Fairy Tale Castles of Bavaria, the Rhine Valley & Black Forest
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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
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Tour code:
gbb
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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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
Itinerary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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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.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Tipping & Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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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
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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.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary, which typically includes breakfast and dinner.
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What is the mode of transport during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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