Royal Castles Self – drive Tour – (5 days/ 4 nights)

Discover the beautiful cities of Heidelberg, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Bayreuth and Bamberg during this self- drive tour

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Frankfurt – Heidelberg (90 km)

Depart Frankfurt and drive to Heidelberg, the beautiful university town. Discover this beautiful city during a private walking tour including a visit of the Castle.

Overnight in Heidelberg

Day 2: Heidelberg – Rothenburg- Wuerzburg (243 km)

Take the Castle Road via Bad Rappenau and Waldenburg to Rothenburg. Enjoy a private walking tour of this the charming old town past picturesque lanes, the castle gardens and the mighty renaissance Town Hall before continuing to Würzburg for the night.

Overnight in Würzburg

Day 3- Wuerzburg – Bayreuth – Bamberg (215 km)

Spend the morning exploring at leisure then visit the magnificent Würzburg Residence, a fantastic example of baroque architecture, to admire its gardens and fresco artworks. Drive to Bayreuth and discover this picturesque city famous for its Old and New Palace at your own pace. The city is also well known for its annual Richard Wagner Festival. Drive on to Bamberg and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Overnight in Bamberg

Day 4 – Bamberg – Nuremberg (60 km)

Discover Bamberg, not only famous for its UNESCO old quarter, but also for its castle and famous for its beer. See the highlights of this city on your own pace or why not book a private city tour? Drive on to Nuremberg and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Nuremberg

Day 5: Nuremberg-Munich (170 km)

After breakfast this morning join a private tour and see the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds then take a guided walk of Nuremberg’s medieval town centre to admire its city walls, Imperial Castle and Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. You may choose to stay in Nuremberg or continue your drive to Munich in the afternoon, where your arrangements conclude.