2nd Day/Sat - FRANKFURT. On arrival in Frankfurt check-in at the hotel. Balance of the free to rest, change money and catch a glimpse of Frankfurt.
3rd
Day/Sun
- FRANKFURT/Wurzburg/ROTHENBURG. Depart
from Frankfurt in the morning for a drive through the Spessart
mountains to Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence,
a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Continue on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well
reserved „Jewel of the Middle Ages“. After a walking
tour incl. the Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by Tilman
Riemenschneider, free time to explore the city. In the evening enjoy a
3-course welcome dinner with a welcome drink. Overnight at Hotel Tilman
Riemenschneider Rothenburg or similar. (D)
4th Day/Mon - ROTHENBURG/Augsburg/FUESSEN. Today continue your trip along the Romantic Road. See charming towns like Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen. Pass the Fugger city Augsburg and another architectural treasure, the glorious rococo church in Wies. From there you can already view the fantastic Bavarian Alps. Arrival in Füssen and overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Füssen. (B)
5th Day/Tue- FUESSEN/Neuschwanstein/Linderhof/Oberammergua/Ettal/FUESSEN. From Füssen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which you will visit in the morning. Continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein. In the late afternoon arrive in Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years. After short stop at the Benedictine abbey of Ettal, return to Füssen for overnight. (B)
6th Day/Wed - FUSSEN/Garmisch-Partenkirchen/MUNICH. After the breakfast drive to Garmisch, one of the most important Olympic towns in southern Germany situated at the foot of Germany's highest mountain "Zugspitze". Continue to Munich for a city tour, showing you all the main sights of the splendid Bavarian capital including the Nymphenburg Palace and Olympic Tower. Balance of day free until optional “Bavarian Evening” dinner and entertainment(about $50pp). Overnight at Hotel Erzgießerei Europe München. (B)
7th
Day/Thu
- MUNICH/Lindau/Lake
Constance/KONSTANZ. In
the morning move to Lake Constance. Arrive at the north shore of the
lake which is located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria and
flown through by the river
Rhine. Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Lindau before we
continue to Konstanz. The largest town on Lake Constance with much of
historical interest. Located on Germany's border with Switzerland,
Constance is also the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the
famous airship pioneer. Continue to Singen. Overnight at Hotel Express
by Holiday Inn. (B)
8th Day/Fri - KONSTANZ/Freiburg/Black Forest/HEIDELBERG. After breakfast depart for the Black Forest and Freiburg, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. See the town of Triberg and Lake Titisee before arrival at the capital of the 'Black Forest’ – Freiburg. After a city tour continue to the old university town Heidelberg. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16th century. Overnight at Best Western Palatin Kongresshotel Wiesloch. (B, D)
9th Day/Sat
- HEIDELBERG/Rudesheim/FRANKFURT/WARSAW. In the morning visit of the inner courtyard of
the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wine cellar
with the big barrel. Afterwards, your coach will take you to the Upper
Middle Rhine Valley, also UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its
wines and vineyards. Take a short Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim to
St. Goarshausen, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Maybe
you see the blond maid combing her hair from the deck of your steamer.
Back to Frankfurt and panoramic city tour of Germany’s financial
capital ending at approx. 6:00 pm. This evening fly to Warsaw. On
arrival in Warsaw you will be met and transferred to your hotel in city
center. (B)
Note: With land only services,
flight from Frankfurt to Warsaw is not included.
10th Day/Sun - WARSAW. This morning meet your guide and other tour participants and after breakfast depart for a sightseeing of Warsaw. Highlights of your half-day tour include Old Town, rebuilt with great care after WW II, with its colorful Old Market Square, remnants of the defense walls, St. John's Cathedral. Continue to Jewish Ghetto Memorial and along the Royal Route to beautiful Lazienki Park built by the last monarch of Poland. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
11th Day/Mon - WARSAW/Czestochowa/Auschwitz/ZAKOPANE. After breakfast, depart for Zakopane one of the most popular vacation resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, stop in Czestochowa to tour the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with miraculous icon. Next stop is made in Auschwitz, where you will tour the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. In the evening arrive Zakopane and check-in at your hotel beautifully situated overlooking the Zakopane Valley. (B, L)
12th Day/Tue - ZAKOPANE/KRAKOW. After breakfast sightseeing tour of Zakopane. Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the highlanders (Gorale)in the local bazaar. In the afternoon take a raft trip down the Dunajec River through the spectacular scenery of the Pieniny National Park. Continue to the medieval city of Krakow for dinner at the local restaurant and overnight. (B,D)
13th Day/Wed - KRAKOW - Wieliczka. This morning tour of the charming city of Krakow includes Wawel Coronation Cathedral, Old Town Square and St. Mary's Church with famous Gothic altar. Enjoy a stroll along the shops of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) where you can buy souvenirs. In the afternoon excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction with underground walk (1.3 mile) through chambers, grottoes, and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with folklore show at a local restaurant. Entrance fees to the Coronation Cathedral and St.Mary's Church are included.(B,D)
14th Day/Thu - KRAKOW/WARSAW. This morning your motorcoach returns to Warsaw. After lunch in your hotel in Warsaw, time at leisure. Dinner on your own. (B,L)
15th Day/Fri - WARSAW. After breakfast, termination of the tour services. Transfer to the airport. (B)
If
you
wish to stay in Krakow on your own, we will deduct $60 per person for
the last overnight
in Warsaw.
If
you want to
stay an extra night in Krakow and would like us to make a reservation
for that
extra night there is no deduction.
YOUR
HOTELS:
FRANKFURT - InterCity
ROTHENBURG - Tilman Riemenschneider
FUSSEN - Treff Luitpoldpark
MUNICH -
Erzgieferi
KONSTANZ - Express by
Holiday Inn
HEIDELBERG - BW Palatin Wiesloch
WARSAW
- Novotel Centrum
ZAKOPANE
- Mercure Kasprowy
KRAKOW
- Novotel Bronowice
For reservations complete Reservation Form or call: 1-800-388-0988
