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DAY 1
Munich arrival , afternoon city tour
Overnight Munich

DAY 2
Morning departure from Munich Hotel
drive south via Church in the Medow
Pilgrimage Church of Wies at Pfaffenwinkel - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pfaffenwinkel is home to the famous "Pilgrimage Church of the Scourged Saviour" in Steingaden, one of the most famous rococo churches in the world. There is a figure of the flagellated Christ in the centre of this church. On 14 June 1738, a peasant named Maria Lory saw tears in the eyes of the statue of Christ at the whipping post. This miracle prompted a pilgrimage to the Scourged Saviour in Wies near Steingaden, and as the numbers of visitors grew, Dominikus Zimmermann built a remarkable place of worship between 1745 and 1754. The church is decorated in the rococo style at its very best. Around 1 million people from all over the world come to the church every year, many of whom are pilgrims. Visitors come to the Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church to look, marvel, pray, attend services, enjoy the summer concerts and, of course, for quiet contemplation in the presence of the flagellated Saviour.

(Oberammergau village (known from the Passion Play Performance – next in 2010), woodcarving and special painted houses) onwards to Neuschwanstein Castle (King Ludwig II)

Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle, built for King Ludwig II between 1869 and 1886 on a rugged cliff against a scenic mountain backdrop, was intended to "embody the true spirit of the medieval German castle", as the king wrote in a letter to Richard Wagner. While the building itself replicates the 13th century Romanesque style, some of the images of the murals are based on themes from Wagnerian operas such as "Tannhäuser" and "Lohengrin". The singers' hall is modelled on the banqueting hall of Wartburg Castle in Eisenach and is decorated with murals depicting, amongst other things, the Parzival legend. Neuschwanstein Castle is not a copy of a medieval castle but a characteristic example of historicism.

Overnight either in this area or you drive further on to Lake Constance

DAY 3
Either you drive this morning from Neuschwanstein Castle area to Lake Constance or you are already there and can enjoy the area of Lindau or the island of Mainau (flower island).
Lake Constance – the largest lake of Germany where three countries meet: Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Monastic Island of Reichenau - UNESCO World Heritage Site

The monastic island in Lake Constance is an outstanding representation of the religious, intellectual and artistic influence exercised by powerful Benedictine abbeys in the early Middle Ages. It was founded in 724 AD by the itinerant bishop Pirmin. Built between the 9th and 11th centuries, the island's three Romanesque churches epitomise early medieval architecture. At the time of the Carolingians and Ottonians they were regarded as the intellectual outposts of the western world. The church wall paintings illustrate the island's importance as a centre of European art in the 10th and 11th centuries. Eminent scholars taught at the renowned abbey school, which produced outstanding theologians, politicians, scientists, poets and musicians. Other famed establishments included the abbey library, Reichenau art school and the goldsmiths.

overnight are of Lake Constance

DAY 4
Leave Lake Constance and drive via Black Forest to Freiburg (one of Germany’s old university cities) , Freiburg, Capital of the Black Forest

Visitors to Freiburg, the "capital of the Black Forest", quickly discover a friendly town blessed with abundant sunshine. The attractive old quarter has twisting lanes, pretty courtyards, little streams known as "Bächle", traditional restaurants and quaint bars. Towering over everything is the minster with its unique spire. Freiburg is an understandably popular choice for wine connoisseurs and gourmets. No other major German town has so many vineyards within its boundaries. The minster is Freiburg's most famous landmark. Münsterplatz - minster square - is the focal point and the heart of the town. Freiburg's picturesque old quarter is grouped around Münsterplatz. The open streams - known as "Bächle"- which flow through the streets and lanes add to the charm. Also on Münsterplatz is the Historical Merchants' House, which was built as a customs house and warehouse.
overnight Freiburg

DAY 5
Freiburg to Baden-Baden, local guide for a walking tour, visit the Roman baths/Thermal swimming pools  
Baden-Baden; International spa and festival town

Baden-Baden has a well-established reputation as a chic spa resort at the foot of the Black Forest. It is also a much-loved holiday destination and host to international congresses and festivals. Its cosmopolitan flair and degree of sophistication are rare for a town of this size. With its glorious parks and beautiful gardens, Baden-Baden is a paradise for people who appreciate the finer things in life and are looking for a relaxing break. Sport, culture, food, drink or wellness – whatever Baden-Baden does, it is never less than first-class.

overnight Baden-Baden

Day 6
stay in Baden-Baden (spa-town), relax or enjoy the country side around Baden-Baden
overnight Baden-Baden

Day 7
Drive  from Baden-Baden via Heidelberg (Castle visit), local guide for city tour in Heidelberg for visitin the Castle and old town center Heidelberg, Romantic town on the River Neckar

Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world are inspired by this youthful town that is steeped in history. Science and learning have also played their own distinctive part in the history of Germany's oldest university town, and Heidelberg is widely regarded as one of the best business locations in Germany. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic – Heidelberg effortlessly combines the apparent opposites of myth and modernity.