5-Day Trip from Frankfurt to Munich: Rothenburg, Augsburg, Zugspitze

Sightseeing  :  Germany  :  Hesse  :  Frankfurt  :  Multi-day Tours

Take the scenic route from Frankfurt to Munich on a five-day independent coach tour along the Romantic Road! Enjoy relaxing drives through countryside and visit some of the most picturesque places in Germany. See the medieval old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and explore the former banking empire of Augsburg. End your tour with a visit to the Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany that will captivate you with its stunning views. Departing Frankfurt in a comfortable coach, your five-day independent tour to Munich starts with a drive through the Spessart Mountains passing the town of Würzburg, before continuing along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Explore Rothenburg – famous for its medieval old town and town wall – on a guided city walk to see the city’s top attractions, including the Church of St Jacob, which houses an altar by the famous woodcarver Tilmann Riemenschneider.

Spend days two, three and four admiring the picturesque landscapes and passing the charming towns along the Romantic Road. Explore the university town of Augsburg, where you’ll enjoy a guided city tour and learn about Augsburg’s role as the residence of the Fuggers, a famous trading family in the 14th and 15th centuries. Enjoy free time in Munich to explore on your own, and then head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train to see the highest peak in Germany, the Zugspitze. Take the cable car to the top of the 9,718-foot (2,962-meter) peak, and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views.

You tour concludes in Munich on Day 5.