4-Nights The Castle Road: Heidelberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Rabenstein Castle
Avanti Destinations · 4 days
The Castle Road runs 620 miles from Mannheim, Germany, to Prague, Czech Republic, past delightful scenery from one amazing castle, palace or town to the next. Sights include gems of medieval architecture, romantic towns and even relics of 2,000-year-old Roman watchtowers. Avanti has put together this independent travel package that gives you the highlights of the road between Heidelberg and Nuremberg.
Includes:
- 1 Night Heidelberg
- 1 Night Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- 1 Night Nuremberg
- 1 Night Rabenstein Castle
- 1-Week Compact Manual Car Rental
- Castle Road Map and Suggested Driving Itinerary
- Daily Breakfast
Air
Itinerary
Heidelberg
Rothenburg
Nuremberg
Excursions
Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
— Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Transportation by luxury car
- Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
- All taxes
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
Ahorntal
Terms & Additional Information
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.