* Be captivated by the beauty of the Black Forest
* Hohenzollern Castle – offers a view almost as spectacular as the fortress design itself
* Lake Constance: a wonderful paradise at the foot of the Alps
Day 1. Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Baden-Baden In the morning, travel to the city of Baden-Baden. On the way, make a stop at the lovely city of Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. In the afternoon, arrival at Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of European aristocrats and worldwide famous for its elegant spa resort. Enjoy a tour of the city.
Day 2. Baden-Baden – High Route through the Black Forest – Breitnau Today travel deeper into the Black Forest. This route takes you via the scenic high route through the Black Forest, offering stunning landscapes. The route goes through traditional villages such as Baiersbronn and Freudenstadt. In the afternoon, visit glass manufacturer Dorotheenhütte at Wolfach and the famous Triberg Falls. Triberg is also known for the world’s biggest cuckoo clock. Continue to the heart of the Black Forest, where you will enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in a beautiful romantic location.
Day 3. Breitnau – Lake Titisee – Rothaus Brewery – Lake Constance After breakfast, enjoy a short presentation on the production of cuckoo clocks. Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where you will have a cheese tasting. Then arrive at Titisee, the glacial lake nestled in the heart of the Black Forest. After that go by Lake Schluchsee (the biggest lake in the Black Forest) on the way to the Rothaus brewery, where you will make a stop for a tour. Rothaus is the most traditional beer brewed in the Black Forest. In the afternoon, arrival at the city of Constance, located on the shore of Lake Constance.
Day 4. Lake Constance – Hohenzollern Castle – Stuttgart In the morning, enjoy a city tour of Constance. Afterwards, take a trip back in time at Hohenzollern castle. The castle is perched on Mount Hohenzollern (855 meters), which also lends its name to the castle. The spectacular views are only rivaled by the beauty of the fortress. After a guided tour, continue to Stuttgart. Stuttgart is not only home to the headquarters of Mercedes- Benz and Porsche, but also one of the greenest cities in Europe with a beautiful historic center. City tour upon arrival.
Day 5. Stuttgart – Frankfurt After breakfast, visit the Mercedes Benz Museum, with a collection of more than 1400 different Mercedes Benz models. In the afternoon, make your way from Stuttgart to Heilbronn so you can drive through the famous “Württembergische Weinstraße” (Württemberg’s Wine Route). Stop at one of the small wine-growing towns to enjoy a wine tasting. Late afternoon arrival in Frankfurt. The tour concludes at the airport or at your hotel.
This Tour is offered as Self-drive or Private Tour
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Self-Drive Option:
Classic Tour:
5 Days from/to Frankfurt Without guide | Min. 2 persons
This program includes:
*Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels.
*Economy-category rental car.
*Unlimited mileage, A/C.
*Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)
Not included: Personal expenses, guides, entrance fees, gasoline, parking fees, speeding fines, winter tires, GPS, child seat for vehicle, vignette.
Important: National and international driver’s license must be presented in physical form (not digital). The credit card must be in the driver’s name. Virtual cards and debit cards are not accepted.
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Private Tour option:
Classic Tour:
5 Days from/to Frankfurt with guide | Min. 2 persons
This program includes:
*Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels.
*Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour.
*English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour.
*Visits and excursions as mentioned.
*Admission to Heidelberg castle, Dorotheenhütte, Rothaus Brewery, Hohenzollern Castle and Mercedes Benz Museum (Mon – Sun).
*Typical Black Forest dinner on day 2.
* Cheese tasting day 3.
*Wine tasting on day 5.
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*Package descriptions are subject to change without notice.