From the Rhineland to the Danube (Cologne - Mainz - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - Self Drive)
❮From the Rhineland to the Danube (Cologne - Mainz - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - Self Drive)
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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into Cologne and out of Nuremberg
- Hotel for 2 nights in Cologne
- Rental Car for 6 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Mainz
- Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenburg
- Hotel for 2 nights in Nuremberg
Driving Time
Cologne - Mainz: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Mainz - Rothenburg: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Rothenburg - Nuremberg: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and diverse river landscapes in Germany with a Rental Car!. Spend wonderful stays in Cologne (famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches - especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral - all an easy walk from the historic Old Town), after that, is Mainz (known for its old town, medieval market squares, the Gutenberg printing press and Germany's wine capital) and then, Rothenburg (well known for its well-preserved medieval old town). Finally, visit Nuremburg (distinguished by medieval architecture such as the fortifications and stone towers of its Altstadt). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotels and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Cologne
Day 1Arrive to Cologne
Overnight in CologneDay 2Overnight in CologneDay 3Departing from Cologne
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Mainz
Day 3Arrive to Mainz
Overnight in MainzDay 4Departing from Mainz
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Rothenburg ob der tauber
Day 4Arrive to Rothenburg ob der tauber
Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauberDay 5Overnight in Rothenburg ob der tauberDay 6Departing from Rothenburg ob der tauber
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Nuremberg
Day 6Arrive to Nuremberg
Overnight in NurembergDay 7Overnight in NurembergDay 8Departing from Nuremberg
Germany
Germany's landscape is straight from the Fairy tales: castles, deep dark forests and mythical rivers. The German landscapes are extraordinarily diverse, with graceful big-city appeal, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture, and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other nation has molded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.
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Cologne
The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet to enjoy a Kölsch. (Kölsch is a language, a philosophy of life and also the popular local beer.) The largest city in the Rhineland, Cologne is rich in antiquity. There is much to see from every period of the city's two millennia history, from the old Roman towers to the modern opera house. Cologne is also a bustling cosmopolitan city that is quickly becoming the fine art capital of Germany, in addition to hosting several major art and music festivals.
Visit Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne's Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more! -
Mainz
Situated on the Rhine River, Mainz was founded by the Romans 38 BC. Its 2,000 year heritage is revealed by both Roman relics and the impressive baroque palaces and churches built by talented architects and sculptors in the 17th century. Mainz is known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built from deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including two of his original bibles.
Explore Biebrich Palace, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Kunsthalle Mainz, Schloss Park, Zollhafen Mainz, and so much more! -
Rothenburg ob der tauber
On the Romantic Road, in the south of Germany, Rothenburg ob der tauber is the best preserved medieval city in Europe. Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, its walls and towers have remained unharmed since the Thirty Years War of 1618. As you explore the town's impressive old streets and buildings, you'll feel as if you stepped back in time.
Visit St. Jacobs' Church, Market Square, the Town Hall, the Old Town Walls, the Medieval Crime Museum, the Christmas Museum, the Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more! -
Nuremberg
Nuremberg suffered a lot of damage during WWII, but has regained its vitality and is now a symbol of postwar prosperity. Many of the city's most important buildings, including some of the finest churches in Germany have been restored. The Altstadt (Old City) is a medieval walled city with large pedestrian walkways. Don't miss the city's churches including Frauenkirche St. Lorenze Kirche and St. Sebaldus Kirche and the Albrecht Durer House where the artist lived for 20 years.
Explore the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, Old Town, Hauptmarkt, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Palace of Justice, Natural History Museum, Albrecht Durer's House, Art Bunker, the churches, and so much more!
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Visit Cologne Cathedral, Ludwig Museum, Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne's Old Town, Groß St. Martin, St. Maria im Kapitol, KölnTriangle, National Socialism Documentation Center, and so much more!
Explore Biebrich Palace, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Kunsthalle Mainz, Schloss Park, Zollhafen Mainz, and so much more!
Visit St. Jacobs' Church, Market Square, the Town Hall, the Old Town Walls, the Medieval Crime Museum, the Christmas Museum, the Imperial Town Museum, Double Bridge, Old Town, and so much more!
Explore the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, Old Town, Hauptmarkt, Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Palace of Justice, Natural History Museum, Albrecht Durer's House, Art Bunker, the churches, and so much more!