Discover Intimate Germany- Castles, Beer & Wine!

Germany’s all about immersing completely in the culture of beer gardens, fairytale castles, medieval towns, wine festivals & romantic, scenic rivers. Come experience the real magic of Germany—from its vibrant cities to the amazing, enchanting Black Forest. Our tour is small & intimate. See the must-see sights, such as: Heidelberg, Munich, Oktoberfest, Neuschwanstein Castle & Nuremberg's Old Town. Cruise along the beautiful Rhine River & travel the Romantic Road to visit the majestic, medieval town of Rothenburg. We’ll go behind the “touristy spots”, journey off the beaten path & perhaps even stay in an amazing castle hotel! And let us not forget a couple days jumping into Salzburg, Austria to see where the Sound of Music took place and walk the steps of the famous scene from the movie.

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Join us this fall of 2024 for 10 days full of incredible, unforgettable memories. 

Here's an Overview of our Small Group Tour: 

Heidelberg- We will start in the oldest University town in Germany: Heidelberg. This romantic city tour will start with walking the hauptstrasse and then an exciting funicular ride up to the top of the hillside to a wonderful stop at the famous Heidelberg Castle.

Speyer- Enjoy this wonderful town located on the left bank of the Rhine River.  It is recognized as the largest surviving Romanesque church in Europe. Speyer's Cathedral owes its existence to the Salian emperor, Conrad II. After his election, he pursued the ambitious goal of building the largest church of his time. 

German Wine Road Tour-Visit beautiful hamlets, see some of Germany’s most spectacular castles & enjoy the gorgeous sceneries.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber- “Romantic Road”, we will walk the medieval town center, see the town hall & market. Walk through a traditional German Christmas Store. Lunch in Rothenburg (on your own) then off to the amazing, quaint town of Fussen.

Neuschwanstein Castle- Discover the castle inspired & ultimately mimicked by Walt Disney. We’ll have an English guided tour through this magically, grand castle. Enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch at the foot of the Castle.

Garmisch- We’ll take a cable car ride up to the majestic Alps for spectacular, panoramic views.

Munich- “OKTOBERFEST!” But first, a stop into the famous “Hofbrauhaus” for a beer and then lunch locally, then we hit the Famous beer hall festivities for the biggest party on the planet.  Visit different beer tents operated by different breweries, sing along to Oomph-Pa-Pa bands, perhaps jump on a few amusement park rides, enjoy the culture, lederhosen & dirndls of Bavaria & of course feast on the yummy pretzels, grilled chicken & so much more. Enjoy beer and snacks in one of the many beer tents. Time to visit Oktoberfest on your own.

Another day exploring Munich’s highlights, we will tour Mary’s Square with the town hall, the Glockenspiel & the Munich Cathedral.

Salzburg- We will visit Salzburg where we’ll visit the famous cathedral, fortress Hohensalzberg, follow Mozart’s footsteps or the ever-popular choice of visiting some famous “Sound of Music” sites!

Lake Konigsee- Scenic boat ride on Lake Konigsee is a must see on our trip. We’ll take time to visit historic Bertesgarten Salt mines while enjoying a panoramic, breathtaking Alpine view.

Nurnberg & Wurzburg- Our tour will include Nurnberg & Wurzburg day trips to see the old towns & royal residence in Wurzburg.

Rudesheim to Koblenz- We’ll take a Rhine Valley River Tour! Rudesheim to Koblenz is said to be the most scenic & beautiful portion of the Rhine. You’ll hop on a River Boat Cruise where we will enjoy a 2 ½ hour ride along the amazing river. You’ll see so many medieval castles perched on the romantic countryside hills!

An authentic castle hotel stay may be a possible option on our Germany Dream Vacation (depending upon how many people sign up for our small group tour).

Your Tour Price Includes:

• Transportation in an A/C minivan (including all gas, parking & road fees) with our Tour Guide.
• Your full-time professional Tour Guide, Jen Campbell of Olde World Travel.
• 9 Night’s beautiful accommodations in quaint, boutique type hotels with a delicious daily breakfast.
• Funicular ride up to the Heidelberg Castle.
• Entrance fees to the Heidelberg Castle yard & historic pharmacy museum.
• Wine tasting & winery tour at the “German Wine Road” winery.
• Full entrance & English tour guide through the castle of Neuschwanstein.
• Picnic lunch and wine in a Fussen, sitting at the base of the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle.
• Rhine River Cruise (approximately 2 ½ hours duration).
• One round of beer, at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich.
• Lunch in Heidelberg.
• Dinner outside of Heidelberg.
• Lunch in Munich.
• Dinner in Speyer.
• Lunch in Rudesheim.
• Lunch in Salzburg.
• Farewell Dinner in Munich.
• Welcome Wine and Cheese Party the evening before we begin our tour (2 hours long).
• Enjoy a delicious snack and one round of beer at Oktoberfest.
• Special Surprises & wonderful, unique & must see stops along the way.

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare, lunch & dinner (minus those meals and snacks listed above), alcohol, entrance fees other than those mentioned above & any of your personal expenses.
• *Please Note- Only 10 spots are available for this intimate tour. This is a smaller immersion type journey into the life & wonderful culture of beautiful, romantic Germany & Austria. We will stop & discover additional areas we’d like to see along the way. 

COSTS: $5,995 per person (based upon double occupancy) for up to 10 Travelers. Single room add on- $500 per person. A deposit of $600 is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to travel. 

*Airfare is not included, but we can gladly assist with your flight booking. 

*We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for the duration of your trip. 

*Consider adding a night or two either before our official tour begins, or after the tour has ended. Contact our office for pricing.

Call: 910.379.4033

Email us at: info@oldeworldtravel.com

Medieval Germany isn't just a perfect slice of history. It's absolutely alive, breathing an atmosphere of cobble street villages and castles that seemingly cling to cliffs. On this unique 10-day tour you will journey into Germany's heart and soul, visit castles, wineries and beer halls, where you will immerse yourself in the untouched charms of bygone centuries. From the royal fortresses of emperors to the fairytale icons of the Alps, discover all the glamor and allure of the medieval era, traveling in style across beautiful, picturesque Germany. 

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