9 Days Frankfurt to Frankfurt.
Highlights Include: Nürburgring race track, Mercedes Museum, Porsche Museum, Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle, BMW Museum, and Audi Museum.
Cars of Germany!
DAY 1 ARRIVE FRANKFURT, GERMANY / RHINE / NÜRBURGRING: You start your tour along the romantic Rhine. After a brief visit of Rüdesheim and the famous Drosselgasse you will board a river boat to St. Goar, sailing along the most scenic stretch of the river: the Loreley Valley. From there you continue toward Koblenz and if time allows, you will ascend to the fortress Ehrenbreitstein by cable car. The day ends in Nürburgring.
DAY 2 NÜRBURGRING / HEIDELBERG / STUTTGART: In the morning you will experience the legendary Nürburgring racetrack up close. Take a lap on the Nordschleife featuring blind curves, treacherous blind crests, steep grades, and frequent changes in road conditions. It is one of the most demanding and challenging tracks for any motor sports fan. After this adrenalin rush enjoy Heidelberg, idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar river. This day ends in Stuttgart. (B)
DAY 3 STUTTGART: Stuttgart is not only home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche but is also one of the greenest cities in Europe with a lovely historical center. You will visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum that displays over 1,400 different Mercedes-Benz models, ranging from the first car built by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler to today’s high-tech models. Next visit the Porsche museum, featuring 80 of the most important prototypes. (B)
DAY 4 STUTTGART / BLACK FOREST / LINDAU: From automobile-city Stuttgart you go back to nature and cross part of the Black Forest. Impressive woods, magnificent gorges and mountain lakes make this a magical forest. From there you follow the shores of Lake Constance until arriving in Lindau. (B)
DAY 5 LINDAU / FÜSSEN: Enjoy the morning in Lindau–you may choose to visit the historic city center or simply enjoy a swim in the lake. In the afternoon, continue the tour to Füssen. Weather permitting, you will take the German Alpine Road. (B)
DAY 6 NEUSCHWANSTEIN / LINDERHOF / OBERAMMERGAU / MUNICH: Start the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King”. His second and favorite castle Linderhof follows next. In the afternoon, travel to Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play and lovely crafts. Late arrival in Munich. (B)
DAY 7 MUNICH: This day is dedicated to the BMW brand. You’ll visit the BMW Museum, one of the most modern car museums in the world. It tells the history of the renowned BMW brand and displays a collection of cars, engines and motorcycles, as well as some extravagant futuristic models. Next you walk over to the “BMW Welt“ and join a guided tour of the exhibition. The highlight will be a visit to the BMW factory where all parts are assembled. (B)
DAY 8 INGOLSTADT EXCURSION: Today you make an excursion to Ingolstadt – home to Audi. You will visit the modern museum. This impressive 21-m tall crystal construction displays approximately 50 cars and 30 motorcycles. Depending on your interests you can use the rest of the day to shop at the Ingolstadt Village Luxury Outlet or visit more sights in Munich. (B)
DAY 9 MUNICH / ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER / FRANKFURT: After breakfast, travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town. Then travel to Frankfurt where the program ends at Frankfurt airport or the city center. (B)
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The above suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 9
- Twin-bedded rooms in 4- or 5-Star hotels; hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling
- 8 breakfasts
- Dinners will be added per group’s needs
- Services of an English-speaking local travel expert
- Travel by private, luxury, air-conditioned coach
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Portfolio of travel documents
- 24-hour emergency customer service while in Germany
Private Departures
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This suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Group Discounts
On custom journeys, discounts vary depending on group requirements. Typically, travel with a group of 20 and the 21st traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land portion of the vacation price. A second traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land on a group of 40 paying passengers.
*Per person prices are land only and based on two people sharing a room. Above dates represent “land start” date. Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Journeys Connect can quote you the lowest possible GROUP airfare available on the day that you book. Minimum of 10 seats from same gateway. Less than 10 air seats will require full payment at time of booking. Single Room Supplement: On Request. Triple Room Reduction: On Request. Group discounts cannot be combined with our Triple Room discounts. Not valid on Specialty, Customized Vacations or River Cruises, optional extensions, extra nights, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, or airport transfers. Other restrictions may apply. All passengers’ names must be advised before the discount is applied. *Group discount is on a twin-share basis only.
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