Meander around Germany on this perfect 10-day food tour, from Rhine Valley and Black Forest flavors to Bavaria and potato dumplings. Handcrafted so that you can explore the full breadth of German flavors, these ten days include Riesling and microbreweries, Michelin dining, tiny local taverns, charming cities, and superb landscapes. This trip offers ten days of gastronomy that is often overlooked when traveling to Germany.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rudesheim – A Leisurely Afternoon
Frankfurt is a convenient airport for both your arrival and departure, but it is not a city to linger in for long. A guide will meet you at the airport and take you to Rudesheim, which is a charming town that is perched on the Rhine River. You can check in to your hotel and take a leisurely stroll around the town. Nothing will be planned for today, other than reservations at Rudesheim’s best restaurant. Here, you can try Rheinischer Sauerbraten, which is a pot roast marinated in vinegar. This is the most typical old-world dish from the Rhine region.
What's Included:
Day 2
Rudesheim – Private Rhine River Wine Tasting Cruise
Day 3 - 4
Baiersbronn – The Town of Seven Michelin Stars
Day 5
Lake Constance – Wine in the Alps
Day 6
Munich – Authentic Bavarian Cuisine
Day 7
Munich – Full-Day Munich Beer Tour
Day 8
Nuremberg – Franconian Baking and Brewing
Day 9
Rothenburg – Franconian Cooking Class
Day 10
Frankfurt – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Feast on two very different tasting menus in a Black Forest town that is home to seven Michelin stars
- Taste the finest German Rieslings on a private wine tasting cruise along the Rhine River
- Immerse yourself in Bavarian food and beer during two days of traditional tasting in Munich
- Sample rare regional delicacies, such as Swabian pasta and cheese, Bavarian Schweinshaxe, and Rhine Valley Rheinischer Sauerbraten
- Learn the secrets of Franconian gastronomy with two cooking classes — one baking gingerbread and the other making a bratwurst and sauerkraut pie
- Sample traditional potato dumplings in Rothenberg, which is a very traditional dish, along the Romantic Road
- Travel with a culinary guide, benefit from their local knowledge, and go behind the scenes of Germany’s food scene
Starting Price
$4,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.88 stars based on 552 reviews.
This was the trip of a lifetime. Zicasso's tour company was incredible to work with from start to finish. Our travel designer asked all of the right questions to understand our travel vibe and, along with the team, she ensured every bit of the trip was planned and executed to perfection. We could not be more impressed. We could not have enjoyed our trip more. Absolutely the best!
Reviewed By Jennifer M.
The trip was fabulous. The hotels were interesting and most had no air conditioning. When we asked, we were given fans. Some of the days were excruciatingly long, especially for the 73- and 74-year-olds, and also the 10-year-old.
Reviewed By Susann R.
We just returned from one of the most fabulous trips we have ever taken. I lived in Germany back in the 80s and wanted to share some of the most beautiful areas with my husband.
We were most fortunate to come in contact with Zicasso's travel expert. After our initial phone call with her, we knew this would be a great trip.
We had several phone calls and emails with her and her colleagues to talk about the trip in general. With each phone call and with their recommendations, we would get more and more excited about our trip.
When we arrived in Germany, waiting in our hotel room was a beautiful book of our itinerary. All we had to do was go page by page each day. Each page included details of what we would be doing for that day, along with tickets (if needed) for events, brochures, and all details for that day. Also included was a phone for us to use while in Germany. They had pre-programmed contact numbers of anyone from the agency we might need to contact, phone numbers of our tour guides, GPS, a digital copy of our itinerary, hotel contacts, etc. They were available to us 24/7 for any needs or concerns. The agency also checked with us throughout the trip to make sure things were going well. Their tour guides in the various cities were very knowledgeable, personable, and very thorough with their tours. We really enjoyed them all.
This was a very memorable and wonderful trip for us. We give all the credit to our travel company for listening to us and making it happen in ways we would not have expected. This was a trip of a lifetime for us! Many thanks to all for your hard work! We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed By Sheila P.
Zicasso's travel designer was absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn’t have put together the trip without her. From coordinating details to making adjustments and being available throughout our trip, her service was incredible.
I had never used a travel agent before and now, I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to doing it all on my own! I’m already dreaming of our next adventure and will definitely use this tour operator again!
Reviewed By Melissa D.
We had a truly fantastic and memorable trip! Zicasso's trip planner and her team planned it impeccably for us!
Reviewed By Fred M.
The planning was superb! All details were expertly described in the provided itinerary and easily followed. Any necessary changes that were required along the way were quickly and professionally handled by the Zicasso travel company's personnel! Our travel expert very carefully included all of my requests and made many useful suggestions in the planning of the tour.
The company could not have been better. The guides and drivers who were selected by them for our itinerary were excellent. Also, we had the privilege of traveling for a few days with a company member as driver and guide. He was "the best" and extremely accommodating.
Reviewed By Karen P.
