Europe Private Tour (GER016) Romantic Road Germany 8 Days 7 Nights

Today, we will welcome you at Frankfurt Airport, Germany, and then travel to Würzburg, the city of wine and the capital of Lower Franconia in northwestern Bavaria. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the city and visit Stift Haug (St. John's Church), built in 1670 in the Baroque architectural style.

Visit the famous Würzburg Residence (Würzburg Residenz). The exterior took 24 years to construct, while the interior decoration took up to 60 years. This palace was the residence of two prince-bishop brothers, Johann Philipp Franz and Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. The palace grounds are broadly divided into two main sections: the Residence building (Residenz) and the Court Garden.

Visit Würzburg Cathedral (Würzburger Dom / Dom St. Kilian), the fourth-largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Nearby, visit the Museum am Dom (Cathedral Museum), which exhibits modern and contemporary art, and the Domschatz Museum (The Treasury of Würzburg Cathedral), which preserves buried treasures of the city. Close by, visit the Neumünster Church.

The facade of the church is built from red sandstone with a gentle curve, featuring a high dome beautifully decorated in Baroque style inside.

Visit the Marktplatz square, home to restaurants, shops, and an important landmark, the Marienkapelle, built in Gothic architecture.

Visit the Mainfränkisches Museum, Würzburg's city museum, showcasing artifacts, everyday objects, and artworks across various eras from prehistoric times to the present day. Notably, it also houses the world's largest collection of works by Tilman Riemenschneider, the world-renowned woodcarver.

Head up the hill to visit Marienberg Fortress (Festung Marienberg) for panoramic views of Würzburg—the most scenic vantage point in the city.

Next, we will take you to another charming and romantic town: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a distance of 104 kilometers (approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes). Rothenburg is situated along the Tauber River in northern Bavaria, west of Nuremberg. It is an ancient town dating back to the height of the knightly era that has been remarkably well preserved, making it a favorite among travelers. The town is encircled by ancient city walls, giving you the nostalgic feeling of stepping back in time. Stroll through the Marktplatz square where the Town Hall (Rathaus) stands, stop by the nearby St. James's Church (St. Jakob), visit the Burggarten (Castle Garden), and take photos at the town's most iconic landmark: the Plönlein (Little Square).

hotel Overnight Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber : Hotel Rappen Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Today, we set off for the lovely city of Nuremberg, a distance of 322 kilometers (approx. 3 hours and 15 minutes). Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Enjoy views of the city featuring its prominent Imperial Castle. We will take you on a stroll through the historic Old Town, with recorded history dating back to 1300 AD, enclosed by city walls stretching over 5 kilometers. Inside, you will find many major attractions: visit the Hauptmarkt (Market Square) featuring Der Schöne Brunnen (Schöner Brunnen) or the Beautiful Fountain, with the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) nearby. Afterwards, visit Nuremberg Castle and the city walls.

Next, we head to the town of Amberg, located 151 kilometers away (approx. 1.5 hours). Stop to explore this charming town as time permits, before traveling onward to Regensburg, a distance of 70 kilometers. Regensburg was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

Explore the Old Town, visit Domplatz square, and admire Regensburg Cathedral of St. Peter (Kathedrale Sankt Peter / Regensburger Dom). Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, it is an early model of Bavarian Gothic architecture that underwent several expansions and reconstructions following historical fires, later receiving Baroque touches during the reign of King Ludwig I in the 19th century. Walk across the Stone Bridge, one of Germany's oldest bridges across the Danube River and the model for the Charles Bridge in Prague. Built in 1135 over a span of 11 years, it served as the sole bridge across the Danube for over 800 years. Visit the Bridge Tower Museum to take in panoramic views of the Danube River from above.

Afterwards, visit the city's oldest basilica, Basilika St. Emmeram, dating back to around the 8th century, followed by a visit to St. Emmeram Palace (Schloss Thurn und Taxis).

hotel Overnight Regensburg : Best Western Premier Novina Hotel Regensburg

Today, travel to Ingolstadt in Bavaria, a distance of 103 kilometers. We will take you shopping at Ingolstadt Village outlet. Afterwards, explore the city of Ingolstadt, with the Danube River running through it. Visit the Bavarian Army Museum, the New Castle (Neues Schloss), the Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenmünster) standing prominently in the city center, the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), and the Mailinger See lake, which is wonderfully peaceful and scenic.

Next, travel to Dinkelsbühl, a small medieval town that escaped wartime destruction, leaving the town perfectly intact just as it was in the past. See the statue of Kinderlore, the young girl who led a band of children to protect the town by marching to the city gate as the Swedish army approached. Visit Weinmarkt, stroll among the historic buildings in this area, and visit St. George's Minster (Münster St. Georg).

Then, travel to Nördlingen. A highlight of this town is taking in the panoramic aerial view showing its circular layout, showcasing its intact city walls, 11 towers, and 5 town gates encircling the city like a picture-perfect painting. The highlight here is walking along the city wall built in 1327 and admiring the colorful half-timbered houses.

We will conclude the day in Augsburg. Located in Bavaria, Augsburg is known as a city of generosity due to its long-standing social support system, and it is filled with attractions including ancient buildings, churches, and historic structures centuries old. Board the tram at Königsplatz to visit the Fuggerei, the world's oldest social housing complex, and explore the museum inside the complex.

Visit Rathausplatz, take photos with Augsburg Cathedral, admire the Golden Hall (Goldener Saal) inside the Town Hall (Rathaus), visit Moritzplatz, see the unique colorful buildings, admire fine historic paintings at the Schaezlerpalais, and see the city's famous marionettes at the Augsburg Puppet Theatre Museum.

hotel Overnight Augsburg : Arthotel Ana Style

Today, we travel to Steingaden to visit the Wieskirche, a charming Rococo church. The interior is lavishly decorated with statues of saints and angels, as well as wall and ceiling frescoes—with the ceiling paintings being especially magnificent. Built in the late 1740s, its full name is Wallfahrtskirche zum Gegeisselten Heiland auf de Wies, or in English, Pilgrimage Church to Our Tortured Saviour on the Meadow. A pilgrimage church designed by Dominikus Zimmermann, legend has it that in 1738, a miracle occurred when many people witnessed tears flowing from the eyes of a statue of the scourged Savior.

Next, we head to admire the beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany's most famous castle and the inspiration for the Disney castle. Built by King Ludwig, the castle is perched on a hill, reachable by horse carriage, walking, or shuttle bus, giving the feel of stepping back in time. From the top of the castle, you can enjoy panoramic views as far as the eye can see and explore the lavishly built interior.

Afterward, we take you to the town of Fussen, located just 4 kilometers away. Enjoy a stroll through the town of Fussen and stay overnight here.

hotel Overnight Fussen : Best Western Plus Hotel Fussen

Today, we take you to visit another magnificent palace, Linderhof Palace, nestled in the forest near Oberammergau in southwestern Bavaria. It is the smallest palace built by King Ludwig 2 of Bavaria and the only one that was fully completed.

Next, we head to Oberammergau, an adorable little town. You will enjoy the charming houses adorned with beautiful Christian-themed frescoes.

Then, we continue our journey to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a renowned tourist destination and famous ski resort town.

hotel Overnight Oberammergau : Dedlerhaus

Today, we take the cable car up to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak at an altitude of 2,994 meters. Take in the stunning mountain views and enjoy a meal at the summit surrounded by magnificent scenery.

Next, we take you on a boat ride to admire Konigssee Lake, known as Germany's purest lake (King's Lake). In the middle of the lake stands the red onion-domed church, an iconic symbol of German tourism. We cruise on a vintage wooden boat to visit the church in the middle of the lake, followed by a visit to the Berchtesgaden salt mines.

Afterward, we bring you to the town of Berchtesgaden in southeastern Bavaria, Germany, right next to Salzburg, Austria. Enjoy a stroll through the town and stay overnight here.

hotel Overnight Berchtesgaden : Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Today, we take you to Munich, one of Germany's wealthiest cities, the home of BMW, and the capital of Bavaria. It is the third largest city in the country (after Berlin and Hamburg) and one of the most prosperous cities in Europe. Famous for its beer festivals and football culture, Munich is a favorite shopping destination for travelers, featuring numerous shopping spots and the vibrant energy of an economic powerhouse.

Take a walk through the Old Town around Marienplatz, featuring the pedestrian square, the golden Marian Column, the 85-meter-tall clock tower with 32 nearly life-sized dancing figures, and the “Munich Residenz” (exterior).

Visit the “BMW Showroom” showcasing BMW's latest innovations, located opposite the Olympic Stadium Park, and Nymphenburg Palace. Enjoy shopping at your leisure around Odeonsplatz and Karlsplatz to pick up souvenirs before returning to Thailand.

hotel Overnight Munich : LetoMotel Muenchen City Ost

Today is the final day of the trip. We transfer you to the airport 3 hours before flight departure to check in for your flight back to Bangkok. If your flight is in the afternoon or evening and you have free time in the morning, we can take you around Munich for some final sightseeing or last-minute souvenir shopping as you wish, before transferring you to Munich Airport.