From Frankfurt: Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
ID: GYG427350-770240
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Travel along Germany's Romantic Road on a day trip from Frankfurt am Main. Stop in Weikersheim and Würzburg, and visit the iconic fairytale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Explore the German Romantic Road by minibus and visit 3 historic towns. Depart from Frankfurt am Main and head towards Weikersheim to see the city palace and gardens. Next, discover the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and finally, stop in Würzburg on your return journey to Frankfurt.
Your road trip begins in the morning near the main train station in Frankfurt. Board an air-conditioned minibus and set out to travel along a stretch of one of Germany's most picturesque routes, the Romantic Road.
Your first stop for the day takes you to Weikersheim to see the Weikersheim Palace and Garden situated on the River Tauber. Explore the interior of the palace or spend some time strolling through the 18th-century palace gardens famous for their imaginative statues.
Then, hop back aboard the bus and head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Wander down cobblestone lanes lined with half-timbered houses, walk along the city walls, or stop by the Medieval Crime Museum.
Rothenburg offers an array of eateries, including everything from traditional inns to classic taverns and refined restaurants. Grab a bite to eat or sip on a glass of Franconian wine before boarding your minibus for the return journey to Frankfurt.
Look forward to one last attraction on your Romantic Road tour as you stop in the stately baroque town of Würzburg. Enjoy some free time here and admire the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's most renowned baroque castles.
Your tour of towns along the Romantic Road ends back in Frankfurt am Main.
Highlights
- Marvel at a fairytale town come to life when you visit Rothenburg
- Journey along Germany's picturesque Romantic Road in a minibus
- See the many baroque statues that adorn the Weikersheim Palace Garden
- Discover the famous Christmas Museum in Rothenburg, which is open all year
- Take wonderful pictures of the Prince Bishop's Residence at Würzburg
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is not a guided tour. Passengers will have free time to explore each stop on their own
Food and drinks are not included. Refreshments can be purchased at any of the stops and passengers are welcome to bring their own food and drinks with them
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Head to the Deutsche Touring/Eurolines bus stop on Mannheimer Straße located just outside the Frankfurt am Main central station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
