Romantic Germany - a 4 Star Castle Retreat

Enjoy beautiful sweeping views and 4–star luxury with a stay in our breathtaking castle resort located in the heart of the German countryside. We combine our luxury stay with a tour of some of Germany’s most famous and picturesque towns and cities. From the magnificent city of Cologne to the small and elegant town of Zwickau, we will also enjoy the delights of Dresdebm Erfurt and Weimar.

Romantic Germany - a 4 Star Castle Retreat

What's Included:

• 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
• 4 evening meals
• Travel by Luxuria coach
• Convenient joining points

Day 1: UK - Belgium

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay in a four-star hotel.

Day 2: Cologne

We leave our hotel this morning and continue on to the vibrant city of Cologne which stands on the banks of the Romantic River Rhine.

This 2,000-year-old city is a marvel, from its gothic architecture to its impressive cathedral that dominates the city’s skyline. As you wander through the town, you’ll discover a Roman wall, medieval churches, Avant-garde structures and even a post-modern quarter on the banks of the Rhine.

After free time exploring the city, we continue our journey to the Hotel Schloss Schweinsburg, where we stay for the next four nights.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Zwickau

This morning we visit Zwickau, a beautiful town set in a valley at the foot of the Erzgebirge Mountains and the birthplace of composer Robert Schumann.

The town is known for its impressive cathedral and historical Old Town, which is home to the affectionately restored Art Nouveau and Wilhelminian style buildings that dominate the town.

We spend the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the excellent facilities at the hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Dresden

Today we visit the city of Dresden. A fascinating 800 year old city, which literally rose again from the ashes to be lovingly restored after the Second World War.

You will have time at leisure to explore and see the sights, such as the famous Church of Our Lady, the Zwinger and the Old Town.

During the day you will have the opportunity to join one of the famous River Elbe paddle steamers and cruise to Pillnitz Palace on our optional excursion.

Enjoy the unique nostalgic charm of the paddle steamers as we cruise past beautiful palaces, vineyards and the famous Blue Wonder Suspension Bridge.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Free time or Erfurt and Weimar

Choose to spend the day at leisure or join our optional excursion into the German region of Thuringia and to the pretty market town of Erfurt. Martin Luther, the great Reformer, once declared that Erfurt is "in the ideal location, the perfect place for a city".

Erfurt’s historical centre was spared destruction during WW2 and today offers a perfect glimpse of modernity and history coexisting gracefully.

After free time we continue to Weimar where you can have free time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage town.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Belgium

To Belgium for an overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Belgium to UK

Return home.

Included meals: Breakfast