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From the Rhineland to the Danube (Self Drive)
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and diverse river landscapes in Germany with a Rental Car!. Spend wonderful stays in Cologne (famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches - especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral - all an easy walk from the historic Old Town), after that, is Mainz (known for its old town, medieval market squares, the Gutenberg printing press and Germany's wine capital) and then, Rothenburg (well known for its well-preserved medieval old town). Finally, visit Nuremburg (distinguished by medieval architecture such as the fortifications and stone towers of its Altstadt). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotels and activities.
This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into Cologne and out of Nuremberg
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Cologne
  • Rental Car for 6 days
  • Hotel for 1 night in Mainz
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenburg
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Nuremberg

  • Driving Time
    Cologne - Mainz: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
    Mainz - Rothenburg: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
    Rothenburg - Nuremberg: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.

Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From Washington DC (All Airports), US for 7 nights
1987.25 * incl.tax
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Cologne (12)     Nuremberg (21)     Mainz (4)     Rothenburg ob der tauber (15)    
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1. Cologne
  87 hotels
2. Mainz
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3. Rothenburg ob der tauber
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4. Nuremberg
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2 nights in Cologne

The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history: from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling modern city with a decent shot at becoming the fine-art capital of Germany. The city of Cologne is also a center for art and culture, hosting several major art and music festivals.

Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne`s Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!



1 nights in Mainz

This city situated on the Rhine has a rich history, started with the Romans coming here 38 B.C. The 2000 years heritage is revealed by both Roman relics and the impressive baroque palaces and churches built by talented architects and sculptors in the 17th century. The religion always occupied an important role in Mainz and a living proof is the cathedral dominating the Markplatz in the Altstadt (old town). The tourists may notice a remarkable, careful reconstruction after the air raids in 1945.



2 nights in Rothenburg ob der tauber

Rothenburg ob der tauber is often considered one of the most attractive towns in Germany, it`s also one of the most popular stopovers on the country`s beautiful Romantic Road tourist route. Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, its walls and towers have remained unharmed since the Thirty Years War of 1618. Adding to the experience are the many great museums dealing with the town`s rich history, along with countless architectural splendors such as the 13th-century Town Hall (Rathaus), the 14th-century Council Tavern, and its many fine old churches. As you explore the town`s impressive old streets and buildings, you`ll feel as if you stepped back in time.

Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
St. Jacob`s Church, Market Square, The Town Hall, The Old Town Walls, Medieval Crime Museum, The Christmas Museum, The Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more!



2 nights in Nuremberg

Nurnberg had suffered a lot of damages during the war but nowadays has regained its vitality and is now a symbol of postwar prosperity. Many of Nurnberg's most important buildings, including some of the finest churches in Germany have been restored. The Altstadt (Old City) is a medieval walled city with large pedestrian walkways. Don't miss the city's churches: Frauenkirche St. Lorenze Kirche and St. Sebaldus Kirche and the Albrecht Durer House where the artist lived for 20 years.

Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, Old Town, Hauptmarkt, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Palace of Justice, Natural History Museum, Albrecht Durer`s House, Art Bunker, Churches, and so much more!



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Cologne
Day 1
Arrive to Cologne
Overnight in Cologne   87 hotels offered
Optional   25 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Cologne   87 hotels offered
Optional   25 Things to do
Day 3
Departing from Cologne
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Mainz
Day 3
Arrive to Mainz
Overnight in Mainz   18 hotels offered
Optional   10 Things to do
Day 4
Departing from Mainz
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Rothenburg ob der tauber
Day 4
Arrive to Rothenburg ob der tauber
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauber   28 hotels offered
Optional   2 Things to do
Day 5
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauber   28 hotels offered
Optional   2 Things to do
Day 6
Departing from Rothenburg ob der tauber
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Nuremberg
Day 6
Arrive to Nuremberg
Overnight in Nuremberg   66 hotels offered
Optional   20 Things to do
Day 7
Overnight in Nuremberg   66 hotels offered
Optional   20 Things to do
Day 8
Departing from Nuremberg
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Cologne Hotels (87 total)
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Tours in Mainz (10 total)
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Tours in Rothenburg ob der tauber (2 total)
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Tours in Nuremberg (20 total)
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Germany

<b>Germany</b>'s landscape is straight from the Fairy tales: castles, deep dark forests and mythical rivers. The German landscapes are extraordinarily diverse, with graceful big-city appeal, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture, and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other nation has molded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.
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Cologne
The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history: from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling modern city with a decent shot at becoming the fine-art capital of Germany. The city of Cologne is also a center for art and culture, hosting several major art and music festivals.

Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne`s Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!
Mainz
This city situated on the Rhine has a rich history, started with the Romans coming here 38 B.C. The 2000 years heritage is revealed by both Roman relics and the impressive baroque palaces and churches built by talented architects and sculptors in the 17th century. The religion always occupied an important role in Mainz and a living proof is the cathedral dominating the Markplatz in the Altstadt (old town). The tourists may notice a remarkable, careful reconstruction after the air raids in 1945.
Rothenburg ob der tauber
Rothenburg ob der tauber is often considered one of the most attractive towns in Germany, it`s also one of the most popular stopovers on the country`s beautiful Romantic Road tourist route. Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, its walls and towers have remained unharmed since the Thirty Years War of 1618. Adding to the experience are the many great museums dealing with the town`s rich history, along with countless architectural splendors such as the 13th-century Town Hall (Rathaus), the 14th-century Council Tavern, and its many fine old churches. As you explore the town`s impressive old streets and buildings, you`ll feel as if you stepped back in time.

Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
St. Jacob`s Church, Market Square, The Town Hall, The Old Town Walls, Medieval Crime Museum, The Christmas Museum, The Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more!
Nuremberg
Nurnberg had suffered a lot of damages during the war but nowadays has regained its vitality and is now a symbol of postwar prosperity. Many of Nurnberg's most important buildings, including some of the finest churches in Germany have been restored. The Altstadt (Old City) is a medieval walled city with large pedestrian walkways. Don't miss the city's churches: Frauenkirche St. Lorenze Kirche and St. Sebaldus Kirche and the Albrecht Durer House where the artist lived for 20 years.

Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, Old Town, Hauptmarkt, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Palace of Justice, Natural History Museum, Albrecht Durer`s House, Art Bunker, Churches, and so much more!

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