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Day 1: Munich, Germany
Accommodation: 5 Star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich
Check in to the 5 star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel in the heart of Munich’s old town. Treat yourself in the hotel spa or explore the cobblestoned streets of Munich’s historic centre.
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Day 2: Munich to Nuremburg, via Regensburg
Accommodation: 5 Star Sheraton Carlton Hotel, Nuremburg
In the morning, one of our team will deliver your car to the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski. After a vehicle familiarisation session and route briefing, we’ll hand you the keys and your adventure begins as you head north out of Munich, to Landshut and it’s magnificent castle overlooking the Isar River.
Continuing north through the Bavarian countryside, take a late morning break at the peaceful riverside Weltenburg Abbey, the world’s oldest monastic brewery.
Lunch today is in the UNESCO listed Old Town of Regensburg. With over 2,000 years of history the UNESCO listed town centre is one you’ll want to spend some time exploring, before the short drive out of town to the unique, grand Walhalla monument with its views of Regensburg and the Danube.
From Walhalla the tour makes its way to Nürnberg, the second largest city of in Bavaria and your first overnight stop. The 5 star Carlton Hotel in the city centre is within walking distance of the remarkable medieval centre, including the Kaiserburg Castle complex fortifications that are still intact today. For history buffs, Nuremberg also played a significant role in the first half of the 20th century. Find out more at the Documentation Centre and other culturally significant sites around the city.
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Day 3: Nuremburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, via Würzburg
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Herrnschloesschen, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
After the Carlton’s delicious buffet breakfast, your second day of touring starts with a short run up the autobahn to Bamberg. This UNESCO listed town centre is often overlooked by non-German visitors, but locals often list this small city as one of the must-see sights in Bavaria.
From Bamberg the route winds its way along the local roads to the town of Schlüsselfeld, and then on to the Baroque Franconian city of Würzburg. The official start (or end) of the Romantic Road, Würzburg is home to castles, palaces, world renowned gardens, and a charming Old Town all set alongside the impressive river Main.
Following lunch in Würzburg, the tour meanders along the Romantic Road to the charming little village of Weikersheim, before continuing via loping back roads to its most treasured town, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg was once a free imperial city and a major trade centre in the Middle Ages, but today, its fairy-tale charm, perfectly preserved city walls, rich heritage and local delicacy ‘Schneeball’ are what make the town so worth visiting.
Your home for the night is the classic Hotel Herrnschlösschen, located in the heart of the cobblestoned Old Town and a short walk to all the worthwhile attractions this gem of a town has to offer.
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Day 4: Rothenburg to Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, via The Romantic Road.
Accommodation: 4 Star Superior Hotel König Ludwig, Schwangau
Leaving Rothenburg, the tour continues down the Romantic Road to Dinkelsbuhl, one of the finest medieval walled settlements in Germany. After a wander around this charming UNESCO listed town, enjoy a day’s drive along the Romantic route stopping at colourful, fantastically authentic villages such as Nördlingen, Donauworth and Lansberg, as well one of the prettiest little churches on a hill you’re ever likely to see (another UNESCO listed sight).
Later in the afternoon, as you approach the border of Bavaria with Austria, the Alps will rise in the distance and you’ll soon find yourself in Schwangau, alongside the unmissable Neuschwanstein Castle.
Your hotel for the night is the Das König Ludwig Spa hotel, nestled at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Spend your evening relaxing in the hotel’s award-winning spa, or venture into the nearby pedestrian–only gothic Old Town of Fussen with its selection of diverse dining options.
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Day 5: Schwangau, via Hahntenjoch.
Accommodation: 4 Star Superior Hotel König Ludwig, Schwangau
Today is a free day to explore King Ludwig’s famous castles, the surrounding Alps, or have a taster of the German Alpine Road that intersects with the Romantic Road here. For those eager to experience a more driver oriented alpine route, we have an optional loop that includes two of our favourite roads just across the border in northern Austria.
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Day 6: Schwangau to Munich, via MIttenwald.
Accommodation: 5 Star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel, Munich
In the morning, settle back behind the wheel of your dream car for one last day behind the wheel. The route on Day 6 will lead you to Eibsee directly underneath Germany’s highest mountain. Take the engineering marvel that is world’s longest freespan cable car to the top of the Zugspitze, where you can gaze out over the 360 degree view of over 400 peaks spanning Germany and Austria.
Coming down from Zugspitze, lunch will be amongst the frescoed buildings and surrounding peaks of our favourite Bavarian village, before the route leads you lakeside once more for an afternoon drink overlooking Kochelsee and the Alps beyond.
The final stretch back into Munich and the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel will be along the A95 autobahn, giving you one last chance to appreciate the ability of your car in the unique German driving conditions on offer.
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Day 7: Munich
All good things must come to an end. In the morning, your car will collected from the Kempinski by one of our team.
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If you wish to extend your journey, talk to us at Alps & Autobahns about further customising this tour for you.