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Munich and the Forests

Munich, Frieburg, Heidelberg
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Germany: 10-Day Journey from Bavaria to the Black Forest

Explore Munich’s history, Freiburg’s eco-minded charm, and Heidelberg’s hilltop castle in this student-friendly tour through southern Germany’s most scenic and culturally rich regions.

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1. Munich

Munich, Germany

2. Dachau

85221 Dachau, Germany

3. Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

4. Freiburg

21729 Freiburg, Germany

5. Heidelberg

69 Heidelberg, Germany

6. Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Day 1

Depart the U.S. – Bound for Bavaria
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Depart the USA

Board your overnight flight to Munich, Germany.

Day 2 - Munich

Arrive in Munich – Bavarian Welcome
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Munich

  • Meet your tour escort and transfer to your hotel

  • Light walking tour of Old Town:
    Marienplatz, New Town Hall (Glockenspiel), Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt

  • Group welcome dinner with Bavarian favorites

Overnight in Munich

Day 3 - Munich

Munich – History & Reflection
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Excursion to Dachau

  • Morning visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
    • Guided educational tour and time for reflection

  • Return to Munich for lunch

  • Afternoon options:
    Deutsches Museum (science & tech)
    • Relax in the English Garden or visit BMW World

Overnight in Munich

Day 4 - Neuschwanstein

Munich – Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
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Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Full-day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle (~2 hrs)
    • Guided tour of King Ludwig II’s fairytale fortress
    • Optional short hike to Marienbrücke for postcard-worthy views

  • Return to Munich for dinner

Overnight in Munich

Day 5 - Freiburg

Munich → Freiburg – Welcome to the Black Forest
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Munich to Freiburg

  • Morning train or coach to Freiburg (~4 hrs)

  • Walking tour of Freiburg’s charming Old Town:
    Freiburg Minster, Bächle streams, and the Rathausplatz

  • Learn about Freiburg’s reputation as Germany’s “greenest city”

  • Group dinner with Black Forest specialties

Overnight in Freiburg

Day 6 - Titisee

Freiburg – Black Forest Excursion
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Freiburg

  • Full-day guided excursion into the Black Forest region
    • Visit a cuckoo clock workshop or glass-blowing demo
    • Explore Titisee Lake or take a scenic hike
    • Optional: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake) tasting

  • Return to Freiburg for dinner

Overnight in Freiburg

Day 7 - Heidelberg

Freiburg → Heidelberg – Romantic Germany
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Heidelberg

  • Travel to Heidelberg (~2.5 hrs)

  • Walking tour of the Old Town:
    Heidelberg University, Old Bridge, Market Square, and Philosopher’s Way

  • Evening group dinner with views of the castle from the riverside

Overnight in Heidelberg

Day 8 - Heidelberg

Heidelberg – Castle & Cultural Exploration
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Heidelberg

  • Visit Heidelberg Castle by funicular
    • Tour includes the Apothecary Museum and the Great Wine Vat

  • Free afternoon for shopping, optional river cruise, or café hopping

  • Optional visit to the Student Prison (Studentenkarzer)

  • Group dinner in a historic student tavern

Overnight in Heidelberg

Day 9 - Frankfurt

Heidelberg → Frankfurt – Final Day in Bavaria
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Heidelberg to Frankfurt

  • Depart the Bavarian region by private coach or high-speed train and travel to Frankfurt

  • Upon arrival, begin with a guided walking tour of the city’s historic center:

    • Explore Römerberg, the picturesque medieval square at the heart of Old Town

    • Visit Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom), site of Holy Roman Emperor coronations

    • Walk along the River Main promenade for skyline views

  • Farewell dinner and student reflections

Overnight in Frankfurt

DAY 10

Depart Germany – Tschüss!
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Depart

Transfer to the airport for your flight home

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