Germany’s Black Forest Tour

July 10-18, 2021

 

July 10: Arrive in Germany

Plan to arrive at Frankfurt Airport and make your way to the centrally located hotel in Frankfurt. A private transfer can be arranged (extra charge). The rest of the day is at leisure.

July 11: Frankfurt & Heidelberg (B/D)

Enjoy breakfast and meet your Prométour Tour Director at the hotel.

Embark on a discovery tour of the city of Frankfurt am Main. You’ll see the historic old city sites, Roemerberg and Kaiserdom, as well as the finance and banking district. The skyscrapers here are among the highest in Europe, which is the reason why the city has been given the nickname ”Mainhattan”.

Board your motor coach and continue on to Heidelberg, famous for its ruined castle, which was built, destroyed and partially restored over several centuries.

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Heidelberg.

July 12: Heidelberg & Baden-Baden (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. 

With your Prométour Tour Director, explore Heidelberg – A city not only known for its prestigious university, but also to one of the most famous sights in Germany: Heidelberg Castle. After its destruction, it was only partially rebuilt and today, the castle ruins dominate the image of the old city. Discover the most beautiful parts of the picturesque old city and the secrets of the castle ruins.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

Explore Heidelberg at your own pace, home to Germany’s oldest University and called by UNESCO, the ”City of Literature”. Wander the streets of the old town and stroll along the Old Bridge!

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Baden-Baden.

July 13: Freudenstadt & Strasbourg (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Board your motor coach and travel to Freudenstadt. Drive along the famous ”Schwarzwaldhochstrasse” (Black Forest Overpass) and enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains and valleys.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

Stop at one of the several smokehouses in the region, where you’ll be introduced to the secrets of ham-smoking. You’ll obviously get to taste the original Black Forest ham!

Board your motor coach and continue on to Strasbourg, known for its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame, featuring daily shows from its astronomical clock.

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Strasbourg.

July 14: Black Forest & Freiburg (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Board your motor coach and travel to Freiburg.

Visit the Black Forest Open Air Museum – find out how people lived and worked in Black Forest farmhouses during the last 400 years. You’ll see the many different faces of life in the Black Forest: its architecture, traditions, customs and trades, and the way people lived and farmed throughout the ages.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

Today, you will be let in on another one of the Black Forest secrets. You will learn how to make the Original Black Forest Cherry Cake. You’ll of course get the chance to eat some of your delicious creation!

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Freiburg.

July 15: Kaiserstuhl (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, take a day trip to the region of Kaiserstuhl. This low mountain range is situated between the Black Forest and the Vogesen Mountains. It is bordered by the Rhine River and is the sunniest region in Germany. During this tour, you will enjoy the beautiful volcanic landscape, with its unique terraced vineyards. Since this region is dominated by wine, we can’t miss the opportunity to visit a wine cellar and experience local wine tasting. There will also be a hearty lunch with specialty cuisine from the region. Take the time for a walk through the beautiful vineyards.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Freiburg in Breisgau, an internationally recognized university city. Your guide will take you to the Cathedral, along the ”Baechle” and to see historic houses and sights.

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Freiburg.

July 16: Triberg & Stuttgart (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Board your motor coach and travel to Triberg, in the heart of the Black Forest.

The Triberger Wasserfaelle are Germany’s highest waterfalls, which stretch over a total of 163 meters high in 7 steps. You’ll arrive at the falls via well-developed paths, stairs and footbridges and still have time to enjoy nature along the way.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

At the German Clock Museum, you will learn how the gorgeous cuckoo clocks are made during a short tour of museum.

Board your motor coach and travel to Stuttgart, known as a manufacturing hub.

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.

Overnight accommodation in Stuttgart.  

July 17: Stuttgart & Frankfurt (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enter the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart – it celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture.

Enjoy lunch on your own.

Board your motor coach and continue on to Frankfurt, known for its futuristic skyline and the busiest German airport.

Spend some time exploring the city of Frankfurt at your own pace and picking up souvenirs. 

Have dinner with your group in a local restaurant.  

Overnight accommodation in Frankfurt.

July 18: Travel Back Home (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Group transfer by motor coach from your hotel to the airport. A private transfer can also be arranged in advance, with a supplement.

Say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to your German Prométour Tour Director.

$1745 USD*

per person

$2095 after Dec. 15th.

Book by Dec. 15th 2020 and save $350 per person!BOOKING INQUIRY
This tour includes:
  • 8 nights of accommodation at 3-4* centrally located hotels based on double occupancy
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinners
  • Local transportation by motor-coach with qualified driver
  • Entrance fees at the activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local guides during guided visits
  • English-speaking local tour director travelling with the group from arrival at the hotel until departure transfer.
  • Group transfer by motorcoach upon departure.
Not included:
  • Air transportation to/from Frankfurt
  • Arrival transfer in Frankfurt (available with a fee)
  • Tips
  • Single supplement $290 USD
  • Private transfer supplement (if required upon departure)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Alcohol and supplemental menu items at meals unless mentioned
  • Prométour’s Peace-of-Mind Program including a comprehensive travel insurance plan

* Tour not guaranteed unless the minimum of 15 participants is reached 60 days prior to the departure date.