Castle Road

10 Days / 9 Nights — Germany, Switzerland, Austria

A Medieval Masterpiece! Fabled castles, charming villages — there’s a magnificent atmosphere about this ten day foray back in history! Options & Rates

Terrace at Schloss Durnstei

Day 1 — FRANKFURT, THE RHINE

Begin your first day heading for the majestic Rhine River with its storied castles overlooking the banks at nearly every turn. Prepare yourself for the spectacular views from the 1000 year old castle of Schonburg perched high above this extraordinary waterway.

Burghotel auf Schonburg

Day 2 — THE RHINE

Full day to explore the castles and vinyards along the Rhine. The villages of the Rheingau read like a wine list; Rudesheim, Johannisberg and Eltville. Then its off to the legendary Loreley Rock where sailors were lured to their doom by the song of the sirens. A wondrous day of medieval discovery.

Burghotel auf Schonburg

Day 3 — THE BLACK FOREST

Your day begins with a drive via the Pfalz area into the Black Forest and the Roman spa town of Baden Baden. Still deeper into the “Schwarawald” via the unique Gutach Falls which plunges down the mountain side in seven wild and spectacular stages.

Park Hotel Wehrle

Park Hotel Vitznau

Day 4 — LUCERNE

The drive today continues through the “Forest” via the famous Rhinefalls into the Swiss countryside and to the shores of the beautiful Lake of Lucerne. Settle into the regal Park Hotel Vitznau with its terrace and lawns reaching down to the water’s edge.

Park Hotel Vitznau

Day 5 — LUCERNE

A day exploring the lakeside villages of Brunnen and Weggis as well as a trip up to the Rigi- Kulm on the rack railway for an unforgettable view over the surrounding lakes and mountains. Finish in Lucerne with its 15th and 16th century houses and medieval covered bridges.

Park Hotel Vitznau

Day 6 — BAVARIA

Today’s route takes you via the scenic German Alps Road to the very heart of the Bavarian Highlands and the gateway to the Royal Castles. Settle into the Hotel Muller which combines the hospitality and tradition of a family owned Bavarian Inn nestled at the base of an unbelievable castle.

Hotel Muller

Day 7 — BAVARIA

Full day to explore the Bavarian villages, and three of the most astonishing castles to be found anywhere. The legacy of Mad King Ludwig and his glorification of Richard Wagner and the “Sun King”, Louis XIV, are to be seen in the outlandish castles of Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau and Linderhof.

Hotel Muller

Hotel Schloss Monchstein

Day 8 — SALZBURG

Continue via Garmisch and the famed “Deutsche Alpenstrasse” to the city of Mozart and the magnificent Schloss Monchstein. Here is a storybook castle with ivy covered walls, towers and turrets dating from the middle of the 14th century. In the 18th century, the castle was the site of musical soirees that featured both Mozart and Haydn.

Schloss Monchstein

Day 9 — SALZBURG

With its beginning as a Celtic and then a Roman settlement, Salzburg has a long and fascinating history. Mozart was born here in 1756, and you can visit his house with mementos of his life and times. Musical tradition has been kept alive in Salzburg with the filming of the “Sound of Music” and sites where specific songs were performed can be visited.