When to Travel – As in most of Europe, summer is the best time to travel, given the long days and warm temperatures. However, most of the roads on these itinerary are narrow country roads, and to avoid traffic and congestion, we recommend Spring (late March-mid May) or Fall (September- October) for best travel experience
Destinations
Of castles, palaces & romantic roads
This is one itinerary which will take you back to the world of Hansel & Gratel and Snow White and Sleeping beauty. We drive on some of the most picturesque roads in Germany and visit palaces tucked away in valleys and castles built on hills – a treat to the eyes, and to the lens.
Trip Highlights
We spend 3 days in Berlin, Germany’s modern-day Mecca of art, culture and fashion, where the remaining symbols of Cold War like Bradenberg gate co-exist with some of the trendiest bars and night clubs
Drive through the Moselle river valley, stopping by at the absolutely stunning 12th century Burg Eltz, nestled in the high hills about the river, and then continue on to Tier, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval city
Visit the Sanssouci Palace and the Lowenburg (or “Lion’s”) castle, before heading toward the Moselle River valley
Continue through the Black Forest, passing by the city of Freiburg, and checking out the Hohenzollern and Lichtenstein castles, before reaching the Munich area, where we visit the crowning glory of all castles – the Neuschwanstein castle, which apparently was an inspiration to Walt Disney Sleeping Beauty!
Take the Romantic Road from Ausburg up into Wurzburg, and then into Frankfurt, from where we head back home
Alternatively, for those who want more, we continue from Ausburg to the medieval city of Bamberg, and then make our way to Prague in Czech Republic – the gateway to central Europe and its beautiful architecture
From Prague, drive the scenic country roads back into Germany, and visiting Dresden on the way, we head back to Berlin, to complete the loop
Did You Know
Berlin is the only city in the world with three active opera houses, which can accommodate a total of 4,411 opera attendees. Berlin also has some 150 theatres and halls for every type of event
The forests in “Hansel and Gretel”, “Snow White”, and “Rapunzel” are based on the Black Forest
Prague castle is the largest castle area in the world (18 acres in total with numerous courtyards). The Czechs drink more beer per capita than other country in the world (43 gallons a year on average)
VISA INFO
Valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay and have two blank pages.
Travel insurance: You need a travel insurance policy that covers the entire Schengen territory and has a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros.
Proof of accommodation: You need to show that you have a place to stay during your trip.
Travel itinerary: You need to provide a round trip reservation or itinerary with dates and flight numbers
Proof of funds: You need to show that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay
Visa application form: You need to complete and sign the application form
Passport photos: You need two recent passport photos taken within the last three months
Visa interview: You need to attend an interview in person at a consulate, embassy, or visa application center
