Franconian Wine

Guided Tour in English | The perfect start to an enjoyable weekend in Würzburg. From the Falkenhaus at the market, the tour leads you to the city's most sociable meeting point, the Old Main Bridge. The tour offers a cheerful and informative experience about the city and Würzburg's "Brückenschoppen," while enjoying a Franconian wine.

Immerse yourself in a true fairytale world from bygone times on this exclusive journey along the 'Romantic Road'. Enchanting medieval villages & towns and a 12th-century castle nestled into a stunning landscape are at the heart of this tour. The Franconian hospitality complements this beautiful scenery with its delicious cuisine and great variety of excellent wines & beers. Experience 4(!) former Imperial Cities, crowned by the tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which are a memorable encounter with bygone centuries. Impressive town halls, massive forts, majestic churches and patrician houses all speak of their eventful past. Enjoy an fully customizable full-day tour in our new and luxurious Minivans which is led by your expert tour guide. He will give you space to enjoy numerous other sights as well while being at your disposal and alert to your needs & questions at all times. We offer 9.5- or 11-hour tours, so that you can spend as much time as you want in your favorite places!

Tour from Würzburg, the old University town at the River Main, to Weikersheim, famous for its Renaisance castle with magnificent "Knights Hall" and Baroque court garden. Along small wine villages in the Tauber valley to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany`s most romantic town. Travel including wine tasting with wines from the Franconian wine region (sparkling, white, red) during the tour. Rothenburg is the highlight of the Romantic Road, which can discovered individually: the historical Market Place with Town Hall, Gothic Parish Church of St. Jakob, Klingentor, Plönlein, Spital and Spital bastion, medieval Crime and Torture Museum, German Christmas Museum in Käthe Wohlfarth`s Christmas Village. Taste the regional Franconian kitchen with wine and beer and taste the "Snowballs" a traditional Franconian cake. The wine is served in small bottles (0,25 l), which also can be taken home; all the wines are semy dry and dry.

Travel through the Spessart to Würzburg, the old University town at the River Main. Further on to Weikersheim, famous for its Renassance castle with magnifcent "Knight`s hall" and it`s Baroque court garden. Along small wine villages in the Tauber valley to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany`s most romantic town (3 hours individual stay). On the way back to Frankfurt fotostop at the Residence in Würzburg, UNESCO World Heritage Site and offical starting point of the Romantic Road. Travel including wine tasting with regional products of Frankonia (Secco, Müller-Thurgau/Silvaner, Domina).

Part of what makes this region so unique is the number of small family run brewpubs that dot the countryside. This particular area is blessed with great rural scenery which passes through some pretty small villages. The brewpubs are from another time, simple but of great value. Regional specialties like Geräuchertes (smoked ham) go perfectly with the the very much local brews, often served via gravity dispense. These are beers you're not going to find back home and they'll have you pining for them once back there. The standard route is five miles but there are a variety of routes so please inquire about the length of each. Note that this is a private tour and can be tailored to your group's needs.

Your private guide will pick you up in the morning in a comfortable vehicle and take you on an unforgettable excursion to fascinating Franconia. Discover the Würzburg Residence, one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe, with the world's largest ceiling fresco and the magnificent Court Garden. Afterwards, the fantastic landscape of the Franconian Wine Country awaits you with breathtaking views and a private wine tasting where you learn about the specialties of the Franconian wine. After a brief visit to the quaint little town Volkach, the tour continues to of Germany's top attractions: Rothenburg ob der Tauber. During a guided tour through the country's best preserved medieval town, you'll experience the most important sights, such as the town hall, the city walls, St. James's Church and the famous Christmas store. Of course, you'll also have plenty of free time to sample delicious food, visit the idyllic beer garden or do some shopping before you return to Frankfurt.

*****2024 CHRISTMAS MARKETS ROMANTIC ROAD: FROM NOVEMBER 29***** Can the romance of the Romantic Road be surpassed? Certainly during the Advent season, when the Christmas markets open in the historic towns and in the glow of countless lights the scent of mulled wine & old Franconian specialities blows through the narrow lanes. Join us on this exclusive private day trip and let yourself be enchanted by the pre-Christmas flair of these medieval gems! In our new and comfortable VW Minivan, travel comfortably to the most beautiful places, let the Christmas magic take effect on you, and gladly determine the length of stay yourself. Your personal, professional, friendly and even Christmas-loving guide will always be at your side with advice & deeds and will also explain the history of the numerous sights. We offer 2 tour lengths, so you can also explore the absolute highlight of this trip extensively: the world-famous Rothenburg ob der Tauber! Image Credit see "Additional Info"

The Fünf Seidla Steig is a great hike that passes five small breweries on its route along with some fantastic Franconian scenery. This is a chance to step back in time and experience life from another era along with sampling Franconian food delicacies and some of the best beer in all of Bavaria. Note this is a private tour and can be tailored to your group's needs.