Cultural tour along the Romantic Road
Exploring Medieval Towns, Fairytale Castles, and Alpine Beauty on a Cultural Tour
The best known amongst them are Würzburg with its Baroque style and wine, medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the small but enchanting town of Dinkelsbühl and Augsburg, the city of silver and the Fugger family. The fairytale castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau as well as the Alps complete the charm of the Romantic Road. Get to see all of this beauty on our cultural tour along the Romantic Road!
Duration | 6 days/ 5 nights |
Travel period | daily |
Bookable from | 10 person(s) |
Characteristics of the tour |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual arrival to Würzburg
After your individual arrival to the beautiful city of Würzburg you can look forward to some exciting and interesting days on this cultural tour along the Romantic Road.
Overnight stay in Würzburg -
Day 2: Würzburg
Start the day with a guided tour of Würzburg. The tour leads you through the historic city centre. Amongst others, you will see the historic city hall, the old bridge over the river Main with the fantastic view of the Marienberg Fortress, Falkenhaus and the Marienkapelle at the market square. Following you can visit the baroque Würzburg Residence, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay in Würzburg -
Day 3: Weikersheim - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Today you will get to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Weikersheim by coach. Join a guided tour of Weikersheim Palace in the Tauber valley! Weikersheim Palace is an amazing place with a beautiful baroque garden and popular statues, for example the Weikersheimer Zwerge (Weikersheim dwarfs). In the afternoon you continue by coach to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and explore this picturesque medieval village. During a guided walking tour you get to know some interesting facts about the historic city with its medieval structures as well as evidences of the Renaissance. Those winding streets with half-timbered houses and colorful gardens are truly charming. Do not miss the historic bridge Tauber and the St. Jakob Church from the 15th century with the famous Heiligblut-Retabel.
Overnight stay in Rothenburg ob der Tauber -
Day 4: Augsburg
The cultural tour along the Romantic Road gets you to Augsburg. Important sights of Augsburg are the town hall, Golden Hall, Fuggerei, Craftsman Old Town, Palaces Maximilian Street, Brechthaus and many more. All of them representing over 2000 years of history. We recommend you a visit to the Fuggerei Museum. The picturesque village dates back to the 16th century and was founded of the famous merchant Jakob Fugger. The museum is the last preserved original Fuggerei house. In three rooms the life and living of the oldest social settlement in the world is shown.
Overnight stay in Augsburg -
Day 5: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
Your cultural tour along the Romantic Road ends in Füssen, where you find the fairytale castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Both castles are nestled in the breathtaking beautiful nature of the Alps.
Overnight stay in Füssen -
Day 6: Individual departure
On your way back to the airport in Munich you have the opportunity to visit the Wieskirch. You will leave South Germany with a lot of great memories of the Romantic Road.
Services
SERVICES INCLUDED
Basic package for your cultural tour along the Romantic Road:
6 days/5 nights
- 5 x overnight stays incl. breakfast in different towns along the Romantic Road
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Guided walking tour of Würzburg
- Admission and guided tour of Würzburg Residence
- Admission and guided tour of Weikersheim Palace
- Guided walking tour of Rothenburg o. d. Tauber
- Guided walking tour of Augsburg incl. admission to Fuggerei Museum
- Guided visit either of Neuschwanstein Castle or Hohenschwangau Castle
- Travel documents for the tour manager/driver
- 24-hours AugustusTours telephone service during your cultural tour along the Romantic Road
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
PLUS packages for your cultural tour along the Romantic Road
WinePLUS
- Wine tasting incl. guided tour of the wine cellar Bürgerspital Weinstuben in Würzburg
- Dinner as 3-course-menu at Bürgerspital Weinstuben Würzburg
MunichPLUS
- Extension in Munich
- Visit to Munich Residence or Nymphenburg Palace
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.