Day 1 - Fri: Munich
Arrival to Munich and private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. You can discover the capital of the state of Bavaria, famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. Overnight accommodation in Munich.
Day 2 - Sat: Munich
Today you join the rest of the group. We visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening, you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Accommodation at your hotel. [B]
Day 3 - Sun: Munich (Berchtesgaden)
After breakfast, we start our day excursion to Berchtesgaden. Berchtesgaden is a typical traditional Alpine village at the foot of Mount Watzmann. The region’s attractions include the salt mines, Lake Königssee and Obersalzberg with the Eagle’s Nest, once the site of Hitler’s mountain retreat. After a visit to the infamous Eagle’s Nest (depending on the weather conditions), you have time to take a boat tour on Lake Königssee (not included). In the afternoon, we return to Munich. Accommodation at your hotel. [B]
Day 4 - Mon: Munich, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg
In the morning we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next, we travel to Nuremberg. We visit Nuremberg’s historic city center and learn more about its impressive history with a tour of the well-preserved castle, Gothic churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares. Accommodation at your hotel. [B/T]
Day 5 - Tue: Nuremberg (Bamberg, Bayreuth, Nuremberg)
We start the day with a visit to the city of Bamberg, which is famous for its beer and old town. The city impresses with buildings listed for preservation, medieval charm and baroque architecture. We continue to Bayreuth, which has the most beautiful preserved Baroque Theatre in Europe. The city is also famous for its Richard Wagner Festival. After a Panoramic tour we return to Nuremberg. Accommodation at your hotel. [B]
Day 6 - Wed: Nuremberg, Würzburg, Frankfurt
In the morning we travel from Nuremberg to Würzburg. Arrival at Würzburg, a pretty town on the banks of the Main. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. One of the tour highlights is a visit to the Residenz Palace in Würzburg. On the way to Frankfurt we have a brief stop at the Mespelbrunn Castle. Accommodation at your hotel. [B]
Day 7 - Thu: Frankfurt, USA
Have breakfast at your hotel and be ready for the transfer to Munich Airport for your flight back to the USA. [B]
[B] = Breakfast | [B/T] Breakfast and Tasting
