From Bavaria to Prague

Total distance covered: 575 km.


Scenery: Stunning landscapes featuring mountains, lakes, and picturesque villages.


07:30 a.m. - Departure from Munich.
09:30 a.m. - Füssen. Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this charming town is home to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. With our guide, we’ll walk to Mary’s Bridge to take in the breathtaking scenery of the gorge. You can return to the bus on foot or by horse carriage (not included).


11:30 a.m. - Departure from Füssen. We’ll head towards the Rhine Valley, stopping at a motorway service area for lunch.
03:15 p.m. - Rothenburg. Often considered the prettiest village in Germany, Rothenburg is located on the Romantic Road and boasts a beautifully preserved medieval quarter. We’ll visit the Christmas Museum (tickets included) and have time for a walk.


04:45 p.m. - Departure from Rothenburg.
07:15 p.m. - Frankfurt. Before settling into our hotel, our guide will drop you off near Römer Square in the city center. Enjoy some free time to explore.

Total distance covered: 369 km.


Scenery: Picturesque landscapes following the Rhine and Moselle Valleys, with charming villages along the way.


08:00 a.m. - Departure from Frankfurt. Today, we’ll explore the stunning Rhine and Moselle Valleys, two rivers rich in history and dotted with picturesque villages.
09:00 a.m. - Rüdesheim am Rhein. This charming medieval village is bustling with tourists and commercial activity. After some free time, we’ll go on a two-hour boat ride on the Rhine. We’ll cruise along the most scenic part of the river, featuring fortresses, medieval villages, ancient churches, and hillside vineyards. We’ll arrive in Sankt Goar and continue our journey along scenic roads toward the Moselle Valley.


12:15 p.m. - Cochem. A picturesque village dominated by its castle which dates back over a thousand, years, Cochem is the perfect spot for lunch and a leisurely walk.


03:00 p.m. - Departure from Cochem.
04:45 p.m. - Cologne. We’ll visit its impressive Gothic cathedral, which, at 154 meters tall, was the tallest building in the world until the late 19th century. Enjoy a walk along the Rhine River and through the lively city center.


07:00 p.m. - Departure from Cologne for our hotel.
08:15 p.m. - Dortmund. Accommodation.


Note: During fairs or congresses, accommodation may be in a nearby city.

Total distance covered: 290 km.

Today, we’ll embark on a magical journey, reminiscing about our favorite childhood stories and movies as we travel through the towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm, now known as the Fairy Tale Route.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Dortmund.
10:15 a.m. - Arrival in Trendelburg, a picturesque walled village where we’ll visit the large medieval castle and the famous Rapunzel Tower (admission included) – we’ll see the princess´s long blonde braid which still hangs from the window.

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Trendelburg. We’ll continue along scenic roads, crossing forests that will remind us of the tale of Hansel and Gretel.
11:45 p.m. - Höxter. We’ll have time for lunch in this lively small town.

01:00 p.m. – Höxter. We’ll drive a few kilometers to the banks of the Weser River.
01:15 p.m. – Corvey Abbey (admission included). We’ll take time to visit this ancient monastery, a spiritual, cultural, and economic center that served as a driving force for Christianization in Europe. Founded in the ninth century, it is now a World Heritage Site.

02:15 – Departure from Corvey Abbey.
02:45 – Polle. We’ll visit the ruins of Cinderella’s Castle (admission included).

03:30 Departure from Polle.
04:15 – Hamelin - renowned for the tale of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." We’ll immerse ourselves in the Grimm Brothers´ story, following the mouse´s footprints through the city. There will be time for a walk.

05:45 p.m. - Departure from Hamelin.
06:45 p.m. - Hanover. We’ll take a walk near the old town hall before heading to our hotel.

Notes:
-On some dates, the accommodation might be in Cologne or another nearby city, in which case, the departure from Cologne on Thursday will be at 07:30 a.m.
-Corvey Abbey is closed from November to February.

Total distance covered: 283 km.
Scenery: Hills blanketed in lush forests, storybook landscapes dotted with gabled-roof houses, and picturesque valleys where winding rivers flow past charming traditional villages.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Hannover after breakfast. We’ll begin our journey through the enchanting countryside of Lower Saxony, where forests, hills, and tranquil villages set the tone for a day filled with heritage and beauty.
09:45 a.m. - Rammelsberg Mines. We’ll visit this historic mining complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that operated for over a thousand years. First exploited in the Middle Ages, it became one of Europe’s most important centers for non-ferrous metal mining in the late 16th century, particularly silver. Our visit will include admission to the museum, where we’ll learn about the industrial legacy and fascinating techniques used throughout the centuries.

11:00 a.m. - Departure from the mines.
11:15 a.m. - Goslar. We’ll stop in this beautifully preserved town, once a Free Imperial City, whose stunning medieval old town has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to stroll through cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, visit the majestic Church of St. Peter, and admire the Market Square with its symbolic eagle-topped fountain and historic guild house.

12:45 p.m. - Departure from Goslar.
02:00 p.m. - Göttingen. Arrival in this vibrant university town, home to Germany’s most prestigious university. You’ll have free time to explore the elegant old town and enjoy lunch. As you walk through its historic streets, you’ll find marble plaques honoring many of the influential figures who studied or taught here—scientists, writers, and thinkers who helped shape European and world history.

04:00 p.m. - Departure from Göttingen. We’ll travel into the region of Thuringia, passing through river valleys, wooded hills, and idyllic scenery that seems lifted from a fairytale.
04:45 p.m. - Bad Sooden. We’ll make a brief stop in this charming spa town nestled in the mountains, famed for its beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and therapeutic mineral springs.

05:45 p.m. - Departure from Bad Sooden.
06:45 p.m. - Eisenach, where Baroque and Renaissance buildings line the streets. You’ll see the house where Johann Sebastian Bach was born—one of the greatest composers in the history of music—and the home where Martin Luther spent much of his childhood. This legendary theologian and monk would later launch the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Dinner included.

08:00 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 218 km.

Scenery: We’ll journey through the lush, green heart of Germany, surrounded by magnificent forests and medieval towns where church spires and towers rise above red-tiled rooftops.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the visit to Wartburg Castle.

After breakfast, we’ll visit the magnificent Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fortress holds a key place in history as the location where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, making the Scriptures accessible to the general public and laying the foundation for Protestantism.

Later, we’ll have free time for lunch in Eisenach. If you’re passionate about music, you may want to visit the Bach House, dedicated to one of the greatest composers in history. Alternatively, you can explore the Automobile Museum (admission included), located in the former main plant of East Germany’s automobile industry, home to a fascinating collection of vintage vehicles.

01:30 p.m. – Departure from Eisenach.
02:15 p.m. – Gotha. We’ll make a brief stop to explore the medieval heart of the city, where you’ll see beautiful buildings from the early days of industrialization. From the outside, we’ll admire the immense Baroque palace—one of the largest in Germany.

03:30 p.m. – Departure from Gotha.
04:00 p.m. – Erfurt. Arrival in the capital of Thuringia, a vibrant city with a remarkably well-preserved historic center. You’ll see its majestic cathedral and numerous churches, towers, and chapels in impressive German Gothic style. A highlight of the city is the Krämerbrücke, a stunning medieval bridge that has been continuously inhabited for over 500 years. At 120 meters in length, it is the longest bridge with buildings in all of Europe.

05:30 p.m. – Departure from Erfurt.
07:30 p.m. – Leipzig. We’ll arrive in the early evening in one of Germany’s cultural and historical treasures. Leipzig was home to renowned composers such as Bach and Wagner. It was a major industrial hub during the East German era, and today, it’s a dynamic city of over half a million people.

09:00 p.m. – Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 263 km.

Scenery: Historic monuments, baroque and renaissance architecture, river views, and forests in the Czech Republic.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Leipzig after breakfast.
08:15 a.m. - Monument to the Battle of the Nations. We’ll make a brief stop just outside Leipzig at this monument, inaugurated in 1913 and standing 91 meters tall. It commemorates a famous battle from the Napoleonic Wars.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
10:00 a.m. - Dresden. We’ll explore the capital of Saxony, known as the "Florence on the Elbe" for its baroque and renaissance architecture and palaces, which evoke the city’s glorious history, and its beautiful promenades along the Elbe River. There will be time for lunch.

02:00 p.m. - Departure from Dresden. We’ll cross into the Czech Republic, enjoying scenic landscapes of hills and forests along the way.
04:15 p.m. - Prague. Upon arrival, we’ll include a tour of the city with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. We’ll begin with a walking tour of Prague’s oldest district, including the Prague Castle and the surrounding citadel, with its churches and palaces, offering breathtaking views of the "City of a Hundred Spires." We’ll then continue to Prague’s Lesser Quarter, known as Mala Strana, crossing the Vltava River on the iconic Charles Bridge, a masterpiece of architecture and sculpture. From here, you’ll enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city before we enter Stare Mesto, home to one of the most beautiful squares in Central Europe. Here you’ll find the Tyn Church and the famous Town Hall with its astronomical clock and chimes. We’ll end the tour in the lively city center, where you’ll find many traditional breweries filled with different flavors.
Note: In winter, the city tour may take place the following day to make the most of daylight hours.

07:45 a.m. - We’ll begin our city tour with a local guide. The tour, lasting approximately two and a half hours, will take us on a walking exploration of Prague’s oldest and highest area, home to its castle and citadel, where we’ll find historic churches and palaces. From here, we’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the “City of a Hundred Spires.”

We’ll then continue to the lower part of the city, the Baroque district known as "Mala Strana" or Lesser Town. Crossing the Vltava River via the iconic Charles Bridge, a masterpiece of architecture and sculpture, we’ll take in a stunning panoramic view of the city before entering Stare Mesto, the Old Town. Here, we’ll find its famous square, considered one of the most beautiful in Central Europe, featuring the Church of Tyn and the renowned Town Hall with its astronomical clock and carillon.

07:00 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll include a transfer to the historic center, where you’ll find numerous traditional breweries, as well as restaurants and other lively spots to dine and experience Prague’s vibrant nightlife.

09:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.