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Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & The Majestic Rhine 2026 - 11 Days (from Munich to Basel)

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From Munich to Basel
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  • Panoramic view of a historic town with a castle
  • A picturesque castle set against a backdrop of lush greenery and mountains.
  • Vineyards overlooking a river with a town in the distance.
  • Aerial view of a confluence of rivers with a monument in the center.
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich's historic city center
    • Visit traditional Bavarian beer halls
  2. Day 2

    Munich to Neuschwanstein

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Munich to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Nuremberg
    • Visit to Nuremberg Castle
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Castle
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg to Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Koblenz

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Bike tour in Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Eltz Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    German Corner
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Rhine Gorge
    Eltz Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Mannheim to Heidelberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg
    • Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyards hike and wine tasting in Bad Durkheim (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Mount Königstuhl
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  8. Day 8

    Rastatt to Baden-Baden

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Baden-Baden
    • Evening Concert on the Rhine
    • Guided hike to Altes Schloss

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to the Casino (extra expense, only available on select dates)
    • Baden Baden Spa experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Altes Schloss
    Black Forest
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Canal boat tour in Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Petite France
    Vauban Dam
    Neustadt Imperial Quarter
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  10. Day 10

    Breisach to Colmar

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar
    • Guided bike tour to Colmar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freiburg with market tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
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  11. Day 11

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

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