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11-Day Frankfurt to Rome Rail Tour (11R01)

11-Day Frankfurt to Rome Rail Tour (11R01), a rail journey with Travel to Europe (To-Europe)

Romantic Road, Munich, Royal Castles, Alp Mountains, Venice and Rome: what else is there to say? A great travel itinerary for independent travelers!

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Wurzburg

    Frankfurt Int. Airport to Wurzburg

    High-Speed train (ICE) from Frankfurt Int. Airport directly to Wurzburg, the gateway to the Romantic Road. Visit the Old Town and the Residence.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Regional rail from Wurzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a medieval walled town. Evening English-speaking Night-Watchman tour.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    Rail from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Nuremberg (under 1.5 hrs). Visit the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) and medieval Old Town.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    High-speed ICE train from Nuremberg to Munich. Sightseeing including Marienplatz, Nymphenburg Palace and self-guided walking tour of the city center.

  5. Day 5overnight: Munich

    Escorted Coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace

    All-day escorted coach tour via Oberammergau to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Innsbruck

    Innsbruck

    Speed rail from Munich to Innsbruck (under 2 hours) through the Alp Mountains via Rosenheim and Kufstein. Explore the Altstadt and the Goldenes Dachl.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Venice

    Venice

    Afternoon train from Innsbruck to Venice. Sightseeing including the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Two-hour English-speaking Venice walking tour covering St. Mark's Square, Marco Polo's House and the Cannaregio District.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    High-speed EuroStar train from Venice to Rome (about 3:45 hrs). Free time for sightseeing near the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain.

  10. Day 10overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Optional three-hour English-speaking walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

  11. Day 11

    Rome

    Tour ends after breakfast. Airport Shuttle Transfer from hotel to the airport can be added.

Included

  • Rail tickets throughout (2nd class, mostly High-Speed trains)
  • Admission to Wurzburg Residence and Marienberg Fortress
  • English-speaking Night-Watchman tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Admission to the Imperial Castle, Deep Well and Sinwell Tower in Nuremberg
  • Ticket for unlimited public transportation within Munich
  • Admission to Munich Residence Museum & Treasury, Cuvillies-Theatre, Hall of Fame and Statue of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum, Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
  • All-day escorted coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, with admissions
  • Free English-speaking walking tour of Venice
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • 10 nights hotel accommodation per itinerary

Not included

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

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