Fairy Tale Castles of Bavaria, the Rhine Valley & Black Forest

Fairy Tale Castles of Bavaria, the Rhine Valley & Black Forest

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Rüdesheim, Germany
Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim, Germany

Day 2
Middle Rhine Valley

Rheinstein Castle

Day 3
Market Square, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Market Square, Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Day 4
Black Forest, Germany
Black Forest

Black Forest, Germany

Days 7-8

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Fairy Tale Castles of Bavaria, the Rhine Valley & Black Forest

9 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Rüdesheim, Rhine Valley, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hohenschwangau, Chiemsee, Black Forest

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

gbb

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Germany with the "Fairy Tale Castles of Bavaria, the Rhine Valley & Black Forest" tour. Experience the enchanting allure of the 'Romantic Road' and the picturesque Rhine Valley, where medieval castles and lush vineyards await. Delight in the vibrant atmosphere of Rudesheim's Drosselgasse and explore the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle, famously featured in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest, with its charming timbered buildings and serene landscapes. Stay in comfortable 3 or 4-star hotels, including the Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in Assmannshausen and the Hotel Zum Mohren in Bavaria. This cultural tour offers a blend of guided excursions and optional activities, ensuring a memorable exploration of Germany's fairy tale landscapes and historic sites.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a drive along the 'Romantic Road' and visit the picture-perfect Rhine Valley.

  • Visit Rudesheim with its lively Drosselgasse and marvel at the medieval castles and vineyards along the Rhine.

  • Explore King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle, featured in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley and take an optional cruise along the Rhine gorge.

  • Visit the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

  • Experience the breathtaking views from Neuschwanstein Castle and explore Linderhof Castle.

  • Spend time in the beautiful lakeside resort of Titisee in the Black Forest.

  • Journey through the delightful Black Forest, visiting the charming town of Triberg.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Rudesheim

Rüdesheim, Germany

Location: Rüdesheim

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Alte Bauernschänke or the Zwei Mohren in charming Assmannshausen

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue our journey into Germany and the Rhine Valley to the ever-popular ‘wine town’ of Rudesheim. Home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer. Why not join our optional ‘Exploring Rudesheim’ excursion. We travel by road train to the cellars of Adolf Storzel where there will be the chance to sample some of the local produce. From here we continue to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, where you can see one of the largest collections of self-playing mechanical musical instruments. Your guide will tell you about the various instruments and you will have the chance to listen to many of the instruments and fairground organs play their different tunes. We continue to our hotel where we stay for the next two nights.

Day 3 : Rhine Valley & Rhine Cruise

Rhine Valley
Rhine Valley
Rhine Valley
Rhine Valley

Location: Rhine Valley

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Alte Bauernschänke or the Zwei Mohren in charming Assmannshausen

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley on today’s included excursion. We visit Boppard with its splendid Rhine promenade and St. Goar, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock. During the day there will be the chance to join an optional cruise along the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes and is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine. The cruise will last for approximately 2 ½ hours during which time you will be served lunch on board.

Day 4 : Romantic Road

Marcus Tower and Roderbergen Arch
Marcus Tower and Roderbergen Arch
Marcus Tower and Roderbergen Arch

Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving the Rhine Valley we travel along the scenic ‘Romantic Road’ visiting the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, then on to Reutte in Austria for a three-night stay.

Day 5 : Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Location: Hohenschwangau

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein castle (entrance included). Built in the 19th century, the fairytale castle is dramatically perched on a hilltop. King Ludwig encouraged plans for this German gothic castle but unfortunately died before the end of its construction. The panoramic views from each side of the castle are truly breathtaking. (During the tour of Neuschwanstein castle you will be required to climb 165 steps and descend 181). This afternoon we travel to Linderhof Castle, the smallest of King Ludwig’s Palaces. Here you can see inside the castle or simply visit the Palace's beautiful grounds. Please note: Due to urgently required restoration work taking place in the Linderhof palace park, visitors may experience some noise disruption from construction machinery.

Day 6 : Chiemsee

Location: Chiemsee

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s optional excursion takes us to Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, also known as ‘the Bavarian Sea’. We take a boat from the first class spa resort of Prien over to Herreninsel and to Herrenchiemsee, the largest and most expensive castle built by King Ludwig II. In 1873 Ludwig acquired Herreninsel as the location for his Royal Palace but the actual building work didn’t start until 1878. From plans drawn by Georg Dollmann the palace was built as a ‘Temple of Versailles’ for King Louis XIV of France whom the King greatly admired. Unfortunately Ludwig never saw his Royal Palace finished and after his death in 1886 only the sections along the main axis with their famous fountains and waterworks were complete. Nowadays a visit to the most famous part of the palace is the 98-meter long “Hall of Mirrors“ and a visit to the royal bedchamber, in which no one ever slept, is also a must.

Day 7 : Lake Titisee

Black Forest, Germany

Location: Black Forest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We head west for an overnight stay in the Black Forest, spending time en route in the beautiful lakeside resort of Titisee.

Day 8 : Black Forest Scenic Drive

Black Forest, Germany

Location: Black Forest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We journey through more of the delightful Black Forest, where traditional timbered buildings blend into the beautiful rolling landscape of wooded hills and green meadows, spending time in the charming town of Triberg, and later Freudenstadt. Continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Tipping & Gratuities

    Tipping and gratuities are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the 'Exploring Rudesheim' excursion and the Rhine cruise are not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at a 3 or 4-star hotel such as the Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley. You will then stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren in Reutte or the Alphotel in Ettal, Bavaria. Our overnight stay in the Black Forest will be in a 3-star standard hotel, such as the Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt and in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point, and you will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for two nights at a 3 or 4-star hotel such as the Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley. You will then stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren in Reutte or the Alphotel in Ettal, Bavaria. The overnight stay in the Black Forest will be in a 3-star standard hotel, such as the Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt, and in Belgium, you will stay in city-style hotels.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary, which typically includes breakfast and dinner.

  • What is the mode of transport during the tour?

    The tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Is there an option to explore Rüdesheim further during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional 'Exploring Rüdesheim' excursion where you can travel by road train to the cellars of Adolf Störzel to sample local produce and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Neuschwanstein Castle?

    During the visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, you will explore the 19th-century fairytale castle perched on a hilltop. The tour requires climbing 165 steps and descending 181. The panoramic views from the castle are breathtaking.

  • Is there an optional excursion available at Chiemsee?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake. The excursion includes a boat trip from Prien to Herreninsel and a visit to Herrenchiemsee, the largest and most expensive castle built by King Ludwig II.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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