Romantic Germany 2026-27
RHINE VALLEY - ROMANTISCHE STRASSE - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Romantic Germany 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Germany: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 2.100,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Romantic Germany 2026-27
RHINE VALLEY - ROMANTISCHE STRASSE - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
8 days starting from
2.100,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- 4-star hotels
- buffet dinners at the hotel or in typical restaurants
- mini-cruise on the Rhine
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 30 people
Why this tour?
- to soak up the unique atmosphere of the Romantische Strasse
- to discover UNESCO-listed artistic treasures
- to visit Aachen Cathedral
Description
This exclusive tour is designed for all those who want the perfect blend of scenic beauty and artistic and historical heritage. Discovering towns and villages, cruising along the Rhine and visiting sites and attractions will bring a succession of unexpected emotions and one certainty: Germany is a country of great impact. The gateway will be Frankfurt, a city whose DNA blends a highly dynamic present with a past displayed in all its completeness in the historic Römerberg quarter.
Aachen is one of Europe's most evocative artistic treasures. Its cathedral was the first German monument to be included in UNESCO's prestigious list of protected sites. The wonder you feel on visiting it is matched only by the magnificence on display: the building was even nominated as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The cathedral, whose core is the Palatine Chapel, is an elegant and refined blend of Byzantine, Gothic and Baroque. On his death in 814, Charlemagne was buried in his church, where his remains are still kept in a shrine, together with his throne and his reliquary bust. The Palatine Chapel (in German: Kaiserkapelle) is an octagonal structure about 31 m high and 16 m in diameter, supported by sturdy pillars. Above the arches of the gallery rises an octagonal drum with windows, on which rests the dome covering the central space. Around these pillars runs a 16-sided ambulatory with low cross vaults, above which stands a tall gallery, also vaulted and closed off by Carolingian-style bronze gates. The columns adorning the openings of the octagon are mostly ancient and come from Rome, Trier and Ravenna. In the gallery above the entrance stands Charlemagne's throne. This Carolingian octagon was begun and completed in 796 in the Byzantine style by the master builder Odo of Metz. It was consecrated on the feast of the Epiphany in 804 by Pope Leo III.
Heidelberg is among the oldest cities in all of Germany. It began as an embroidery on the banks of the River Neckar and unfolds in all its grace over the surrounding hills. Along its evocative streets runs a string of medieval buildings and churches. Many writers and artists have savoured the atmosphere of this place, among them Goethe, William Turner and Mark Twain. It was on the gentle banks of the Neckar that the Germanic cultural movement known as Romanticism was born and spread, going on to shape the arts and letters of the whole of Europe. Heidelberg is also an ancient university city, still home to a large student community that gives it a lively, bohemian atmosphere. High above the upper part of the city rises the elegant silhouette of the Castle of the Prince-Electors of the Palatinate.
The Romantische Strasse is one of the most famous routes in the whole of Germany: 370 km winding from north to south, from the enchantment of the Bavarian Alps to the lovely town of Würzburg. Like pearls strung on a necklace, romantic landscapes alternate with fairy-tale castles, towns of half-timbered houses and mighty medieval walls, Gothic or Baroque pilgrimage churches and monasteries. The Romantische Strasse is therefore an unmissable experience that will bring no end of emotions to every traveller who follows it.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – FRANKFURT
Departure on ITA Airways/Lufthansa scheduled flights to Frankfurt – on arrival, transfer to the hotel – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Frankfurt by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the old Römerberg quarter – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 240 km.
FRANKFURT - RHINE CRUISE – COLOGNE
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to St Goar - mini-cruise on the Rhine from St Goar to Boppard (11.30/12.30) to admire the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – lunch at leisure in Boppard - afternoon guided tour of Cologne (the Cathedral, the historic centre) - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Cologne by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 165 km.
COLOGNE - AACHEN 75 km – TRIER
Breakfast at the hotel – morning transfer to Aachen - visit to Aachen with local guide (the Cathedral -exterior-, the first German monument to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, regarded as one of the three foremost historic monuments in Europe and nominated as one of the seven modern wonders of the world; city tour) – lunch at leisure – free time – afternoon transfer to Trier – dinner in a typical restaurant – after dinner, Trier by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the pedestrianised city centre as far as the Porta Nigra – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 250 km.
TRIER “the city of Marx” – MAINZ “where the Rhine meets the Main”– HEIDELBERG
Breakfast at the hotel - morning guided tour of Trier (the Porta Nigra, the Market Square, the Cathedral, the Gothic church, the birthplace of Karl Marx, the Aula Palatina) – lunch at leisure – afternoon visit to Mainz with the tour leader (set at the confluence of the Main and the Rhine: the six-towered Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, the old town with its many half-timbered buildings) – evening arrival in Heidelberg - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Heidelberg by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 70 km.
SPEYER “UNESCO World Heritage Site” & HEIDELBERG
Breakfast at the hotel - full-day guided excursion – visit to Heidelberg (the ancient university city, a byword for German Romanticism the world over, lies in the narrow valley of the River Neckar beneath the ruins of the Castle of the Prince-Electors of the Palatinate) and Speyer, a small UNESCO World Heritage city (visit to the cathedral and the historic centre) – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure – tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 310 km.
HEIDELBERG – "ROMANTISCHE STRASSE" – BAMBERG
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting the loveliest spots along the Romantische Strasse - departure for Dinkelsbühl and visit to this medieval jewel - lunch at leisure – on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, regarded as the most beautiful and picturesque town in Franconia – evening arrival in Bamberg - dinner in a typical restaurant - after dinner, Bamberg by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7 · 220 km.
BAMBERG - WÜRZBURG - FRANKFURT
Breakfast at the hotel – morning guided tour of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage city spared by the bombing of the Second World War (walking tour of the historic centre with the Cathedral, the Old Town Hall and the gardens of the Bishops' Residence) – transfer to Würzburg - lunch at leisure – afternoon guided tour of Würzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage city (interior visit of the Würzburg Residence with Tiepolo's famous fresco of some 600 square metres, Bossi's Stucco Room, the Imperial Hall, the chapel and the garden) – evening arrival in Frankfurt – dinner in a typical restaurant – evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 8
FRANKFURT – ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – free time if available - departure on ITA Airways/Lufthansa scheduled flights back to Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Frankfurt on ITA Airways/Lufthansa scheduled flights
- airport/hotel transfers and return
- tour of Germany by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis
- buffet breakfasts
- guided tours as indicated
- mini-cruise on the Rhine
- taxes, VAT, city taxes
- tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania and Cagliari
- tour leader Frankfurt/Frankfurt for those departing from other airports
- evening excursions
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not indicated.
Entrance fees
INDICATIVE COSTS OF SOME ADMISSIONS:
Speyer: Cathedral - €4.00 – Mikveh €3.00
Heidelberg: Castle - €9.00
Würzburg: Residence - €8.00
Cologne: Cathedral - €12.00 (free up to age 13)
N.B. - Admission fees may change after the catalogue goes to print
Our hotels
FRANKFURT
HOTEL HOLIDAY INN FRANKFURT ALTE OPER or similar 4-star
COLOGNE
HOTEL MERCURE KOELN BELFORTSTRASSE or similar 4-star
TRIER
HOTEL VIENNA HOUSE EASY TRIER or similar 4-star
HEIDELBERG
SCHLOSSHOTEL MOLKENKUR or similar 4-star
BAMBERG
WELCOME KONGRESSHOTEL or similar 4-star
Info and schedule
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 2.100,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Frankfurt on ITA Airways/Lufthansa scheduled flights; airport/hotel transfers and return; tour of Germany by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 4-star hotels on a half-board basis; buffet breakfasts; guided tours as indicated; mini-cruise on the Rhine; taxes, VAT, city taxes; tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome, Naples, Bari, Catania and Cagliari; tour leader Frankfurt/Frankfurt for those departing from other airports; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not indicated.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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