6-Nights A Gourmet Journey Through Bavaria from $3,716

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722271

Iconic Landmarks Discover the culinary wonders of Germany on a tour from Frankfurt to Munich. Indulge in local dishes, explore charming towns, and savor culture. Join this journey!

Trip Overview:

This 7-day Germany vacation takes you on a culinary tour across Germany from Frankfurt to Munich to Nuremberg.

Your Germany tours begin in Frankfurt, where you’ll start your journey west and south towards Rudesheim and Heidelberg. Pass through the vineyards on the slopes of the Rhine River before reaching Rudesheim where you’ll learn about local wines and sample some vintages. After a lunch of Rheinischer Sauerbraten (vinegar pot roast), head on to Heidelberg, the country’s oldest university town and home to one of the largest pedestrian areas in all of Germany. After a night enjoying the lively atmosphere of Heidelberg, wind through the Black Forest on the way to Lindau. Stop off at the castle Hohenzollern for a lunch of Kasspatzle (pasta with cheese) before reaching the island of Lindau on Lake Constance, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps and join a wine tasting.

The next day, continue your Germany vacation by leaving the wine region and entering Bavaria, heading for Munich, the state capital. Home to Oktoberfest and Germany’s third-largest city, Munich has a lot to explore during your time here. Get acquainted with its gorgeous medieval architecture in Marienplatz and see the famous clocktower. That evening, head to a local restaurant to dine on iconic Bavarian Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), following it up with a fresh draught of beer. The next day, embark on a walking beer tour of the city’s many microbreweries, experiencing the many flavours and malts of this world beer capital. You’ll also visit the Hofbrauhaus and the beer museum, and taste more than a few brews along the way.

Pass on to Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria and one of the country’s most important political centres. In Nuremberg, you’ll join a baking class to hear stories about German cuisine and learn to make famous Nuremberg gingerbread. The next day, explore the city’s historic old town, admiring the Gothic churches, medieval houses, and preserved castles, including the Kaiserburg. After touring the old town, join another cooking class to learn how to prepare famous Bavarian bratwursts in multiple ways.

On the final leg of your travel to Germany, you’ll head to Rothenburg, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the region. Enjoy a sightseeing tour through the medieval old town and cap off your time in Germany with a lunch of famous potato dumplings. You’ll then return to Frankfurt for your flight home or to continue your onward journey.

Highlights:

Discover Würzburg’s baroque beauty with visits to the Residence Palace and Marienberg Fortress before a Franconian food tour.
Wander Rothenburg’s cobbled streets and medieval walls, ending with a tasting of fine regional wines.
Explore Nuremberg’s old town and its underground beer cellars, sampling traditional brews steeped in history.
Visit Bamberg’s UNESCO-listed centre and relax in a local Biergarten with a refreshing Franconian beer.
Experience Munich’s Bavarian spirit through beer tastings, hearty dishes and the flavours of Viktualienmarkt.

Included Services:

1 night premium accommodation in Wurzburg
1 night premium accommodation in Rothenburg
2 nights premium accommodation in Nuremberg
2 nights premium accommodation in Munich
Train tickets in 2nd class (Frankfurt to Wurzburg, Wurzburg to Rothenburg, Rothenburg to Nuremberg, Nuremberg to Bamberg to Nuremberg, Nuremberg to Munich)
Culinary highlights:
- Private night watchman tour in Wurzburg with Franconian 5-course dinner
- Private wine tasting in Rothenburg
- Shared tour through the underground cellars in Nuremberg including beer tasting
- Private culinary discovery tour in Munich including Viktualien Market with tasting (not available on Sundays)
- Private beer tour in Munich with tasting (not available on Sundays and Mondays)
Breakfast daily, (excluding Day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

6 nights from $3,716 per person

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Frankfurt

The first day of your culinary tour through Germany leads you to Wurzburg, a pretty town in the heart of the Franconian wine region. Explore the city at your own pace. You may visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Residence Palace, the medieval Marienberg fortress with magnificent views of the Main valley and the cathedral. In the evening enjoy a culinary night watchman tour. During this tour, you will learn more about the history of the city and will stop at traditional 'Gasthausern (Inn's)' to taste some typical Franconian food like Mostsuppe (Franconian cider soup) and Apfelkuchle (baked Applerings).

Hotel: Dorint Hotel Wuerzburg (4 Star Rating)

The Dorint Hotel Würzburg is located in the heart of the Franconian wine region and is characterized by its central location. Leisure and business travelers will find the ideal hotel here. The pleasant ambience and joie de vivre of our #HotelHelden mean that nothing stands in the way of a visit.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 2: Wurzburg to Rothenburg

In the morning travel from Wurzburg to Rothenburg, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities along the Romantic Road. From 1170 to 1240, Rothenburg was a Free Imperial City. Strategically located, Rothenburg is nestled on the shores of the meandering Tauber River. A stroll through its narrow, cobblestone streets is a trip back in time. The medieval city center has been beautifully preserved; admire the wooden houses, the historic town hall and extensive medieval city wall. The highlight of this day is a wine tasting where you will taste different types of regional wines.

Hotel: Hotel Eisenhut Rothenburg ob der Tauber (4 Star Rating)

In the heart of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, welcome to the four patrician houses from the 15th and 16th centuries. This hotel in historic Rothenburg ob der Tauber offers you the ideal starting point for your Rothenburg experience, whether for an overnight stay, a short break or a conference. Benefit from the central location of the house and enjoy a fantastic view over the Tauber Valley.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 3: Rothenburg to Nuremberg

Today continue to Nuremberg. Take the time to explore the historic city center at your own pace and see the well-preserved Kaiserburg, Gothic churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares. In the late afternoon join an interesting tour through the underground cellars of Nuremberg, where you learn more about the history and the elaboration process of beer since the 19th century. The tour ends with a tasting of a local beer.

Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza (4 Star Rating)

Park Plaza Nuremberg lies in an iconic building that was formerly home to the Bavarian American Hotel. Located near the Old Town district, contemporary accommodation offers an impressive list of services, including free Wi-Fi, an advanced fitness centre, a sauna and complimentary business services. If you feel like exploring the area, ask the front office team for helpful tips on where to go.

You can enjoy dinner on site at BA Beef Club, which serves premium steaks and flavourful fish dishes. The inviting bar provides a great place to unwind after a busy day with fine wines, local beers and contemporary cocktails. If you prefer to dine in private, our Park Plaza hotel offers 24-hour room service.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4: Full Day Excursion to Bamberg

Today visit Bamberg, located in northern Bavaria. The town is famous for its beer and features a lovely old city center (UNESCO). Discover the historic city center, the cathedral, the castle Altenburg and more. Free time to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the city in a beer garden 'Biergarten' with a delicious local beer. Later return to Nuremberg for overnight.

Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5: Nuremberg to Munich

This morning continues to your last destination, Munich. The capital of Bavaria is famous for its beer culture as well as for hearty meals. Munich's close relationship to beer is reflected in many parts in the old town quarter of Munich and not only the history of the beer and the associated historical places will be brought closer to you but also entertaining, quite interesting anecdotes about beer will be told during a private tour which also includes a beer tasting with a real Bavarian brew master.

Hotel: Eden Hotel Wolff (4 Star Rating)

Since its founding in 1890 the traditional Eden Hotel Wolff is one of the leading names in Munich. The central location is opposite the central station with connection to all means of public transportation and the shuttle bus from and to the airport makes it a perfect starting point for our guests and their visit of Munich. Munich city and the pedestrian area starting at Karlsplatz/Stachus is within a short walking distance and leads to the most important sights of the historical Munich. The Eden Hotel Wolff is located within 15 minutes walking distance from Munich's old town.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6: Exploring Munich

In addition to a tour of streets and buildings of Munich's old town", you also experience Bavarian cuisine and explore this on and around the historic Viktualien Market, since the beginning of the 19th century, this market presents all local delicacies in the heart of the city. Explore together those individual colorful market stands and learn what a cabbage wrap is or 'Schmalznudel' and of course tasting those as well. How did the white sausage come into being, what is a 'Striezel' and what does a pretzel represent.

Hotel: Eden Hotel Wolff (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7: Depart from Munich

After breakfast end of services.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Wurzburg

Munich

Bamberg

Nuremberg

The second largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is a glowing testament to medieval culture as evidenced in its historic monuments, Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Take a walk around the 13th-century city walls, complete with moats, watchtowers and gateways. Then experience "shopping" as it was in the Middle Ages at the Handwerker Hof, a charming "mediaeval mall". Don't forget to sample the city's famous Bratwürste annd Lebkuchen.

Excursions

Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)

Rothenburg

Frankfurt

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Valid Date Ranges

09/17/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $3,716 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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