheme, illuminated with natural light. Here, the sauna, samarium and an alluring menu of therapeutic treatments are available. A fitness centre can also be found in a garden pavilion, with a pleasant vista over the town, as well as a Jacuzzi – ideal for soaking in after a day of exploring the mountains.


This combined old town and castle tour, with a private guide, brings history to life. With a tour through the winding alleys of the old town, you can get to know the many different faces of Heidelberg – the dreamy squares, the oldest university in Germany, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) and the Jewish Quarter, and then it's up to the castle with the funicular railway. During the tour around the inner courtyard and the castle garden you can discover the electoral residence ruins and visit the famous giant barrel.
Your next stop is the Carl Bosch Museum, and it was here that Gerda Tschira opened a private museum in 1998 to give visitors of all ages an insight into the life and work of the Nobel Prize winner. This museum is located in the former garage house of the Villa Bosch, where Carl Bosch lived. The garage house served as an apartment for Bosch's chauffeurs and, of course, as a garage for his Horch and Maybach automobiles.
Since 2003, changing special exhibitions can travel to the mobile exhibition room "Museum Auf Achse". Changing special exhibitions in Germany and beyond are shown in the glass pavilion. With the opening of the architecturally extraordinary neighbouring building "Museum am Ginkgo", there has been the opportunity to show special exhibitions in Heidelberg since 2007. The house owes its name to two old ginkgo trees on the property. The house's dedicated team offers extensive programmes for all age groups, shows and conceives special exhibitions, conducts research in depots and archives, and maintains a reference library on Carl Bosch.
Your guide will also be happy to amend the tour to your interests.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Bavaria
Bavaria
Accommodation in Bavaria
- 137 rooms and suites
- Three restaurants
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
Set on the banks of Lake Alp, enclosed by forest and with enchanting views of the Ammergau Alps, this polished resort offers a soothing setting in which to relax. There are 137 rooms and suites to choose from. The hotel’s decor features soft colour schemes and comfortable furnishings and boast either lake or castle vistas. Upgraded rooms and suites encompass balconies and antique elements. Natural materials like wood, leather and linen combine perfectly with the original fittings of the historic buildings and contemporary design.
A complimentary breakfast is available every morning, and guests can choose from three restaurants, with expansive terraces, for the rest of their meals. The other on-site facilities include a refined bar and a café, and guests have access to saunas, a gym and an indoor pool. There’s also a kids’ club.
- Four rooms and four suites
- Restaurant
- Baroque garden
- Wellness vault
History and modern luxury combine at the charming Herrnschlösschen Hotel. Set in one of Rothenburg’s oldest preserved houses which dates back to the 11th century, the hotel boasts four comfortable deluxe rooms and four luxurious light-filled suites. The decor in this old manor house is a blend of French country house-style, rich colours and impeccable interior design, and each room has its own unique personality. The rooms offer views of either the Herrngasse Alley or the garden.
An ideal place to escape to, or from which to explore the surrounding Rothenburg ob der Tauber countryside, Herrnschlösschen features an enchanting restaurant, a beautiful Baroque garden and a wellness vault with a sauna to round out the relaxing experience. Many of the area’s most popular sightseeing spots are within easy walking distance, or you can rent a bicycle from the hotel to go exploring on.
- 123 rooms and 53 suites
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
Enjoying a wonderful location on the shores of the calming, lapping waters of beautiful Lake Tegernsee, with a blissful backdrop of the snow-capped mountains of Bavaria, Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt presents a rejuvenating, luxurious and scenic stay in Germany’s far south. Presenting the type of air of opulence associated with the grandest of hotels, Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt’s modern offerings blend seamlessly with splendid classical features such as marble flooring and gold furnishings, while never failing to showcase the area’s wonderful natural surroundings.
Guests have a choice of 123 rooms and 53 suites at the hotel, all blessed by plenty of space, comfort and warmth, presenting authentic and traditional Alpine design. Some of the finest guest rooms at the hotel benefit from private balconies, which are the perfect vantage point from which to absorb the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. The sense of style and grandeur encountered throughout the hotel is also found in the rooms, with features such as marble bathrooms, walk-in cupboards and pillow menus only adding to the sophistication of a stay here.
Dining is a particularly special experience at Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt, with the superb reputation of Restaurant Überfahrt and its three Michelin-star chef ensuring wonderful culinary moments, as the flavours of the Tegernsee Valley are brought to your table. There are four other restaurants to sample during a stay at the hotel, from the Italian food of Il Barcaiolo and Alpine cuisine of Egerner Bucht, to the meat-led menu of Bayernstube and the lakeside offerings of Fährhütte 14. Guests can also enjoy snacks and a range of drinks in the Lobby Bar.
Relaxation and rejuvenation is another key focus of any stay at Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt, beginning in the shape of the hotel’s remarkable 4 Elements Spa, which offers a range of beauty and spa treatments. You’ll also discover an indoor and outdoor pool for a refreshing soak, as well as a library for a chance of some quiet reflection.


Over the next few days, you'll spend time exploring some of what Bavaria has to offer. Visit the beautiful old Bavarian Imperial City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most popular stops on the country's Romantic Road tourist route. You'll find it sitting pretty on the banks of the River Tauber, looking like something straight out of the 16th century. In fact, the picturesque villages and medieval towns of this region are the epitome of authenticity. Surround yourself in picture-book beauty and discover a land rich in cultural customs and history, and also get a taste for modern day-to-day Bavarian life.


With your private guide, you'll see and discover the historic Old Town with its romantic alleyways and picturesque squares. This tour offers an overview of the various aspects and epochs of the history of the charming town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
You'll pass by the most important and beautiful historic buildings in the city, and find out what life was like during the medieval period. Your guide will conclude the tour by taking you to the Gothic St. James' Church, which, besides other art treasures, also houses the fascinating Holy Blood of Christ altarpiece by the great Wuerzburg wood-carver, Tilman Riemenschneider.


Today, you'll enjoy the beautiful area while trekking up some of the surrounding mountains. A professional guide will show you the most picturesque spots and trails around Tegernsee.
If you're lucky, you'll see some red deer coming out of the forest in the afternoon to graze. You'll then set sail around the lake with a professional skipper. You can try your hand at sailing or just sit back and take in the sublime scenery of Tegernsee Valley.
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Private transfer to your hotel in Munich
Munich
Accommodation in Munich
- 114 rooms and suites
- Restaurant
- Wine shop
Traditional hospitality and elegant country house style combine with modern amenities in this luxurious hotel in the centre of Munich. It’s within easy distance of some of the city’s best shopping areas and popular sights. You’ll find places like Marienplatz, the Residenz, the Hofgarten, the Haus der Kunst, the museum quarter and Königsplatz with the Propyläea in close walking distance.
There are 114 stylish yet cosy rooms and suites to choose from with warm, earthy tones and soft fabrics creating a peaceful haven in the inner city. Natural wood and soft lighting add an elegant touch.
Dining at the Vinothek by Geisel is an impressive experience, with a menu boasting Mediterranean-inspired Bavarian cuisine. The wine menu includes an impressive 800 bottles. Make yourself comfortable and soak up the charming German country house ambiance. Then pop into the wine shop and browse the collection, or take some time to watch the team at work in the kitchen, where regular themed cooking classes are held.
- 337 rooms and suites
- Six restaurants
- Five bars
- Cinema
- Comedy club
- Night club
- Spa
- Pool
- Gym
A sublime and striking hotel dating back to the 1840s, offering a combination of its past affluence and the modern influences of the present day, Bayerischer Hof will immediately showcase luxury and splendour to those who walk through its doors. Blessed by a superb location, guests at the hotel will be just steps from Munich’s central square, Marienplatz, as well as the city’s old town and the best of its shopping scene, ensuring it serves as an ideal base for discovering Munich’s highlights.
The hotel’s 19th-century façade is the first thing that will greet guests, with this sense of classical grandeur continuing within its interior in the shape of striking furnishings and architectural styles, while many of the rooms take on a historical theme. Despite this, there’s a significant modern edge also to be found throughout the hotel, courtesy of the vision of a renowned designer. This ensures that there’s a mixture of heritage and contemporary features found across the hotel’s 337 rooms and suites, all enjoying plenty of space, as well as a warm and tranquil vibe, with stylish bathrooms being another bonus.
The hotel is blessed by a range of fantastic facilities, including a collection of superb dining avenues, of which the three Michelin-starred ‘Atelier’ rules the roost. Here, guests can enjoy a choice of a five or seven-course menu, serving up some of Europe’s most exciting and innovative cuisine. Of the six on-site bars, including one found in the hotel’s very own night club, the award-winning ‘Falk’s Bar’ is the most fascinating, found in the famous Hall of Mirrors, which dates back to 1839 and is the only room at the hotel to have survived WWII unscathed. The benefits don’t end there, as guests can also do everything from being pampered in the wonderful spa and taking a soak in the inviting swimming pool, to enjoying a comedy show at the in-house theatre and catching a film at the cinema.
- 73 rooms and suites
- Two restaurants
- Bar
- Lounge
- Fitness centre
- Steam bath
- Sauna
Long renowned among travellers and locals and recognised as one of Munich’s most rewarding central hotels, the Mandarin Oriental promises a luxurious, relaxing and convenient stay at the heart of Munich’s Old Town. The hotel is located in easy reach of both atmospheric Marienplatz and some of Munich’s most inviting shopping streets, while the presentation of the hotel itself is in keeping with the brand’s ‘oriental’ style, further blessed by features such as bespoke furnishings and original artworks.
The prestige of this Mandarin Oriental hotel is evident in all of its 73 guest rooms and suites, with a distinctly boutique character defined by its decor and furnishings, including the likes of attractive cherry-wood features and striking pieces of artistry. They enjoy plenty of space and light too, with many boasting lovely views of the city, while state-of-the-art features, such as Bang & Olufsen televisions, present a modern influence in the layout of the rooms.
Guests at the Mandarin Oriental will benefit from some fantastic dining opportunities, primarily in the aromatic offerings of the Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned new style Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. During the summer months, The Terrace offers al fresco dining and cocktails, while The Lounge is an ideal place to relax and mingle with other guests. Ory is another appealing bar, with its chic design and delicious cocktails, making it the perfect space for an evening of indulgence. For those hoping to get active during their stay, an on-site fitness centre is the place to go, while the sauna and steam rooms will help to relax you after your workout.
- 19 rooms
- Kitchen bar
- Living room and library
- Wine lounge
Each of the hotel’s 19 individually decorated rooms have been designed as places of comfortable retreat in the middle of Munich’s vibrant city centre. Not only are they spacious and outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, but they also boast stunning city views. here you are invited to relax in luxurious surroundings while still feeling like you’re ‘home’. The modern bathrooms all have rain showers, some also have a bathtub, selected rooms have balconies, and the roof suite has access to a large terrace.
The hotel’s lobby area is a living room and library where you’re invited to make yourself comfortable. And adding to the feeling of being at home, the open kitchen ensures you always have access to snacks and beverages.
The open-plan Gaggenau kitchen caters for everything from gourmet breakfasts to midnight snacks. And there’s also the opportunity to watch the chef at work. Visit the wine lounge to browse the bottles on offer or simply to enjoy the view out over Marienplatz.


Enjoy your breakfast of a typical sausage 'weißwurst' at the Victualien market and stroll around all the stands with vegetables, cheese and flowers - a real 'Munich' experience. At exactly midday, you can witness the famous carillon. Halfway up the 85m tower of the New Townhall is one of Munich biggest tourist draws, a two-tier glockenspiel (carillon) with 43 bells and 32 mechanical figures. The figures rotate around accompanied by the music of the bells. It lasts for 15 minutes.
The next exciting stop is the castle Nymphenburg. With its unique combination of architecture and garden design, Nymphenburg is one of the best examples in Europe of a synthesis of the arts. Following the birth of the heir to the throne, Max Emanuel, Elector Ferdinand Maria and his consort commissioned the architect Agostino Barelli to build Nymphenburg Palace, which was begun in 1664.
The tour comes to a relaxed finish at the Botanical Garden. Covering an area of 21.20 hectares (52.4 acres), the Munich Botanical Garden in the suburb of Nymphenburg is one of the most important botanical gardens in the world and is visited by over 350,000 visitors a year. It is home to approximately 19,600 species and subspecies.


Today you will take a privately guided art tour through one of Munich's museums. One example of a museum you might visit is Lenbachhouse. Since the 1970s the museum has been presenting the important trends and artists of the international contemporary art world and collecting contemporary art. Starting with the acquisition in 1980 of Joseph Beuys's 'Zeige deine Wunde' (Show Your Wound) (1974–1975), the museum shifted its focus towards collecting representative works and groups of works.
Another possible museum is Alte Pinakothek which focuses on the development of art from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and the Baroque up to the end of the Rococo period. The collection comprises more than 700 artworks from the glittering epochs of German, Flemish, Netherlandish, French, Italian and Spanish painting.
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Private transfer to Munich Airport
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Begin your discovery of some of Germany and Bavaria’s most scenic countryside, quaint old towns and beautiful castles with a few days exploring Frankfurt. Spend time wandering down pretty streets, browsing markets and tucking into some local delicacies. It’s a city where the past meets present as historic churches stand alongside modern skyscrapers. Leaving Frankfurt behind, you’ll take a stunning drive through the vineyards of the Rheingau and Mosel regions towards your next stop, Kobern Gondorf. There will be time for wine tasting stops along the way as well as visits to Johannisberg Castle and the Benedictine Maria Laach Abbey. Next, you’ll discover the winding alleys and pretty squares of Heidelberg. A highlight of your time here will be a tour of the castle. And if you’re interested in the life and times of German engineer, chemist and Nobel Laureatte Carl Bosch, a visit to the Carl Bosch Museum will be rewarding. Head out into the countryside for a few days spent discovering the picturesque towns and hills of Bavaria. A visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is all about romance and getting a feel for what life in the medieval times must have been like. Follow that up with a trek through the mountains around Lake Tegernsee. This is the perfect opportunity to try a spot of sailing, or simply breathe in the fresh forest air. As your trip begins to wind to a close, you’ll find yourself in the historic city of Munich. Here you’ll get to see the famous two-tier glockenspiel (carillon) at the New Town Hall, and tour the impressive castle Nymphenburg and its beautiful botanical gardens. There will also be time for art lovers to take a tour through one of the city’s museums. | Whats included?
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Sofitel Frankfurt Opera - $$$$$
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Villa Kennedy - $$$$$
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Guided walking tour of Frankfurt Would you like to find out more about Frankfurt, its pretty old town, bustling markets, cafes and traditional apple wine taverns? With our wonderful guide you'll quickly find your way around and discover the diversity of things to do while staying in the city. There's time to visit Frankfurt's historic old town with its Gothic cathedral, where Holy Roman Emperors were elected and crowned, view the old market square (Roemerberg) with its beautiful Alte Nikolai church, get up close to the Bull and the Bear at the stock exchange and take in the modern skyscrapers of Frankfurt too. Walk along the Freßgass' to the Old Opera House and visit the Jewish Holocaust memorial. You'll also have time to roam around the local farmers markets where you can drink a glass of wine or highly prized apple juice whilst you browse the stalls. It's a great opportunity to try local foods such as 'Handkäse mit Musik', 'Frankfurter grüne Soße' and snack on traditional, freshly grilled German sausages. And of course, we can add themes you would like to add, from galleries to shopping. |
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Waldhotel Alte Mühle Höreth - $$$$$
This charming hotel makes for the perfect hideaway in the countryside. Surrounded by a forest...
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Scenic transfer from Frankfurt to Kobern Gondorf After breakfast, your driver will pick you up, and you'll cruise through the beautiful landscape of the Rheingau and Mosel regions. Your first stop is the famous castle, Johannisberg, in the valley of Rheingau. This region is famous for white wines, which have been produced here since 1720. Your guide will take you to the vineyards to explain the symbiosis between soil, climate and grape. Afterwards, you can taste the result with a small wine tasting. After your private lunch, your driver will follow the Rhein River up to Koblenz, and you can stop to visit the old part of the city and see the famous German corner where the Rhein River and the Mosel River join. Here, you can also view the monument of the famous emperor Wilhelm I. Your last stop will be the Maria Laach Abbey, a beautiful Benedictine abbey built in the 11th-12th centuries. You can visit this monastery as well as the famous market garden. In the late afternoon, your driver will cross the Mosel River and drop you at the Old Mill Höreth, so you can unwind in your cosy room, before enjoying dinner. |
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Heidelburg |
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Boutique Hotel Heidelberg Suites - $$$$$
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Heidelberg city tour This combined old town and castle tour, with a private guide, brings history to life. With a tour through the winding alleys of the old town, you can get to know the many different faces of Heidelberg – the dreamy squares, the oldest university in Germany, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) and the Jewish Quarter, and then it's up to the castle with the funicular railway. During the tour around the inner courtyard and the castle garden you can discover the electoral residence ruins and visit the famous giant barrel. Your next stop is the Carl Bosch Museum, and it was here that Gerda Tschira opened a private museum in 1998 to give visitors of all ages an insight into the life and work of the Nobel Prize winner. This museum is located in the former garage house of the Villa Bosch, where Carl Bosch lived. The garage house served as an apartment for Bosch's chauffeurs and, of course, as a garage for his Horch and Maybach automobiles. Since 2003, changing special exhibitions can travel to the mobile exhibition room "Museum Auf Achse". Changing special exhibitions in Germany and beyond are shown in the glass pavilion. With the opening of the architecturally extraordinary neighbouring building "Museum am Ginkgo", there has been the opportunity to show special exhibitions in Heidelberg since 2007. The house owes its name to two old ginkgo trees on the property. The house's dedicated team offers extensive programmes for all age groups, shows and conceives special exhibitions, conducts research in depots and archives, and maintains a reference library on Carl Bosch. Your guide will also be happy to amend the tour to your interests. |
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Private transfer to your hotel in Bavaria |
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Bavaria |
Accommodation in Bavaria
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Ameron Neuschwanstein Alpsee Resort and Spa - $$$$$
Set on the banks of Lake Alp, enclosed by forest and with enchanting views of the Ammergau...
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Herrnschlösschen Hotel - $$$$$
History and modern luxury combine at the charming Herrnschlösschen Hotel. Set in one of...
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Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt - $$$$$
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Six days exploring the Bavarian countryside and towns Over the next few days, you'll spend time exploring some of what Bavaria has to offer. Visit the beautiful old Bavarian Imperial City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most popular stops on the country's Romantic Road tourist route. You'll find it sitting pretty on the banks of the River Tauber, looking like something straight out of the 16th century. In fact, the picturesque villages and medieval towns of this region are the epitome of authenticity. Surround yourself in picture-book beauty and discover a land rich in cultural customs and history, and also get a taste for modern day-to-day Bavarian life. |
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber city tour With your private guide, you'll see and discover the historic Old Town with its romantic alleyways and picturesque squares. This tour offers an overview of the various aspects and epochs of the history of the charming town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You'll pass by the most important and beautiful historic buildings in the city, and find out what life was like during the medieval period. Your guide will conclude the tour by taking you to the Gothic St. James' Church, which, besides other art treasures, also houses the fascinating Holy Blood of Christ altarpiece by the great Wuerzburg wood-carver, Tilman Riemenschneider. |
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Trekking around Tegernsee and a private sunset cruise Today, you'll enjoy the beautiful area while trekking up some of the surrounding mountains. A professional guide will show you the most picturesque spots and trails around Tegernsee. If you're lucky, you'll see some red deer coming out of the forest in the afternoon to graze. You'll then set sail around the lake with a professional skipper. You can try your hand at sailing or just sit back and take in the sublime scenery of Tegernsee Valley. |
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Private transfer to your hotel in Munich |
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Days 11-13 |
Munich |
Accommodation in Munich
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Excelsior by Geisel - $$$$$
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Bayerischer Hof - $$$$$
A sublime and striking hotel dating back to the 1840s, offering a combination of its past...
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Mandarin Oriental Munich - $$$$$
Long renowned among travellers and locals and recognised as one of Munich’s most...
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Beyond by Geisel - $$$$$
Each of the hotel’s 19 individually decorated rooms have been designed as places of...
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Munich city tour Enjoy your breakfast of a typical sausage 'weißwurst' at the Victualien market and stroll around all the stands with vegetables, cheese and flowers - a real 'Munich' experience. At exactly midday, you can witness the famous carillon. Halfway up the 85m tower of the New Townhall is one of Munich biggest tourist draws, a two-tier glockenspiel (carillon) with 43 bells and 32 mechanical figures. The figures rotate around accompanied by the music of the bells. It lasts for 15 minutes. The next exciting stop is the castle Nymphenburg. With its unique combination of architecture and garden design, Nymphenburg is one of the best examples in Europe of a synthesis of the arts. Following the birth of the heir to the throne, Max Emanuel, Elector Ferdinand Maria and his consort commissioned the architect Agostino Barelli to build Nymphenburg Palace, which was begun in 1664. The tour comes to a relaxed finish at the Botanical Garden. Covering an area of 21.20 hectares (52.4 acres), the Munich Botanical Garden in the suburb of Nymphenburg is one of the most important botanical gardens in the world and is visited by over 350,000 visitors a year. It is home to approximately 19,600 species and subspecies. |
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Private guided art tour through a museum Today you will take a privately guided art tour through one of Munich's museums. One example of a museum you might visit is Lenbachhouse. Since the 1970s the museum has been presenting the important trends and artists of the international contemporary art world and collecting contemporary art. Starting with the acquisition in 1980 of Joseph Beuys's 'Zeige deine Wunde' (Show Your Wound) (1974–1975), the museum shifted its focus towards collecting representative works and groups of works. Another possible museum is Alte Pinakothek which focuses on the development of art from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and the Baroque up to the end of the Rococo period. The collection comprises more than 700 artworks from the glittering epochs of German, Flemish, Netherlandish, French, Italian and Spanish painting. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Munich Airport |