Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt
You'll arrive at Frankfurt airport and get picked up for a transfer to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Head down to Römer Platz and walk around the Main River area. The Mainhattan skyline looks particularly nice from the bridge, so that's worth checking out if you have time before dinner.
- Start point
- Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Visit Römer Platz, the main square
- Walk towards the Main River
- Cross the bridge for views of Mainhattan skyline and skyscrapers
Landmarks Römer Platz Main River 
- Day 2
Rhine Valley
After breakfast, you'll use your regional train day pass to explore the Rhine Valley on your own. Head to Rüdesheim am Rhein and walk through Drosselgasse with its line of shops and taverns. Stop by Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet and the Brömserburg Castle's Wine Museum. Later, continue along the Rhine to Koblenz where you can see the famous Deutsches Ecke before heading back to Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day self-guided tour of Rhine Valley with regional train day pass
- Visit Rüdesheim am Rhein
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
- Visit Brömserburg Castle and Rheingau Wine Museum
- Visit Koblenz and Deutsches Ecke (German Corner)
Landmarks Drosselgasse Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Brömserburg Castle Rheingau Wine Museum Deutsches Ecke Rhine River 
- Day 3
Würzburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
After breakfast, your private vehicle takes you south through Germany. You'll see Würzburg, a scenic university city on the Main River with the impressive Residential Palace and restored Baroque, Rococo and Gothic buildings. From there, you continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's most medieval cities. It has 42 intact gates and towers. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening walking the town walls and looking at the half-timbered houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Day trip Frankfurt - Würzburg - Rothenburg with private vehicle
- Visit Würzburg including downtown churches, museums and historical buildings
Optional Activities
- Climb the Town Hall Tower in Rothenburg for views of town and countryside
Landmarks Residential Palace (Würzburg) Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Hall Tower (Rothenburg) 
- Day 4
Dinkelsbühl - Harburg - Augsburg
After breakfast, your private vehicle heads to Dinkelsbühl, one of only three German towns with completely intact medieval city walls. You'll walk through the Old Town with its half-timbered and gabled houses and visit the 15th-century St. George's Church. Next you'll see Harburg Castle, one of Germany's oldest surviving castles with medieval architecture from different centuries. The day ends in Augsburg, a historically significant city that was once controlled by the Fugger banking family.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Rothenburg to Augsburg visiting Dinkelsbühl and Harburg Castle
- Explore Dinkelsbühl medieval city walls and Old Town
- Walk Harburg Castle complex and admire medieval architecture
Optional Activities
- Climb St. George's Church tower in Dinkelsbühl for views of town and countryside
- Join guided tour of Harburg Castle interiors (not included)
Landmarks Dinkelsbühl Old Town St. George's Church Harburg Castle - Day 5
Augsburg - Munich
After breakfast, you'll explore Augsburg's Mozart heritage, the magnificent fountains, guild houses, churches and Town Hall. Then you take the train to Munich, Bavaria's capital and Germany's third largest city. Check in at your centrally located hotel and walk around the historic city center, seeing the Karlstor Gate, Frauenkirche Cathedral, Odeon Square and Marienplatz. In the evening, you can head to the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall to try traditional Bavarian food and beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Augsburg city including fountains, guild houses and churches
Optional Activities
- Explore Munich historic city center including Karlstor Gate, Cathedral of Munich (Frauenkirche), Odeon Square and Marienplatz
- Visit Hofbräuhaus beer hall in the evening for Bavarian cuisine and beer
Landmarks Karlstor Gate Cathedral of Munich (Frauenkirche) Odeon Square Marienplatz Hofbräuhaus 
- Day 6
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour to visit Germany's most visited monument. First you see Linderhof Castle, a French rococo-style castle inspired by Versailles with manicured gardens. You'll stop in the charming village of Oberammergau for shopping and photos. Around 1 p.m. you arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle and have approximately four hours to explore this extraordinary structure built by King Ludwig II. Then you return to Munich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
- Visit Linderhof Castle and gardens
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle with approximately 4 hours to explore
- Stop in Oberammergau village
Landmarks Linderhof Castle Oberammergau Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 7
Munich - Salzburg
After breakfast, you depart for Salzburg, Austria. You'll discover the imposing castle fortress with alpine scenery, the charming Old Town where classical music comes from windows, and Mozart's birthplace. Explore the grand churches and monumental squares, walk through narrow side streets, and stop at one of the city's cafes to try local cake and coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Salzburg's castle fortress
- Explore Old Town
- Visit Mozart's birthplace
- Visit churches and monumental squares
- Explore narrow side streets
- Visit cafes for local cake and coffee
Landmarks Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Salzburg Old Town - Day 8
Hallstatt - Salzburg - Vienna
After breakfast, you'll take a scenic drive through picturesque towns to Hallstatt, one of the world's most beautiful lakeside villages between Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein Massif. You'll spend 2.5 hours exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its fairytale quality and rich history dating to the Neolithic Age. Later you return to Salzburg via Gosau and Russbach, then take the train to Vienna. After arrival, transfer to your centrally located hotel with free time. If interested, you can book tickets for the Spanish Riding School's equestrian show or the Opera House.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut
- Visit Hallstatt village (2.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Spanish Riding School equestrian show and dressage (optional booking available)
- Opera House visit (optional booking available)
Landmarks Hallstatt Lake Hallstatt Dachstein Massif Spanish Riding School Vienna State Opera 
- Day 9
Vienna
After breakfast, you'll take a guided walk through Vienna's Imperial history starting from the Vienna State Opera. You'll stroll through streets and squares connected to Empress Sisi and Emperor Francis Joseph, then visit the Imperial Palace Hofburg complex to see the Spanish Riding School, Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum. You'll pass by St. Michael's and St. Peter's churches before reaching St. Stephen's Cathedral. After a break, you explore Schönbrunn Palace, the imperial family's summer residence, with its splendid rooms, salons and magnificent gardens. Return to your hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Full day tour in Vienna
- Walking tour of Vienna State Opera and Imperial history streets
- Visit Imperial Palace Hofburg with Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum
- Visit St. Michael's Church and St. Peter's Church
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (exterior)
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace with interior tour and gardens
Landmarks Vienna State Opera Imperial Palace Hofburg Sisi Museum St. Michael's Church St. Peter's Church St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 10
Vienna - Departure
After breakfast, you have time to explore Vienna again, go shopping, or relax at your hotel before heading to the airport. Check in at the airport and tour services end.
- End point
- Vienna, Austria (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna city again
- Shopping
- Relax at hotel
