Blue Danube Holidays, a travel agency specializing in independent tours, offers an excellent tour package for those interested in visiting Germany's "Romantic Road," including a number of castles along the way. This four-day, three-night independent tour begins shortly after your arrival in Frankfurt, Germany. Day one of the trip involves a half-day trip to Heidelberg to visit the Heidelberg Castle. Day two is a ride from Frankfurt to the quaint Medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Along the way, expect a stop in Wuerzburg and a drive through the Spessart Mountains. Day three of the trip brings you from Rothenburg to the historic town of Hohenschwangau, with stops in Dinkelsbuehl and Noerdlingen along the Romantic Road. On day four, you can expect a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, then a final stop in Munich to end your independent tour.
Europe Travel Tours offers a seven-day, six-night independent tour of Switzerland, all done by rail. Once you arrive at Zurich airport, you will receive a second-class train ticket to the city of Lucerne, about 20 miles to the southwest of Zurich. From Lucerne, you'll take a train to the city of Interlaken, then continue from there through the Swiss Alps to Geneva, well on the other side of Switzerland. Included in the package are two nights each in Lucerne, Interlaken and Geneva. You'll also have access to English-speaking tour guides to take on walking tours of Lucerne and Geneva.
For those who want an even longer trip, there is also the option to extend your trip into the cities of Montreaux and Bern for an additional cost. You can book your trip online at europetraveltours.net.
Blue Danube Holidays offers the Music Enthusiast independent tour for those who want to experience the rich musical culture of Austria. Beginning in Vienna, this eight-day, seven-night tour includes a ticket to the State Opera, as well as a ticket to the Volks Opera. Another ticket is provided for the enjoyment of a concert of your choice while you're in Vienna.
The tour will then take you by first-class train to the city of Salzburg, where you will experience the music of the western side of Austria. In Salzburg, you will receive a concert ticket to the Mirabell Palace or Fortress concert. You will also receive a tour of the city, with a 24-hour Salzburg Card included.
