Germany Tour With Rhine Cruise and Black Forest

Escorted Tour in Germany

Escorted Tour in Germany

ROMANTIC GERMANY

29Apr-21Oct-2007
7Days/6Nights

ITINERARY 2007:

Day 1 Sunday	Frankfurt - Ruedesheim - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Wiesloch (D) Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Ruedesheim, famous for its wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise, passing romantic castles. Motorcoach to Heidelberg where we visit the inner courtyard of the im-pressive castle and its wine cellar with the big barrel. Continuing on a walking tour of the beautiful old university town. In the evening enjoy a 3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Overnight in Wiesloch at Hotel Palatin o.s..
Day 2 Monday	Wiesloch - Black Forest - Lake Constance (B) After breakfast depart for the Black Forest, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and lake Titisee. Arrive at north shore of Lake Constance in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the pictu-resque Lindau. From here it is just a few minutes to Bregenz – well known for the famous festival taking place every July/August. Overnight in Bregenz at Hotel Messmer, o. s..
Day 3 Tuesday	Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (B) Today we move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein. Stop at another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church Wies. In the late afternoon we arrive in the Olympic town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with overnight at Hotel Obermühle o.s..
Day 4 Wednesday	Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Linderhof Castle - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B) Less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein is Linderhof Castle, which we visit in the morning. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years. The last event took place in the year 2000. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, with optional „Bavarian Evening“ inclusive dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Arabella Sheraton Bogenhausen or similar.
Day 5 Thursday	Munich - Nuremberg (B) Enjoy an extensive tour of Munich, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital including Nymphenburg Palace. Afternoon drive to the historic city of Nuremberg, with its unique medieval city center. Walking tour to see the most interesting sights. Stop at the Reichspartei-tagsgelände, courtroom 600 of the famous Nurnberg Trials and also more joyous places like gingerbread-bakeries and Bratwurst stands.Overnight at Hotel NH Fürth or similar
Day 6 Friday	Nuremberg - Castle road - Rothenburg (B/D) After breakfast drive along the Castle Road to the Romantic Road. Arrive in Rothenburg around noon. After a walking tour of the charming town incl. the Jakobskirche a church with an altar by T. Riemenschneider, free time for exploring on your own. In the evening enjoy a 3-course fare-well dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Tilman Riemenschneider
Day 7 Saturday	Rothenburg - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt (B) Early in the morning we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German Baroque architecture. Arrival at Frankfurt in the afternoon

Tour includes:

6 nights first class and superior tourist class accommodation on the escorted tour with breakfast daily and a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner

Transportation by modern air-conditioned motor coach with professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide through out the tour

All excursions and city tours not marked as optional ,entrance fees, Rhine River Cruise from Ruedesheim, Wine tasting

All taxes and service charges

Departure points:

1.Intercontinental Hotel,W.Leuschner Str.43-Lobby    08:15AM
2.Intercity Hotel,Poststrasse 8-Lobby                          08:30AM
3.Frankfurt Airport:Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B-     09:00AM

Please note: No extra pick up from Hotel Express by Holiday Inn. This hotel has free shuttle to/from Terminal 1. Pick up for those clients staying at the Holiday Inn Airport is at Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1 Arrival Level Hall B, Meeting Point.

Prices in 2007

Per Person in Euro or US$*** Departure dates from Frankfurt (Day 1)	Per person based on double occupancy 6nights	Per person based on triple occupancy 6nights	Single supplement
Apr 29 /May 13,27 June 17/ July 08, July 22 Aug 05, 19/ Sep 02 Sep 23,30/ Oct 21/2007	E 839	E 799	E 189

*Supplement for Oktoberfest tours: Euro or US$* 75 per person
*Optional Bavarian Evening at the Halfbraeuhaus in Munich :Euro or US$* 32 per person
***US$ rate varies depending on exchange rates

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt
Hotel Intercity,Frankfurt City Center( 3 star):
-Euro or US$* 45 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Euro or US$* 32 single supplement

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Frankfurt City Center (3 star)
-Euro or US$* 45 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Single supplement: Euro or US$* 32

Hotel Intercontinental ,Frankfurt City Center ( 4+ star, superior first class):
-Euro or US$* 65 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Single Supplement: Euro or US$* 35

Hotel Express by Holiday Inn ,Frankfurt Airport (3 star)
Free shuttle to/from airport. At Terminal 1, arrival level, exit A you will find a toll-free phone with direct connection to the hotel where you can order your transfer.
-Euro or US$* 38 per person based on double occupancy
-Single supplement: Euro or US$* 30


Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability .The rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.

Transfer Airport/Hotel (except Holiday Inn): Euro or US$*93 per car for 1-3 Passengers without assistance.