Day 1: Trechtingshausen
Meeting, Dinner
We’ll gather in our ‘storybook’ accommodation of Burg Reichenstein for our traditional get-acquited meeting. We’ll conclude our evening with dinner together in our romantic castle hotel.

Day 2: Trechtingshausen
Rheinfels, Rhine Cruise
We begin our first full day together with a tour of Rheinfels Castle, mightiest on the Rhein. Perched high above the river, this fortress offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval life and military architecture. Its sprawling ruins include tunnels, massive stone walls, and a small but engaging museum. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Reichensten via a classic Rhein cruise, where medieval castles crown vinyard-covered hills and charming villages line the riverbanks. This iconic stretch of the Middle Rhine is both scenic and historic, capturing the romantic heart of Germany.

Burg Reichenstein (2 nights) https://www.burg-reichenstein.com/

Day 3: Rothenburg
Prince Bishop’s Palace, Night Watchman’s Tour
We set out across southern Germany today in our private coach. Along the way we’ll visit the Prince‑Bishops’ Palace, a Baroque masterpiece. Tiepolo frescoes and guilded stucco halls highlight the tour while utside, the meticulously landscaped Court Garden is a wonder of geometric harmony. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a classic Romantic Road experience - Rothenberg’s Night Watchman’s Tour.

Hotel Eisenhut (1 night) https://www.hotel-eisenhut.de/

Day 4: Füssen        
Ulm Munster, Luge
Today is a travel day as we head further south to Fussen, gateway to Mad Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle. Enroute we’ll stop for Ulm’s magnificent cathedral. This 14th-15th century Gothic marvel boasts the tallest church spire in the world at 530 feet. It’s intricate façade, soaring nave, and stunning stained glass windows reflect centuries of craftsmanship and devotion. Upon our arrivel, if time and weather allow, we’ll indulge in a few runs of the nearby mountain luge.

Hotel Schlosskrone (2 nights) https://www.schlosskrone.de/

Day 5: Füssen  
Neuschwanstein, Wieskirche
A highlight of any German tour, our morning’s visit to Neuschwanstein will check the box on many a bucket list. Lugwig’s fairytale-like masterpiece blended romantic medieval style and 19th-century grandeur. Its turrets, dramatic cliffside setting, and lavish interiors inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle and continue to captivate visitors worldwide. Nearby, the Wieskirche (Pilgrimage Church of Wies) is a stunning example of Bavarian Rococo. Its white and gold interior, delicate stuccowork, and pastel frescoes make it one of the most beautiful churches in Europe.

Day 6: Munich
Linderhof, Andechs
Today we are off to Munich, Bavaria’s storied capital. Before departing the Alpine south, we’ll take in another of Ludwig’s creations - Schloss Linderhof. This smallest and most intimate of Ludwig’s royal retreats, is a jewel of opulent Baroque design. Surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens and whimsical structures, Linderhof uniquely reflects Ludwig’s romantic imagination and love for theatrical beauty. We’ll make a lunch stop at Andechs Monastery. A centuries-old pilgrimage site, Andechs has attracted visitors for worship, wonder, and authentic hospitality from the monastery’s brewhouse where they still offers monk-brewed beers and hearty Bavarian fare.

Hotel TBD (2 nights)

Day 7: Munich
Walking Tour, Oktoberfest
We’ll begin our Munich explorations with a walking tour of the Old Town city center. This ‘birthplace’ of Hitler’s National Socialist (Nazi) Party provides a backdrop to a fascinating but dark history. In the afternoon, we’ll lighten our spirits with a visit to iconic Octoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival. The Theresienwiese (festival ‘meadow’) comes alive with massive beer tents and the aroma of sausage and pretzels. Bavarian culture is celebrated with lively music, traditional attire, and overflowing steins of beer.

Day 8: Berchtesgaden
Konigsee Cruise
After the torrid pace of our first week, we’ll all be ready for a liesurely day. We’ll indulge in a late morning in Munich before departing for our next destination of Berchtesgaden. Upon our arrival we’ll have a cruise on the stunning Konigsee, surrounded by the Bavarian Alps of the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Hotel Alpina Ros (2 nights) https://www.alpina-hotels.de/demming/

Day 9: Berchtesgaden
Eagle’s Nest
Perched atop a dramatic peak in the Bavarian Alps, the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) was built as a mountain retreat for Hitler. While its dark past is acknowledged, the site now serves as a place of remembrance and reflection as well as natural beauty. In addition to the mountain-top excursion, we’ll take time to learn more about the Third Reich at the Documentation Center.

Day 10: Hallstatt
Salzburg Walking Tour
Our destination today is world-famous Hallstatt. But before heading to the countryside, we’ll spend a good part of our day in nearby Salzburg. Nestled along the Salzach River, renowned as the birthplace of Mozart and the backdrop for The Sound of Music, its UNESCO listed Old Town delights with elegant churches, cobbled streets, and the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress above. We’ll enjoy a walking tour of this delightful area before allowing everyone free time to explore.

Hotel Heritage (2 nights) https://www.hotel-hallstatt.com/en/index.html

Day 11: Hallstatt
Free Day
Today is your vacation from your vacation. You can take a hike to a waterfall, do a salt mine tour, cruise around the lake, take a mountain excursion, or simply relax and recharge in this beautiful setting.

Day 12: Vienna
Melk Abbey
The tour’s final destination is Vienna, the elegant capital of Austria. As the seat of the powerful Habsburg dynasty, Vienna became the center of cultural patronage and architectural grandeur. But along the way we’ll stop in at Melk Abbey. This magnificent Benedictine monastery features grand halls, gilded ceilings, and a stunning library filled with ancient manuscripts while the surrounding views of the Wachau Valley add to the sense of awe and serenity.

Hotel Secession an der Oper (2 nights) https://www.hotelsecession.com/de/

Day 13: Vienna Walking Tour, Treasury, Fine Arts Museum
We’ll begin our final blockbuster day with a walking our of the historic center. As capital of the expansive Hapsburg Empire, the ‘Imperial flavor’ of Vienna is everywhere in its streets, historic cafes, and grand buildings. We’ll get our taste of Hapsburg grandeur by including a guided visits to the palace Treasury Museum and the vast art collection of the Kunsthistorische Museum.

Day 14: Tour over Tour over after breakfast. Imprint will assist with station or airport transfers.