On & around the Romantische Strasse, Germany

13th - 27th May 2017(15 nights)pdfdownload

 





Romantic Road – On & around

On the way from north to south, the landscape of Germany’s “Romantic Road” changes from river valleys, fertile agricultural land, forests and meadows to dramatic mountain scenery

From Wurzburg, you will travel through the Swabian crater landscape to reach quaint little towns such as Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen and Donauwörth, with high gabled houses and cobbled streets. Marvel at the beauty of the Spessart Mountains, and delight in arriving in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, “Jewel of the Middle Ages”. A well-preserved medieval city above the Tauber River. Rothenburg is located on a plateau at the intersection of the Romantic and Castle Roads.

A trade route in the middle ages, the road winds through picturesque countryside, walled towns, and charming villages. It is home to Gothic cathedrals, baroque German, Renaissance, and Medieval architecture.

Neuschwanstein, the world-famous fairytale castle of Bavarian King Ludwig II, are dreams in stone of bygone times. Linderhof and Mittenwald at the foot of the Bavarian Alps will complete this tour.

RR Tour Map

Day One – Saturday 13th May
Wurzburg is our starting point, an opportunity to meet everyone on the tour and this evening we will enjoy  a welcome dinner in the campsite restaurant

Day Two – Sunday 14th May
This morning we will join our coach and guide for a stroll through the Old Town of Wurzburg, including a visit to the Residence palace. Lunch included in a traditional restaurant.

Day Three – Monday 15th May
We move on today to our next campsite at Rothenburg ob der Tauber. 79 miles 

Day Four – Tuesday 16th May
We make our way into town this morning to meet our guide for a walking tour around this historical old walled town. Dinner this evening is in a local restaurant next to the campsite.

Day Five – Wednesday 17th May
Today’s drive will take us through a number of the Romantic Road villages to our campsite on the edge of Dinkelsbühl. 33 miles

Day Six – Thursday 18th May
Leisurely walk this afternoon, 30 mins, into Dinkelsbühl where we will have dinner and later we may be able to see the “night-watchman” on his rounds

Day Seven – Friday 19th May
Leaving Dinkelsbühl today to drive to our next campsite at Augsburg, en-route we will stop at Nördlingen, Germany’s only completely preserved walled town, you will have free time to explore before meeting up again for lunch in the town. 88 miles

Day Eight – Saturday 20th May
Our excursion today will be taking us on a tour of Augsburg and Friedberg, lunch included in a local restaurant.

Day Nine – Sunday 21st May
Free day to relax

Day Ten – Monday 22nd May
Schwangau, near Füssen is our next destination. The “Village of the Royal Castles” is surrounded by four lakes and set against the backdrop of the Ammer Mountains. 90 miles

Day Eleven – Tuesday 23rd May
We visit the Royal Castle of Neuschwanstein and later visit Füssen for free time, returning later in the day by coach to our campsite

Day Twelve – Wednesday 24th May
A short drive today to our last campsite at Mittenwald, famous for its beautiful Bavarian mountains as well as being the home of violin making. En-route it will be worth stopping off to visit the beautiful Wieskirche, which dates back to the 1740s. You will also pass Obammergau, the town is famous for its woodcarvers and the passion play production every ten years  40 miles

Day Thirteen – Thursday 25th May
There is a half day excursion today Linderhof Palace, it is the smallest, and prettiest of the three built by King Ludwig II

Day Fourteen – Friday 26th May
Today we have arranged a bus into Mittenwald and then take the Karwendal Cable Car to the spectacular view point on the mountain top. You will have time to take in the wonderful views and enjoy a coffee or lunch, before travelling back down into the village with free time for shopping or a visit to the violin museum, later returning by bus to our campsite

Day Fifteen – Saturday 27th May
Free day to explore more of the local area. This evening we will enjoy our Farewell Dinner in the campsites own traditional restaurant

To help you explore the towns and villages of the Romantic Road, we will include a list of GPS co-ordinates for motorhome parking opportunities along the route

PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £000 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £000

DEPOSIT £000

INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • 15 x Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
  • Transport for Excursions/Events as per the itinerary
  • Entrance Fees as per the itinerary
  • Tour information pack with suggested routes and GPS co-ordinates
  • Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

Excursions, Events & Meals

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Würzburg City Tour, including lunch
  • Entry into the Residence Palace
  • Dinner in Rothenburg, local restaurant
  • Rothenburg Walking Tour
  • Dinner in Dinkelsbühl
  • Parking & Lunch in Nördlingen
  • Excursion to Augsburg Friedberg, including lunch
  • Visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein
  • Excursion and entry to Linderhof Palace
  • Excursion, including the Karwendal Cable Car
  • Farewell Dinner

This tour will start in Würzburg, but if you would like to travel at the same time as the Tour Directors on the outward journey, please book the optional tour package so that everything can be arranged on your behalf 

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

  • Return Dover/Calais Ferry with 60 day Flexible Ticket + Club Class Lounge
  • Four additional campsite nights with electric hook-up in Kent on Tuesday 9th May followed by Belgium, Holland, & Germany
  • Dinner in a local restaurant in Holland
  • Tour information pack with suggested routes and GPS co-ordinates
  • Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £000 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £000