Enjoy the scenic landscape and picturesque towns along Germany’s Romantic Road on a four-day independent coach tour from Frankfurt to Munich. You'll experience the medieval spirit of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, explore the former banking empire of Augsburg and visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau. Three nights in a three-star hotel with breakfast are included.
Highlights
- 4-day independent tour by coach from Frankfurt to Munich
- Fantastic and easy way to travel to Munich, with guided tours and plenty of free time!
- Enjoy the historical scenery of the Romantic Road, passing charming places like Dinkelsbuhl and Nördlingen
- See the top attractions of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, including the medieval old town
- Enjoy free time to explore the historic town of Augsburg
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, built by the reclusive King Ludwig II
- Three nights accommodation in 3-star hotels with included breakfasts
Depart Frankfurt in a comfortable coach, and start your four-day independent tour along the Romantic Road with a drive through the Spessart Mountains, making a stop in Würzburg before arriving in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy a guided walk through the city, where you’ll learn about Rothenburg’s importance in the Middle Ages and see its top attractions, including the medieval old town and town wall.
Spend your second and third days enjoying relaxing drives through picturesque towns and scenic landscapes and passing the medieval villages of Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen. In the university town Augsburg, you’ll enjoy a city tour, as well as free time to explore on your own.
Spend the last day in Hohenschwangau and visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. You’re free to explore the castle on your own (admission included), admiring the home of King Ludwig II, an eccentric monarch nicknamed the Fairy Tale King.
Please see the Itinerary section below for details on each day of the tour.
Schedule Details
St Ulrich Basilica, Augsburg
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8am
Duration:4 days (approx.)
Return details:Conlcudes in Munich at approximately 7pm
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Additional Information
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Taxi transfers in Rothenburg
- City walk with guide in Rothenburg
- City tour with guide in Augsburg
- Entrance fees to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Overnight in 3-star hotel accommodation
- Breakfast
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Routes may vary due to weather or other factors
- Neuschwanstein Castle is undergoing exterior renovation work in 2012. During this time, parts of the castle may be covered with scaffolding. There should be no disruption to your tour
Departing Frankfurt, you’ll head through the picturesque Spessart Mountains to Würzburg, a vibrant city on the banks of the River Main. Continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber where you’ll be met by a taxi to be transferred to your hotel.
Then join a Rothenburg city walk (included) with a Night Watchman of Rothenburg (or a local guide) to see the top Rothenburg attractions, including the medieval old town, the town wall that has encircled the city since the 14th century and the Church of St Jacob, which treasures an altar by the famous sculptor Tilmann Riemenschneider.
Overnight accommodation: Hotel Spitzweg (or similar). You will have free time for lunch and dinner.
Day 2 - Rothenburg to Augsburg (Breakfast included)
After breakfast at your hotel, take a taxi transfer to the bus stop where you'll board the coach to continue your trip along the Romantic Road. After departing Rothenburg, you'll pass Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen -- picturesque towns full of cobbled-stone streets and medieval buildings -- before arriving in Augsburg in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to explore Augsburg, a well-known university town, on your own.
Overnight accommodation: InterCity Hotel (or similar). You will have free time for lunch and dinner.
Day 3 - Augsburg to Hohenschwangau (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, start the third day of your trip with a city tour (included) of Augsburg that departs from City Hall (Rathaus). See top Augsburg attractions, including the Augsburg Cathedral and the Fuggerei, named after a 15th- and 16th-century trading family, the Fuggers, who once made Augsburg their banking empire.
In the afternoon, board the coach for the drive to Hohenschwangau, where you'll spent your last night.
Overnight accommodation: Hotel Müller (or similar). You will have free time for lunch and dinner.
Day 4 - Hohenschwangau to Munich (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, get your ticket (included) to Neuschwanstein Castle from the desk of your hotel and spend the day at the castle, exploring independently. Admire King Ludwig’s beautiful apartments and staterooms and soak up the fairytale-like atmosphere of this magnificent hilltop castle, before you travel back home.
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