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Heidelberg Castle sits embedded in a blaze of autumn forest above the Neckar valley, one of Germany's most romantic and storied ruins
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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Frankfurt, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Munich

Itinerary

Fly to GermanyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - FRANKFURT

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Germany.

Arrival - Cologne Cathedral and Cultural CenterDay 2

DAY 2: COLOGNE

  • Welcome: Welcome to Germany! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Board your bus and travel to Cologne.
  • Cologne Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Cologne - the cultural center of the Rhineland. See the many museums and shopping streets. Learn about Eau de Cologne. End your journey at the Cologne Cathedral.
  • Cathedral: Visit the Kolner Dom - the spiritual and geographical heart of the city and the largest Gothic Cathedral in Germany.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Cologne.

Cologne Sports Museum, Gutenberg Museum and HeidelbergDay 3

DAY 3: COLOGNE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sports Museum: Enter the German Sports and Olympic Museum - learn about the history of sports from Antiquity to present day.
  • Koln Triangle: Go up the Koln Triangle and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views of Cologne - see the Love Lock Bridge and the Cathedral.
  • Mustard Mill: Enter a Historical Mustard Mill dating from 1810 and learn how Cologne mustard is created.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Cologne.

Gutenberg Museum Mainz, Heidelberg and Black ForestDay 4

DAY 4: COLOGNE - BLACK FOREST AREA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gutenberg Museum: Board your bus and travel to Mainz. Enter the Gutenberg Museum - one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, named after German inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg.
  • Heidelberg: Continue to Heidelberg. Explore Heidelberg - 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!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Black Forest Area.

Black Forest Open Air Museum and Kasespatzle Cooking ClassDay 5

DAY 5: BLACK FOREST AREA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Open Air Museum: Visit the Black Forest Open Air Museum - find out how people lived and worked in Black Forest farmhouses during the last 400 years.
  • Water Tour: Follow a guide on a Water and Timber Tour - learn about the challenges of self-sufficient survival in medieval times. Visit the Energiewerk and see modern and sustainable energy production.
  • Cooking Class: Learn how to make Kasespatzle - a traditional and classic comfort food from Germany. Get to taste your creation!
  • Cuckoo Clocks: Stop at a local shop and learn how cuckoo clocks are made - cuckoo clocks originated from the Black Forest!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Black Forest Area.

Uracher Waterfalls Hike and Travel to MunichDay 6

DAY 6: BLACK FOREST AREA - MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Waterfalls: Stop in Bad Urach - the region has shaded beech forest, impressive ruins, stunning views, and most importantly rushing waterfalls such as Uracher Waterfalls! Follow your Tour Director on a hike to the waterfall!
  • Munich: Board your bus and travel to Munich. Explore Altes Munchen with your Tour Director - see Marienplatz with its glockenspiel, as well as Briennerstrasse to Odeon Square.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Munich - Local School Visit, Viktualienmarkt and Allianz ArenaDay 7

DAY 7: MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • School Visit: Learn about the local school system by visiting a local school - meet with the students and share your experience!
  • Viktualienmarkt: Explore the Viktualienmarkt - a daily food market in the center of Munich. Get to taste regional products.
  • Allianz Arena: Visit Allianz Arena - the football stadium of Munich and home to FC Bayern.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic German dinner-show at Munchner Hofbrauhaus - a world-famous brewery house.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Neuschwanstein Castle and Glentleiten Open Air MuseumDay 8

DAY 8: MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Neuschwanstein: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle - constructed by King Ludwig II in honor of the musician Richard Wagner, this palace was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty's Castle.
  • Glentleiten: Stop at the Glentleiten Open Air Museum to see different demonstrations of local and traditional handicrafts in historical buildings.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: MUNICH - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer to the airport. Say a fond goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Munich and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Frankfurt, Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Munich

Itinerary

Fly to GermanyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - FRANKFURT

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Germany.

Arrival - Cologne Cathedral and Cultural CenterDay 2

DAY 2: COLOGNE

  • Welcome: Welcome to Germany! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Board your bus and travel to Cologne.
  • Cologne Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Cologne - the cultural center of the Rhineland. See the many museums and shopping streets. Learn about Eau de Cologne. End your journey at the Cologne Cathedral.
  • Cathedral: Visit the Kolner Dom - the spiritual and geographical heart of the city and the largest Gothic Cathedral in Germany.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Cologne.

Cologne Sports Museum, Gutenberg Museum and HeidelbergDay 3

DAY 3: COLOGNE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sports Museum: Enter the German Sports and Olympic Museum - learn about the history of sports from Antiquity to present day.
  • Koln Triangle: Go up the Koln Triangle and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views of Cologne - see the Love Lock Bridge and the Cathedral.
  • Mustard Mill: Enter a Historical Mustard Mill dating from 1810 and learn how Cologne mustard is created.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Cologne.

Gutenberg Museum Mainz, Heidelberg and Black ForestDay 4

DAY 4: COLOGNE - BLACK FOREST AREA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gutenberg Museum: Board your bus and travel to Mainz. Enter the Gutenberg Museum - one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, named after German inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg.
  • Heidelberg: Continue to Heidelberg. Explore Heidelberg - 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!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Black Forest Area.

Black Forest Open Air Museum and Kasespatzle Cooking ClassDay 5

DAY 5: BLACK FOREST AREA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Open Air Museum: Visit the Black Forest Open Air Museum - find out how people lived and worked in Black Forest farmhouses during the last 400 years.
  • Water Tour: Follow a guide on a Water and Timber Tour - learn about the challenges of self-sufficient survival in medieval times. Visit the Energiewerk and see modern and sustainable energy production.
  • Cooking Class: Learn how to make Kasespatzle - a traditional and classic comfort food from Germany. Get to taste your creation!
  • Cuckoo Clocks: Stop at a local shop and learn how cuckoo clocks are made - cuckoo clocks originated from the Black Forest!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Black Forest Area.

Uracher Waterfalls Hike and Travel to MunichDay 6

DAY 6: BLACK FOREST AREA - MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Waterfalls: Stop in Bad Urach - the region has shaded beech forest, impressive ruins, stunning views, and most importantly rushing waterfalls such as Uracher Waterfalls! Follow your Tour Director on a hike to the waterfall!
  • Munich: Board your bus and travel to Munich. Explore Altes Munchen with your Tour Director - see Marienplatz with its glockenspiel, as well as Briennerstrasse to Odeon Square.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Munich - Local School Visit, Viktualienmarkt and Allianz ArenaDay 7

DAY 7: MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • School Visit: Learn about the local school system by visiting a local school - meet with the students and share your experience!
  • Viktualienmarkt: Explore the Viktualienmarkt - a daily food market in the center of Munich. Get to taste regional products.
  • Allianz Arena: Visit Allianz Arena - the football stadium of Munich and home to FC Bayern.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic German dinner-show at Munchner Hofbrauhaus - a world-famous brewery house.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Neuschwanstein Castle and Glentleiten Open Air MuseumDay 8

DAY 8: MUNICH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Neuschwanstein: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle - constructed by King Ludwig II in honor of the musician Richard Wagner, this palace was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty's Castle.
  • Glentleiten: Stop at the Glentleiten Open Air Museum to see different demonstrations of local and traditional handicrafts in historical buildings.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Munich.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: MUNICH - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer to the airport. Say a fond goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Munich and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the Gothic architectural achievement of the Cologne Cathedral – the largest Gothic cathedral in Germany and spiritual heart of the Rhineland – examining how centuries of construction reflected the evolving ambitions of German medieval civilization.

Investigate the revolutionary impact of Johannes Gutenberg and the movable type printing press through the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, examining how this German invention transformed literacy, religion, and the spread of knowledge.

Evaluate four centuries of traditional life in the Black Forest through the Black Forest Open Air Museum, a Water and Timber Tour, a Kasespatzle cooking class, and a cuckoo clock workshop, examining how rural German communities sustained themselves.

Compare the medieval university city of Heidelberg – a UNESCO City of Literature – with the cosmopolitan energy of Munich, examining how education, culture, and sport shape distinct German urban identities.

Develop cross-cultural connection and language skills through a visit to a local school in Munich and through hands-on participation in regional German food traditions including Kasespatzle cooking and Viktualienmarkt tastings.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Cologne: Cultural center of the Rhineland - many museums and shopping streets. Eau de Cologne history. Cologne Cathedral - largest Gothic Cathedral in Germany. German Sports and Olympic Museum. Koln Triangle 360-degree panoramic view. Historical Mustard Mill dating from 1810.
  • Mainz: Gutenberg Museum - one of the oldest museums of printing in the world. Heidelberg: Germany's oldest University, UNESCO City of Literature, Old Town and Old Bridge.
  • Black Forest: Open Air Museum - 400 years of Black Forest farmhouse life. Water and Timber Tour. Kasespatzle cooking class. Cuckoo clock shop. Uracher Waterfalls hike.
  • Munich: Altes Munchen walking tour - Marienplatz glockenspiel. Local school visit. Viktualienmarkt daily food market with regional product tastings. Allianz Arena. Neuschwanstein Castle. Glentleiten Open Air Museum. Munchner Horbrauhaus dinner-show.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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