13D ROMANTIC ROAD SOUTH GERMANY

(Meals on Board / Schnitzel + Apple Strudel Dinner)

Upon arrival, transfer by coach to Fussen where our greatest highlight for the day is the opportunity to enter the famous Neuschwanstein Castle for a visit. This was the inspiration castle for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty and was originally intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king Ludwig II of Bavaria, but that which was opened to the public immediately after his death in 1886. Enjoy some free time at leisure for more photo-taking till time to meet again for our dinner.

(Hot buffet breakfast)

After breakfast, travel to Swabian Jura of southern Germany. Here, we visit Lichtenstein Castle, a historic castle from the 19th century. Inspired by the novel “Lichtenstein” by Wilhelm Hauff, the castle was built in 1840-1842 in the neo-Gothic style. The castle grounds include the Gerobau, the chapel, a spacious castle garden and the romantic castle courtyard. In the restored apartments of Count Wilhelm von Württemberg, the opulent splendor of late-Romantic living culture can be seen. Lichtenstein Castle Castle is also known as the “fairytale castle of Württemberg” because it allows the romance to live on in its architectural style and furnishings. So it sees itself as a homage to the Middle Ages. Later, we shall head to the Outletcity Metzingen (** If closed, it will be replaced with other itinerary **) which offers a great range of designer labels at huge discount prices up to 70% depending on seasons, before we retire in Stuttgart.

(Hot buffet breakfast / German Sausage+Vanilla Pudding Dinner)

This morning, we shall have a photo stop at the Palace Square. If time permits, you may want to join an optional tour to the Mercedes-Benz Musuem before we continue on our coach journey to the city of Heidelberg “Student Palace” for our dinner and overnight stay.

(Hot buffet breakfast/Salmon in White Sauce Dinner)

After breakfast, begin our orientation tour of Heidelberg where we get to view and visit the ruins of the Heidelberg Castle. A guided tour will help you appreciate the many stories this castle holds. For example, the Ottheinrich Building is one of the earliest palace buildings of the German Renaissance. Adorned with impressive sculptures, Herrensaal (Knights’ Hall) and the Imperial Hall house many of the special exhibitions. Or that Fassbau (wine cellar) from 1590 which houses the biggest wine barrel in the world, Heidelberg Tun, which holds 220,000 liters (58,124 gallons) of wine. Continue on our coach journey to Frankfurt for our dinner and overnight stay.

(Hot buffet breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, we shall depart Frankfurt as we continue our journey to Wurzburg. Visit the Wurzburg Residence, The Fortress Marienberg which overlooks the whole town area as well as the surrounding hills. Wurzburg’s Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrucke) built during 1473-1543 was adorned from 1730 on in two phases with well-known statues of saints and famous persons. A similar impressive bridge as the Charles Bridge in Prague. Some free time at your own leisure for more photo taking till time to meet again for our dinner.

(Hot buffet breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, we shall depart Wurzburg as we travel to Tauberbischofsheim which is the capital of the Main-Tauber district with a population of around 13,200. Here, we stop at the Old Town which was previously surrounded by a wall. Next, the Market Square where we see the half timbered houses mostly from the 18^th century and the Neo Gothic Town Hall. Round up the day with a photo stop at the Tauberbischofsheim Castle dating back to the second half of the 13^th century.

(Hot buffet breakfast/Dinner)

This morning, we bid farewell to Tauberbischofsheim as we continue our coach journey to Rothenburg via Lauda Konigshofen. Upon arrival, we shall start our Rothenburg tour. In the tangle of Rothenburg’s quaint old streets, there is an attraction at almost every turn. We will do a quick breeze tour through some of the most interesting places in Rothenburg which includes the St Jacob’s Church, Town Wall, Markplatz and Marienapotheke – the town’s main pharmacy for more then 200 years dating back to the mid 15^th Century which was was the residence for a number of mayors as well as being visited by distinguished guests such as Emperor Maximilian I.

(Hot buffet breakfast)

This morning, we shall depart Rothenburg as we continue to travel to the medieval city of Harburg via Feuchtwangen. Sitting on the banks of the Wormitz River, Harburg is a pleasant medieval town dominated by an imposing castle. Touted as one of the largest, oldest and most well-preserved castles in the whole of Germany, Schloss Harburg is without question the main attraction in the town and an important landmark on the Romantic Route.

This structure remained indestructible during war and was also the subject of an attempted bud by Michael Jackson in the 1990s. It was founded by the Hohenstaufen Emperors as early as the 1000s and underwent various extensions and reinforcements over the centuries that followed. The building that we see today is mostly from the 1700s but there is a wealth of elements throughout the complex that indicates its real age. Continue to Augsburg thereafter for our overnight stay.

(Hot buffet breakfast / Pork Knuckle with Beer Dinner)

Augsburg – the largest city on the Romantic road.  Shaped by Romans, medieval artisans, bankers, traders and, more recently, industry and technology. Our orientation tour this morning brings us to the City Hall which is a reflection of the power and wealth of the city during the Renaissance period, the St Ulrich’s and St Afra’s Church, the Augsburg Cathedral which was founded in the 11^th Century and the Parlachturm, a tower of 70m that offers a panoramic view of the city. Continue our journey to Munich with an enroute photostop at the Rottenbuch Abbey an Maria Geburt before arriving in Munich for our dinner and overnight stay.

(Hot buffet breakfast)

This morning, we shall start our orientation tour in Munich. Stop at Marienplatz which is home to the Town Hall, with both its new and old City Halls and see the Wittelsbach Royal Family Residenz. After lunch, free at leisure for some last minute shopping or relaxing at one of the many sidewalk cafes. Alternatively, you may want to continue exploring Munich on your own for more photo taking.

(Hot buffet breakfast)

Transfer to Munich airport for your departure flight back home to Singapore.

Arrive home in Singapore with a sweet and memorable holiday with us at Super Travels !