A La Carte Germany Tours

The Heart of Germany Tour

Chauffeured private tour through the middle of Germany: Rothenburg, Thuringia Forest, Harz Mountains and a lot more in 10 days

This The Heart of Germany Tour, which starts and ends in Frankfurt, lasts 10 days.

Visit Frankfurt and its historic city. See the historic cities of Würzburg, Rothenburg, Bamberg and Weimar, where you will follow the footsteps of famous people like Goethe and Riemenschneider. Walk through the great Thuringia forest and the Harz Mountains and discover life in the small towns in the woods. Discover the Wartburg and enjoy amazing views. Admire Goslar and other small mining towns. Find out about the Witches legends and walk on the mountain, Broken, which is known as the site of the legendary Witche' Sabbath. Visit the old towns of Hann.Münden and Cassel and learn about the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Enjoy a scenic round tour through the Waldecker Bergland, one of Germanys most popular holiday regions. And finally climb on the mountain Wasserkuppe for more fantastic views.

The Heart of Germany Tour - 10 Days Itinerary
Day

1	Frankfurt-Würzburg Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Your personal driver-guide picks you up from Frankfurt International Airport. Tour Frankfurt's historic Old Town: Römer and Römerberg, Cathedral, Historical Museum and Goethe's house. Visit the German leather and shoe museum in Offenbach. Drive to Würzburg and go to the residence and the royal chapel. 2 nights in Würzburg. LDA*
2	Würzburg Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour In Würzburg visit the Franconian Museum of the Main, then drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Discover the historic city of Rothenburg: Town Hall, Baumeisterhaus, museum of medieval justice (displaying instruments of torture), Plönlein, Hospital, Ramparts (13c-14c towers), Burggarten, Herrengasse, St James Church and the Wolfgangskirche. 2nd night in Würzburg. BLDA*
3	Würzburg - Bamberg - Vierzehnheiligen - Ilmenau Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Short drive to Bamberg. Enjoy the masterpieces of early German Gothic sculptures in the cathedral ( The Knight of Bamberg and The tomb of Henry II the Saint). After visiting the old residence, the next stop is the pilgrimage church Vierzehnheiligen, which is dedicated to 14 Auxiliary Saints. The worship of this group of saints must be seen in the context of the mysticism in the beginning of the 15c. Overnight in Ilmenau. BLDA*
4	Ilmenau - Eisenach Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Drive through the best parts of the Thuringia Forest. In the charming villages the inhabitants still retain their traditional skills and craftsmanship. Stops at Oberhof and the Marienglashöhle. Enjoy the great panorama after walking on the Großer Inselsberg. Visit the Automobilmuseum in Eisenach, which documents a local construction industry. Overnight in Eisenach. BLDA*
5	Eisenach - Weimar - Braunlage Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Visit the Wartburg in Eisenach, this fortress combines elements from different periods and centuries. Short drive to Weimar: Historically an intellectual and cultural centre, which attracted a lot of famous people. Visit the houses of Goethe and Schiller, the German National Theater, the town church and the Nietzsche Archiv. Drive to Braunlage and enjoy the wellness offers of your hotel. 3 nights in Braunlage. BLDA*
6	Braunlage Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Scenic drive from Braunlage via Wernigerode to the Rappbodestausee. Stop at Schierke and walk to the Broken, the site of the legendary Witche' Sabbath, enjoy the delightful small town of Wernigerode and its fine half- timbered buildings. Explore the Hermann' Grotto, a limestone cave in Rübeland and enjoy the impressive views from the Bodetal. 2nd night in Braunlage. BLDA*
7	Braunlage Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Scenic drive from Braunlage via St.Andreasberg, Okertalsperre, Klausthal-Zellerfeld to Goslar. Stop at the old silver mine in St Andreasberg, enjoy the views from the Oker dam and discover the Upper Harz Museum in Clausthal- Zellerfeld. City tour of Goslar: On the market square visit 2 Gothic buildings, the town hall and the Kaiserworth, look at the half-timbered houses around and go into the Huldigunssaal. 3rd night in Braunlage. BLDA*
8	Braunlage - Hann-Münden/Kassel Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Drive to Hann.Münden and visit the old town. Excursion to the Upper Weser Valley, where the villages have been founded by French Huguenot refugees in the 18c. Visit Kassel and follow the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Admire the castle Wilhelmshöhe, its wonderful park and views. Stroll through the Old Masters Gallery. 2 nights in Hann. Münden or Kassel. BLDA*
9	Hann.Münden/Kassel - Waldecker Bergland Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour Scenic round tour Freienhagen, Waldeck*, Bad Wildungen, Haina*, Frankenberg, Korbach, Arolsen, Freienhagen. The castle in Waldeck has a great view of the artificial lake, offers Burgmuseum galleries and boasts a Witches Tower. The Eder dam was bombed during WWII resulting in catastrophic floods. 2nd night in Hann.Münden or Kassel. BLDA*
10	Hann.Münden/Kassel - Fulda/Wasserkuppe - Frankfurt Germany: The Heart of Germany Tour 2 hour morning shopping in Kassel. Drive to Fulda. Visit the Michaelskirche, which was built in the 9c. Climb to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and enjoy the amazing view over Fulda and the Vogelsberg. BL*. Drop-off at Frankfurt International Airport or in the city center. This is the end of the Rothenburg-ThueringerWald- HarzGebirge-Tour. BL*

* B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner | A = Accommodation

Tour departures: on request - please book at least 3-6 months ahead

The Heart of Germany Tour - Prices
Type of Accommodation	2-3 passengers	4-6 passengers	Single room add

Boutique	US$ 13,100	US$ 10,900	US$ 990
Luxury (Best available)	US$ 19,150	US$ 16,250	US$ 1,780
All prices are per person and in US$

"Boutique" / "Luxury" prices include: private driver-guide, transport, all entrance fees as suggested on itinerary, taxes and tolls.

The "Boutique" category includes continental breakfasts, light lunches, dinners in fine restaurants (and you choose freely three items à la carte), fine wines from Germany at dinner and fine hotels (comfortable double room with private bathroom).

The "Luxury" category includes continental breakfasts, light lunches, dinners in best available restaurants (and you choose freely three items à la carte), best available wines from Germany at dinner and best available accommodation (comfortable double room with private bathroom).

To secure your booking A La Carte Germany Tours needs a 20% non-refundable deposit (usually between 3-12 months in advance). The balance of the fee is payable 60 days before the start of the tour. Both Visa and MasterCard are acceptable forms of payment. Please use the secured payment means that is described during our booking process.

Cancellation Policy: The 20% booking deposit is non-refundable. For cancellations received in writing 30 days before departure, there is a 50% refund. For cancellations received in writing until the day before departure, there is a 20% refund. There are no refunds for cancellations received on the day of or after the departure date.

We look forward to guiding you through Germany. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions by emailing us at tours@a-la-carte-germany-tours.com . We are always happy to serve you.