BLACK FOREST & ROMANTIC GERMANY
A perfect private touring adventure of the Black Forest and Romantic Germany. A 7-night adventure from Frankfurt to Munich with private touring.
BLACK FOREST & ROMANTIC GERMANY
A perfect private touring adventure of the Black Forest and Romantic Germany. A 7-night adventure from Frankfurt to Munich with private touring.
Tour Highlights
- Daily Departures
- Perfect mix of private touring with independent time to explore on your own
- Tour can be booked online with 2-6. For larger parties, please email reservations@celtictours.com for prices for larger parties. (Note, prices noted are for 2-passengers. Prices will DECREASE with more shared passengers added)
Black Forest & Romantic Germany Tour Includes
- Arrival and departure transfers (Day 01 and Day 8 only).
- Daily buffet breakfast (except morning of arrival).
- Transportation by car or minivan from day 2-7 (size of vehicle depends on number of participants).
- English speaking driver-guide from day 2-7 for touring as noted and transfers between cities.
- Accommodation in hotels.
- City tax.
- Visits and excursions as mentioned on itinerary.
- Rhine cruise with wine tasting.
- Admission to the Castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
- Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center.
- Visit to Black Forest farm.
- E-documents only provided for this tour.
Note:
This package can also be offered on a self-drive basis. Please call 800-833-4373 or email reservations to request rates (please provide desired travel dates, # of people, rooming and vehicle transmission choice (automatic or standard shift)).
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Frankfurt
Welcome to Germany! Arrive 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. Get to know the city! At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 | Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Frankfurt
After breakfast you will travel to Rüdesheim, and enjoy a short tour of the city‘s historic center. Next, you will board a ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley. This romantic route will surely charm you. During the cruise, you will enjoy a wine tasting as well. Then, disembark in St. Goar and return to Frankfurt for the evening and overnight.
Day 3 | Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-Baden - Freiburg
In the morning, you travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the 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. Afterwards, travel to Baden- Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility and known worldwide for its refreshing thermal baths. Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower, and overnight there.
Day 4 | Freiburg - Colmar - Strasbourg - Freiburg
Today you cross the Rhine River; This river forms the the natural border between Germany and France. After crossing, arrive in Colmar. This city is known for its outstanding wines and architectural heritage that reflect the long history of this region and sports both German and French influences. Enjoy a typical Alsatian Lunch here. After that, continue on to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace. Go on a sightseeing tour of the city sure to impress. Home to several European institutions, Strasbourg is a symbolic capital of Europe, and known cultural hub. In the afternoon, return to Freiburg for overnight stay.
Day 5 | Freiburg - Lindau - Füssen
After breakfast, journey to the Black Forest and enjoy a short presentation on cuckoo clock production. Venture to a small traditional Black Forest farm, where you enjoy a cheese tasting and can see the real Black Forest. After that, continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions, you will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt, on to Füssen, the southernmost point on your tour of Romantic Germany.
Day 6 | Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - Füssen
You start this day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King.“ At midday, travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way, visit the Wieskirche Church and take a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey, before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the three castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. Afterwards, return to Füssen.
Day 7 | Füssen - Munich
In the morning, you will travel to Munich, the capital of Bavaria! You will visit the city’s numerous main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square, famous for its clock tower. Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria, is also renowned for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure here, and in the evening, you will enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner! A fine end to your trip.
Day 8 | depart Munich
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and return home.
(Note: Transfers on day 1 and day 8 only - if you arrive before touring or stay after touring, transfers are additional. This tour includes a Tour Escort with groups of eight (8) or more. Groups that are seven (7) or fewer will have only a driver/guide and vehicle will be sized to fit the group.
Rates & Hotels
Daily Departures - through March 2025
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| 2025 Dates & Prices (Click Date to Book) | 2025 Dates & Prices (Click Date to Book) | ||||
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Featured Hotels
| Black Forest & Romantic Germany - Private Touring - 4* Plan | ||
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| Frankfurt Hotel | Frankfurt | |
| Freiburg Hotel | Freiburg | |
| Füssen Hotel | Füssen | |
| Munich Hotel | Munich | |
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Meals not noted
- Porterage
- Tips to driver/guide
Airfare
At this time (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) Celtic Tours is unable to offer individual airfare. Please contact airlines directly to book your airfare in conjunction with this tour.
Departures & Transfers
Tour date is the date the tour begins in Frankfurt. Please book your air one day prior to allow for overnight flights.
Note: if tour participants drop to 7 or fewer, there will be no tour host and it is escorted by a driver/guide only. Vehicle will be sized based on tour participants.