Best 13 Days Frankfurt, Heidelberg, The Romance Of The Medieval City and Rothenburg Holiday Package

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Relaxation in the City The River Rhine should be savored and explored during the day when the castles dominate the cliffs and the patchwork fields are in full bloom but that for tomorrow. After your intercontinental flight to Frankfurt, be greeted at the airport and transferred to a five-star hotel just outside the city, for a relaxed evening that helps you re energize from the journey.

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Frankfurt to Heidelberg Castles and Cruising Along the River Rhine Follow the river, sit back and watch a carpet of vineyards spread across the Rhine Valley.

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This fortress has never been particularly effective, and it was sacked and commandeered by invading armies throughout its history.

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Wander beneath the medieval city gate, through the narrow alleys past sloped tiles, onto rustic taverns from the 13th century, every step overlooked by the surreal church spires. A traditional dinner of Francois dishes and home-brewed beer adds further authenticity to the tour.

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Rothenburg /– Baroque Wine Villages and Heritage Streets Rothenburg dates to the 13th century, and your hotel is an original part of the city. Originally a customs house, it has been hosting guests since 1488. Every room is unique, both in size and style, the furnishing provided by antiques and the bedrooms cascading old charms. It’s a symbol of Rothenburg, and a tranquil space to base your free day in the city. The streets look different in the light, and it’s easy to explore without a map; just take the random alleys to boutique shops, medieval taverns, and the timeless design of Rothenburg’s era. You may also wish to spend the afternoon in nearby Iphofen, a Baroque wine village that’s hidden behind old city walls.

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Nuremberg to Ahorntal – Fortress of the German Emperor The sandstone silhouette of Nuremberg Castle dominates the panorama, an imperial showcase of power rising spherically above the town. It dates back to the Roman Empire and was enlarged by the monarchs who ruled Bavaria. Enticing and evocative, the castle guides you into an old town of fortifications and Gothic churches, of gilded fountains and stone that’s softly faded over time. So much has happened here, from the Nuremberg Trials to the Durer City and tales of religious crusades. Spend half the day in Nuremberg, a local guide opening up the locks of the city to reveal so many centuries. Nuremberg is halfway to Ahorntal, so from here the road winds through the sublime Altmühltal Valley, connecting a series of medieval villages with postcard-perfect architecture. Admire the views and then rise above it all, spending the night at a cliffside castle in Ahorntal.

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Ahorntal – Ancient Villages and Franconian Switzerland An 800-year-old castle crowns the heart of Franconian Switzerland, rising above the green paradise like a charismatic sentinel. From the outside, it glistens like the past, full of mystique and fabled presence. The interiors reflect the historical ambiance, but they’ve been refurbished to offer contemporary luxury. Every suite is unique and individually decorated, with the windows gazing out on the Franconian Switzerland Nature Preserve. The castle is surrounded by woodlands, and the day is at your leisure offering the chance to wander along the pathways beneath the castle’s iconic facade. You may also choose to spend the afternoon in nearby Bayreuth, the city of Richard Wagner in the foothills of Franconian Switzerland.

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Wartburg Castle – Relaxing in Tudor-Style Germany Wartburg Castle is doused in fame, a UNESCO World Heritage site that proudly overlooks Thuringia and a forested valley. While the fortress symbolizes military power, there’s a harmony to how Wartburg blends into the landscape and preserves an antiquity that cuts across the centuries. It was here that Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, something that’s expertly remembered in the castle museum. Your hotel is located within the World Heritage grounds, a former pilgrims’ hostel that’s been around almost as long as the castle and recently converted into a five-star hotel. It’s so good you shouldn’t just spend one night, so you will spend two, especially with all the nature reserves and historical attractions that lie within walking distance.

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Wartburg Castle – Relaxing in Tudor-Style Germany Wartburg Castle is doused in fame, a UNESCO World Heritage site that proudly overlooks Thuringia and a forested valley. While the fortress symbolizes military power, there’s a harmony to how Wartburg blends into the landscape and preserves an antiquity that cuts across the centuries. It was here that Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, something that’s expertly remembered in the castle museum. Your hotel is located within the World Heritage grounds, a former pilgrims’ hostel that’s been around almost as long as the castle and recently converted into a five-star hotel. It’s so good you shouldn’t just spend one night, so you will spend two, especially with all the nature reserves and historical attractions that lie within walking distance.

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Kriebstein Castle to Dresden – A Knight’s Castle on a Cliff The castle of Kriebstein radiates knightly stories, some from the realms of fiction and others with a Saxon flair that’s eminently believable. Part myth, part medieval fortress, it’s a castle that reflects the atmosphere of this luxury tour – so much doesn’t seem believable, even when you’re crossing the moat and walking beneath the bay turrets. Stop at Kriebstein on route to Dresden, spend two hours exploring the castle and then dine with a fabled view of the fortress. Arrive in Dresden to explore the Pillnitz Castle, a picturesque former residence of the Kings of Saxony, a royal palace that stands elegantly over the Elbe River. Your hotel is within the castle grounds, the suites overlooking lush cultivated gardens and the Baroque splendor of the city.

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Dresden – A Royal Residence in a Baroque City Dresden has risen from the ashes, rebuilding itself yet maintaining the architectural integrity of its Baroque past. A city of nobility and a place of grandeur that attracted the finest designers in Central Europe; Dresden features theaters surrounded by ornate sculptures, townhouses that arched beneath Baroque cathedral spires, murals that roamed hundreds of meters through the city. Dresden was decimated in WWII, but it’s recovered, painstakingly recreating its former glory. A local guide takes you on a half-day walking tour, including the palaces of the city and the galleries where stolen art treasures have been returned. The afternoon is at your leisure, and there are some wonderfully atmospheric places to observe the life of the city.

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Munich to Neuschwanstein – The Iconic Fairytale Fortress Fly south from Dresden to Munich and drive into the foothills of the Alps, where Neuschwanstein Castle beckons from its perch. A castle from the fairytales, the blueprint for Sleeping Beauty, and so many romanticized images, you’ll need a glamorous vehicle for your trip. Travel up the hill in a horse-drawn carriage, winding through the trees as the turrets poke out from above. Walk beneath the archway and immerse yourself in a fictional world, one of exuberant interiors and the flamboyance of King Ludwig II. A castles tour of Germany would not be complete without Neuschwanstein, without imagining the operas of Richard Wagner and creating the storybook narrative.

Neuschwanstein – Surreal Tales Amidst the Alps Your hotel provides a gentle base in the Alps, the castle of Neuschwanstein rising just two miles away and a dozen walking trails taking you through the foothills of Europe’s jagged mountains. Spend the day at leisure, finalizing the immersion in medieval Germany and using Neuschwanstein as the effervescent compass point. You may wish to return up the hill to the castle, or descend into the tiny villages that dot the valley. Life is serene and surreal here, stuck in time and inviting you to stay as long as you can.