The Tour (Tour Code: 3b)
Our journey begins with a delighted morning tour to romantic Heidelberg. Known as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, Heidelberg lies on the River Neckar and it is an everlasting favorite among
international tourists.
Explore of the world famous castle (partially in ruins) with its impressing Gothic and Renaissance buildings. We show you the large courtyard, the mighty terrace and one of the largest wine barrels in
the world, the “Heidelberg Tun”. Take a walk in the medieval town center and marvel at the Old Bridge, Karlstor, the Church of the Holy Spirit, House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance
facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses. The city hosts the oldest university of Germany.
We continue our journey to the best-preserved medieval town in Germany - Rothenburg ob der Tauber high above the Tauber River Valley on the Romantic Road. We will go for a sightseeing walk
through the picturesque old lanes and the castle gardens: See St. Jacobs Church with the wood carved altar by Tilman Riemenschneider. Marvel at half-timbered houses, city gates and the mighty
Renaissance Town Hall. In your leisure time visit the fascinating Medieval Crime Museum, Doll and Toy museum, German Christmas Museum and many more.
Rothenburg also offers great souvenir-shopping opportunities: Buy carvings, wine glasses,
Christmastree ornaments, beer steins and even cuckoo clocks.
At many lovely restaurants you can enjoy a traditional German meal, but don’t forget to try a “Schneeball” (snowball) a local fried dough ball with many different topping
Tour duration:
9 hours
Tour price: $330 USD (per person)
Itinerary
All Year Departure at 09:30AM Return at 07:00PM
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German.
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