The Best Of South West: Nature, Myths And More – 7 days/ 6 nights

The Best Of South West: Nature, Myths And More – 7 days/ 6 nights

Heidelberg, Black Forest, Freiburg

Day 1 – Heidelberg

Your holiday will start at the 5-star hotel Europäischer Hof in Heidelberg, which is privately run by the fourth generation of owner’ family since 1865. The hotel provides 100 elegant individually styled rooms, 14 suites, 3 apartments and a penthouse suite.

Overnight at Europäischer Hof, Heidelberg

Day 2- Heidelberg

After enjoying the rich breakfast at your hotel you will meet your driver and your private guide for today. You will discover Heidelberg and its surroundings which lie in a beautiful setting on the river Neckar. You will also visit the castle of Heidelberg, which dominates the old town Centre of Heidelberg with its lofty situation. The castle is full of history and myths that are waiting to be discovered. Another highlight of the tour will be your exclusive ride on a hot air balloon from where you can see the whole region far above the ground which is an unforgettable experience.

Overnight at Europäischer Hof, Heidelberg

Day 3 – Black Forest

Within a two hours’ drive only you will reach the Black forest area and the Hotel Traube Tonbach, which you can call your home for the next two days. Built in 1789 with 8 generations of family ownership, the Hotel Traube Tonbach is a traditional hotel offering four restaurants, one of it awarded with three Michelin stars, spacious cottage-style rooms with elegant wooden furniture, flat-screen TV and free WIFI. To start your Black forest experience you will enjoy a hiking tour in the forests and the young National Park. Together with your hiking guide who knows every tree in the Black Forest and who can tell a lot of stories about the region and its people you will also have lunch at the typical “Blockhütte”, a little cabin in the woods.

Overnight at Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn

Day 4 – Black Forest

Theme of the day: Relax! Today you will enjoy a Spa treatment at the hotels exclusive spa area. Whether you prefer a body massage or a manicure the staff will fulfill all your needs .Have a swim in the pool, let tension and stress disappear in the fragrant floral steam of the bio sauna, for those who still need some activity we can offer a private yoga lesson with fantastic views of the Black Forest.

Overnight at Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn

Day 5- Freiburg

Next destination on your journey will be Freiburg and the 5-star superior Hotel Colombi. The luxury hotel is located in Freiburg’s old town and provides 112 non-smoking rooms and suites with an elegant and charming interieur . To get an overview of this magnificent city you will enjoy a private Freiburg walking tour after check-in at the hotel. Did you know that the city has an unusual system of gutters (called Freiburg Bächle) that runs throughout its center and that people say that if someone accidentally falls or steps into a Bächle, they will marry a Freiburger, or “Bobbele”.

Overnight at Colombi Hotel, Freiburg

Day 6- Freiburg

On your last day, you will enjoy a full day Black Forest tour and visit lake Titisee which owes its creation to the Feldberg glacier. After a nice boat tour on the lake you will have lunch in a typical beergarden – if the weather allows. Another typical part of the culture of the region is the “Schwarzwälderkirschtorte” (Black Forest cake), a delicious cake. In the afternoon you will experience a private baking lesson of a “Schwarzälderkirschtote” and of course try one as well – a tour for gourmets!

Overnight at Colombi Hotel ,Freiburg

Day 7 – Departure

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your English speaking driver will await you and take you to your next destination