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The Castle Route (Heidelberg - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - 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.
Explore with a Rental Car Germany. Spend days visiting: Heidelburg (a city with a dreamy, romantic setting around the Old Bridge and the castle, nestled between the Neckar River and the foothills of the Odenwald forest) then, Rothenburg (well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world) and lastly, Nuremburg (famous for its historical landmarks like the imperial castle and the walled Old Town). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into Frankfurt and out of Nuremburg
  • Rental Car for 8 days
  • Pick Up: Frankfurt Airport/Drop Off: Nuremberg Airport
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Heidelberg
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Rothenburg
  • Hotel for 2 night in Nuremberg

  • Driving Time
    Frankfurt - Heidelberg: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
    Heidelberg - Rothenburg: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
    Rothenburg - Nuremberg: 30 mins. approx.

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From New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US for 7 nights
1441.50 * incl.tax
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Frankfurt (47)     Nuremberg (21)     Heidelberg (20)     Rothenburg ob der tauber (15)    
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1. Heidelberg
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2. Rothenburg ob der tauber
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3. Nuremberg
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2 nights in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is home to a 13th century castle, the oldest university in Germany, and the longest pedestrian street in Europe. The city is situated below the mountains, and flanks the river Neckar in southwest Germany. Tourists flock here for its charming old town and rich history as well as its stunning landscapes, shops, cafes, and beautiful architecture. In addition to universities, Heidelberg hosts many internationally renowned research institutes and research-based companies.

Explore Heidelberg Castle, Wine Barrel - The great Tun, walk through the Altstadt (old town), the Old Bridge, University Library and Museum, Student Karzer, the Neckar River, Neuenheim, Philosopher's Walk, Thingstatte Open Air Theater, and so much more!



3 nights in Rothenburg ob der tauber

On the Romantic Road, in the south of Germany, Rothenburg ob der tauber is the best preserved medieval city in Europe. Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, its walls and towers have remained unharmed since the Thirty Years War of 1618. As you explore the town's impressive old streets and buildings, you'll feel as if you stepped back in time.

Visit St. Jacobs' Church, Market Square, the Town Hall, the Old Town Walls, the Medieval Crime Museum, the Christmas Museum, the Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more!



2 nights in Nuremberg

Nuremberg suffered a lot of damage during WWII, but has regained its vitality and is now a symbol of postwar prosperity. Many of the city'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 including Frauenkirche St. Lorenze Kirche and St. Sebaldus Kirche and the Albrecht Durer House where the artist lived for 20 years.

Explore the 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, the churches, and so much more!



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Heidelberg
Day 1
Arrive to Heidelberg
Overnight in Heidelberg   50 hotels offered
Optional   29 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Heidelberg   50 hotels offered
Optional   29 Things to do
Day 3
Departing from Heidelberg
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Rothenburg ob der tauber
Day 3
Arrive to Rothenburg ob der tauber
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauber   27 hotels offered
Optional   2 Things to do
Day 4
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauber   27 hotels offered
Optional   2 Things to do
Day 5
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauber   27 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   67 hotels offered
Optional   28 Things to do
Day 7
Overnight in Nuremberg   67 hotels offered
Optional   28 Things to do
Day 8
Departing from Nuremberg
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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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Heidelberg
Heidelberg is home to a 13th century castle, the oldest university in Germany, and the longest pedestrian street in Europe. The city is situated below the mountains, and flanks the river Neckar in southwest Germany. Tourists flock here for its charming old town and rich history as well as its stunning landscapes, shops, cafes, and beautiful architecture. In addition to universities, Heidelberg hosts many internationally renowned research institutes and research-based companies.

Explore Heidelberg Castle, Wine Barrel - The great Tun, walk through the Altstadt (old town), the Old Bridge, University Library and Museum, Student Karzer, the Neckar River, Neuenheim, Philosopher's Walk, Thingstatte Open Air Theater, and so much more!
Rothenburg ob der tauber
On the Romantic Road, in the south of Germany, Rothenburg ob der tauber is the best preserved medieval city in Europe. Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, its walls and towers have remained unharmed since the Thirty Years War of 1618. As you explore the town's impressive old streets and buildings, you'll feel as if you stepped back in time.

Visit St. Jacobs' Church, Market Square, the Town Hall, the Old Town Walls, the Medieval Crime Museum, the Christmas Museum, the Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more!
Nuremberg
Nuremberg suffered a lot of damage during WWII, but has regained its vitality and is now a symbol of postwar prosperity. Many of the city'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 including Frauenkirche St. Lorenze Kirche and St. Sebaldus Kirche and the Albrecht Durer House where the artist lived for 20 years.

Explore the 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, the churches, and so much more!

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