11-Day Grand Germany, France & Switzerland Fairytale Towns & Alpine Wonders

Western Europe

Overview

Germany: Frankfurt · Rhine Valley · Rothenburg · Nuremberg · Munich · Black Forest · Lake Titisee France: Colmar Switzerland: Bern · Thun · Leukerbad · Grindelwald · Interlaken · Lucerne · Zurich

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Tour Plan
  • Day 1
    Hometown ✈ Frankfurt, Germany
  • Day 2
    Frankfurt – Römerberg Square – Römer Town Hall

     B: On Board / L: On Own / D: German Pork Knuckle with Local Beer

     [Frankfurt] NH Frankfurt Airport West or similar
    【Römerberg Square】Frankfurt’s historic Old Town square, framed by picturesque half-timbered buildings and traditional medieval architecture.

    【Römer Town Hall】A city landmark with over 600 years of history, distinguished by its stepped-gable façade and associations with imperial coronation celebrations.
  • Day 3
    Frankfurt – Rhine Valley – Rhine River Cruise (Optional) – Rothenburg – Medieval Old Town – Market Square – Plonlein – Nuremberg

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: German Sausages with Local Beer

     [Nuernberg] Novotel Nuernberg Hotel or similar
    【Rhine Valley】A picturesque river landscape of rolling vineyards, medieval castles and charming riverside villages.

    【Rothenburg】A remarkably preserved medieval town on Germany’s Romantic Road, renowned for city walls, cobblestone streets and timber-framed houses.

    【Market Square】Rothenburg’s historic center, surrounded by its Town Hall, traditional shops and colorful architecture.

    【Plönlein】An iconic storybook view with a timber-framed house, fountain and medieval towers.
  • Day 4
    Nuremberg – Munich – Olympic Park – BMW Museum (Admission Incl.) – Marienplatz – New Town Hall – Frauenkirche – Viktualienmarkt – Leisure Time

     B: Hotel / L: Chinese Cuisine / D: On Own

     [Munich] Leonardo Hotel Munich City or similar
    【Olympic Park】The 1972 Munich Olympic venue, known for its striking tent-like roof structures and green open spaces.

    【BMW Museum】Discover more than a century of automotive heritage through classic cars, motorcycles and innovative exhibits.

    【Marienplatz】Munich’s lively historic square, surrounded by impressive buildings, shops and cafés.

    【New Town Hall】An ornate Gothic Revival landmark featuring Munich’s celebrated mechanical Glockenspiel.

    【Frauenkirche】The city’s landmark cathedral, famed for its distinctive twin onion-domed towers.

    【Viktualienmarkt】A traditional food market offering Bavarian specialties, artisan cheeses and fresh produce.
  • Day 5
    Munich – Hohenschwangau Castle (Exterior View) – Neuschwanstein Castle (Admission Incl. & Shuttle Bus Ride / Horse-Drawn Carriage) – Donaueschingen – Black Forest Region

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Fresh Fish Specialty & Black Forest Cake

     [Black Forest Region] Holiday Inn Villingen or similar
    【Hohenschwangau Castle】A romantic yellow castle in the Bavarian Alps and childhood residence of King Ludwig II.

    【Neuschwanstein Castle】The celebrated white-towered fairytale castle of King Ludwig II. Explore its ornate interior and romantic royal legacy. Shuttle bus / horse-drawn carriage arrangements included.

    【Donaueschingen】A historic town known for its traditional Danube source landmark and princely heritage.

    【Black Forest Region】Discover sweeping forest landscapes, charming mountain villages, cuckoo clocks and regional culinary traditions.
  • Day 6
    Black Forest – Lake Titisee – Cuckoo Clock Workshop – Colmar, France – Little Venice – Old Customs House – Bern, Switzerland

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Asian Cuisine

     [Bern] Holiday Inn Bern Westside or similar
    【Lake Titisee】A scenic Black Forest lake surrounded by wooded slopes, lakeside shops and relaxed resort charm.

    【Cuckoo Clock Workshop】Explore the craft of intricately carved clocks and the Black Forest’s celebrated clockmaking traditions.

    【Little Venice】Colorful half-timbered houses, flower-lined canals and romantic lanes define this picturesque Alsatian quarter.

    【Old Customs House】A 15th-century landmark recalling Colmar’s rich trading history, with a distinctive tiled roof.
  • Day 7
    Bern – Zytglogge Clock Tower – Old Town – Thun – Old Town – Leukerbad – Thermal Spa Experience (Admission incl.; please bring swimsuits)

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Local Western

     [Leukerbad] Hotel Quellenhof Leukerbad or similar
    【Zytglogge Clock Tower】Bern’s historic medieval clock tower, admired for its astronomical dial and mechanical figures.

    【Bern Old Town】A UNESCO World Heritage Site of medieval streets, sandstone buildings, historic fountains and covered arcades.

    【Thun Old Town】A charming town of historic streets, a hilltop castle and beautiful scenery along the Aare River and Lake Thun.

    【Leukerbad】A celebrated Swiss Alpine spa resort surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and towering cliffs.
  • Day 8
    Leukerbad – Grindelwald – First Mountain Cable Car & Cliff Walk (Admission incl.) – Interlaken

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own

     [Thun] Hotel Restaurant Bellevue au Lac (Lakeside Hotel) or similar
    【Grindelwald】A picture-perfect mountain village below the Eiger, with traditional chalets, green valleys and spectacular Alpine peaks.

    【First Mountain Cable Car & Cliff Walk】Ascend above Alpine valleys by cable car, then enjoy the cliffside walkway and sweeping mountain panoramas.

    【Interlaken】A famous Alpine resort situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with distant views toward the Jungfrau region.
  • Day 9
    Interlaken – Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe (Optional Cogwheel Train) – Swiss Scenic Express Train (Ticket Incl.) – Lucerne – Chapel Bridge – Lake Lucerne Cruise (Optional) – Lion Monument – Swiss Watches Showroom

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Local Western

     [Lucerne] Hotel Astoria Lucern or similar
    【Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe】Reach the high-altitude railway station at approximately 3,454 meters, with views of snowcapped peaks and the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier.

    【Chapel Bridge】A historic 14th-century covered wooden bridge with paintings and the adjacent iconic Water Tower.

    【Lion Monument】A poignant rock-cut sculpture commemorating Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution.
  • Day 10
    Lucerne – Rhine Falls (Viewing Platform Admission Optional) – Zurich - Old Town – Bahnhofstrasse – Leisure Time

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue

     [Zurich] Dorint Zurich Airport Hotel or similar
    【Rhine Falls】Experience the extraordinary power of one of Europe’s largest waterfalls by water flow.

    【Zurich Old Town】Explore historic churches, medieval architecture and charming streets along the Limmat River.

    【Bahnhofstrasse】Zurich’s prestigious shopping avenue lined with luxury boutiques, Swiss watches and fine jewelry.
  • Day 11
    Zurich ✈ Hometown

     B: Hotel
    After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to hometown.
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