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Lake Constance
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Fairy Tale Road
Cheese Route
Castle Road
Romantic Road
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MECKLENBURG-WESTERN POMERANIA
HAMBURG
BREMEN
BERLINLOWER SAXONY
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BAVARIA
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NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA
RHINELAND-PALATINATE
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HamburgSchwerin
Bremen
Hannover
Magdeburg
Potsdam
DresdenWeimar
Munich
Stuttgart
Saarbrücken
Mainz
FrankfurtWiesbaden
Düsseldorf
Würzburg
Leipzig
Hamelin
Celle
Koblenz
Rüdesheim
Trier
Lübeck
Holtsee
Ratzeburg
Heidelberg
Bayreuth
MannheimBockenheim
Schweigen-Rechtenbach
Baden-Baden
Dinkelsbühl
Nördlingen
Rothenburg
Cologne
Augsburg
NeuschwansteinWeiskirche
Landsberg
FüssenLindau
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Wine Route
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gErMany is a favourite with travellers from all over the world! The historic German towns of Augsburg, Bonn, Bremen, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Lubeck, Munster, Potsdam, Regensberg, Rostock, Trier and Wurzburg offer a tremendous variety of history and culture from bygone days. Travel the famous Romantic and Castle Roads, visiting towns such as Rothenburg, Hohenschwangau and Fussen.
castle route 1,000km, castles and palaces.Mannheim (Elector’s Palace), Heidelberg (Old Town, Castle), Neckarsteinach (Four-Castle Town), Bad Rappenau (Moated Palace), Rothenburg (historic buildings, Crime & Punishment Museum, Christmas Museum), Nuremberg (Old Town, Kaiserburg Castle), Bamberg (UNESCO, Altenburg Castle), Kulmbach (Plassenburg Castle), Bayreuth (Festival Town, Wagner).
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cheese route500km, traditionally-made raw-milk cheeses & dairies. Holtsee (Dairy co-op, Cheese cellar, shops and guided tours), Molfsee (open-air museum), Kiel (Laboe Village, harbour), Glücksburg (moated castle, rosarium, Mencke Planetarium, “artefact” energy infotainment centre), Horst (Dannwisch Cheese Dairy), Bendorf (Lohmühle cheese makers) Plön (Lakes, castle), Oster-Ohrstedt (raw-milk cheese dairy) Ratzeburg (island town surrounded by four lakes).
fairy tale route600km, fairytales, myths, legends & culture.Bremen (Town Musicians), Hamlyn (The Pied Piper’s Town), Hanau (Birthplace and memorial to the Brothers Grimm), Hofgeismar (Sleeping Beauty’s Castle: Sababurg), Kassel (Capital of the German Fairytale Route, Brothers Grimm Museum), Polle (Cinderella), Schwalmstadt (Little Red Riding Hood country), Steinau (Brothers Grimm House), Schauenburg (Märchenwache Arts and Exhibition Centre), Trendelburg (Rapunzel).
Wine route85km, wine, culture, nature, relaxation & fun.Bockenheim (Our Lady of the Grapes, St. Lambert’s Church), Grünstadt (historic monuments), Bad Dürkheim (Giant wine barrel) Wachenheim (Castle) Deidesheim (Parish Church, museum) Neustadt (Half-timbered houses, railway museum, Hambach Castle), Edenboken (Old vintner’s houses), Bad Bergzabern (Palaces, Petronella Spa), Schweigen-Rechtenback (Gateway to the Wine Route).
Left-to-right: Children in costume,Düsseldorf, Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg Castle, Beer drinking at Munich Festival
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useful information
Name: Federal Republic of GermanyBundesrepublik Deutschland (German)
Location/Time Zone: Central European Time (UST+1)
Size: 357,021 km2
Capital: Berlin
Currency: The Euro € (EUR)
Motto: “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit” (Unity, Justice and Freedom)
Official Language: German
Population: 81.89 million (2012)
Calling code: +49
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‘the pied piper of hamelin’
The Pied Piper is a legend about the abduction of children from the town of Hamelin (Hameln). Famous versions of the legend are given by the Brothers Grimm.
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Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be stated on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.
luther, Berlin & the fairy tale road 8 days / 7 nights - Prices from
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Frankfurt: Departs Sundays 1 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 14 Sep 2014Optional Spree Boat trip in Berlin (pay direct): €9.50
luTher, Berlin & The fairy Tale roaD8 days - 7 nights - departs frankfurt
price includes:• Accommodation in selected
First-Class and Superior Tourist-Class hotels in room with private facilities and breakfast daily. Hotels listed subject to change.
• Touring in modern air-conditioned coach with WC
• Welcome dinner• Farewell dinner in Hamelin• Entrance fees, tickets &
other services: − Wartburg Castle, Eisenach, − Harbour Cruise, Hamburg, − Green Vault, Dresden or
Museum of your choice in Dresden
• Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour
• Excursions and city tours not marked as optional in itinerary
• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and taxes
optional: • Spree Boat trip in Berlin
Pay direct € 9.50 per person
day 1 | frankfurt – Eisenach – Weimar Depart Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to Eisenach, dominated by Wartburg Castle. Visit one of the most important buildings of German history and see the room where Martin Luther in only eleven weeks translated the New Testament. Three hundred years before, St. Elizabeth of Thuringia spent almost all her life at the Wartburg. Afterwards, we continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous famous persons like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived and worked. In the evening a Welcome Dinner will be served at our hotel. Overnight at Hotel Leonardo or similar. (D)
day 2 | Weimar – dresdenAfter breakfast drive to Dresden, the capital of the Free State of Saxony. On a city tour see one of the loveliest cities of central Europe! Due to its mild climate, the baroque architecture and the renowned museums, Dresden is also called ‘Florence of the Elbe’. See the Semper Opera House, the baroque Zwinger, the Green Vault and, overall, the restored Frauenkirche. Nowadays, it is hard to believe that after the bombing in 1945 the city centre was completely destroyed. The rest of the day is free for own activities. Overnight at Park Inn or similar. (B)
day 3 | dresden – Wittenberg – potsdam – BerlinToday we return to the traces of Luther and visit Wittenberg where the reformation started on 31 October 1517 when Martin, according to history, nailed his 95 theses to the portal of the Castle Church. Afterwards, we depart towards Potsdam and the impressive courtyards of Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. In the late afternoon we arrive at Berlin. Overnight at Berlin Charlottenburg or similar. (B)
day 4 | BerlinDuring a city tour see all the highlights of Germany’s capital and most-exciting city! See Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, the Victory Column, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church, Checkpoint Charlie, remains of the Wall, Boulevard Unter den Linden and the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). The afternoon is free for own activities. Take the opportunity to do an optional boat trip which gives you some memorable views from the Channel Spree. Please just ask your guide! Overnight at Berlin Charlottenburg or similar. (B)
day 5 | Berlin – hamburgToday we head north. Our first stop is Hamburg. Enjoy all the main sights of this booming city like St. Michälis Church (called Michel), St. Pauli Quarter, Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt and the brand-new Hafen City before discovering Germany’s largest port on a typical harbour cruise. The evening is free, maybe for a walk along the Reeperbahn? This amusement district originally was visited by sailors who were able to spend a whole six months pay in only one happy night! Nowadays, of course, you can also see more ‘civilised’ areas. Overnight at Best Western Queens Hotel or similar. (B)
day 6 | hamburg – Bremen – hamelinAfter breakfast depart for Bremen, the free Hanseatic city at River Weser with an old tradition of seafaring. See ‘Roland’ at the Market Square, the cathedral, the city hall and the bronze statue of Grimms’ Bremer Stadtmusikanten. Rub the donkey’s hooves and a wish comes true! After a walk through the narrow streets of Schnoor Quarter with tiny houses, we turn travel the famous German Fairy Tale Route. In the afternoon we reach Hamelin, a city known for the Pied Piper, another legend that appears in the writings of the Brothers Grimm. Its former wealth – due to its favourable location as a trading centre on the River Weser, was reflected in its lavishly decorated houses. The delightful centre is a listed site of historical interest. After check-in at the hotel, celebrate our farewell dinner. Overnight at Mercure Hotel or similar. (B,D)
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Roland Statue, Bremen
Four Musicians Statue, Bremen
day 7 | hamelin – frankfurtAlong the Weser River follow the Fairy Tale Route towards the small and unique city of Hann Münden. Never destroyed, Hann Münden is one the best-preserved half-timbered places in Germany. Enjoy this jewel of Weser Renaissance style before we continue our trip to Frankfurt. On the way to the south we make stops along the road, depending on the weather and traffic situation. In the afternoon we reach Frankfurt where a panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital awaits us. Overnight at InterCity Hotel or similar. (B)
day 8 | frankfurtOur exciting journey ends with breakfast at the hotel. (B)
Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
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Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be stated on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.
Left to right: Residence in Würzburg, German Bavarian Pretzel
romantic Germany 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from
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Departs Frankfurt Sundays: 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 21* Sep 2014*Oktoberfest Supplement: Additional A$126 per person
roManTiC gerMany 7 days - 6 nights - departs frankfurt
price includes:• Accommodation in selected
First-Class and Superior Tourist-Class hotels in room with private facilities & breakfast daily. Hotels listed subject to change.
• Touring in modern air-conditioned coach with WC
• Welcome dinner in Rothenburg• Farewell dinner in Heidelberg• Entrance fees, tickets
and other services: − Residence Würzburg, − Jakobskirche & Night
Watchman Tour in Rothenburg, − Neuschwanstein Castle − Linderhof Palace, − Nymphenburg Palace
(only courtyard) − Olympic Tower, Munich, − Heidelberg Castle
courtyard, wine cellar, − Rhine River Cruise from
Rüdesheim to St. Goarshausen• Professional bilingual English/
Spanish speaking tour guide throughout the tour
• All excursions and city tours not marked as optional in the itinerary & baggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and taxes
day 1 |frankfurt – Würzburg – rothenburg Depart Frankfurt in the morning for a drive through the Spessart Mountains to Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s “Jewel of the Middle Ages“. Partake in a walking tour which includes a visit to the Jakobskirche with an altar by Tilman Riemenschneider. Enjoy a welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Afterwards join the tour with Night Watchman Overnight at Hotel Eisenhut or similar. (D)
day 4 | füssen – hohenschwangau – linderhof – rottenbuch – füssenFrom Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein! After a guided visit, continue to Linderhof and its castle on a scenic tour through Austria. Late afternoon, we arrive back in Füssen to see more Rococo architecture and the monastery church Rottenbuch. Overnight at Luitpoldpark-hotel or similar. (B)
day 5 | füssen – lake constance – lindau - Konstanz The tour continues to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the lake, located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Enjoy a walking tour of Lindau before continuing to Konstanz. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar. (B)
day 6 | lake constance - Black forest - freiburg – heidelberg Travel to the Black Forest and Freiburg. After a city tour of Friiburg, continue to Heidelberg to see the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the wine cellar with its big barrel. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at Zum Ritter St. Georg Restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Zum Ritter St. Georg or similar. (B,D)
day 7 | heidelberg – rüdesheim – frankfurt Depart Heidelberg early morning to travel to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, also a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for its wines and vineyards. In Ruedesheim we board a steamer for a Rhine River cruise, passing fascinating castles, ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. Your coach awaits you in St. Goarshausen to return you to Frankfurt where your journey ends with a short panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial capital at approx. 4:00 p.m. (B)
day 2 | rothenburg – augsburg – Munich Today continue along the Romantic Road. See charming villages like Dinkelsbühl or Nördlingen before arriving at Augsburg. Continue to the Bavarian capital, Munich. Enjoy a city tour, showing you the sights of the Bavarian capital including the Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower before checking into your hotel. In the afternoon, take a walk to the ‘Glockenspiel’ (carillon) at Marienplatz. The evening is free for own activities. Overnight at Hotel Eizglesserei or similar. (B)
day 3 |Munich – Garmisch-partenkirchen - Ettal - oberammergau - füssen Depending on the weather conditions today, drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, situated at the foot the Zugspitze and one of the most-important wintersport towns in Southern Germany, before going on to the Benedectine Abbey of Ettal and to Oberammergau. The village is internationally-famous for its Passion Play – generally performed every ten years – and for its numerous buildings with Tromp l’oeil (lueftlmalerei) painted façades. Before arriving in Füssen, we make a short stop at the glorious Rococo church in Wies. Overnight at Luitpoldpark-Hotel or similar. (B)
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Self-Drive Tour: roManTiC roaD5 days - 4 nights - departs frankfurt
price includes• Four overnight stays
including breakfast daily• City walk in Rothenburg• Night Watchman Walk
in Dinkelsbühl• City tour in Augsburg• English guided tour of
Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau
• Service charges and taxes
car rEntal not includEd CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR PRICES
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day 1 | frankfurtArrive Frankfurt by own arrangements. Collect documentation upon check-in to your hotel. Overnight at InterCityHotel or similar.
day 2 | frankfurt - rothenburg - dinkelsbühlAfter breakfast drive along the Autobahn A3 towards Würzburg through the Spessart Mountains. Following the scenic Tauber Valley, passing-by small, historical villages you arrive at Rothenburg o.d. Tauber, the medieval jewel of Germany. Commencing at 2:00p.m. from the City Hall, join the City Walk. From there, it is just a short ride to Dinkelsbühl, the former free Imperial town, surrounded by ancient town walls which you will explore when you accompany the Night Watchman in the evening. Overnight at Hotel Goldene Kanne or similar. (B)
day 3 |dinkelsbühl - nördlingen - augsburgThis morning head south to Nördlingen, the only town in Germany where you can walk the walls and battlements all the way round. The historical old-town is dominated by the bell tower of St. George Church. Your next stop is Augsburg, Germany’s second-oldest town, founded by the Romans in 15 B.C. You are invited to join a city tour, commencing at 2:00p.m. from the City Hall. Overnight at InterCityHotel or similar. (B)
day 4 |augsburg - Wies - hohenschwangau After breakfast you are following the Romantic Road heading to the Alps, where the first stop will be at the Wies Church, another architectural treasure and the most beautiful Rococo church of Bavaria. The Romantic Road ends in Füssen and only 3km away is Hohenschwangau with the Royal Castles. Upon check-in at Hotel Müller you will receive your tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight at Hotel Müller or similar. (B)
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Fuggerei, Augsburg
Augsburg Town Hall © Augsburg Tourism
day 5 | hohenschwangauTour ends with breakfast. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle today if you have not already done so. Make arrangements for your departure or continue your stay in Germany. (B)
Left-to-right: Museum in Augsburg © Augsburg Tourism; The walled city of Nördlingen
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gErMan cHristMas MarKEtsThe magical world of traditional German Christmas Markets is casting more visitors under its spell every year! The historic Christmas Markets, held in cities, towns and villages throughout the country, are becoming increasingly more popular, due, no doubt, to the enchanting Festive Season atmosphere they evoke.
The Christmas fairs and markets of Germany are unique. If you're tired of commercialism taking over this holiday period and would like to get right away for a real traditional and romantic Christmas Market, you may wish to consider heading to Germany where gifts are not mass-produced but craft work of real quality!
Here you can purchase all kinds of Christmas merchandise and gifts, especially traditional things such as crib figurines, toys, wood carvings, marionettes, candles and lambskin shoes. Many are difficult to resist - as will be the glass of delicious mulled wine you are offered and the baked apples that are very welcome on crisp winter days.
The ambience is further enhanced by the aromas of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks! Youngsters especially, will be attracted to the gingerbread biscuits known as Lebkuchen, marzipan figures and other sweets.
day 2 leipzig – Meißen – dresdenContinue to Meißen. Visit Meißen, one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufacturers. Continue to Dresden. After a city tour visiting sights such as the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the Green Vault, check-in to your hotel. In the evening visit the Christmas Market in Dresden which is named “Striezelmarkt”. Walk through and see the 16-yard Christmas Pyramid as-well-as visiting the stalls. Overnight at Park Inn or similar. (B)
day 3 dresden – annaberg– schneeberg – plauen Continue to two ancient miner-villages Schneeberg and Annaberg. These villages are typical for the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) and home of traditional German woodcarving and Christmas Pyramids. The main attraction of Schneeberg, besides its Christmas Market, is St. Wolfgang’s Church. In the afternoon, continue towards Plauen, a city famous for its handcrafted lace. Farewell Dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Dormero or similar. (B,D)
Left: Selecting ornaments at the Stuttgart Christmas Market ; Right: Assortment of Christmas decorations ©GNTB
Dresden Christmas Market
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Augsburg Christmas Market © Bayern
Frankfurt Christmas Marketday 1 frankfurt – Erfurt – leipzigDepart Frankfurt in the morning, driving to Eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Afterwards, continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where famous people like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived. Continue to Leipzig where you find one of the largest Christmas Markets, located in front of the ancient Town Hall. Marvel at the 25-yard Christmas Tree or stroll by the stalls with hand-crafted gifts from the region. Enjoy a very informal German-style snack with bratwurst and mulled wine at one of the food stalls. Overnight at Seaside Hotel or similar.
ChriSTMaS DelighT4 days - 3 nights - departs frankfurt
price includes:• Coach transportation
as per itinerary• 3 nights at selected first class
and superior tourist class hotels, room with private facilities and breakfast daily. Hotels listed are subject to change.
• Welcome Snack, Leipzig Christmas Market (local speciality)
• Farewell Dinner in Plauen• Entrance fees, tickets and other
services at: − Wartburg Castle, Eisenach − Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen
• Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide throughout the tour
• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and taxes
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day 4 plauen – Bamberg – frankfurt This morning travel through Franconian forest to Bamberg. The city has an Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Cathedral and the former Benedictine Abbey of Michaelsberg. Walk through the pedestrian-zone around the Cathedral where the Bamberg Christmas Market is located. Travel through the hills of Franconia reaching Frankfurt in the late afternoon. (B)
Handmade decorations at the Christmas Markets
christmas delight 4 days / 3 nights - Prices from
Depart Frankfurt 782 968 707
Senior (60+) 756 943 683
Departs Frankfurt on Wed/Sun: 3 Dec, 7 Dec 2014
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Left: Munich Christmas Market; Right: Lebkuchen stand selling biscuits at a Christmas Market
Rothenburg Christmas Market
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Depart Frankfurt 2202 2761 2086
Senior (60+) 2124 2684 2008
Departs Frankfurt on Sunday & Wednesday: 30 Nov, 7 Dec 2014
price includes:• Coach transportation
as per itinerary• 6 nights at selected First-Class and
Superior Tourist-Class hotels, room with private facilities with either bath or shower & breakfast daily. Hotels listed are subject to change.
• Welcome Dinner in Triberg• Farewell Dinner in Nuremburg• Entrance fees, tickets and other
services at: − Neuschwanstein Castle, − Jakobskirche, Rothenburg, − Deep Well & Tower at
Kaiserburg, Nuremberg, − Residence, Würzburg
• Professional bilingual English/Spanish-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and taxes
day 1 | frankfurt – Black forestDepart Frankfurt for Heidelberg for a walking tour of the town. Next stop is Baden-Baden. In the afternoon continue on to the Black Forest. Welcome dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel BW Schwarzwald Residenz or similar. (D)
day 2 | Black forest – füssen Journey to the Allgäu region passing Lake Constance. There are several stops during the trip, one of them is at the Basilica of Birnau. Arrive at Hohenschwangau to see Neuschwanstein Castle! After the guided tour, check-in to Hotel Luitpold Park or similar. (B)
day 3 | füssen – Munich Arrive at Oberammergau, home of the Passion Plays, stopping at the church in Wies and Benedictine Abbey of Ettal. Continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour ending at the Christmas Market. Overnight at Kings First Class Hotel or similar. (B)
day 4 | Munich – salzburg – Munich A full-day excursion to Salzburg. Walking tour through the Old Town, including Mozart’s birthplace, the Getreidegasse and the Cathedral. Explore the city at your leisure; visit the Christmas Market and taste the famous Salzburg sweet, the Mozartkugeln. Overnight at Kings First Class Hotel or similar. (B)
day 5 Munich – rothenburg – nuremberg Journey on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg. After a walking tour including the Jakobskirche, enjoy the Christmas Market and visit the world-famous Christmas Shop. In the afternoon continue to Nuremberg. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson or similar. (B)
day 6 nurembergJoin the walk to the “Christkindl Market” in Nuremberg. Visit the Kaiserburg Castle before exploring the Christmas Market. Enjoy a dinner in one of the local restaurants. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson or similar. (B,D)
day 7 nuremberg – Würzburg – frankfurt Depart for Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the Residence and a last visit to a Christmas Market Arrive in Frankfurt in the afternoon. (B)
Combines the Festive Christmas Markets Tour and the Christmas Market Delight Tour with an additional night in Frankfurt between tours to enjoy a real Christmas fantasy!
day 1 to 3 On tour Christmas Delight» Frankfurt » Erfurt » Leipzig » Meißen » Dresden » Annaberg » Schneeberg » Plauen » Bamberg » Frankfurt
day 4 | frankfurtOvernight in Frankfurt
day 5 to 11On tour Festive Christmas Markets» Frankfurt » Black Forest » Füssen » Munich » Salzburg » Munich» Rothenburg » Nuremberg » Würzburg » Frankfurt
price includes:• Coach transportation
as per itinerary• 10 nights accommodation in
selected first class and superior tourist class hotels in room with private facilities either with bath or shower and breakfast daily
• Welcome Snack, Leipzig Christmas Market (local speciality)
• Dinner in the Black Forest region• Dinner in Plauen• Farewell Dinner in Nuremburg• Entrance fees, tickets and
other services:• Wartburg Castle, Eisenach• Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen• Neuschwanstein Castle• Jakobskirche, Rothenburg• Kaiserburg Castle, Nuremburg• Residence Würzburg• Professional bilingual English/
Spanish speaking tour guide throughout the tour
• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and taxes
Drinking mulled wine at the Chrismas fair
festive christmas Markets 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from
Depart Frankfurt 1429 1779 1355
Senior (60+) 1390 1739
Departs Frankfurt on Sunday: 30 Nov, 7 Dec 2014
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day 2 | hohenschwangau - MunichAfter breakfast, store your luggage at the hotel reception (at your own risk) and pick-up your entrance tickets for Hohenschwangau Castle at the front desk of your hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle where the parents of King Ludwig ll lived. The rest of day is at leisure. In the late afternoon transfer back to Munich, where tour ends at approximately 7:00 p.m. (B)
romantic road & rothenburg tour GHEB6082 days / 1 night - Prices from
Frankfurt - Munich 2D/1N: Departs Frankfurt: Daily 8 a.m. 306 392
Reverse Itinerary: Munich - Frankfurt, Departs Munich: Daily 10:30 a.m.
325 415
Valid 13 Apr - 15 Oct 2014
three castles tour GHEB6022 Days / 1 Night - Prices from
Departs Daily: 8:30a.m. from Karstadt Department Store opposite Munich Main train station.
325 417
Valid 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2014. Entrance tickets to be paid directly on the bus to the driver, Total Cost: €21 per person for Linderhof & Neuschwanstein Castles.
day 1 | frankfurt - rothenburgDepart Frankfurt for a picturesque tour through the Spessart Mountains to Würzburg, on the banks of the Main River. Continue along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well-preserved ‘Jewel of the Middle Ages’ with its ramparts, city gates, town hall and Jakobskirche with an altar by famous woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. On arrival in Rothenburg, transfer by taxi to your hotel. In the afternoon, join the guided city walk tour or the evening Night Watchman tour. Overnight at Hotel Spitzweg, or similar.
roManTiC roaD & roThenBurg2 days - 1 night - independent coach tour - from frankfurt
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price includes:• 1 night’s accommodation in
selected hotel in room with private facilities with either bath or shower, and breakfast
• Touring in air-conditioned coach with WC as per itinerary
• Rothenburg Walking Tour• Return taxi transfers from coach
stop to hotel in Rothenburg• Service charges and taxes
day 2 | rothenburg - MunichAfter breakfast, transfer by taxi from the hotel to your coach stop. Your coach travels along the Romantic Road passing through such picturesque places as Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen and Donauworth, with its high-gabled houses and cobbled streets. Continue through Augsburg, a metropolis during the Roman times and famous for its old trade dynasties during the Middle Ages. Arrive Munich at approx. 6 p.m. (B)
itinerary variations:Munich - Rothenburg - Frankfurt(Reverse Itinerary) departs Munich. Tour ends in Frankfurt at about 7:30 p.m.
departures are daily from mid april to mid october 2014.Travel is based on the regular coach services operated on the Romantic Road. Individual itineraries are enhanced with further features such as transfers, hotel accommodation and sightseeing programs. Additional nights may be added, subject to availability, to the suggested overnight stays detailed in the planned itinerary, or along the route depending on individual needs.
Tilman Riemenschneider Restaurant, Rothenburg Linderhof Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
Doorway in the streets of Rothenburg
Three CaSTleS Tour2 days - 1 night - independent coach tour - from Munich
day 1 | Munich - hohenschwangauDepart Munich in the morning for your first stop at Linderhof Castle for a visit of approximately one hour (unfortunately time does not allow to visit the Moorish Pavilion and Grotto). Next is a short stop in Oberammergau before continuing your journey to Hohenschwangau. Your tour-guide will provide you with the entrance tickets to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein Castles (to be paid locally - see note in price grid). Upon arrival in Hohenschwangau, please check into your hotel first and then visit Neuschwanstein, the famous "Cinderella Castle", built by King Ludwig II. Overnight at Hotel Müller or similar.
price includes• 1 night’s accommodation at
Hotel Müller or similar with private facilities with either bath or shower, and breakfast
• Touring in air-conditioned coach with WC as per itinerary
• Entrance tickets to Hohenschwangau Castle
• Service charges and taxes
Heidelberg Panorama
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Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be stated on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.
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augsburg & royal castles -GHEB600 - 4D/3N4 Days / 3 Nights - Prices from
Departures Frankfurt: Daily 8:00 a.m. Valid 13 Apr - 15 Oct 2014
694 912
Reverse Itinerary: Munich - Frankfurt - Includes stop at Linderhof Castle. Departs Munich: Daily 8:30 a.m. Valid 13 Apr - 15 Oct 2014
768 999
Oktoberfest & Munich Trade Fairs supplement (Contact our office for dates and prices)
heidelberg & royal castles GHEB605 - 5D/4N5 Days / 4 Nights - Prices from:
Frankfurt - Munich: Departs Frankfurt: Daily 9:30 a.m.Valid 13 Apr - 14 Oct 2014
1015 1306
Reverse Itinerary: Munich - Frankfurt - Departs Munich: Daily 8:30 a.m. Valid 14 Apr - 16 Oct 2014
1056 1350
Oktoberfest & Munich Trade Fairs supplement (Contact our office for dates and prices)
augSBurg & royal CaSTleS4 days - 3 nights - independent coach tour - from frankfurt
day 1 | frankfurt - rothenburgDepart from Frankfurt for a picturesque drive through the Spessart mountains to Würzburg, on the banks of the river Main. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s well-preserved "Jewel of the Middle Ages" with its ramparts, city gates, town hall and Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by the famous woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. Upon arrival in Rothenburg, a taxi will take you to your hotel. In the afternoon or evening you are invited to join the City Walk with a local guide or the Historic Night Watchman in Rothenburg. Overnight at Hotel Spitzweg or similar.
day 2 | rothenburg - augsburgAfter breakfast, a taxi will meet you at your hotel and take you to the bus stop. Your coach drives along the Romantic Road passing picturesque places such as Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen with high-gabled houses and cobbled-stoned streets. Arrive Augsburg early afternoon. Overnight at InterCityHotel or similar. (B)
day 3 | augsburg - hohenschwangau After breakfast, you are invited to join a City Tour starting from the City Hall (Rathaus). You will see important sights of Augsburg, famous for the old trading dynasties (the Fuggers). In the afternoon board the coach again to Hohenschwangau. Overnight at Hotel Müller or similar. (B)
day 4 | hohenschwangau - MunichIn the morning you receive your tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle at the front desk of your hotel. Visit the famous "Cinderella Castle", built by King Ludwig II. Late afternoon proceed to Munich, where tour ends at approximately 7:00 p.m. (B)
reverse itinerary:Additionally includes a stop at Linderhof Castle. Tour ends in Frankfurt at approximately 7:30p.m.
price includes• Accommodation in selected hotels
in room including private facilities (with either bath or shower)
• Touring in air-conditioned coach with WC as per itinerary
• Breakfast daily• Return taxi transfers from coach
stop to hotel in Rothenburg• City walk in Rothenburg• City tour in Augsburg• Ticket for Neuschwanstein
Castle in Hohenschwangau*• Service charges and taxes
reverse itinerary: *Tickets to be paid directly to the bus driver €21 per person for Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles.)
Colourful houses in Dinkelsbühl ©GNTB
Maximilian Street, Augsburg
heiDelBerg & royal CaSTleS5 days - 4 nights - independent coach tour - from frankfurt
day 1 | frankfurt - heidelberg - frankfurtCommence your tour with a regular diversified half-day trip to Heidelberg, the old university town on the banks of Neckar River, including a visit to the inner courtyard of Heidelberg Castle (lunchbox provided). After returning to Frankfurt, the rest of the day is free for own activities. Overnight at InterCityHotel or similar.
price includes:• Accommodation in selected
hotels in room including private facilities (with either bath or shower)
• Breakfast daily• Touring in air-conditioned coach
with WC• Return taxi transfers from coach
stop to hotel in Rothenburg• Half-day tour to Heidelberg
including Heidelberg Castle• City tour in Augsburg• Rothenburg Walking Tour or
historic Night Watchman• Neuschwanstein Castle
entrance tickets*• Service charges and taxes
reverse itinerary: *Tickets to be paid directly to the bus driver €21 per person for Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles.
day 2 | frankfurt - rothenburgDepart Frankfurt for a drive through the Spessart Mountains to Würzburg. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s well-preserved “Jewel of the Middle Ages” with its ramparts, city gates, and Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by the woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. Upon arrival in Rothenburg, a taxi will take you to your hotel. In the afternoon or evening join the City Walk with a local guide or the historic Night Watchman in Rothenburg. Overnight at Hotel Spitzweg or similar. (B)
day 3 | rothenburg - augsburgAfter breakfast, a taxi will meet you at your hotel and take you to the bus stop. Your coach drives along the Romantic Road passing places such as Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen. Arrive Augsburg in the early afternoon. Overnight at InterCityHotel or similar. (B)
day 4 | augsburg - hohenschwangauAfter breakfast, you are invited to join a City Tour starting from the City Hall. You will see the important sights of Augsburg, which is famous for its old trading dynasties. In the afternoon, board the coach again for Hohenschwangau. Overnight at Hotel Müller or similar. (B)
day 5 | hohenschwangau - MunichIn the morning you receive your tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle at the front desk of your hotel. Visit the famous castle built by King Ludwig II. Late afternoon proceed to Munich, where tour ends at approximately 7:00 p.m. (B)
Left: View of the Zugspite from Garmisch-Partenkirchen; Right: Heidelberg Castle ©GNTB
Augsburg ©GNTB
Neuschwanstein Castle © GNTB
Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be stated on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.