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10-Day Romantic Road, Bavaria & Salzburg Rail Tour (10R07)

10-Day Romantic Road, Bavaria & Salzburg Rail Tour (10R07), a rail journey with Travel to Europe (To-Europe)

Travel the Romantic Road from Frankfurt to Munich via Wurzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth, with day trips to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Salzburg.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    Arrive at Frankfurt International Airport and take the train to Frankfurt Central Station. Sightseeing options include the Romerberg, Goethe Haus and the Museum Riverbank.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Wurzburg

    Aschaffenburg und Wurzburg

    Train via Aschaffenburg to Wurzburg. Visit Fortress Marienberg and the Furstbischofliche Residenz, both with included admission.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Wurzburg

    Day trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Regional train (about an hour) to the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with an included English-speaking escorted walking tour at 2pm, then back to Wurzburg.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    High-Speed ICE train (about an hour) from Wurzburg to Nuremberg. Visit the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) with included admission.

  5. Day 5overnight: Nuremberg

    Day trip to Bamberg

    Day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Visit the New Residence and Rose Garden and the Imperial Cathedral, both with included admission.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Nuremberg

    Day trip to Bayreuth

    Morning train to Bayreuth, home of the Richard Wagner festivals. Visit the New Palace and the Margravial Opera House, both with included admission.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    High-Speed ICE train (about 1h20) from Nuremberg to Munich. Includes free public transportation and a comprehensive Munich admission package.

  8. Day 8overnight: Munich

    Day trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Day trip to the mountain resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, including the AlpspiX viewing platform and Partnach Gorge.

  9. Day 9overnight: Munich

    Day trip to Salzburg

    Day trip (about 1.5 hours) to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Visit Mirabell Palace and Garden, Mozart's Residence and Hohensalzburg Fortress.

  10. Day 10rail

    Munich Int. Airport

    Tour ends after breakfast; train to Munich International Airport at your convenience.

Included

  • Rail tickets between all cities and for day trips (2nd class, including seat reservations on long-distance trains)
  • 9 nights hotel accommodation in Frankfurt, Wurzburg, Nuremberg and Munich
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Admission to Wurzburg Residence and Marienberg Fortress
  • English-speaking escorted walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Admission to the New Residence & Rose Garden in Bamberg
  • Admission to the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg, the Deep Well and the Sinwell Tower
  • Admission to the New Palace & Court Garden, Margravial Opera House, and Hermitage & Court Garden in Bayreuth
  • Comprehensive admission package for Munich sights
  • Day-by-day itinerary and tour information sheets (20-35 pages)

Not included

  • Airfare to Frankfurt International Airport / from Munich International Airport to origin
  • All meals other than breakfast
  • Gratuities (tips)

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