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Rhine Valley & Black Forest highlights

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Tour highlights

  • Cruise down the Rhine past castles and Oberwesel.

  • Experience the charm of the historic university town Heidelberg.

  • Explore the Black Forest with walks in Baden-Baden.

  • Absorb the lively atmosphere at Freiburg’s farmers' market.

  • Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Titisee.

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  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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  • Landing in Frankfurt, a private driver will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in the city. After checking in you'll have the day to begin exploring Frankfurt at your own leisure.

    • Old town, Frankfurt
      Old town, Frankfurt
    • Hauptwache Square, Frankfurt
      Hauptwache Square, Frankfurt
    • Statue of Justice, Frankfurt
      Statue of Justice, Frankfurt

  • Spend the day visiting the famous Rhine Valley including time in the traditional town of Rudesheim and a boat ride taking in small villages and riverside castles.

    • Frankfurt at night
      Frankfurt at night
    • Skyline at sunset, Frankfurt
      Skyline at sunset, Frankfurt
    • Frankfurt Old Town
      Frankfurt Old Town

  • Leaving Frankfurt, you'll be transferred by a private driver to the town of Heidelberg, just an hour away. Here you'll settle in and enjoy an afternoon walking tour of the historic district with your guide.

    • Springtime in Heidelberg
      Springtime in Heidelberg
    • Alte Brucke Bridge, Heidelberg
      Alte Brucke Bridge, Heidelberg
    • Funicular railway tunnel
      Funicular railway tunnel

  • Continue your time in Heidelberg with a guided tour of its most famous attraction, the Heidelberg Castle. After, you'll have leisure time to continue taking in the sights of this university town on the Neckar River.

    • Christmas market, Heidelberg
      Christmas market, Heidelberg
    • Heidelberg Castle
      Heidelberg Castle
    • Elisabeth Gate, Heidelberg Castle
      Elisabeth Gate, Heidelberg Castle

  • From Heidelberg you'll be driven south, into the Black Forest, to Freiburg, a journey of around two hours. Along the way you'll stop in Baden-Baden for a guided tour of this spa town on the northern edge of the forest.

    • Baden-Baden
      Baden-Baden
    • Spices for sale, Freiburg
      Spices for sale, Freiburg
    • Dome of Freiburg Cathedral
      Dome of Freiburg Cathedral

  • This morning you'll be met by a private guide for a walking tour of Freiburg's popular farmer's market where you can try local specialties directly from the vendors. You'll then continue through the historic old town.

    • Freiburg at sunset
      Freiburg at sunset
    • Aerial view of farmer's market, Freiburg
      Aerial view of farmer's market, Freiburg
    • Cafe in Old Town, Freiburg
      Cafe in Old Town, Freiburg

  • Today you'll join a driver-guide who will take you east to Lake TItisee. You'll begin with a shared lake cruise to learn a bit more about the area. After, enjoy lunch in town and then explore on your own, perhaps enjoying a hike in the scenic trails before returning to Freiburg.

    • Boats on Lake Titisee
      Boats on Lake Titisee
    • Kurpark, Titisee
      Kurpark, Titisee
    • Sailboats on Lake Titisee
      Sailboats on Lake Titisee

  • With the trip coming to an end, you'll be transferred by private vehicle from your hotel in Freiburg to the airport in time for your return flight.

    • Münsterplatz, Freiburg
      Münsterplatz, Freiburg
    • Schwabentor city gate, Freiburg
      Schwabentor city gate, Freiburg
    • Flower vines, Freiburg
      Flower vines, Freiburg

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