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.

Board your overnight flight to Munich, Germany.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Transfer to the airport for your flight home