Romantic Germany & Enchanted Switzerland
CULTURAL CLASSIC
12 days / 11 nights package to enjoy a romantic and peaceful trip. Go beyond the typical tourist trip and get into the heart of Germany and Switzerland.
- After arrival to Frankfurt, the afternoon will be at your leisure. At night a welcome dinner at the Hotel.
- Visit to Heidelberg, including visit the famous castle ascending by cable car.
- Visit to the Black Forest area, including a typical dinner from the are and overnight in a romantically located hotel. You are free to take a walk to Ravenna Gorge.
- In the morning after breakfast a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production factory. Visit to a small traditional Black Forest farm with a cheese tasting included.
- visit to Landau island in Lake Constance with its spectacular view of the Alps.
- Visit to Neusschwanstein Castle, the Wieskirche church and the Linderhof castle.
- Sightseeing tour of Innsbruck in Austria.
- Visit to Zurich with a tour that shows Zurich’s past and present, an amazing view of the Alps from the Hohenstrasse, travel by cogwheel train to Zurich berg with its mansions and parks.
- Visit to Interlaken, the city situated between two lakes, also known as a shopping paradise.
- Guided tour to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe.
- For more details please see our full itinerary.
(Saturday) Day 1: International Flights – USA to Frankfurt
Overnight: En Route
(Sunday) Day 2: Frankfurt
Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City or similar. (B-D)
(Monday) Day 3: Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Black Forest
In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel.
Overnight: Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen or similar. (B-D)
(Tuesday) Day 4: Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Lindau – Füssen
After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest. After that we will travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Overnight: Hotel Hirsch or similar. (B)
(Wednesday) Day 5: Neuschwanstein – Wieskirche- Oberammergau – Linderhof – Innsbruck
We start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“. At midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck.
Overnight: Hotel Grauer Bär or similar. (B)
(Thursday) Day 6: Innsbruck – Munich
In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Overnight: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre or similar. (B)
(Friday) Day 7: Munich
After breakfast 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. Overnight: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre or similar. (B-D)
Day 8 – Saturday
Munich – Zurich
Breakfast at the hotel. Around noon transfer to the train station. Travel by train from Munich to Zurich. Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Swissôtel Zürich or similar. (B)
(Sunday) Day 9: Zurich
The morning is free to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the meeting-point to explore Zurich during a regular City Tour. Learn more about Zurich’s past and present through the city’s buildings, histories and anecdotes. Take in fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. Travel by cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to the residential district of Zürichberg, with its mansions and parks. Return to your hotel at your own expense.
Overnight: Hotel Swissôtel Zürich or similar. (B)
(Monday) Day 10: Zurich – Bernese Oberland -Interlaken
Transfer to Sihlquai, where you start your excursion to Interlaken. The town is beautifully located between two lakes (Lake Thun and Lake Brienz), also known as a shopping paradise – enjoy a wide selection, ranging from regional products to fine jewelry and watches.
Overnight: Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Interlaken. (B)
(Tuesday) Day 11: Interlaken – Jungfraujoch -Zurich
In the morning enjoy a guided tour to Jungfraujoch – TOP OF EUROPE. Take in the magnificent views of the mountains in the Jungfrau region; the impressive north face of Eiger Mountain seems almost close enough to touch. At the top of Jungfraujoch, enjoy a fascinating Alpine world of ice, snow and rocks. After this unforgettable winter experience, we descend to the resort town of Wengen to Lauterbrunnen, where you will board a bus that will take you back to Zurich. Return to your hotel at your own expense.
Overnight: Hotel Swissôtel Zürich or similar. (B)
(Wednesday) Day 12: Transfer to the airport.
International Flights – Zurich to USA (B)
PLEASE REQUEST A QUOTATION.
- Accommodation in Four stars Hotels as stipulated in the Itinerary.
- Tours transportation included as stipulated in the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking guide, park entrance fees and point of interest as indicated in the itinerary.
- All Government taxes and levies.
- All meet and greet services.
- 24 hours stand-by contact number.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- Train transfer between different cities as schedule in itinerary.
- Transfer to/from Hotel and accommodation.
- All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
- Gratuities and Tips to Hotels/Lodges/Camps staff and Driver/Guide(s).
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
- Any local or international flight/s and departure taxes and other taxes.
- Laundry services.
- Flights – National or International – (Local flights – Subject to your program)
- Concession fees (In case of any new fees introduce by parks and/or atractions without our knowledge).
- Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
- Visa fees and visa processing (Information available at time of reservation).
- Travel Insurance – We highly recommended you to have your personal travel insurance.
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