DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Germany

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Munich, Transfer to Ulm
Arrive in Munich, the festive capital of Bavaria and transfer to your hotel in Ulm, located on the banks of the Danube River. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 2 PM
Overnight: Ulm

DAY 3, Thursday - Walking Tour of Ulm, Augsburg
This morning, take a walking tour of the city of Ulm, founded around 850. View the Gothic Ulm Minster, and the Town Hall with an astronomical clock and painted façade. Stroll through the historic Fishermen's and Tanners' Quarter and view the Schiefes Haus, a leaning timber-framed building dating back to the 15th century. Next, journey to Augsburg, one of Germany's oldest cities, founded in 15 BC by the Romans. During the panoramic tour of the city, view the Gothic Augsburg Cathedral, and the Fuggerei, the world's oldest social housing complex. Later, return to Ulm
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday - Munich City Tour
Begin the day with a scenic drive through the Bavarian countryside to Munich. Upon arrival, take a panoramic tour of the city, revealing countless museums, galleries, palaces, and historic buildings. Continue to the Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Then, visit Nymphenburg Palace, once the summer residence of Bavarian rulers. End the tour at Marienplatz Square, where you can watch the glockenspiel clock with its colorful mechanical figures dancing at the top of the hour. Free time to explore on your own before heading to the hotel
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Ulm or Optional Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour
Today is free to explore Ulm at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour. Depart Ulm and travel through the landscapes of southern Germany to Wurzburg in Bavaria. Take a walking tour of the historic Old Town, and view the imposing Wurzburg Residence, Wurzburg Cathedral, and bustling Market Square. Spend free time to explore, and to sample local specialties, such as Franconian wine, hearty sausages, and pretzels. Next, continue along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the preserved walled city. Step back in time as you walk through the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, untouched by the ravages of war, and learn about its history. Arrive in Ulm, late afternoon
Optional: Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday - Heidelberg Castle
Today, travel to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany, founded in the 14th century. Begin at the imposing red sandstone Heidelberg Castle, perched majestically on a hill over the city. Explore the castle's ruins which date back to the 13th century and admire views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River below. Continue to the Old Town with its cobblestone alleys and historic buildings. View the University of Heidelberg, the Baroque Jesuit Church, and the Market Square. Return to Ulm in the afternoon
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Ulm or Optional Full Day Stuttgart Tour with Porsche Museum
Spend the day at leisure or choose the optional Full Day Stuttgart Tour, or Full Day Stuttgart Tour with Porsche Museum. Embark on an exciting day trip to the city of Stuttgart, known as the automotive capital of Germany. On arrival, begin a walking tour of Stuttgart's historic center. View the 18th century Baroque palace of Neues Schloss, the Jubilee Column commemorating King William I, Königstrasse a pedestrian thoroughfare, and Market Square. Following free time, passengers that booked the Stuttgart Tour with Porsche Museum will head to the city's automotive district to visit the Porsche Museum. Wander through the museum's impressive collection of classic cars, iconic models, and state of the art exhibits. Gain insight into Porsche's innovative engineering, and design evolution. Afterward, head back to Ulm
Optional: Full Day Stuttgart Tour
Optional: Full Day Stuttgart Tour with Porsche Museum
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Ulm or Optional Blautfopf with Maultaschen Tasting
On you last day at leisure in Ulm, participate in the optional Blautfopf with Maultaschen Tasting. Begin with a drive to the medieval town of Blaubeuren nestled in the Swabian Alp region of southern Germany. Here, visit the Blautopf, a stunning blue spring which serves as the source of the river Blau. Admire the intense azure color of the spring and learn about the geological processes that give rise to its striking color. Afterwards, sample Maultaschen, a traditional Swabian dish for lunch. Return to Ulm in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Blautfopf with Maultaschen Tasting
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Germany
Transfer to the airport in Munich for your departure flight. We recommend that you select flights that depart between 10 AM and 5 PM
Meals: Breakfast

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.