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

Independent rail tour from Frankfurt to Salzburg via Bavaria's Romantic Road.

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Travel to Europe's 10-day Romantic Road and Bavaria rail tour offers an independent journey through southern Germany and Austria, beginning in Frankfurt and ending in Salzburg. The package combines overnight stops in four cities with day trips, allowing you to explore multiple destinations without frequent hotel changes. You travel between cities by train, including high-speed ICE services, with all tickets and seat reservations provided. Day Two takes you to Wurzburg, where the Furstbischofliche Residenz and Fortress Marienberg have included admission. Day Three is a guided walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a medieval walled town. From your base in Nuremberg, you make day trips to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg and to Bayreuth, home of Richard Wagner. After moving to Munich on Day 7, you visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze and take a day trip to Salzburg. All hotel accommodation, nine breakfasts, rail tickets, and a comprehensive list of museum and palace entries are included. This suits first-time rail travellers who prefer a structured itinerary with clear logistics and independent explorers who enjoy choosing their own meals and free time in each city.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single-supplement pricing ($2,199 per person) is significantly higher than the per-person double rate ($1,379); a solo traveller pays 60 percent more.
  • The package does not include lunch or dinner, only daily breakfast; meals on day trips are your responsibility.
  • International airfare to Frankfurt and from Munich is not included.

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.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3English-speaking escorted walking tour of the walled medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber departs at 2pm.
  • Day 5Day trip to UNESCO World Heritage Bamberg includes the New Residence and Rose Garden plus the Imperial Cathedral.
  • Day 8Day trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with access to the AlpspiX viewing platform.
  • Day 9Day trip to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, visiting Mirabell Palace and Hohensalzburg Fortress.

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)

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. All rail tickets between cities and for day trips are included in the package price, in 2nd class with seat reservations on long-distance trains. First-class upgrades are available for $129 per person.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
This is an independent tour. You navigate between cities on your own using pre-booked train tickets. An English-speaking escorted walking tour is included only in Rothenburg ob der Tauber on Day 3.
Which hotels are included?
Travel to Europe books Hotel Concord in Frankfurt, Hotel Wurzburger Hof in Wurzburg, Hotel Victoria in Nuremberg, and King's Hotel Center in Munich. You stay 1, 2, 3, and 3 nights respectively.
What admissions are covered?
Included are entries to Wurzburg Residence and Marienberg Fortress, Bamberg's New Residence and Cathedral, Nuremberg's Imperial Castle, Bayreuth's New Palace and Opera House, and a comprehensive Munich admissions package, plus AlpspiX and Salzburg's Mirabell Palace and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
When does the tour run?
The operator does not list specific departures in the available information. Contact Travel to Europe directly to confirm dates and current availability.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes walking tours in city centers and medieval towns. Day trips to Garmisch-Partenkirchen involve access to the AlpspiX platform and Partnach Gorge, and Salzburg involves walking to palaces and fortresses. Moderate fitness is expected.

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